Gather Round! R5 teams, captains, trade tips - AFL Fantasy LIVE

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The Traders are live at Gather Round as teams drop, with 45% of fantasy coaches facing a Tim English crisis.

The episode opens with the hosts at the Maccas Footy Festival in Adelaide for Gather Round, emphasizing the live atmosphere and crowd excitement. They immediately highlight the key issue: Tim English's injury impacts 45% of fantasy classic teams, prompting discussion on replacement options. The Trade of the Week segment, sponsored by Crypto.com, showcases winning moves from the previous round. Team announcements are delivered with reactions to notable ins and outs, including Lachie Jacks being managed, which causes concern. Calvin's captain segment ranks top options, with Bailey Smith leading due to a favorable matchup against West Coast. The hosts delve into the Max Gawn vs. Brodie Grundy debate for replacing English, weighing cost, form, and fixture. Roy presents his top five trade targets, starting with Jacob Farrow for cash generation, followed by Gawn, Grundy, Kitty Coleman, and Bailey Smith. Listener questions cover topics like trading Noah Anderson, choosing between Connor McDonald and Josh Rochelle, and evaluating rookies like Angus Anderson. The episode concludes with reminders to make trades via the AFL Fantasy app and website, wrapping up the live broadcast from Adelaide.

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Live team news turns Gather Round fantasy calls into a sharp, crowded decision session.

The Traders bring AFL Fantasy into Gather Round at the Maccas Footy Festival, where live team announcements make every selection feel immediately unsettled.

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Need a calm hand while Tim English decisions, captain picks and late trades start crowding your team screen?

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