The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast

The first official AFL Fantasy scoring round of 2026 is in the books and there’s already plenty to unpack.

On this episode we review Round 1 and break down the biggest fantasy takeaways from the weekend, including the hype building around Sam Grlj and Lachie Jaques, two players quickly moving onto the 2G4P radar after strong performances.

We also discuss the monster game from Dylan Stephens, the breakout signs from Riley Bice, and the surprise debut of Milan Murdock, who only signed with West Coast last week but made an immediate impact.

Across the round there were also some interesting role changes, big scores from unexpected names, and early-season dilemmas starting to emerge for keeper league coaches.

If you're playing draft or keeper leagues, this episode will help you identify the early trends and players to watch after the first official fantasy round of the season.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Ryan 'Heff' Gerlach
Co-founder and host of The Keeper League Podcast

What is The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast?

An AFL Fantasy Podcast that doesn't focus on the superstars. We look at the up-and-comers and the lesser-known players to help you win your draft and keeper leagues.