The Lockout Podcast

After the Lockout Podcast's first season in 2024 we are back to preview the 2025 season with Josh, Hawko, Ryan and Croxy for all your AFL Fantasy needs. We review all the teams in ladder order in reverse for 2025 in the lead up to the start of the 2025 AFL season. The boys talk about players from a fantasy standpoint who excited them from 2024, and also who they are looking to turn to in 2025. After we make our way through the whole league, we will run through our Defence, Midfield, Forwards and Rucks and give you insights into who we are finalising in our own teams for 2025.

The Lockout Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by The Lockout Pod, with 192 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Lockout Pod hosts The Lockout Podcast, a sports show with 192 episodes published.

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  Episode #47

  AFL Fantasy 2026 - Ladder Predictions + Breakout and Ultimate Pick Results

  Sep 26, 20261h 1mS3

  The boys are back for one final look at the 2026 AFL Fantasy season, and this time they’re facing the predictions they made before a ball was bounced. After managing just three correct ladder predictions from a possible 72, the boys revisit every club to see how their pre-season breakout players and Ultimate Picks actually performed. From great calls like Bodhi Uwland, Jagger Smith, Dyson Sharp and Jase Burgoyne to some absolute shockers they’d rather forget, Hawko brings the receipts and nobody is safe. With all 18 clubs reviewed, the final results are tallied to see which Lockout host actually knew what they were talking about heading into 2026, and who has some explaining to do before making their 2027 predictions. It’s a final chance to laugh at the good, the bad and the horribly wrong calls from another massive AFL Fantasy season. Next episode we will review the Grand Final, and look at Trade Period for AFL teams to the 2027 Season before the 2027 Season Draft.

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  Episode #46

  Round 24, and Season Review - AFL Fantasy 2026

  Sep 8, 202649 minS3

  The 2026 AFL Fantasy season is officially in the books, and the boys are back for one final round review to wrap up Round 24 and look back on the season as a whole. Josh, Croxy and Hawko break down their final scores, rankings and team values, reflect on what went right and wrong throughout the year, and discuss a season that was heavily impacted by injuries to premium players. The final Lockout Brownlow votes are handed out, with Harry Sheezel crowned the 2026 winner after a record breaking season, while Christian Petracca earns the unfortunate honour of back to back Flop of the Year awards. The boys also congratulate Coach Jesse of the "LeCras Bunch", the winner of the Lockout Podcast Community Shield and look at some of the standout performances from the Lockout community. To finish the season, the boys work through the All Australian squad, debate who deserved to make the final team and discuss some of the biggest snubs before looking ahead to what's coming next from The Lockout. Most importantly, a massive thank you to everyone who listened, followed along, interacted with the show and became part of the community throughout 2026. Three years in and we're still loving doing this podcast, and we couldn't do it without you.

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  Episode #45

  AFL Fantasy Round 24 Chaos Sheezel OUT, Players Rested and everywhere!

  Aug 20, 202647 minS3

  Round 24 has arrived and AFL Fantasy coaches have been thrown straight into absolute chaos. With huge outs hitting teams at the worst possible time, Nick, Ryan, Hawko and Josh are back to work through the carnage and figure out how coaches can navigate one of the most brutal weeks of the season. Harry Sheezel headlines a massive list of players being traded out, alongside Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Jason Horne-Francis and Christian Petracca. On the other side, coaches are scrambling towards potential replacements including Mattaes Hall, Izak Rankine, Bobby Hill, Tom Sparrow and Errol Gulden. The boys reveal their own Round 24 trades, break down the most traded players of the week and tackle the big question - what the hell do we do with all these outs? There’s also a look through the latest injury list, the suspended Swans, everything coming out of the MRO and the decisions that could make or break your final rounds. With premiums disappearing, forced trades everywhere and very little room left for error, Round 24 is shaping up as pure AFL Fantasy chaos. ️ Nick, Ryan, Hawko & Josh break it all down on The Lockout Podcast .

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  Episode #44

  Round 23 Preview - Who to trade Nasiah into? Swans vs Dons - AFL Fantasy 2026

  Aug 12, 202653 minS3

  With the AFL Fantasy season reaching the pointy end, the boys are back to review another huge round and tackle the big decisions facing coaches heading into Round 12. Injuries continue to cause headaches, with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera among the big names forcing trades, while Sam Durham, Christian Petracca and Murphy Reid are also firmly on the chopping block. The boys look at the best replacements, including Dayne Zorko, Jase Burgoyne, Errol Gulden, Chad Warner and some cheaper defensive options. There’s also plenty of debate around whether Burgoyne can back up his massive 140, if Sydney’s matchup against Essendon makes Gulden and Warner must haves, and which defenders can be trusted for the run home. The boys reveal their trades, hand out Lockout Brownlow votes and Fantasy Flops, cover the latest injuries and suspensions, and finish things off with Just The Tips. With trades running out and every point becoming more important, it’s time to take some swings and finish the season strongly.

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  Episode #43

  Round 22 Preview - Finals, a Petracca 50, and who to target in the final rounds? - AFL Fantasy 2026

  Aug 5, 202648 minS3

  With just three rounds remaining, every trade has the potential to make or break your AFL Fantasy season. This week the boys review Round 21 before looking ahead to Round 22, discussing the biggest trade decisions, the latest injury news, and the premiums that can help coaches finish the season strongly. They also hand out Lockout Brownlow votes, name the biggest Fantasy flops of the week, and analyse the most traded players across the competition. The episode also features debate around whether it's finally time to move on from Christian Petracca, if Bailey Smith is worth targeting after his price drop, and whether Lachie Whitfield, Errol Gulden or Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera should be priorities for the run home. The boys reveal their own trades, break down the Round 22 fixtures, and finish with their weekly Just the Tips segment. If you're chasing overall rank or fighting for a league premiership, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

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