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\n The Traders run through their key takeaways from the AAMI Community Series\n <\/p>\n
\n By Warnie from The Traders\n <\/p>\n
Jagga Smith in action during Carlton’s match simulation against Brisbane on February 18, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n
NINE GAMES, more than 450 players, a couple of lightning strikes and copious notes. The AAMI Community Series gave AFL Fantasy coaches plenty to take in as the final dress rehearsal before Opening Round took place.<\/p>\n
Watching for roles of those on the watchlist was key, but for these practice games, the added benefit of live scores helped with the study.<\/p>\n
Zak Butters (152) top scored for the weekend in a massive effort to finish the weekend for Port Adelaide. His team mate Connor Rozee (149) and St Kilda’s Jack Sinclair (149) were the next best.<\/p>\n
FANTASY LATEST\u00a0Tips, strategy, draft, podcasts, more<\/a><\/p>\n Cash cows were well and truly on the radar. Jagga Smith (118) was the best of the rookie-priced players. He top scored for the Blues on Wednesday night. Lachlan McAndrew (81), Lachy Dovaston (81), Josh Lindsay (76 and Deven Robertson (73) were other rookie-priced players that impressed.<\/p>\n Lachie Blakiston (86) locked himself into many teams and stocks went up after seeing midfield roles for Murphy Reid (100), Josh Rachele (95) Connor Macdonald (86) and Mattaes Phillipou (76).<\/p>\n Calvin, Roy and Warnie run through each game giving their opinion on how the AAMI Community Series games are shaping their Fantasy teams.<\/p>\n Listen to the AFL Fantasy Podcast with The Traders at Apple Podcasts<\/a> and\u00a0Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n Episode guide<\/p>\n 3:20 – Carlton v Geelong Get expert advice from The Traders during the pre-season in the Fantasy Hub<\/a>. Follow AFL Fantasy on X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> and ‘like’ the Facebook<\/a> page to join in the conversation.<\/p>\n
8:45 – Sydney v GWS Giants
14:00 – Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast
19:20 – Melbourne v Richmond
24:30 – Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
31:00 – St Kilda v Essendon
41:00 – Fremantle v Adelaide
53:10 – North Melbourne v Collingwood
1:01:20 – West Coast v Port Adelaide<\/p>\n