Round 5 had Gather Round taking centre stage — and it clearly took its toll. Heff and this week’s guest Checkers jump on after a massive weekend, a little dusty but still ready to break it all down.

On the field, a few standout performances caught the eye. Angus Anderson impressed with a strong debut that immediately puts him on the radar, while Nick Madden made a serious statement in the ruck with a performance that’s sure to get people talking. Bailey J Williams also stood out, capitalising on his opportunity and reminding everyone of the value he can bring in the right setup.

Across the rest of the round, it was another mix of role changes, matchup-driven scores and evolving trends that are starting to shape the early part of the season. There’s still plenty to work through, but the picture is becoming clearer with each passing week.

If you're playing draft and keeper leagues, this episode dives into the key takeaways you need to stay ahead — even if the boys are running slightly below 100% this week.

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Round 4 gave us another big look at how roles are evolving — and a few key storylines that could have serious keeper league implications.

Jacob Farrow headlines the week, with the underage prospect producing his first ton and putting his name firmly on the fantasy radar. It was a glimpse of the ceiling — and a reminder of just how high his long-term value could be.

In Adelaide, the ruck debate looks all but settled. Lachlan McAndrew dominated with a huge performance, while Reilly O’Brien struggled, strengthening the case that McAndrew is now the Crows’ clear No. 1 ruck moving forward.

Tom Sparrow continues to be one of the more interesting fantasy stories early in the season, thriving through increased midfield time despite still holding forward status — a combination that makes him incredibly valuable across draft and keeper formats.

Across the round, we also saw more players push into 2G4P territory, with names like McAndrew, Riley Bice, Bohdi Uwland, Will Powell and Sparrow now ticking that box, while others continue to hover on the edge.

There were big scores in the right roles, a few performances boosted by soft matchups, and more clarity starting to emerge around which trends are real.

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Round 3 delivered some huge fantasy performances and a few key shifts that are starting to shape the season.

Harvey Thomas headlines the week with a ton, continuing a trajectory that now has him firmly on the keeper radar. Josh Treacy delivered a monster performance up forward, while Tom Powell looks set for FWD status — a move that could have implications across draft and keeper leagues.

We also break down Luke Trainor’s standout role in defence, Shai Bolton’s ceiling and consistency concerns, and a range of players building momentum through role changes and favourable matchups.

Across the round, we saw big scores in the right spots, some misleading performances against weaker opposition, and more names pushing into 2G4P consideration.

If you're playing draft and keeper leagues, this episode will help you stay ahead of the pack and identify the players, roles, and trends that matter most early in the season.

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