IT'S AFL Fantasy Grand Final week … for those still alive in season 2024.

AFL Fantasy officially comes to an end this weekend after 24 rounds of highs and lows. We've battled the Opening Round byes, the mid-season byes and we continue the battle to find to a suitable player in the final position in our forward lines … and let's face it, that battle in the F6 position will be a fight we are never going to win.

On behalf of The Traders, we'd like to thank each and every legend who has been involved in 2024. It's has certainly been a wonderful season and we look forward to being back, bigger and better than ever in 2025.

The way too early 2025 watchlist

As AFL Fantasy draws to a close this weekend, some dedicated Fantasy coaches will start to focus their attention on 2025. Each year, players who play more than 10 games are priced off their season average. Here are some names that are way too early to start considering.

Tim Taranto – 2024 average: 92

An average of 92 isn't anything to be disappointed with but it's a long way from the 112 Taranto averaged in his debut season with the Tigers in 2023. He'll be a popular player early next year.

Clayton Oliver – 2024 average: 78

Oliver has finished his season with 21 games under his belt and an average of 78. This is a long way down from the 114 and 113 he averaged leading into this season, which was one to forget.

Will Day – 2024 average: 74

Last year was a breakout for Day, who averaged 95. Unfortunately for Day, he was unable to back that up as injuries took their toll in 2024. If he can get his body back to its best, he'll be a bargain.

Adam Cerra – 2024 average: 73

Capable of averaging 100, Cerra was another player struck down by injuries this year. From his 12 games, he was subbed out on three occasions and will be 25-plus points under-priced next season.

Caleb Daniel – 2024 average: 47

The 28-year-old fell out of the Bulldogs' best 22 this year and only managed 14 games. From those games he was subbed an incredible eight times. Does this Dog find a new home in the off-season?

Trap or treat?

How will you use your two trades this week? Here are some traps to avoid and some treats worth considering.

Adam Treloar (MID, $985,000) - TRAP
The GWS match-up is one to avoid and a tag from Toby Bedford will only make it worse. The Bedford tag has been easy to read this season and this week, the finger is pointing right at Treloar.

Marcus Bontempelli (MID, $951,000) – TRAP
This is an interesting one because in Bontempelli's last two games against the Giants he has scored 71 and 86. This is because, anytime he starts to heat up … Callan Ward shuts him down. One to watch!

Nic Newman (DEF, $927,000) - TREAT
St Kilda give up plenty to defenders and Newman found this to be the case last year when he had 139. Coming off scores of 119, 116 and 145 … he should be huge on Sunday afternoon.

Noah Anderson (MID, $844,000) - TREAT
This Richmond match-up has been one we have targeted all year and we shouldn't stop now. They have given up the most points across all positions and Anderson is in good form coming off 118.

Jeremy Cameron (FWD, $711,000) – TREAT
In the past, there has been something about key forwards scoring big in last round. In 2024, it was Walker (164 – 9.4g) and Larkey (162 – 9.3g). A depleted Eagles defence could mean Cameron does the same.

Live Teams Show

The Traders will be live tonight to cover all the important ins and outs as teams are announced. They break down the popular trades, discuss captains and answer all your burning questions. Watch the Live Teams Show every Thursday night via AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App and ask your questions in the comments.

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Most traded in

• Nic Newman (DEF, $927,000)
• Jeremy Cameron (FWD, $711,000)
• Dylan Moore (FWD, $855,000)
• Brent Daniels (FWD, $817,000)
• Noah Anderson (MID, $844,000)

Still looking for an F6? Someone to fill that last position in the forward line?

Well, we've tried everyone else so why not give Brent Daniels (FWD, $817,000) a run? Daniels is coming off a huge 171 but leading into that game he was averaging 94 in his last five games.

Dylan Moore (FWD, $855,000) is the safer option… but is that such a thing in F6? Moore has averaged 105 since his bye, ranking him as the third best forward over this period. He plays the Kangaroos in Launceston and is coming off scores 119 and 132.

Most traded out

• Hayden Young (DEF, $759,000)
• James Peatling (MID/FWD, $627,000)
• Brodie Grundy (RUC, $779,000)
• Harry Sheezel (DEF, $950,000)
• Jy Simpkin (MID/FWD, $687,000)

At the top of the list this week is Fremantle's Hayden Young (DEF, $759,000). Young has played every game this year to average 94 and after being one of the most popular picks at the start of the year, there will be tears when he doesn't get invited to the end-of-season players' trip.

However, Fantasy is a brutal game and you need to pull your weight. After averaging 101 leading into his bye, Young has dropped off only averaging 86 since.

Calvin's best captains

No.1 – Tristan Xerri v Hawthorn @ UTAS Stadium, SAT 4.40pm AEST

Xerri has averaged 133 since his bye, making him the clear No.1 player over that time. He scored 122 last week which happened to be his lowest score in his last five games. Xerri even scored 126 against Lloyd Meek in round six and is the standout option again this week.

No.2 – Rowan Marshall v Carlton @ Marvel Stadium, SUN 3.20pm AEST

Over the last four weeks, Marshall is coming off scores of 131, 140, 131 and 135. This is remarkable run of form. This week he meets Marc Pittonet who he scored 116 against last season. Back under the Marvel roof, Marshall will be a very popular Sunday captain.

No.3 – Nic Newman v St Kilda @ Marvel Stadium, SUN 3.20pm AEST

For the first time this year Newman features in Calvin's captains. All year we have seen defenders score well against St Kilda and last year Newman even had 139 against them. He meets them in great form that has seen him average 127 in his last three games. 

No.4 – Errol Gulden v Adelaide @ the SCG, SAT 7.40pm AEST

In round 14, Gulden recorded 127 against Adelaide and this week he returns to the SCG where he has averaged 107 this season. Last week against the Crows we saw midfielders like Zak Butters (143), Ollies Wines (113) and Connor Rozee (109) all score well, and Gulden will do the same.

No.5 – Lachie Whitfield v Western Bulldogs @ Mars Stadium, SUN 12.30pm AEST

Funny things happen in Mars but Whitfield's form cannot be denied as he has only dropped under 105 once in his last 11 games. The last three times he has played the Bulldogs he has scored 100, 130 and 134. Whitfield had 115 last week and will finish off his home and away season in style.

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