Is the defensive line going to be one of the trickier lines to pick this year? It always seems that the top end defenders are fairly or over-priced, but with so many top end premiums having an early bye to start 2026, how will you go about picking players in your defensive line?

In this episode, the panel discusses everything you need to know in terms of the defensive line. Harmey gives who he thinks are the top 6 (15) averaging defenders, the panel discusses the top end premiums who they believe still present upside, under-priced premiums who can hopefully take the next step and score in-line with the top 6 and then discuss a whole bunch of listener requests.

The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:

• Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
• Best 22’s from the MM team
• Draft rankings
• DVP
• Strength of schedule
• Market Share
• Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
• Much much more!

Head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/membership to pre-order now - the guide will be released early January and updated right up until the start of round 1

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Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes

Lewy: @LewyAF

Harmey: @jonharmey

Dos: @HKdos

Sam: @grillis03

Jordy: @jordandsena

Dossy: @HKdos

Keen to learn more about AFL Fantasy and put some context around why particular players score the way they do? This podcast is for you! Market share in an AFL Fantasy context is untapped research that will help you better link a players’ scoring to their teams overall points. This was crucial in helping Holmesy finish 2nd in 2025 and he is sharing the info with you!

In this episode, Holmesy is joined by Rowan from The AFL Fantasy Market Place. They start by discussing market share, why it is important and how it can help add context to a players’ scoring. They then deep dive on all the key stats of each team to help you find an edge for your starting squads in 2026. If you enjoy Fantasy Footy and love your content, this one is a ripper! For more in-depth research you can follow Rowan on X @RowanTAFM

The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:

• Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
• Best 22’s from the MM team
• Draft rankings
• DVP
• Strength of schedule
• Market Share
• Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
• Much much more!

Head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/membership to pre-order now - the guide will be released early January and updated right up until the start of round 1

Follow us on X:

The PODPOD: @podpodAFL

Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes

Lewy: @LewyAF

Harmey: @jonharmey

Sam: @grillis03

Jordy: @jordandsena

Season 2025 has been and gone, with mixed results from the panel. Whether you were Holmesy who finished the competition in 2nd, or Harmey who finished in the Dossy ranks outside 10k, there are many lessons to be learned to help improve moving into 2026. On this episode, the lads bring learnings from 2025 as well as answer listener questions to help ensure we are all better Fantasy coaches in 2026.

The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:

• Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
• Best 22’s from the MM team
• Draft rankings
• DVP
• Strength of schedule
• Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis

Head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/membership to pre-order now - the guide will be released early January and updated right up until the start of round 1

Follow us on X:

The PODPOD: @podpodAFL

Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes

Lewy: @LewyAF

Harmey: @jonharmey

Dos: @HKdos

Sam: @grillis03

Jordy: @jordandsena