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Fantrax and Football

Draft Academical

Fantasy football. Banter. Questionable takes. No experts here — just lads chatting draft fantasy premier league and football.

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All Episodes

48:33

Mailbag - Danish Derby, Watkins Fatigue and Christmas...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/12/03

With Karl away this week, Matt comes off the bench as the ultimate late-game substitute to help tackle a packed Mailbag episode. Starting with a reaction from the Danish lads on their close run derby this weekend and then onto the mailbag questions.The guys dig into underperforming stars, Watkins fatigue, Omari Hutchinson's outlook, and how to navigate the chaos of December rotation and fixture congestion. They debate how to value players using NFL-style positional tiers and discuss whether Sarr is

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01:17:46

GW13 Review & GW14 Waivers – Foden Flying, Terrific...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/12/01

In this week’s episode, the lads break down a high-scoring Gameweek 13, highlighted by another brilliant performance from Phil Foden, a wave of waiver-wire defenders topping the scoring charts, and discuss Andersen’s historic ghost-point explosion.They then move into a strong GW14 Waiver Wire review, with plenty of viable options across all positions - ideal timing with the short turnaround into the midweek fixtures.The episode wraps with their Start of the Week picks for GW14 before signing off

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01:13:03

Fantrax Gazette – Blockbuster Trades, 0.25-Point...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/27

This week’s Fantrax Gazette brings a full roundup from across all three divisions. The headline story is a true blockbuster trade, with Matt moving Salah in a multi-player deal that grabbed attention. The episode also highlights a dramatic 0.25-point loss in the Championship, the AI-powered Final Score debut in League One, and a few impressive win streaks.Updates on Manager of the Month with a week to go in November, Niall looks for a way to reset his season, and Karl extends his strong run of form

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52:44

Mailbag - Streaming Keepers & Should You Target...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/26

It’s another Mailbag episode as Tim, Gary, and Karl dig into your biggest Fantrax dilemmas. The lads tackle the challenge of streaming goalkeepers, debate whether it’s actually becoming attractive to start players against Liverpool, and break down what to do with struggling assets like Xavi Simons, Wissa, Savinho, and Robinson.And of course, no mailbag would be complete without a few outrageous suggestions - including the idea of a mid-season redraft.Get involved and send in your questions on the

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58:42

Top Trade Targets & Start of the Week

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/25

Tim, Gary, and Karl are joined once again by Eugenio, who steps in as the official judge for a special Trade Targets Edition of the pod. The lads each pitch their best buys outside the Top 25, 50, and 75 - debating the fantasy upside of names like Foden, Bowen, Eze, Tavernier, Jacob Murphy, and more.Expect plenty of laughs, good-natured protests from Tim (who somehow keeps finishing third), and a surprisingly heated argument over what it would take to land Victor Gyökeres in your league.Plus, the

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01:12:46

GW12 Review + GW13 Waivers - Eze’s Hat-Trick,...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/24

Tim, Gary, and Karl are joined by returning guest Eugenio to break down all the action from Gameweek 12 - including Eze’s historic North London Derby hat-trick, Forest’s defensive turnaround under Sean Dyche, and another chaotic weekend of fantasy highs and lows.The lads debate the form of Isak, Watkins, and Jiménez, shine a light on emerging fantasy heroes like Murillo, Savona, and Pino, and dig into the Waiver Wire ahead of Gameweek 13 - including which Forest defenders you can actually trust,

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01:42:04

Top 10 Fantrax Players Rest of Season ft. Fuego 🔥

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/20

It’s an international break special! The lads welcome Fuego (John) from the Discord for his first appearance on Fantrax & Football. Together, they break down the biggest injury updates, debate Antoine Semenyo’s £65M release clause, and run through their Top 10 Fantrax players for the rest of the season - from safe bets to surprise entries.John also brings some fascinating stats on “the hot hand theory” in Fantrax - revealing how often a player who pops off one week actually delivers again the

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53:26

Fantrax Gazette - The Three-Way Trade, The Baldock...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/13

It’s a packed Gazette this week as Tim, Karl, and Gary unpack the first-ever three-way trade in league history - a blockbuster deal involving Eze, Mitoma, Odegaard, and more. Who won it? Who has the most upside? And who might regret it by the end of the season?Then it’s on to the latest league drama, starting with a spirited debate about the infamous “Baldock Rule” after a cheeky bench swap causes controversy in League One. The lads discuss the spirit of the game, the ethics of auto-subs, and why

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01:04:02

Mailbag - AFCON Prep, Buy low/Sell High and what to...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/12

With the Premier League on pause, the lads dive deep into a monster mailbag packed with listener questions. From Longstaff and Hartmann’s dip in form to whether it’s finally time to cut bait on Leeds and Burnley assets.They reveal which clubs give up the most Fantrax points by position, debate buy-low and sell-high trades, and share early AFCON replacement strategies — including when to stash players before the rush begins.Plus, a few laughs about superstition, trade mind games, and a return of the

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01:23:39

GW11 Review + GW12 Waivers – Is Diego Gómez the Real...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/10

The lads are joined by returning guest Aubrey to recap Gameweek 11 and look ahead to the international break. They dig into the rise of Diego Gómez, Semenyo’s cold streak, and whether Cherki, Wirtz, and Xavi Simons are still worth starting.There’s plenty of love for Palace’s defenders, a deep dive on Crystal Palace’s freakish Fantrax output, and a full rundown of this week’s best waiver-wire pickups across all positions - including some sneaky short-term streamers you’ll want before anyone else.As

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43:50

Fantrax Gazette – Xhaka Heartbreak and The...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/07

Recorded on Guy Fawkes Night, and fittingly, this week’s Gazette starts with fireworks - a Richarlison trade gone wrong that sends League One into uproar. Tim, Gary, and Karl relive the deal before diving into all three divisions, where tight title races, late Monday-night heartbreaks, and massive scores keep the leagues on edge.From Niall’s hard-luck 100s to Granit Xhaka ruining dreams across divisions, the lads break down every storyline - including Karl’s charge at the top of the Championship and

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01:05:19

Mailbag + Start of the Week – Draft Capital, Flops,...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/06

The lads are back with a bumper Mailbag edition covering all the big Fantrax talking points from Gameweek 10. Tim, Gary, and Karl debate Watkins vs. Gordon as fantasy flops, unpack whether draft capital still matters halfway through the season, and dive into the state of the Eze experiment at Arsenal.They also field listener questions on everything from defender scoring trends to trades, veto drama, and long throw-in key passes. It’s equal parts analysis, chaos, and group therapy for fantasy

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01:35:27

GW10 Review & GW11 Waivers – Cherki or Wirtz?...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/11/03

Tim returns from his cross-country sabbatical to rejoin Gary and Karl for a packed Gameweek 10 review. From Arsenal’s record-breaking defence to Spurs’ unraveling, the lads dive into all the major storylines - and the fantasy fallout that followed.They talk standout performers like Haaland, João Pedro, and Declan Rice, debate fading assets such as Pino and Gordon, and unpack what to do with underperforming forwards across the league. Then it’s onto the waiver wire, with fresh names and smart pickups

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36:31

Fantrax Gazette - Crowning Managers & Crushing Dreams

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/31

Tim’s still MIA, so Gary and Karl hold down the fort in a bumper Gazette episode covering all three divisions. From League Cup chaos and wild Premier League results to Manager of the Month races decided by heartbreak, early GGs, and sheer luck, this one’s packed with league drama.They break down shock wins, bench blunders, and the rise of unlikely heroes - including a few goalkeepers stealing the spotlight. There’s laughter, a few rants, and the official crowning of this month’s top managers.Plus,

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48:54

Mailbag - Buy Low, Hold Tight & The KDH Dilemma

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/30

With Tim still MIA, Gary takes the host’s chair for a packed Mailbag edition alongside Karl. The lads tackle your best listener questions straight from Discord - from buy-low targets like Watkins to what to do with struggling names like Pino, KDH, and Javi Simons.They break down trade strategies, waiver priorities, and whether Everton’s fantasy form is real or fool’s gold. There’s debate, a few bad jokes, and plenty of Fantrax insight - including why some managers are ready to sell high on Creepy

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01:23:15

GW9 Review + GW10 Waivers - Liverpool in Crisis,...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/27

With Tim away, Gary takes the host’s chair as the lads break down a wild Gameweek 9 - from Sunderland’s shocker against Chelsea to Liverpool’s collapse and Arsenal’s steady rise. The Oracle (Sean) returns to talk Wolves’ unlucky run, Brentford’s resurgence, and the growing list of Premier League injuries causing fantasy chaos.Then it’s on to the GW10 waiver wire, where the crew spot breakout defenders, underrated midfielders, and a few risky forward punts worth your fab. Expect plenty of debate,

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58:06

Fantrax Gazette – The GG Curse, Marathons & October's...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/23

From marathon runs to fantasy heartbreaks, it’s another chaotic week across all three divisions. The lads recap Gameweek 8, starting with Sam’s monster score in League One and the battle for October’s Manager of the Month, before moving through the Championship’s marathon madness and yellow-card controversy.There’s drama in the Premier League too - heartbreaking losses, GGs gone wrong, and a spirited comeback from Rami’s Mo Salah-powered squad. Plus, a few heated trade debates, some dubious accent

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51:49

Mailbag - High-Value Headaches, Forest Hype &...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/22

The lads dive into a packed listener mailbag this week, tackling the toughest fantasy questions straight from the Discord. What do you do with big-name players who aren’t performing? We debate whether to hold, trade, or drop names like Elanga, Gyökeres, Havertz, and Bernardo - and the answers get spicy.There’s plenty of Forest talk after Dyche’s arrival, thoughts on Brighton rotation, and a deep dive into Sunderland’s defence and the secret to Ballard’s ghost points. Plus, the crew reveal their

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01:52:03

GW8 Review + GW9 Waivers - King Haaland, Ange Sacked...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/20

Gameweek 8 had it all - big goals, baffling misses, and a few fantasy nightmares along the way. The lads break down the weekend’s standout performances, including unlikely heroes, defensive meltdowns, and the players who quietly kept racking up ghost points.Ange has been sacked, there is a new striker in town, and the Sunderland defence is back in business.Then it’s on to the GW9 waiver wire, where we sort through the noise to find real difference-makers for the upcoming week. From under-the-radar

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58:42

Fantrax Gazette – Start of the Week & September’s...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/02

Gameweek 6 is wrapped up, and the Gazette is packed with action. We crown our September Managers of the Month across all three divisions, break down the biggest trades (including a blockbuster Foden deal), and argue over whether goalkeepers might secretly be fantasy gold after Robin Roef's monster week.From Sunderland assets and Villa woes to outrageous trade offers (yes, Chris Wood is still involved), it’s the usual mix of league drama, banter, and off-topic tangents. Plus, we hear directly from

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