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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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01:04:27

Fixtures to Target – Finding an Edge for GW8

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/15

With the international break wrapping up, the crew - joined by Discord regular Jordan (mofogo) - dive deep into the fixture landscape ahead of Gameweek 8. Which teams have the friendliest runs, who’s staring down a nightmare schedule, and how can fantasy managers use fixture difficulty to get ahead?We break down the next month of matchups, explore how upcoming runs could shape waiver wire and trade strategy, and highlight which teams are conceding the most Fantrax points to opposing players. There’s

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43:59

Mailbag – Re-Drafting the Top 10 & The Bruno Debate

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/12

It’s a Fantrax & Football first - the Mailbag Special! Tim, Gary, and Karl take on listener questions straight from the Discord community, tackling everything from Bruno Fernandes’ trade value to how they’d redraft the top 10 if the season started today.The lads also debate Matoma’s boom-bust scoring, what to do with injured forwards like Isak, and whether Sunderland’s defence has peaked. Plus, some heated takes on Woltemade, Watkins, and who’s really safe to drop before the international

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31:41

Fantrax Gazette – The Woltemessi trade & Relegation...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/09

The international break hasn’t slowed down the drama. Gary pulls off a blockbuster trade just before recording, and the lads break it all down - who won, who lost, and how it might shake up the rest of the season. From Woltemade hype and Pedro frustration to clever waiver flips and Fab madness, this one’s packed with classic fantasy chaos.We also recap the latest results across all three divisions - big wins, brutal lows, and a few managers already hearing footsteps from the Relegation Reaper. Plus,

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01:12:24

GW7 Review & GW8 Waivers – Breakouts, Busts & Waiver...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/08

Gameweek 7 wraps up with late goals, big performances, and a few fantasy frustrations. The crew break down the weekend’s heroes and zeros, debate the early-season form of key assets like Semenyo and Sesko, and talk through injury worries heading into the break.Then it’s straight into GW8 waiver wire strategy - the best pickups across defenders, midfielders, and forwards, who’s worth holding through the international break, and which forwards might finally be turning the corner. Plus, plenty of

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26:18

Added Time - Which Man City Assets Can You Actually...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/10/01

City roulette or set-and-forget? In this Added Time, Kyle joins the crew to give the inside view on which Manchester City players fantasy managers can actually trust. From Foden’s resurgence and Doku’s breakout to the uncertainty around Savinho, and Marmoush, we separate hype from reality and talk about what Pep’s consistency (yes, really) means for Fantrax lineups.There’s plenty of banter along the way - from Grealish nostalgia to whether Pep is past his peak - before Kyle reveals his three City

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52:29

GW7 Waiver Wire – Chase Longstaff and DCL points?

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/09/29

The crew return with Kyle to get you set for Gameweek 7, breaking down the week’s best waiver wire pickups and the trickiest drop decisions. From under-the-radar midfielders to streamable defenders and risky forward punts, we cover every angle to help you squeeze value out of the wire.We also dip into the Discord mailbag, tackling last-place punishments, rotation roulette, and which Brighton players should we be caring about. Add in the usual mix of trade talk, side tangents, and plenty of

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01:09:42

GW6 Review – Arsenal v Newcastle Rivalry & GW6 Heroes

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/09/29

Gameweek 6 delivered controversy, chaos, and a few fantasy heartbreaks. The crew (joined by guest Kyle) break down the weekend’s biggest stories - from Liverpool getting “Liverpool’d,” to Arsenal v Newcastle’s handball drama, to whether Amorim is already on borrowed time at Man United.We run through the week’s heroes and zeros, highlight surprise names like Danny Welbeck and Sean Longstaff, and debate what to do with underperformers like Isak, Cunha, and Savio. Add in Pep’s possible end to roulette,

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01:05:10

Fantrax Gazette - 5-4-1 Meta, Trades & First Wins

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/09/25

Gameweek 5 is in the books, and the Gazette crew dive into a wild week across all three divisions. From the rise of the 5-4-1 meta and backline-heavy lineups, to controversial group chat bans, heated trade debates, and long-awaited first wins, there was no shortage of drama.We look at how managers are coping with bad luck, wasted benches, and the curse of forwards who can’t score, while others ride defenders and mid-table magic straight to the top. Add in a few trades that could reshape title races

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22:06

Added Time – The Year of the Defender?

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/09/24

With goals down and defenders dominating the fantasy leaderboard, the crew bring Duncan back to dig into whether this is just early-season variance or a real tactical shift in the Premier League. Are center-backs the new fantasy goldmines, or will full-backs and wing-backs bounce back as the season settles?We also get into rotation roulette, holding vs. dropping underperforming players like Antonee Robinson, and the eternal truth that sometimes you just have to win your week first. Plenty of laughs,

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01:11:07

GW6 Waiver Wire – Forwards in Crisis, Defenders to...

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/09/23

Gameweek 6 is nearly here, and the waiver wire has never felt more important. With forwards flopping across the board, the crew debates which strikers are still worth the headache and where fantasy managers should really be looking for points. From midfield gems emerging off the wire to defensive streamers you can trust, we break down the best adds (and the deadweight drops) heading into the weekend.Plus, we check in on injury updates, lineup roulette, and whether it’s finally time to cut bait on

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57:40

GW5 Review – Heroes, Zeros & Robinson Woes

Fantrax and Football ·

2025/09/22

Gameweek 5 had it all: goals, red cards, injuries, and some very questionable lineup calls. Tim, Gary, Karl, and returning guest Duncan break down the week’s biggest fantasy storylines - from forwards you can’t trust unless they score, to midfield surprises like Alex Iwobi’s resurgence.We dig into Duncan’s monster trades for Bruno, Saka, and Palmer, debate whether Sesko is already a sell on candidate, and ask the question on everyone’s mind: what on earth is going on with Antonee Robinson? Plus,

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