Round 18 Preview - The Saints Go Marching, All Over Essendon. Is English Out For Josh? - AFL Fantasy 2026

The boys are back, and technical difficulties mean that I can't edit out Ryan's coughing, and his daughter in the background, so apologies for that.The bye rounds are finally behind us, but now comes the most important stretch of the AFL Fantasy season.This week the boys review Round 17, compare rankings, cash generation and team values before setting their sights on Round 18. We hand out Brownlow votes, call out the biggest Fantasy flops, and break down the hottest trade targets heading into another crucial week.We also dive into whether Tim English owners have finally had enough, discuss Whitfield's concussion, Xerri's struggles, the best rookie options including Oliver Francou and Noah Mraz, and which premiums should be at the top of your shopping list.Plus, we reveal our own trades, debate each other's decisions, and set our overall ranking goals for the run home.