Fantrax and Football

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

  1. 1D AGO

    GW26 Review + GW27 Waivers - New Managers, Most Consistent Players & a ROS Waiver Pickup?

    Game Week 26 feels like it's been going on forever, and we're still waiting on the final match to wrap things up. This week we dive into a wild stretch of Premier League action that included one of the most shocking misses you'll ever see, Spurs' continued freefall, and an epic Crystal Palace collapse. We break down some fascinating stats on consistency and boom-bust players, revealing who's actually delivering double-digit performances week after week versus who's got the highest ceiling but a floor that might surprise you. We also tackle the waiver wire for the run-in, debating the best available midfielders and discussing one host's incredibly bold sleeper forward pick that one host is confident on rest of season. Plus: Who benefits from the new managers at Spurs and Forest? All this and more as we navigate the business end of the fantasy season. Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    1h 8m

  2. FEB 10

    GW25 Review + GW26 Waivers - Is Palmer Back? Rayan Forecast & Can You Trust Leeds?

    Recording a day late after watching the Super Bowl (with some friendly Patriots-Seahawks rivalry), the crew breaks down Game Week 25 and looks ahead to the quick turnaround double game week. The episode opens with VAR frustrations and controversial refereeing decisions before diving into the week's big talking points. Cole Palmer's hat-trick sparks debate about whether he's truly back to his best or if penalties against Wolves don't tell the full story. The hosts discuss Arsenal's evolving strike partnership and whether certain players are becoming weekly starters again. Manchester City's recent form gets analyzed, with questions about rotation and whether certain midfielders are trustworthy additions. The conversation shifts to trade targets and waiver wire priorities for the quick turnaround week. With double game weeks approaching, the crew debates which players deserve immediate pickups versus which names are schedule-dependent. West Ham's recent surge gets attention, along with discussions about fixture difficulty and whether certain hot streaks are sustainable. From defenders with nightmare upcoming fixtures to midfielders benefiting from injuries, the episode covers the key decisions managers need to make before Tuesday's matches kick off. Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    1h 19m
  3. Fantrax Gazette - The Free Transfer Controversy, Cup Results & the real MOTM

    FEB 5

    Fantrax Gazette - The Free Transfer Controversy, Cup Results & the real MOTM

    The Fantrax and Football crew tackle Game Week 24's fallout with plenty of hot takes and controversy. The episode kicks off with what might be the most bizarre trade in league history - a player given away for absolutely nothing - sparking a heated debate about the integrity of trades and whether the rulebook needs updating. The hosts review several other trades across the leagues before diving into the cup update, where the playoff round has wrapped up and eight teams have punched their tickets to the next stage. Manager of the Month honours are handed out, though not without some controversy. In the league standings, some familiar names find themselves in uncomfortable positions as the relegation battle tightens up. Could loans be introduced next season? Is anyone truly safe from the drop? And who's got the toughest schedule ahead? All that and more in this week's Gazette.

    50 min

  4. FEB 4

    Mailbag - Historic Fantrax XI, Best January Signing & Collusion Calls

    Gameweek 24 is done and the mailbag is ready. With Rami back on the pod, the lads dig into listener questions ranging from questionable trades and collusion debates to whether you’re ever actually allowed to make a bad move in Fantrax. There’s a deep dive into historic Fantrax legends, panic drops, January signings, and the eternal grey areas that only fantasy football leagues can create. As always, it’s part analysis, part nostalgia, and part group chat therapy. Join the conversation and send in your own questions in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    43 min

  5. FEB 2

    GW24 Review + GW25 Waivers – Top 10 Ghost Pointers, Solanke Show & Rayan Forecast

    Gameweek 24 delivered plenty of talking points, and Tim, Gary, and Karl break it all down from a fantasy-first perspective. The episode opens with a look at the weekend’s biggest moments, including red card headloss, late goals, and standout performances - before diving into a breakdown of ghost point leaders, with defenders once again dominating the scoring charts. From there, the focus turns to Heroes & Zeros, unpack the latest injury news, and discuss the transfer rumours ahead of deadline day. Finishing off with their waiver wire picks ahead of GW35, including a first ever look back to see the results from last weeks waiver wire recommendations. Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    1h 13m
  6. Fantrax Gazette - Live Trades, Play-off Cupdate & January MotM

    JAN 29

    Fantrax Gazette - Live Trades, Play-off Cupdate & January MotM

    This week’s Gazette features a live trade accepted on air, as the lads talk through the deal in real time, break down the players involved, and decide whether it’s a smart move or a future regret. We then review the other trades completed across the leagues, looking at value, timing, and how injuries and IR pressure are shaping recent decisions. From there, it’s a full run-through of the Cup playoff first legs, highlighting the biggest leads, the tightest ties, and who’s already facing an uphill second leg. The episode wraps up with the January Manager of the Month winners across the leagues, including a quick look at the form and consistency that earned each award. Trades, cup action, and monthly honours — all the key league business covered. Join the discussion in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    1h 21m

  7. JAN 28

    Mailbag - Bad trades, Worse First Round Picks and Cunha ROS

    A proper trawl through the Discord this week, with questions ranging from ugly first-round draft returns and ADP misses, to bad trades, inactive managers, and what to do when a season starts sliding sideways. We talk through a controversial trade scenario, where bad decision-making meets league integrity, and how commissioners should (or shouldn’t) get involved. There’s also plenty on mid-season head loss, when to stay patient versus when to start making moves, and how aggressive you need to be on waivers when trades aren’t happening. Along the way, Pascal Gross gets another mention, Chuckwueze’s bench value is debated, January transfers are put under a Fantrax microscope, and a few familiar names are firmly on the “hold or move on” line. Join the discussion in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    55 min

  8. JAN 26

    GW23 Review + GW24 Waivers – Dorgu's World, Palace in Pieces & Gross Is Back

    Gameweek 22 delivered chaos at both ends of the Fantrax spectrum. United stun Arsenal in courtesy of Dorgu and Cunha, Spurs somehow find new ways to frustrate, and Crystal Palace officially enter freefall territory. The lads break down the GW22 heroes and zeroes, from forwards catching fire and midfielders quietly carrying teams, to some big-name assets doing absolutely nothing. There’s praise for standout attackers, concern over Palace regulars, and a few uncomfortable conversations about players who might finally be droppable. The lads take a look into points per minute with a couple of surprise players on the list, before attention turns to the GW23 Waiver Wire. Pascal Gross resurfaces, Chuckwueze forces a serious FAB debate, and several low-owned defenders and mids are flagged as short-term league winners. Add in fixture swings, form trends, and one hypothetical under-50%-owned XI that somehow clears 200 points, and you’ve got everything you need to stay ahead heading into GW23. Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

    1h 20m
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Fantasy football. Banter. Questionable takes. No experts here — just lads chatting draft fantasy premier league and football.

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  • Creator
    Draft Academical
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Draft Academical
  • Show Website
    Fantrax and Football

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