In this episode, MJ Want breaks down the headline-grabbing trade of Liam “Flying” Ryan moving from the West Coast Eagles to the St Kilda Football Club.
MJ explores what this move means for both clubs ahead of the 2026 AFL season from St Kilda’s push to add pace, creativity, and forward pressure, to West Coast’s continued youth-focused rebuild. He dissects how Ross Lyon might deploy Ryan in a versatile forward role alongside Max King, Jack Higgins, and Dan Butler, while also questioning whether this move can finally bring consistency to the Saints’ scoring mix.
From a West Coast perspective, the trade signals a full commitment to regeneration opening the door for emerging talent and securing crucial draft capital for long-term growth.
The episode also digs into the AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach implications of the deal. Ryan’s historical inconsistency makes him a risky pick in classic formats, but his new environment and potential role flexibility could create late-season upside for savvy coaches in draft leagues.
Whether you’re analysing the trade period, following the AFL Fantasy 2026 landscape, or curious about how the Saints’ forward structure is evolving this episode delivers sharp insights and strategic takeaways for footy fans and fantasy players alike.
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