# AFL Fantasy 2026 Midfielders Preview | Keeper League Breakouts, Value & Stash Options

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Podcast: [The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-keeper-league-afl-fantasy-podcast-1154240)
Published: 2026-01-18T17:41:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3900

## Resource

The pre-season rolls on, and we’re back with another episode The Keeper League Podcast , this time turning our attention to AFL Fantasy midfielders — all through a Keeper League lens . In this episode, we’re joined by Damon Adams , commissioner of DT Shiva , as out special guest. He'll also give a full update on the competition as registrations open for 2026. We break down the midfield pool for keeper and draft leagues , identifying undervalued options, breakout candidates, and long-term targets who could shape leagues over the next few seasons. We run through: Undervalued midfielders who could bounce back or jump a tier in 2026 Breakout candidates primed for increased CBAs, role changes, or opportunity Young midfielders and stash options worth targeting in long-term keeper formats How pre-season roles, injuries, and list changes impact midfield scoring Listener questions covering role security, keeper value, and draft strategy Damon also gives a DT Shiva update , including: Registrations opening February 1 How the competition works Why it’s perfect for coaches chasing a high-level draft challenge, community engagement, and strong rewards This episode is entirely focused on draft and keeper leagues — not salary cap formats — with analysis designed to help you win both now and in the future. An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members , featuring deeper midfield analysis, extra player discussions, and more draft strategy. Existing members can listen here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodes New members can sign up here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/ Links Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/ Play FootyNumbers: https://footynu…

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