How do bye rounds and bye-round trades work in AFL Fantasy Classic?
Rule- Australia
- AFL
- AFL Fantasy
- Classic
- Draft
- All ages
- 2026
- Fans
In the 2026 season, bye rounds come in two blocks and the trade allowance changes:
- Early byes (rounds 2 to 4): two trades.
- Mid-season byes (rounds 12 to 16): three trades.
Classic scores the best 18 of your 22 on-field players in the bye rounds, because fewer teams play.
Source: AFL.com.au, "How AFL Fantasy will tackle Opening Round, early byes".
Added 24 Oct 2026