Such is Fantasy Sport

About Such is Fantasy Sport

Sport. Fantasy. Culture. Consequences. No clichés. No press-conference fluff. We break games, players and leagues the way they actually deserve to be broken down. Sharp takes, real analysis, fantasy edges, and the moments everyone else is too polite to say out loud. If you’re here for safe opinions, you’re lost. If you want the truth, stay.

Publisher

Stephen Defries

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jan 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   #2 Such Is Sport - Kangaroos somehow win, Renshaw delivers, and a week of sporting chaos

   Stephen Defries covers a packed week across rugby league, cricket, rugby union, basketball, baseball, American football, and soccer. The episode’s big themes: selection debates, standout performances, costly mistakes, and teams finding a way under pressure. Episode summary Stephen breaks down Australia’s thrilling 24–22 win over New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup opener, praising Reece Walsh and Jack Bostock while questioning Kevin Walters’ selections. He then celebrates Matt Renshaw’s match-winning Test performance and looks ahead to the next cricket Test.The show also covers the Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup loss and Marky Mark’s future, followed by NBA preseason storylines, the Dodgers’ playoff exit, several NFL Week 5 meltdowns, and Real Madrid’s dramatic Champions League comeback. Stephen closes with a look at the latest Premier League results and a disappointing Newcastle loss. Timestamps 0:00 — Episode introduction and a preview of the week’s sports topics 0:56 — Australia vs. New Zealand World Cup opener 3:21 — Rugby league criticism online and why Stephen disagrees 5:03 — Australia’s win despite New Zealand’s strong start 6:10 — Cam Munster on Australia’s rugby league identity 7:06 — Kevin Walters’ team selections under scrutiny 8:30 — The debate over Mitch Moses’ selection 9:24 — Bradman Best, Katoni Staggs, and Latrell Mitchell 10:10 — Jack Bostock’s hat-trick on debut 10:38 — Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga’s thrilling fullback battle 11:34 — Ponga’s injury and the possibility of a return 12:28 — New Zealand’s powerful forward pack and missed opportunities 14:17 — Matt Renshaw’s remarkable first-Test performance 15:28 — Concerns about Australia’s batting order 16:16 — The Bledisloe Cup result and Australia’s prospects 18:12 — Stephen’s take on Marky Mark and the Wallabies 19:36 — Cross-code talent and rugby’s tribalism 20:34 — Why Stephen calls Marky Mark the world’s best winger 21:55 — NBA preseason and the season’s biggest storylines 23:01 — Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Duren, and more 24:00 — The Lakers, Portland’s guard rotation, and Giannis 25:18 — The Dodgers’ playoff sweep and the appeal of postseason baseball 27:10 — NFL Week 5’s quarterback and coaching errors 28:00 — Jayden Daniels’ costly overtime clock-management mistake 29:41 — Tua Tagovailoa’s game-ending interception 30:44 — Sam Darnold’s difficult night against Denver 32:09 — Real Madrid’s three-goal Champions League comeback 33:47 — Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United 34:40 — Newcastle’s loss and Stephen’s sign-off

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   #31 NBA Fantasy & SuperCoach: Draft-Week Risers, Sleepers and Strategy

   Drafting this weekend? Stephen Defries breaks down the preseason performances, ADP swings and SuperCoach picks that could reshape your NBA fantasy plans before opening night. Giannis has moved ahead of SGA in Steven’s rankings, Tyrese Haliburton has changed his outlook, and several sleepers may be worth targeting before your league mates catch on. In this episode: Preseason performances that changed Steven’s rankings ADP risers and fallers across nine-cat and points leagues Steven’s top 12 draft picks and top sleepers SuperCoach strategy for maximizing games and building salary-cap value Strong buys, players to watch, and names to avoid Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and what’s on the draft-week agenda 00:54 Preseason reactions: Giannis, Tatum, Kawhi and more 03:22 Haliburton, Deni Avdija, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler 06:15 Draft takeaways and players to approach with caution 08:31 ADP risers and fallers 14:40 Top sleepers for the season 16:24 Steven’s definitive nine-cat top 12 17:42 SuperCoach strategy: maximizing games and salary-cap growth 20:24 SuperCoach mid-range buys for Week 1 23:10 Week 2 targets, players to avoid and names to watch 25:16 Final picks and where to find the show

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   #4 NBA SuperCoach Strategy Guide

   NBA SuperCoach 2026–27 Strategy: Guns, Mid-Rangers, and Early-Season TargetsStephen Defries kicks off the new NBA fantasy season with a strategy-focused episode on building a strong SuperCoach team. He explains why it’s difficult to make up ground late in the season, then breaks down his preferred squad structure, early-season schedule considerations, and the players he’s targeting or avoiding. His core strategy: start with two elite “guns,” then use mid-range players with room to rise in value to build momentum. 00:00 — Season opener and what this strategy show covers 00:56 — Why getting off to a strong start matters 01:50 — Cheapies, guns, and the case for starting strong 02:48 — Defining the gun tier and early avoid picks 03:17 — Why Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown are risky starts 05:26 — Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, and usage concerns 06:59 — Why Stephen prefers starting with two guns 07:29 — Nikola Jokić’s value versus his Week 1 schedule 08:54 — Why mid-range price rises are key 09:44 — Tyler Herro’s scoring potential 10:56 — Why Jalen Duren and Anthony Davis are fades 11:55 — Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell as watchlist players 12:24 — Alperen Şengün as a mid-range target 13:21 — Jamal Murray, Scottie Barnes, and schedule concerns 13:40 — Anthony Edwards as a strong mid-range pick 14:37 — Why LaMelo Ball feels too volatile 15:35 — Jayson Tatum’s upside when the schedule improves 16:03 — James Harden, Lauri Markkanen, and Evan Mobley 17:03 — Amen Thompson, LeBron James, and value concerns 18:02 — Why Ben Simmons isn’t a season-opening pick 18:33 — Lakers options: Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić, and Walker Kessler 20:06 — Paolo Banchero and Domantas Sabonis as intriguing options 22:12 — Sabonis’s schedule and potential early-season upside 22:42 — Why Stephen is hesitant on Paolo, Michael Porter Jr., and Steph Curry 23:58 — Darius Garland as a potential value pick 24:32 — Cedric Coward as a breakout candidate 25:22 — Balancing three-game and four-game players 26:23 — The decision on when to bring in Jokić 26:49 — Brandon Miller’s opportunity and other late targets 27:34 — Final team cautions and closing thoughts

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