Blue blood who could fill Carlton’s dire need
Versatile defender Ben de Bolfo grew up supporting Carlton and could be exactly what the Blues need. He discusses a whirlwind draft campaign.
Draft
Top 40: Where do father-sons, academy guns rank?
Six father-son and academy prospects tied to clubs featured in the consensus top 40. And our rankings will fill fans of one club with hope.
Draft: Athletic freaks who can electrify your club
Is your club in need of a game-changer? We assess the draft hopefuls with serious x-factor — and many of them are blessed with athletic gifts.
Why nephew of Swans legend is inspired by Caleb Daniel
Blayne O’Loughlan understands the hurdles of his height – though after being overlooked by the Crows he is using Caleb Daniel’s success as inspiration.
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Pocket profiles: Your club’s new rookies
FROM a full-time landscape gardener in NSW to a multiple AFL grand finalist — meet every rookie picked up by your club on Friday.
Moore joins Tigers as rookie
TWO days after he heard from Richmond for the first time this year, Calder Cannons forward Callum Moore became a Tiger.
Wallis follows his dad’s footsteps
TOM Wallis left Essendon with little choice but to select him in Friday’s rookie draft after a scintillating finish to the TAC Cup campaign.
O’Kearney’s Saints call meant to be
NICK O’Kearney has had a soft spot for St Kilda since his late grandmother Jude first took him to a Saints game.
Altona ruck Goetz from Jet to Dog
SHANE Sexton says the Western Bulldogs have drafted a “Mark Blicavs” prototype in Western Jets ruckman Luke Goetz.
Hard work creates AFL chance
Small forward Andrew Gallucci was snapped up by Carlton in today’s rookie draft.
Nervous wait but Collins ready for Round 1
THE AFL’s new-look draft format forced slider Kieran Collins to wait a full hour until his name was called at no. 26.
’Mother’s boy’ ready to make move
HIS mother was in tears and his father, tongue in cheek, offered him $70,000 to stay in Melbourne. But Harley Balic says he’s “one of the lucky ones” despite having to move to the other side of the country.
AFL dream worth the wait
IT WAS a nervous wait that went longer than everyone expected, but a relieved Harley Balic was finally selected by Fremantle in the AFL national draft.
AFL rookie drafts: Best, worst classes
SOME have been big winners, others have been flops. We rank the top 15 AFL rookie draft classes between 1996 and 2010. HAVE YOUR SAY
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