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Ed Allan runs in the 2km time trial.

Bolting up boards: 15 draft prospects who could surprise

A son of a gun top 10 bolter and a smokey plucked from country footy are among a host of prospects who could surprise at the draft. See the names, and where they could go.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Harley Reid of Victoria Country runs with the ball during the U18 AFL Boys Championship match between SA v Vic Country at Thebarton Oval on June 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Barnes/Getty Images)

The 2023 super draftee who would be ‘No.1 this year’

One super talent is so highly rated by recruiters, they suggest he would be the top pick in this year’s draft — the only issue is, he’s not eligible until 2023. Find out more here.

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Sophie Peters of Maroochydoore (left) and Rania Crozier of Aspley (right).

Shock AFLW call-ups leave young guns stunned

A Maroochydoore young gun and an Aspley Hornets hero off the back of ACL surgery will be among the next generation of AFLW stars glimpsed in the 2023 NAB AFLW Academy squad.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Shaun Bennier of SA during the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and the Allies at Thebarton Oval on June 19, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

A chance? The SANFL prospects in late-round draft mix

Eagles gun Mattaes Phillipou is set to be the first SA player picked in this year’s Draft – but there are plenty more attracting AFL interest. Get the latest on our top 25.

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Magpies must secure father-son guns

COLLINGWOOD great Tony Shaw believes the legacy of Peter Daicos and Gavin Brown is so great the Magpies must secure their sons at the AFL Draft.

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2016 AFL DRAFT. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Will Setterfield of the Allies marks the ball during the Under 18 Championship match between the Allies and Vic Metro at Etihad Stadium on June 24, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media)

A Sydneysider’s guide to the AFL Draft

NOT sure what to make of Friday night’s AFL draft? Our man Neil Cordy has you covered with GWS Giants and Sydney to play big parts in this year’s talent parade.

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2016 AFL DRAFT. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Jack Bowes of the Allies in action during the Under 18 Championship match between the Allies and Vic Metro at Etihad Stadium on June 24, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media)

Lions, Suns relaxed ahead of draft

BRISBANE and Gold Coast have never been more uncertain yet so relaxed heading into a national draft as they wait to see how the draft will play out.

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17 Jun 2006 : Bulldogs' Chris Grant and Brad Johnson celebrate a /goal as Lions' Michael Voss walks past dejected : Bris Lions vs Western Bulldogs at the Gabba : PicDarren/England - sport AFL f/l

Your club’s best early, late draft picks

FROM pick No.1 to No.105, we look at your club’s early and late draft successes ahead of this year’s edition in Sydney. HAVE YOUR SAY

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Josh Daicos, son of Collingwood legend Peter, plays for Oakleigh Chargers. Sunday, April 3, 2016. Picture: David Crosling

In the name of the father

IT is the year of the father-son — with many AFL teams able to snap up young men with excellent footy pedigrees. But clubs have taken vastly different approaches to the opportunity, says Andrew Capel.

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4 top North Adelaide draft prospects together.

Any club will do, says snubbed Jarman

SON of a gun Ben Jarman says he is “disappointed’’ at his Crows father-son snub and now feels “like any other kid’’ waiting for his name to be called at tonight’s AFL national draft.

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Shots of Chris McDermott

What’s on your club’s draft wish list?

SOMETIMES the draft isn’t just about grabbing the best possible player available. Every team has specific needs and filling them is the priority. Chris McDermott details what each club will be seeking.

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Carlton Blues Media & Training Session

No more heat than usual: Crows

ADELAIDE has denied it is under greater pressure to nail its top pick at the national draft following the collapse of the Bryce Gibbs trade.

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Geelong Falcons v North Ballarat. Geelong Falcons Alex Witherden. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Power targets midfielders, forwards

BACK in the first round of the draft for the first time in four years, Port Adelaide will target midfielders and firepower in Sydney on Friday night.

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Hawthorn family day Luke Hodge with three cups Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Super good and super bad at ‘Superdraft’

IT was a “superdraft” — the day some young men destined to become football’s greatest superstars burst on to the AFL scene — and the moment several clubs “burned” their immediate future.

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