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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 21st. Best mates Adam Sweid (freo) and Hussien El Achkar (ess) live out their child hood dream being drafted into the AFL. Proud muslims, Sweid and El Achkar could becom=e the 7th and 8th muslims to play in the AFL. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘I cried’: Best mates react to Essendon’s ‘tough’ draft split

Adam Sweid and Hussien El Achkar went into the 2025 draft with a dream of playing for the Bombers together. But when Essendon didn’t match a bid on one of the best mates, everything changed.

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Matt LeRay. Picture: Cory Sutton/SANFL

Watch: Cricket star’s rollercoaster ride to Hawthorn

After a long wait on night two, Matt LeRay is a Hawthorn player – but his path to the big time has been a unique one. Watch the exclusive documentary now.

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AFL Draft verdict on every club

Verdict is in: Bargains and winning picks of every club’s draft haul

The AFL national draft is over and the next generation has officially arrived. Was there a winner? Who landed the bargain? We run the rule over every club’s haul.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 20th. AFL National Draft at Marvel Stadium. Number 1 draft pick Willem Duursma heads up the top 30 selections from last nights AFL Draft . Picture: Michael Klein

Who’s round one ready? Every club’s draftees set for early debut

The draft is done and dusted, now the real work begins. Which youngsters will be ready to go in 2026? We look at every club’s draftees and who will be set for an early AFL debut.

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Youseph Dib. Picture: Michael Klein

The 863 players chasing AFL dream

It’s a list full of ex-AFL players, NAB League prospects and even star suburban players — here’s every player who has nominated for the AFL Draft.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 15th. CDG Sports Management hosted its annual pre-draft training session, inviting all 18 clubs to watch the CDG draft prospects train ahead of the draft. Ã. . Picture: Michael Klein

Full draft order, your club’s picks: Every detail ahead of the Draft

The AFL Draft is here. What time does it start? When will your club pick? Who will they take? Here’s everything you need to know, including details of the exclusive documentary.

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Chasing The Dream Zeke Uwland

How ‘Zeke the Freak’ proved most people wrong

The player many view as the draft’s best has never won a club best-and-fairest, ‘never stood out’ in junior games and was told his kicking wasn’t good enough. But there’s no other prospect like Zeke Uwland.

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The sliding doors moment for Matt LeRay

‘You never know…’: The cricket prodigy who gave it all up for footy

A state under-19 captain at just 17, those who guided Matt LeRay through the cricket pathway knew he had a big future in the game. But it all changed in December last year – and now the AFL Draft awaits.

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QLD AFL national talent evolution

How Sunshine State wasteland evolved into AFL footy factory

The talent was once scarce in the northern states but 25 years since Nick Riewoldt’s historic No.1 pick selection, Queensland has transformed into a bona fide staging ground for future AFL stars.

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Jevan Phillipou from South Australia

Deja Phillipou: Next-gen prospect pens eye opening top pick call

He hails from a three-generation AFL family, but draft prospect Jevan Phillipou has followed in the confident footsteps of his Saints-playing brother, Mattaes, declaring he should be the No.1 pick.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Jack Ison of the Chargers runs the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Quarter Final between Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers at Shepley Oval on September 7th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

Family fame: Blues draft gun’s plans to emulate rapper uncle

Carlton Academy prospect Jack Ison’s uncle is a famous rapper, actor and activist. And Ison wants to emulate him as a role model – but first he has to get to the Blues.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Josh Lindsay of the Falcons kicks the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Quarter Final between Gippsland Power and Geelong Falcons at Shepley Oval on September 7th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

First round steal? How draft’s best kick has handled dip down boards

Josh Lindsay was touted as a top-five contender earlier in the year, and now he may be available later in the first round. But the dedicated distributor is confident he can hit the ground running.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Andrew McGrath of the Bombers reacts as Brad Scott, Head Coach of the Bombers prepares to speak to players during the round ten AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on May 17, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

The six clubs with most riding on ‘25 draft

Every club wants to go well on draft night, but there is extra pressure on some to absolutely nail their selections. Jon Ralph names and analyses the six teams who just have to get it right.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Cody Curtin of Western Australia in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Allies and Western Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Why Crows’ Curtin combo is a real possibility after draft slide

After sliding down draft boards, Cody Curtin has mounted a late surge thanks to a remarkable grand final performance. And it could all lead to a reunion with his brother Daniel at the Crows.

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