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Where’s Archie? New Crow in tears after missing big moment

After 90 minutes on Thursday night, Archie Ludowyke couldn’t take it, heading to his bedroom and breaking down. Then it was Adelaide’s turn to pick in the draft.

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Chasing The Dream: An AFL Draft documentary

Watch now: The real, behind-the-scenes story of the AFL Draft

From teenage challenges to life-changing decisions and overwhelming emotion, the Chasing The Dream docuseries brings you the real draft story for the first time – through the lives of Cooper Duff-Tytler, Zeke Uwland and Matt LeRay.

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WARNING WARNINGÃ. EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. PLEASE CONTACT HERALDSUN SPORTS AND OR PICDESK BEFORE USINGÃ THANKUÃ. NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 12th. No.1 Draft Prospect Willem Duursma in his home town of Foster, Gippsland. before nest weeks draft. Picture: Michael Klein

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‘Dance has helped him’: No.1 pick’s secret on-field weapon

No.1 draft pick Willem Duursma grew up playing footy and basketball – and starring in small town musicals. See the remarkable story behind the AFL’s next big thing.

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Jordan Dawson visits Mitch Marsh at home. Picture: X/Adelaide FC

Crows pick flag hero’s son after ‘throwing everything’ at Dons

Adelaide took another step in preparing for life after Taylor Walker on Wednesday night – but it could’ve been a whole lot different if its audacious play for Dyson Sharp paid off.

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

Rivals plot top pick heists as Blues brace for the worst

The Blues are expecting the worst on a bid for Harry Dean, with rivals set to swoop on their prized picks 9 and 11. See the details on the agreed bids.

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Geelong Next Generation Academy prospect Ben Rongdit at Geelong Grammar. Picture: Alison Wynd

Child soldier father, orphan mum driving Cats NGA talent after draft tears, fears

Geelong academy prospect Ben Rongdit burst into tears when an ACL blow left his draft dreams in jeopardy. But his 18 months of injury pain and potential draft disappointment are nothing on the suffering and sacrifice of his inspiring parents.

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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. Harry Kyle . Picture: Michael Klein

The first-round bolter who has only played 60 games of footy

Harry Kyle has only played some 60 games of Aussie rules in his lift after crossing from rugby union, but recruiters might have seen enough to take a punt in the first round. Here’s why.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Thomas McGuane running during the 2km time trial at Melbourne University Athletics track on October 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Local footy guns, state league jets: Final 985 draft nominees named

There are almost 1000 names, including 55 recently-delisted AFL players, on the final nominations list for next week’s draft. Who’s a real chance – and who isn’t? SEE THE FULL LIST.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: Latrelle Pickett in action during the Telstra AFL & AFLW State Draft Combine 2km time trial at Bridgestone Athletics Centre on October 11, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by David Mariuz/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The other famous name who put Pickett on incredible path

A cousin of Kozzie and Byron, Latrelle Pickett walked away from his draft dream in 2023. But two years later, thanks to the dad of another AFL star, he’s gone from unknown to first-round chance.

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Revealed: Best of the best from Vic’s footy factories since 2000

Revealed: Best of the best from Vic’s footy factories since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 AFL Draft we looked back on the first quarter of the century to name the best teams from each Coates Talent League club. Which one do you think stands out as the state’s premier footy factory?

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Jarrah Uwland, Zeke Uwland, Mali Uwland and Bodhi Uwland. Picture: Supplied

The tears, sacrifice and proud parents behind AFL’s next gen

Raising any child has its challenges, but parenting a budding athlete on the path to the elite level is something different altogether. Go inside life on the side of the picture.

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Every AFL club's remaining list spots

Every club’s vacant list spots – and who might fill them

Pre-season training is back and the AFL Draft is just days away. Who’s fighting for a list spot at your club? Will there even be room after the draft? Get the latest intel from around the league.

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Alex Mirkov in demand from AFL clubs

The ‘hectic’ life of footy’s most-wanted man

Country teams, cashed-up suburban clubs, VFL sides — and even AFL interest. Former Carlton ruckman Alex Mirkov’s phone has not stopped ringing this off-season as he weighs up his next move.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Archie Ludowyke of the AFL National Academy celebrates kicking a goal during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: Four best smokeys, tall in Pies’ sights, potential WA ‘steal’

Over a dozen prospects will be at Marvel Stadium on draft night, but several under-the-radar players could prove the steals of this year’s pool, including a captain of a state team.

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