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Draft
How ex-AFL coach helped hoops star enter draft frame
This Barwon Heads product hadn’t played a full season of footy since under-12s. But a helping hand from a familiar name kickstarted his rapid rise.
How NFL legend inspired AFL Draft prospect
One of the Geelong Falcons’ best draft prospects has revealed how he has been inspired by of sport’s most famous names ahead of the AFL Draft. Here’s what he said.
Suns won’t make same Zorko mistake with Rogers
Jake Rogers has spent his whole life preparing for the AFL and having already tasted the worst of it, has his eyes on a round 1 debut.
Why Harley Reid was running water in the NTFL
He will be number one pick in the AFL Draft next week, but that didn’t stop Reid from being the waterboy for an Under 18 team in Darwin at the weekend.
Draft Top 50: The first-round chances flying under radar
Most know the top 10 AFL Draft prospects by now – but what about the next group? Who might surprise on the first night? See where our experts have ranked the next 20 names.
Bye bye Harley? Eagles shun rivals, take pick 1 into draft night
North Melbourne’s hopes of claiming Harley Reid have faded as the Eagles are locked in to taking pick 1 into draft night later this month.
Draft Intel: Defender linked to Dons, could Curtin go No.1?
The tall that could be a ‘Mr Fix It’ for Essendon. Plus, could West Coast pull off a surprise and overlook Harley Reid at pick 1? And which AFL clubs do this year’s top prospects follow?
Phantom Draft: Live trade which could flip first round on its head
Live trading has transformed draft night and added another layer of strategy for clubs. See who expert Chris Cavanagh says could make a huge first-round play in his Phantom Draft for 2023.
Salary cap watch: When can the Saints afford to launch?
St Kilda has vast scope to hit the free agency market in the future – but when is the right time? See exactly where the Saints’ list is at after 2023’s surprise finals run.
Trio of trades and the clubs circling: Draft strategy revealed
It is going to be a wild draft night, with a number of clubs needing to wheel and deal their way into more points. Which rivals are circling and ready to jump up the order?
The List Manager: When will Tigers’ flag window open again?
The Tigers’ dominant era is over but how long will it take for its’ premiership window to open again? Jon Ralph looks into his crystal ball to assess Richmond’s future prospects.
Draft Intel: The ‘fascinating’ prospect polarising clubs
Keep up with the all the latest draft news and views from around the country, including the 189cm onballer who’s caught the eye of recruiters after an impressive return from a knee injury.
Falcons squads: Top 221 Geelong future stars revealed
The most talented junior prospects from across the region will try out for a spot on the Geelong Falcons list this summer. See every player selected in their training squads.
Draft steals: Brownlow Medalist still haunts Demons
Lachie Neale has not only been a headache for Melbourne because of his skill as an opponent, but also due to the regrets inside the Dees. Here are the top 20 draft steals.
Revealed: Every player nominated for the 2023 AFL Draft
Junior guns. Dumped AFL players. State league stars. Surprise local names. More than 400 players have nominated for the AFL Draft so far – see them all here.
Draft analysis: Who Cats should take at every pick
Geelong has prized picks up its sleeve and plenty of holes to fill. Who will be available and who should the Cats target? We take a closer look.
The upside making brother of Bomber a huge draft watch
Zach Reid is developing nicely at Essendon – but it’s the rapid rise of his younger brother that has recruiters talking. Get all the latest AFL draft news and whispers.
Draft guide: When bids for father-sons, Academy guns could come
There are set to be plenty of Academy and father-son selections in November’s draft, here’s how they are likely to play out. Plus more on how every club is shaping up for the night here.
Welsh, Montgomery, Burgoynes: Father-sons on 2024 horizon
The Crows and Power ended the trade period well placed with future selections to help them match rival bids for sons of guns. We analyse the five players coming through for 2024.
Draft intel: Potential top-10 bolter linked to Dees, Giants, Cats
A mid-sized utility who showed plenty playing in a range of positions this year has emerged as a potential top-10 draft bolter after being interviewed by all 18 clubs at the draft combine.
The draft prospect with ‘as many weapons as a small army’
There’s a reason why this young talent is a potential top five pick, in fact there’s plenty of reasons. See why club’s are talking so highly of Zane Duursma here.
Meet SA’s AFL stars of the future
These three players are among 30 who have made the cut in our definitive countdown of SA’s top 30 AFL draft prospects, with SANFL clubs weighing in on who is on the recruiting radar.
Who Roos, Hawks and Dogs like in draft’s top six
Recruiters are convinced there are some absolute gems at the top of this year’s draft class. So for those clubs with the early picks, who are they eyeing off?
Draft bolters: The hidden VFL gems on AFL radar
AFL clubs are always searching for a hidden, late gem in the draft – and there are a number of state league players attracting interest who fit the bill.
Coates League Top 50: Gun draft prospect’s huge day out
A gun midfielder dominated in the Coates Talent League again to further push his AFL Draft case – and he wasn’t the only player to go big. See all the scores and full rankings here.
Falcons v Rebels: Scouting notes, SuperCoach points as stars shine
The Coates Talent League was back and a host of draft prospects impressed as the Geelong Falcons and GWV Rebels clashed — including the brother of a Pie. Full scouting notes.
Draft Intel: Son of a Cat racing up rankings
Are the Bulldogs going to miss out on a young gun? Who is making a push up mock drafts? Get the latest news on what is happening in the AFL draft space with this week’s Draft Intel.
Rival club tees off at ‘incredibly unfair’ draft call
North Melbourne have been plotting to have priority access to potential top 5 pick Ryley Sanders for nothing, but other clubs won’t go quietly – taking their complaints to the AFL.
Stats profiles of the Coates League’s top 150 performers
Does your club need a draftee who can win contested possessions, is prominent in score involvements and takes intercept marks? See the exclusive stats behind the Coates League’s biggest stars.
Listed: The best junior talent at every SANFL club
Football writer Andrew Capel profiles 40 emerging young guns in the local league with the potential to be drafted to the AFL.
Giants open door to trade for No.1 draft pick
GWS did some clever trade deals last year to land the No.1 pick and Aaron Cadman. Could they do it again?
Inside story: Blues’ cheeky ploy that landed Charlie and Harry
Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are both Coleman Medalists and the Blues pulled off a cheeky plan in order to draft the two big stars, but is it time for the club to make a change?
Indicative draft order: How Blues are hurting Pies’ picks
Carlton’s climb up the ladder over the past four weeks is bad news for Collingwood. Plus, your club’s current picks and all the whispers.
Stars of the future: Allies dominate U18 All-Australian team
The Allies came home with the national title for the first time and now have taken more than a third of the spots in the U18 Boys All-Australian team. See who made the side.
Why Harley won’t return to Victoria if Eagles swoop
Harley Reid’s camp has rubbished talk he is pushing back on a move to West Coast. Here’s why the young star might not even come back if he is taken by the Eagles.
Why the cost of Hawks pick keeps growing
The Hawks were so intent on getting Josh Weddle last year they traded up to pick 18 to get him. But as the picks they gave up continue to increase in value, did they give away too much?
‘He never said it’: No.1 draft prospect report shot down
The coach of likely No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has responded to reports the teenage prodigy has expressed a preference on which club he wants to play for next year.
Top 30: How high will eye-catching Duursma go?
Zane Duursma has been shooting up the draft boards thanks to his performances at the under-18 championships, but how high can the brother of the Port star rise? See the top 30 rankings.
Draft: Falcons who are rising, falling after U18 champs
The U18 championships are done and fusted, and a couple of Falcons boosted their draft claims with a strong carnival. See the full stats and analysis.
‘Hot property’: Ultimate swingman looms as top-20 draftee
One of the most versatile players in this year’s under-18 pool is flying up draft boards after proving his value as a key forward. Get the latest draft intel here.
Falcons ratings: Seven Geelong locals on 2023 draft radar
Plenty of Geelong Falcons prospects have impressed this year, but only a select few are on the radar of AFL clubs. We rate every Falcon and reveal those in the draft mix.
Under-18 champs: ‘Quicker version’ of Zach Merrett stars
32 disposals, eight clearances, two goals and 174 ranking points. This young gun had a day out in the Under-18 championships, and the similarities to the Dons skipper are very apparent.
Draft U16 champs: SuperCoach points, stats, MVPs revealed
The under-16 championships are done and dusted with the final round of games completed. And a familiar name was among the award winners. All the draft intel here.
‘Creating a legacy’: How the Allies flipped the script
Going into 2023, the Allies had never won more than a single game in the under-18’s boys national championships. Now they’re one victory away from becoming champions.
U16 champs: SuperCoach points, stats as famous names shine
A midfielder likened to Scott Pendlebury and some brothers of guns shone in the under-16 national champs. See all the stats and Supercoach points here.
U18 Champs: Harley goes big as draft guns stuff the stats sheet
In the latest round of under-18 national carnival action, Harley Reid went BIG against WA – but he wasn’t the only top prospect to dominate. See all the exclusive numbers here.
Draft: Scouting notes, SuperCoach points from Ranges v Falcons
With Vic Country and Metro in action, a number of overlooked and bottom-age prospects pressed their draft claims. All the scouting notes and SuperCoach points.
Knight’s insane day headlines Coates League SuperCoach scores
As the Coates Talent League prepares to round the corner towards finals, it was a one-point battle on the Apple Isle that saw two players star. Check out all the SuperCoach points here.
Race for Reid: Which clubs could pay Judd-style bounty?
The stage has been set for the biggest auction in draft history to secure prized youngster Harley Reid, but which clubs have a realistic shot at landing the generational talent?
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