Draft whispers: Full scouting notes on AFLW’s top young prospects
Want to get to know the top talent available in tonight’s AFLW Draft? Check out our full scouting reports on the best prospects, plus the latest whispers.
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How Falcon shrugged the tag, and outside noise, to firm draft standing
Geelong’s Sara Howley has long been talked about as the Falcons’ top AFLW hope for 2024. The first-round prospect reveals the tough lessons of her draft year and why they made her a better player.
Stephen Wells special: How quiet scout became AFL’s recruiting king
Stephen Wells began at the Cats 40 years ago, and plenty of success has followed. In a rare interview, Wells open up on his journey and key Cats figures reveal what sets him apart from the rest.
Smokeys, steals: Master recruiter’s top 40 AFL Draft gems ranked
Geelong recruiting doyen Stephen Wells has an incredible eye for talent that has set the Cats up for premiership success. We have ranked his 40 best picks. See the full list and have your say.
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Tiger delight as North pays heavy price in last-minute draft stunner
On a night where little caused a surprise, North Melbourne waited until the last moment to pull a stunner, paying a significant price and taking an even more significant risk.
Winners and losers: Who owned night one of the AFL Draft?
Richmond dominated night one of the draft — but did it emerge as one of the big winners? We rate the clubs that won and lost in the first round.
Late mail: Who your club could take in the second round
Night one is done and dusted, but for some clubs they’re only just getting started. See who every club is looking at selecting on night two of the 2024 AFL draft.
‘Absolute blunder’: Essendon’s ‘staggering’ draft move smashed
The Bombers had a relatively quiet trade period by their standards, instead focusing on Isaac Kako. But after securing the small forward, their method has been whacked by a draft expert.
Every pick: The shocks, an F-Bomb and Richmond’s new era
The first round of the AFL Draft is over and, in no surprise, Richmond was the clear winner. But there were shocks – and plenty of emotion. See every pick, recap all the action.
Rampe 2.0? Latest Swans academy star who will leave rivals envious
He took out the Draft Combine time trial and models his game off Hawthorn’s Josh Weddle. Could former athletics star Joel Cochran be the next Sydney Academy product to make a splash in the AFL?
Gippsland star out to prove a point in VFL return
Recruiting has started to hot up around the VFL with Riley Baldi returning to Casey, while former Cats and Power forward Francis Evans has joined Carlton.
‘Absolute warrior’: The compelling draft case for a good Brew
Dom Brew won almost everything in the VFL this year – so can he crown it with an AFL list spot at age 27? Good judges are adamant the ‘competitive beast’ should get his chance, writes PAUL AMY.
Meet the No.1 pick: Inside Dusty-like gun’s unlikely rise to the top
Sam Lalor hasn’t been above 80 per cent this year, yet he is the red-hot favourite to be the No.1 pick. He opens up on his injury struggles which proved to be a blessing in disguise and more.
12 picks that could up-end your club’s draft plans
What North Melbourne does with pick two will have a huge domino effect on the rest of this year’s National Draft. CHRIS CAVANAGH zeroes in on the 12 most-influential decisions that will shape the draft.
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