Mid-season revolution: How clubs are defying draft expectations
There was a school of thought the mid-season draft would be about nothing more than plugging holes when it was introduced. As Chris Cavanagh writes, it’s becoming anything but that.
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Port pins hopes on local giant in SANFL draft raid
After opening up an extra two lists spots on the eve of the mid-season draft, Port Adelaide has swooped on three local products – one an exciting 202cm project player.
Rookie radar: How every 2024 draftee is really tracking
How is your club’s 2024 draft haul tracking? We examine the progress of more than 100 players and find out who’s close to making their debut — and who’s still a long way off.
Mid-season draft intel: Late whispers, every club’s targets
The 2025 AFL mid-season draft is here! See what every club is planning, the full order, all 338 nominations and more in this mega preview.
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Live stream: How to watch AFL and AFLW next generation stars
Future draft prospects will be front and centre as the Coates Talent League returns to KommunityTV every round in 2025. See how to watch exclusive matches LIVE featuring top young guns.
Curtin call: Sibling of rising Crow stamps name on draft boards
You’ve heard of Adelaide young gun Daniel Curtin. But after kicking 8.4 for Claremont in a WAFL Colts scratch match on Sunday, it’s time to introduce you to his younger brother Cody.
The Ashcroft prophecy: Meet the sibling who might be best of all
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
Day protege reveals inside story of Hawks NGA snub
He’d trained with Hawthorn and been mentored by Will Day. But the AFL has said no to Oliver Greeves being part of the Hawks’ next gen academy. Greeves explains how he took the news.
Final Falcons squads: Cats linked talents among 84 prospects
There are four youngsters tied to Geelong as academy and father-son prospects, while there are several other famous surnames among boys and girls squads. See the full lists here.
Footy factory: Geelong Falcons’ best team of the century
The Geelong region has produced All Australians and a host of AFL greats since 2000. And the late Mick Turner was central to forming the Falcons ‘footy factory’. See the full team.
The steal of the century? 25 draft calls that will go down in history
Booms, bargains, busts and backflips. The past 25 years have been filled with draft decisions that have shaped the direction of clubs – in both directions. We rank the biggest calls of the century.
First year wrap, contract latest: Where 2023 draft’s top 30 sit
With season two ahead, check out how the top 30 players picked in the 2023 AFL Draft are tracking — including a contract update.
Ball magnets, famous names: Top 25 draft prospects of 2025
A massive year is only just beginning for the draft class of 2025 and here are the names to watch, with several No.1 pick contenders firmly in the mix. These are the names to watch.
Why navy blue will be Hawks fans’ least favourite colour in 2025
Hawks fans were among the most confident (annoying?) footy fans in season 2024, and this year, as well as barracking for the brown and gold, they will have added incentive to hope Carlton disappoints.
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