Academy capers: Bassat’s crusade ends with triple snub
The same club which has led a crusade against other clubs rorting the father-son and academy system overlooked three talents tied to them.
Draft
‘Top of the class’: Blues hail Jagga best player in stacked draft
Carlton believes it landed the best player in the stacked 2024 draft class by securing prolific on-baller Jagga Smith with the third pick.
Every pick: Bolters, the big steal and Blues’ dream result
The AFL national draft is over – and night two delivered every more surprises across the country. Recap all the colour, reaction and every pick as more childhood dreams were realised.
Watch: Wild scenes as emotions overwhelm new draftees
There is nothing better than watching a new draftee overcome with pure emotion getting mobbed by his family and friends. Watch all the best moments from night two here.
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Phantom draft: Where the big first-round sliders could land
There’s so much talent at the top of this year’s draft crop, which means some absolute stars are set to slide down the order. See the clubs that could land a steal on draft night.
Port makes big pre-draft call on father-son guns
Port Adelaide has four players available under the father-son rule in this year’s draft – but will any of the famous names land at the club? Get the latest from Alberton.
Roos consider banking on 2025 rise in huge draft gamble
North Melbourne could take a huge risk in a deal that would see their future-first round pick owned by a rival club. JON RALPH looks at the Kangaroos’ options.
Why Dons had quiet trade period as club ponders top 20 draft play
The scenario that would most likely see Essendon trade back into the top 20 of this year’s draft can be revealed. Plus the reason for the club’s inactive trade period.
Sign Cats may be hit with early draft bid, Falcons B&F top 10s
A duo from the region have been recognised as top prospects for next year — including a Cats linked talent. Plus, Geelong Falcons have crowned their best and fairests. See the full top 10.
‘A Saints man’: Elwood Peckett’s rise to St Kilda father-son hope
Elwood Peckett says it would be a dream come true to follow his father Justin into St Kilda colours. He speaks to Paul Amy about how he went from having ‘a few ahead of him’ to genuine draft prospect.
Famous names, top 2025 draft prospects headline elite squad
The AFL Academy squads have been announced for 2025 – and there are big names everywhere you look. Find out who could feature at the top end of next year’s draft.
How early-season rejection drove Travaglia to first-round calculation
Tobie Travaglia won a B&F ahead of Harley Reid last year, but was brought crashing to earth after missing the AFL’s academy squad. He reveals how it drove him to becoming a first-round prospect.
Draft Intel: The Hawks-tied bull dubbed ‘Beast from the East’
This bullocking midfielder has won plenty of fans, but the Hawks get first dibs on draft night. Find out where this youngster got his nickname, his point-of-difference and more intel here.
800+ dreams: Every nomination for 2024 AFL Draft
Many future AFL stars and some former players have already nominated for this month’s AFL draft, with the deadline to enter November 13. Check out all the nominations so far.
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