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AFL draft first round as it happened: Tigers lob for ‘Dusty-like’ Lalor; Blues like Jagga; Kangas make move on twin
AFL top-draft pick Sam Lalor has put his hand up for Dustin Martin’s famous No.4 jumper and taken early comparisons to the retired Richmond legend in his stride.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
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Every pick from the 2024 AFL draft’s first round
The full list of players from the 2024 AFL national draft as they are selected. The remaining selections will be made on Thursday night.
- by Roy Ward
What’s it like to be a draft hopeful ahead of the big night?
The AFL draft has finally arrived, and The Age checked in with the three prospects we have followed all year to see how they are feeling ahead of the biggest moment in their sporting lives to date.
- by Marc McGowan
He’s tipped to go No.1, but this draft hopeful might not even be the best athlete in his family
Sam Lalor, who is likened to Dustin Martin, is the popular choice to join the Tigers on Wednesday night and be the dux of this year’s draft class. His family is chock-full of sporting talent.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
AFL 2024
He’s the ‘most talented’ kid in the draft. So why isn’t Finn O’Sullivan a lock at No.1?
Finn O’Sullivan is routinely referred to as the most talented player in this year’s AFL draft class, but there is no certainty about where he will end up on Wednesday night.
- by Marc McGowan
Not the Kings or McKays: Meet the anti-twin big men who had 16 AFL clubs visit their country home
Matt and Jack Whitlock were born two minutes apart, are each almost 200 centimetres tall and will be first-round picks in the AFL draft – but they want to be known for more than being twins.
- by Marc McGowan
This kid turned down the NBL. He could be the answer for Richmond
Alex Dodson turned down the chance to play in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers after emerging as the best ruck prospect in this year’s AFL draft class. Will the Tigers pounce?
- by Marc McGowan
Series
AFL 2024
The contenders, the future and how to fix the system: Everything you need to know ahead of the draft
This is our collection of draftee profiles, previews, rankings and analysis ahead of the 2024 national draft.
THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL
AFL 2024
Insiders’ guide to player movement: How to fix free agency and the future of father-son bids
In the first of a two-part series on direction of player movement in the AFL, we look at free agency, academies, new future trading rules and whether a traditional rebuild is still possible as the draft becomes increasingly compromised.
- by Marc McGowan
Opinion
AFL 2025
The Pies have gone all in on winning the 2025 flag. But at what cost?
With an ageing list and little young key position talent, Collingwood’s premiership window is punishingly tight.
- by Michael Gleeson
Make me No.1: AFL draft prospects gun for the top, as full nominations released
The rising stars rated most highly want clubs to pick them first rather than placing a bid on Levi Ashcroft. Plus, every player who has nominated for the AFL draft.
- by Marc McGowan
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