From Gold Coast’s stunning trio of young stars to the last pick in the draft, hope springs eternal for club’s pinning their futures on their new draft picks. Our experts run the rule over every club and every pick. SEE ALL YOUR CLUB’S NEW RECRUITS
Geelong premiership star and western club talent manager Tom Lonergan couldn’t believe his eyes as three of his young guns stole draft headlines within seven picks of each other. Here’s how the drama unfolded.
Norwood gun Dylan Stephens is now a Sydney Swan after being drafted on Wednesday night. He was one of many SA prospects overlooked by Adelaide, and the question is: Why?
Carlton draft bolter Sam Philp was sitting on his family couch when his phone lit up. And the speedy midfielder is already feeling comfortable in navy blue after a call from his new coach.
FOR as long as Rhys Mathieson’s been a prankster always capable of generating a laugh, he’s been a junior footy star bound for the AFL.
THE man who eats pasta for breakfast on game day wants to follow in the footsteps of former Bloods players Steve Morris and Joel Tippett.
STRONG West Adelaide utility Aaron Francis has overcome a family tragedy to be SA’s leading draft contender.
There are fears some top-end SA talent will be left on the shelf this year because of a tipped record low number of picks used in this month’s AFL draft.
SHOULD Marcus Adams realise his AFL dream as expected, he’ll be playing out two careers: His own, and his brother’s that never was.
NICK O’Kearney has presented what should be an irresistible case to AFL recruiters over the past two years.
MATTHEW Kennedy’s draft year seemed doomed. But a flag, a game at the MCG and a likely spot on GWS’ list ensured it was one to savour.
FOR 15 minutes all eyes were on Ryan Burton. He was the only player at last month’s combine who was examined for previous injuries for more than five minutes.
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