Every state league star in AFL mid-season draft mix
AFL clubs are busy finalising their targets ahead of Wednesday’s mid-season rookie draft. We’ve got the latest intel on the 45 names who have attracted interest across the country.
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Booms, busts and bolters: Best and worst of the mid-season draft
The mid-season draft has helped more than 100 players become AFL footballers since it was reintroduced in 2019. Many have come and gone, others have gone on to become household names.
The top 75 AFL Draft prospects for 2025
From highly-rated academy and father-son prospects to No. 1 pick contenders and this year’s bolters, AFL Draft guru Kevin Sheehan exclusively reveals all the names recruiters are targeting in 2025.
AFL clubs eye mid-season bolters from ‘footy factory’
AFL clubs are keeping tabs on a host of players from Werribee, the club from Melbourne’s west which has become known as one of the state league’s premier footy factories.
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Full squads revealed for mid-season draft audition
The AFL Young Guns series has produced three No.1 picks for the mid-season draft. Will another feature this year? See the full Young Guns and Vic Metro squads.
Top 50: Magpies father-son, mid-season draft prospect dominate
First-round prospect Tom McGuane reveals his tight bond with Nick Daicos, his welcome at Collingwood and who the players he watches are. Plus, see the Coates Talent League’s top 50 players.
Draft intel: Top 10 prospects make their move in key game
Recruiters flocked to RSEA Park on Sunday as the AFL Academy took on Richmond’s VFL side – and they didn’t leave disappointed. Here’s all the intel.
Draft Intel: Potential No. 1 ‘unicorn’ ready to impress Richmond
An athletic tall, likened to Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning, will be the main attraction in a key early-season showcase. But he won’t be the only prospect recruiters will be watching closely.
Coates Talent League ranking points: Forwards stake draft claims
Huge news for Bombers fans with NGA players bolting, while forwards are making their marks with five-goal hauls. See all the exclusive stats – and who’s rising up draft boards.
Ultimate Guide: Every club’s best WAFL Colts draft prospects
Western Australia is tipped to have a bumper crop of AFL Draft contenders in 2025. We profile more than 40 of the players who scouts will be watching this WAFL Colts season.
The next Kako? Bombers’ NGA set to bear more fruit
Essendon was the beneficiary of NGA rules changing before last year’s draft, with Isaac Kako joining the club. Now, two more highly-touted youngsters could follow him.
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