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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How Giant draft prospect was nearly lost to footy
Logan Smith is considered one of the top two ruck prospects in this week’s draft, but he very nearly gave the game away. He speaks about knuckling down on a quest to play in the AFL.
Inside the years of scouting behind every draft pick
Tracking dozens of games across three years for more than a hundred kids will all culminate in two nights this week. SCOTT GULLAN lifts the lid on the lengths clubs go to scout future stars.
Watch: Ashcroft, Kako headline dazzling draft highlights
We have compiled some of the best moments from draft prospects in the Coates Talent League — and it features four players tied to clubs and plenty of top talents. Watch the videos here.
Top draft prospect produces masterclass in private school derby
No. 1 pick contender Sam Lalor starred in school cricket ahead of his draft year. Now his former teammate – another AFL Academy member – has done the same against their arch-rival.
The Nick Daicos clone who hasn’t played a bad game in three years
If there was an award for consistency among this year’s draft crop, Jagga Smith would claim it with ease. Find out why he’s being compared to some of the AFL’s biggest stars.
‘Fend-off machine’ firms as expected No. 1 pick
The talent at the top end of this year’s draft is so evenly spread, but a No. 1 contender has emerged from the pack. Plus the Roos and Crows weigh up big moves ahead of Wednesday night.
Father-son’s potential Daicos-style slide set to shape draft night
Nick Daicos slid to pick 4 in the 2021 draft in a huge win for the Pies. Brisbane are hoping for a similar slide for Levi Ashcroft, or they will have to go into ‘points deficit’. JON RALPH has more.
Local star, mid-season pick’s inspiration for injury-hit Falcon
Dan Lowther hasn’t had a lot go his way, but the athletic tall is still on the draft radar – and has interest from the Cats. He reflects on his injuries and the people who have shaped him.
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