The slider, a famous Crows name and SA’s elite 11
It was a big night for the SANFL on Thursday as nine more junior stars had their AFL dreams come true – but some were forced to wait longer than others. See how it all unfolded.
Draft
Huge draft slider could solve Port’s Charlie Dixon problem
The unluckiest draft prospect on night one could be the steal of night two after Port Adelaide pounced on a possible replacement for Charlie Dixon.
Crows make long-awaited Welsh moment even more special
It’s official – Tyler Welsh is an Adelaide Crows player. And the club has made the moment even more special for the family, handing the young forward Dad’s number.
Winners and losers: Every club’s draft haul rated
Which clubs dominated the draft – and who was left behind? See all your club’s newest recruits and what the experts really think.
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The double edged draft sword of private school scholarships
Sam Marshall is the latest talented AFL Draft prospect to move interstate for a private school footy scholarship — and it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He opens up on the journey.
Draft play that opens door to turbocharged Richmond rebuild
Given their massive haul, the Tigers have control of the 2024 draft, and it could ensure that they also have their pick of the litter when the 2025 crop of draftees comes along.
Cats eye bold draft move to snatch top talent from rivals
Four years after trading up to draft best-and-fairest winner Max Holmes, Geelong is eyeing another big move with its eye on one of the most highly-rated athletes in the current draft pool.
Crows make bold draft play for Victorian star
Adelaide has long been linked with South Australian Sid Draper with its first pick in next week’s draft – but the Crows might be about to move up the order and overlook the homegrown talent.
Draft Intel: The ‘pretty special’ father-son flying under radar
The AFL Draft is less than a week away, and an important piece of the top five puzzle looks to be solved. Plus, the latest on St Kilda’s father-sons and all the latest intel.
‘Mystery box’: Human highlight reel emerges as AFL draft bolter
Calder Cannons’ Cooper Herbert is grabbing late interest ahead of this year’s AFL draft. Watch some of the moments – including the Northern League’s goal of the year – putting him on radars.
The 1044 players nominated for next week’s AFL Draft
From the country’s best junior talent to 58 recently-delisted AFL players and a 52-year-old who plays Masters football, see every player available in the 2024 AFL Draft pool.
The Great Draft Slide: How three junior stars faced harsh reality
For every bolter in the draft, someone has to slide back the other way. DAN BATTEN speaks to three prospects about final year challenges and their mission to prove the doubters wrong.
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