Draft guide: Who’s left? Which picks does your club have?
There were 27 players drafted on the opening night of the AFL Draft — with a couple of big-name sliders. See who the best players left for your club to select are in our draft dossier.
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Behind the scenes: The key draft moments, intel you missed
Critics lashed Essendon’s decision to trade pick nine after Isaac Kako’s draft bid happened at selection 13. But, as JAY CLARK writes, it was a shrewd move the Bombers had to make. Go behind-the-scenes of the national draft.
Puzzling, crazy or genius? Why top 10 calls make perfect sense
North were in desperate need for a key position player and the Saints were crying out for a star mid, so why did both go against all wisdom in the top 10? It makes more sense the more you look into it.
Tiger delight as North pays heavy price in last-minute draft stunner
On a night where little caused a surprise, North Melbourne waited until the last moment to pull a stunner, paying a significant price and taking an even more significant risk.
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Forward thinking? Scouts split on top draft prospect’s best role
Jobe Shanahan is one of the draft’s top forward prospects, but he might find a home in defence. He tells Chris Cavanagh about where he could play, playing with Harley, and his Saints link.
‘Achieve what he couldn’t’: Son of former Hawk’s draft ambition
His father’s AFL career might not have panned out as planned. But, that has only fuelled top WA prospect Kayle Gerreyn’s determination to prove he belongs at the elite level.
Phantom draft: Where the big first-round sliders could land
There’s so much talent at the top of this year’s draft crop, which means some absolute stars are set to slide down the order. See the clubs that could land a steal on draft night.
Port makes big pre-draft call on father-son guns
Port Adelaide has four players available under the father-son rule in this year’s draft – but will any of the famous names land at the club? Get the latest from Alberton.
Roos consider banking on 2025 rise in huge draft gamble
North Melbourne could take a huge risk in a deal that would see their future-first round pick owned by a rival club. JON RALPH looks at the Kangaroos’ options.
Why Dons had quiet trade period as club ponders top 20 draft play
The scenario that would most likely see Essendon trade back into the top 20 of this year’s draft can be revealed. Plus the reason for the club’s inactive trade period.
Sign Cats may be hit with early draft bid, Falcons B&F top 10s
A duo from the region have been recognised as top prospects for next year — including a Cats linked talent. Plus, Geelong Falcons have crowned their best and fairests. See the full top 10.
‘A Saints man’: Elwood Peckett’s rise to St Kilda father-son hope
Elwood Peckett says it would be a dream come true to follow his father Justin into St Kilda colours. He speaks to Paul Amy about how he went from having ‘a few ahead of him’ to genuine draft prospect.
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