Tiger delight as North pays heavy price for final draft night pick
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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Watch: Player highlights and the best first-round moments
From bolters and surprise trades to F-bombs and family tears, the first night of the AFL Draft didn’t disappoint. Watch how it all unfolded here.
Why Crows wanted the kid who really wanted them
In the build up to the draft, rival clubs were split on what the Crows would do – take the homegrown talent or the powerful Victorian. But the decision was about far more than that.
Every pick: The shocks, an F-Bomb and Richmond’s new era
The first round of the AFL Draft is over and, in no surprise, Richmond was the clear winner. But there a few shocks – and plenty of emotion. See every pick, recap all the action.
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Late mail: Clarko’s big call at No.2, live trades looming
Alastair Clarkson has locked into his preferred selection with pick 2, while live trades are looming. Chris Cavanagh and Dan Batten have the whispers on pick swaps and who your club is targeting.
SA draft whispers: Late intel on giant Sturt bolter, fellow prospects
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‘There in spirit’: Late recruiting boss’s role in historic Tigers draft
Not even a battle with cancer could dull Chris Toce’s excitement for Richmond’s 2024 draft hand. Even after his tragic passing in October, his fingerprints will be all over the Tigers’ draft haul.
‘Absolute warrior’: The compelling draft case for a good Brew
Dom Brew won almost everything in the VFL this year – so can he crown it with an AFL list spot at age 27? Good judges are adamant the ‘competitive beast’ should get his chance, writes PAUL AMY.
‘It hurts’: Hidden pain behind draft prospect’s inspiring rise
Malakai Champion has endured more heartache than most on his road to the AFL. He opens up to ELIZA REILLY about the family tragedies driving him to reach the top level.
12 picks that could up-end your club’s draft plans
What North Melbourne does with pick two will have a huge domino effect on the rest of this year’s National Draft. CHRIS CAVANAGH zeroes in on the 12 most-influential decisions that will shape the draft.
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