From Gold Coast’s stunning trio of young stars to the last pick in the draft, hope springs eternal for club’s pinning their futures on their new draft picks. Our experts run the rule over every club and every pick. SEE ALL YOUR CLUB’S NEW RECRUITS
Should your club be looking at inside midfielders? Players with pace? Key defenders? A ruckman? Respected recruiter Gary Buckenara reveals what your club’s draft strategy should be ahead of the national draft.
Which picks will shape the first round of the national draft? Chris Cavanagh predicts each of the selections to take place on Wednesday, with Melbourne set to bid on GWS’ academy star Tom Green.
Carlton hopes to secure a junior star who has been likened to Josh Kelly and Andrew Gaff with its top 10 draft pick, but Fremantle could ruin the Blues’ plans.
AFL DAILY: RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin and ruckman Toby Nankervis are certain starters as the Tigers set themselves for a North Melbourne ambush at Etihad Stadium.
COLLINGWOOD has named Scott Pendlebury for Sunday’s clash against Geelong despite the captain remaining in serious doubt, while a host of big names will return this weekend including Gary Ablett. SEE ALL THE TEAMS ROUND 8 TEAMS
FREMANTLE star Bradley Hill is being investigated by police for breaching a move-on notice and giving a false name.
NO MORE surprises. The AFL hasn’t pledged to leave the game alone, but a new policy should make future rule changes less painful. Plus Lance Franklin injury latest, Nic Naitanui news and more.
NOT only has scoring dropped and congestion more pronounced this season, the territory game is making it harder for teams to play catch-up.
AFL players are now being asked to consider the height and weight disparity with opponents when making split-second decisions after Nic Naitanui failed to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
SCOTT Pendlebury has been cleared of serious injury and remains in contention to play against Geelong this Sunday. But will the Magpies risk their skipper? SEE EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST
TOM Hawkins’ decision to throw himself at the mercy of the AFL tribunal spared him a greater suspension for intentional umpire contact. Did the eventual penalty match the crime? HAVE YOUR SAY.
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