Draft guns who can make an instant impact
Some draftees take several years to develop, and some are ready to hit the ground running from day one. See the star junior midfielders, defenders and goalkickers who are ready to go.
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All-stars game: Full replay and all the top prospects rated
SA’s top AFL draft prospects this year – and for the future – were on show at Thebarton Oval on Friday night and they didn’t disappoint. Here’s Matt Turner’s scouting notes on 37 players plus full replays of both matches.
Top prospects: The next wave of game-breaking defenders
Does your club need an Daniel Rich or Adam Saad in defence? Meet the top prospects from around the country who possess similar traits, in our guide to the AFL Draft’s best small-medium defenders.
Video highlights: See SA’s top AFL Draft prospects in action
With the SANFL season over and combine testing complete, SA’s list of AFL Draft prospects is almost set. See video highlights, profiles and stats of the state’s best young talent in the October edition of our top 30 rankings.
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Saints don’t want any sinners
ST KILDA’S players have vowed there will be no repeat of last year’s dwarf-lighting furore with the players to hold a private end-of-season celebration next Wednesday.
AFL rules out father-son overhaul
SYDNEY will land top-three talent Isaac Heeney with a late first-round selection after the AFL opted not to change the controversial draft bidding system.
Saints chase ‘exceptional deal’: Richo
ST KILDA will put its first-round draft pick on the table – potentially the No.1 selection – for the right offer, says Alan Richardson.
Saints consider No.1 trade bait
ST KILDA has not ruled out trading the No.1 draft pick if it remains at the bottom of the ladder with GWS in the market.
Higgins exit could net Dogs top talent
WESTERN Bulldogs could be dealt pick No.26 as maximum compensation for the potential departure of free agent Shaun Higgins.
No AA but Durdin the Chosen One
DESPITE missing out on All Australian selection, South Australian gun Sam Durdin looms as one of the first picked on draft day.
McCartin firmly on St Kilda’s radar
PADDY McCartin has firmed as St Kilda’s Nick Riewoldt replacement with the forward in the frame to land at Seaford as this year’s No. 1 draft pick.
Exciting prospects get All-Australian nod
EASTERN Ranges prospect Christian Petracca leads a strong Victorian contingent in the U18 All-Australian team named today.
Ando’s potential top 20 draft picks
IN such an open AFL draft, one performance over the coming weeks could determine which way recruiters go. REPLAY LIVE CHAT WITH CHAMPION DATA
Forget big Cox, here’s bigger Cox
HE’S in a foreign country and playing a foreign sport, but 211cm draft prospect Mason Cox is could be the real deal when it comes to the AFL.
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