‘That’s how bad WA is’: How WA defied dire draft predictions
Western Australia was tipped to be lucky to have one player drafted. In the end, the state had 10. ELIZA REILLY finds out how it defied predictions of a draft talent wipe-out in 2024.
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Inside father-son Crow’s rise from kicking socks to following dad
Ex-Crow Scott Welsh has revealed the moment when he first thought son Tyler might follow in his footsteps – and the move that caught him off guard on draft night.
‘Now or never’: 24yo recruit can be Swans’ new Lizard
Riley Bice had played everywhere, from Murray Bushrangers’ under-18 side to the Tiwi Bombers. But it was a surprise shift to defence at Werribee that caught the eye of AFL recruiters.
Cats draft Geelong duo as VFL ruck, young gun’s dream realised
Geelong has taken two talents from its own backyard — including one from the Cats’ VFL program.
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The making of Gold Coast’s latest academy stud
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Another 2004? Inside story of Richmond’s last mega draft
It is two decades since Richmond went to the draft armed with five of the first 20 picks. Recruiter Greg Miller details what happened and how the Tigers missed out on Jarryd Roughead.
AFL Draft guide: Everything you need to know
Who will go No. 1? What time does it start? How can I watch? Where are the video highlights? Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday’s AFL Draft.
‘Absolute joke’: Inside footy’s most controversial ending of 2024
With 45 seconds left, Vic Country led Vic Metro in the biggest under-18 game of the year. Then controversy struck, a scuffle broke out and a goal was kicked. Here’s what really happened.
‘Could’ve been anything’: Father-son Swan cruelled by injury curse
Heath James followed in his father’s footsteps to become an elite footballer, but his career was done by the age of 25. He details the brutal injury curse he went through at the Swans.
How Giant draft prospect was nearly lost to footy
Logan Smith is considered one of the top two ruck prospects in this week’s draft, but he very nearly gave the game away. He speaks about knuckling down on a quest to play in the AFL.
Inside the years of scouting behind every draft pick
Tracking dozens of games across three years for more than a hundred kids will all culminate in two nights this week. SCOTT GULLAN lifts the lid on the lengths clubs go to scout future stars.
Watch: Ashcroft, Kako headline dazzling draft highlights
We have compiled some of the best moments from draft prospects in the Coates Talent League — and it features four players tied to clubs and plenty of top talents. Watch the videos here.
Top draft prospect produces masterclass in private school derby
No. 1 pick contender Sam Lalor starred in school cricket ahead of his draft year. Now his former teammate – another AFL Academy member – has done the same against their arch-rival.
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