Booms, busts and bolters: Best and worst of the mid-season draft
The mid-season draft has helped more than 100 players become AFL footballers since it was reintroduced in 2019. Many have come and gone, others have gone on to become household names.
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The top 75 AFL Draft prospects for 2025
From highly-rated academy and father-son prospects to No. 1 pick contenders and this year’s bolters, AFL Draft guru Kevin Sheehan exclusively reveals all the names recruiters are targeting in 2025.
AFL clubs eye mid-season bolters from ‘footy factory’
AFL clubs are keeping tabs on a host of players from Werribee, the club from Melbourne’s west which has become known as one of the state league’s premier footy factories.
Tiger’s time? Pocket-rocket Raso rises to draft hope
Ex-Western Jets coach Trent Dennis-Lane calls Massimo Raso a “diamond in the rough” — and the 171cm small forward has burst into contention for the mid-season draft.
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Curtin call: Sibling of rising Crow stamps name on draft boards
You’ve heard of Adelaide young gun Daniel Curtin. But after kicking 8.4 for Claremont in a WAFL Colts scratch match on Sunday, it’s time to introduce you to his younger brother Cody.
The Ashcroft prophecy: Meet the sibling who might be best of all
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
Day protege reveals inside story of Hawks NGA snub
He’d trained with Hawthorn and been mentored by Will Day. But the AFL has said no to Oliver Greeves being part of the Hawks’ next gen academy. Greeves explains how he took the news.
Final Falcons squads: Cats linked talents among 84 prospects
There are four youngsters tied to Geelong as academy and father-son prospects, while there are several other famous surnames among boys and girls squads. See the full lists here.
Footy factory: Geelong Falcons’ best team of the century
The Geelong region has produced All Australians and a host of AFL greats since 2000. And the late Mick Turner was central to forming the Falcons ‘footy factory’. See the full team.
The steal of the century? 25 draft calls that will go down in history
Booms, bargains, busts and backflips. The past 25 years have been filled with draft decisions that have shaped the direction of clubs – in both directions. We rank the biggest calls of the century.
First year wrap, contract latest: Where 2023 draft’s top 30 sit
With season two ahead, check out how the top 30 players picked in the 2023 AFL Draft are tracking — including a contract update.
Ball magnets, famous names: Top 25 draft prospects of 2025
A massive year is only just beginning for the draft class of 2025 and here are the names to watch, with several No.1 pick contenders firmly in the mix. These are the names to watch.
Why navy blue will be Hawks fans’ least favourite colour in 2025
Hawks fans were among the most confident (annoying?) footy fans in season 2024, and this year, as well as barracking for the brown and gold, they will have added incentive to hope Carlton disappoints.
Dees or Suns? Famous Melbourne name opens up on ‘tough’ call
Kalani White, the son of Demons great Jeff, is one of the top prospects in next year’s draft. But will he pass up the father-son option altogether? A complicated, difficult decision awaits.
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