Player agent’s warning on ‘solution’ to go-home factor
Some AFL clubs are pushing for three-year contracts for draftees to stop them walking out to return home early in their career. But there could be a major problem with that idea.
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A Wangaratta young gun has come from the clouds to enter serious AFL Draft calculations, after a surge of interest from a handful of clubs.
Nervous wait: Where bids may fall on draft night
Father-son and academy bids are set to shake up both nights of the draft. Where will your club’s aligned talent receive bids? Here’s everything you need to know.
Explained: Why long-term deals are AFL’s new norm
The Lance Franklin deal which shocked the AFL is fast becoming the norm in AFL — we examine why clubs are desperate to lock their big guns in for the long-term despite the risks.
In the mix: Draft prospects who fit every club’s needs
What does your club’s list need? And, more importantly, who could be available to fill them in this year’s draft? We run the rule over every team.
Your top 40: Readers’ surprise No.1 draft pick
Our experts have revealed their consensus top 40 rankings. But you have also had say. See the readers’ full top 40, including some surprises at the top end.
Draft guru’s blunt message on ‘go home’ concerns
The Giants said during the trade period that they were drafting from a different pool of players to Victorian clubs. But draft guru Kevin Sheehan has a different view.
Winners and losers: Who really won the trade period?
Geelong and Richmond trumped the trade period, right? See our verdict for every club and have your say on who the real winners and losers were.
What Lachie Neale told Dunkley on pre-trade phone call
Josh Dunkley has spoken for the first time after his trade to Brisbane finally went through, and revealed a phone call from a Lions superstar helped ease his nerves.
Analysis: How draft’s early picks could fall
The AFL trade period caused huge change to the order of this year’s draft. Sam Landsberger analyses what it all means for the early picks and who could go where.
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