Winners and losers: Every club’s draft haul rated
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Draft guide: Who’s left? Which picks does your club have?
There were 27 players drafted on the opening night of the AFL Draft — with a couple of big-name sliders. See who the best players left for your club to select are in our draft dossier.
No.1 pick’s hidden draft heartbreak after tragic death of mentor
Renowned Geelong physio Travis McCombe tragically died from a medical episode in Papua New Guinea hours before the draft. The career of crowned No.1 pick Sam Lalor will form part of his legacy.
Late mail: Who your club could take in the second round
Night one is done and dusted, but for some clubs they’re only just getting started. See who every club is looking at selecting on night two of the 2024 AFL draft.
Puzzling, crazy or genius? Why top 10 calls make perfect sense
North were in desperate need for a key position player and the Saints were crying out for a star mid, so why did both go against all wisdom in the top 10? It makes more sense the more you look into it.
The seven Geelong talents in draft mix, potential landing spots
There are a host of prospects from the region on the radar of AFL clubs, and one stands above the rest. See who could get taken and their possible suitors.
‘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.
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.
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.
Paris gold medallist unveiled as ambassador of Aussie event
After calling time on her cycling career at the end of 2024, Aussie Olympic gold medallist Grace Brown will give back to the sport as she begins the next phase.
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