Watch: Viral Eagle unmasked as ‘Mad Monday’ mate
It’s the mid-season draft moment that went viral – but who was it that stole the show at Tom McCarthy’s watch party? Chris Cavanagh tracked down the now famous friend.
Draft
Every pick: Bolters, Bombers coup and one epic reaction
More childhood dreams came true on Wednesday night as 18 players found AFL homes in the mid-season draft – and the cameras were rolling when their moment arrived.
Mid-season revolution: How clubs are defying draft expectations
There was a school of thought the mid-season draft would be about nothing more than plugging holes when it was introduced. As Chris Cavanagh writes, it’s becoming anything but that.
Port pins hopes on local giant in SANFL draft raid
After opening up an extra two lists spots on the eve of the mid-season draft, Port Adelaide has swooped on three local products – one an exciting 202cm project player.
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Local footy draft bolters put names up in lights as NGA talent rising
Two prospects who emerged in local footy have put forward strong cases for the mid-season draft. Plus, a Cats academy prospect is sure to rise up draft boards. See the full Young Guns scouting notes here.
Coates Top 50: Diehard Dog surges up draft boards
Diehard Dogs fan Thomas Burton played his first senior game in a grand final, alongside Luke Dahlhaus and under Clay Smith. He’s now surging up draft boards. Check out every score from the Coates Talent League.
Cruel injury blow confirmed for Dons’ mid-season fancy
One of the leading contenders to fill the ruck void on Essendon’s list will miss the rest of the season after a cruelly-timed injury in the VFL.
Replays: Eastern Ranges v Gold Coast Suns, Coates Talent League
The Suns talent factory has been on full display in a dominant Coates Talent League boys performance, while the Eastern Ranges girls showed why they are contenders. Watch the REPLAYS.
Cats NGAs, surprise packets: Top Falcons draft prospects rated
A host of Geelong Falcons prospects have made strong starts to the season — headlined by a potential top-10 pick. See the local talents pressing their draft claims.
Ultimate guide: The top 25 AFL Draft prospects for 2026
AFL clubs plan for years before selecting talent at the draft. These are top 25 prospects they are eyeing for 2026, according to ultimate talent guru Kevin Sheehan.
Watch: Mid-season draft bolter’s insane highlights reel
Caleb Lewis has quite literally soared onto the mid-season draft radar, with one club leading the race to add the high-flying forward to its list.
Ultimate APS school footy guide: Top draft prospects to watch
An APS footy season loaded with AFL Draft hopefuls is upon us. Find out the top prospects, surprise packets and club linked talents from every side and how every school will fare in 2025.
Top 10 taking shape after stunning draft audition
A No. 1 pick contender dominated and a Hayden Young-like prospect marked his top-10 credentials in an important AFL Academy match. Get all the intel and stats here.
SA draft watch: Could Crows make father-son history?
Could the Crows select their first father-son draftee from outside SA? Which Victorian clubs have sons of guns in the SANFL? We examine the 2025 father-son prospects with SA links.
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