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.
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‘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.
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Port makes big pre-draft call on father-son guns
Port Adelaide has four players available under the father-son rule in this year’s draft – but will any of the famous names land at the club? Get the latest from Alberton.
Roos consider banking on 2025 rise in huge draft gamble
North Melbourne could take a huge risk in a deal that would see their future-first round pick owned by a rival club. JON RALPH looks at the Kangaroos’ options.
Why Dons had quiet trade period as club ponders top 20 draft play
The scenario that would most likely see Essendon trade back into the top 20 of this year’s draft can be revealed. Plus the reason for the club’s inactive trade period.
Sign Cats may be hit with early draft bid, Falcons B&F top 10s
A duo from the region have been recognised as top prospects for next year — including a Cats linked talent. Plus, Geelong Falcons have crowned their best and fairests. See the full top 10.
‘A Saints man’: Elwood Peckett’s rise to St Kilda father-son hope
Elwood Peckett says it would be a dream come true to follow his father Justin into St Kilda colours. He speaks to Paul Amy about how he went from having ‘a few ahead of him’ to genuine draft prospect.
Famous names, top 2025 draft prospects headline elite squad
The AFL Academy squads have been announced for 2025 – and there are big names everywhere you look. Find out who could feature at the top end of next year’s draft.
How early-season rejection drove Travaglia to first-round calculation
Tobie Travaglia won a B&F ahead of Harley Reid last year, but was brought crashing to earth after missing the AFL’s academy squad. He reveals how it drove him to becoming a first-round prospect.
Draft Intel: The Hawks-tied bull dubbed ‘Beast from the East’
This bullocking midfielder has won plenty of fans, but the Hawks get first dibs on draft night. Find out where this youngster got his nickname, his point-of-difference and more intel here.
800+ dreams: Every nomination for 2024 AFL Draft
Many future AFL stars and some former players have already nominated for this month’s AFL draft, with the deadline to enter November 13. Check out all the nominations so far.
Second coming? What Blues fans can expect from Camporeale twins
Carlton fans know the Camporeale name well. Scott played 233 games and was a premiership player with the Blues. But now, it’s time for Ben and Lucas — his sons — to make their mark.
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