‘Fend-off machine’ firms as expected No. 1 pick
The talent at the top end of this year’s draft is so evenly spread, but a No. 1 contender has emerged from the pack. Plus the Roos and Crows weigh up big moves ahead of Wednesday night.
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Father-son’s potential Daicos-style slide set to shape draft night
Nick Daicos slid to pick 4 in the 2021 draft in a huge win for the Pies. Brisbane are hoping for a similar slide for Levi Ashcroft, or they will have to go into ‘points deficit’. JON RALPH has more.
Local star, mid-season pick’s inspiration for injury-hit Falcon
Dan Lowther hasn’t had a lot go his way, but the athletic tall is still on the draft radar – and has interest from the Cats. He reflects on his injuries and the people who have shaped him.
The double edged draft sword of private school scholarships
Sam Marshall is the latest talented AFL Draft prospect to move interstate for a private school footy scholarship — and it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He opens up on the journey.
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‘You’ve got to give it back’: Kako’s plan to become Dons’ wizard
Nick Watson and Jack Ginnivan ruffled plenty of feathers with their ‘Hokball’ energy this year. And, if Isaac Kako has his way, he’ll be doing the same thing for Essendon.
Pick Sid: The SA kid with everything Crows need
A former Crows captain has urged the club to pick South Australia’s top prospect in this year’s draft, declaring he has everything Adelaide’s midfield is lacking.
Cats VFL sensation’s brave act, stunning win at draft combine
Ajang Kuol mun took out a test at the state combine, but his later events were even more remarkable pushing through a painful setback. Plus, the Anakie revelation opens up on his playing future.
Who is Finn O’Sullivan? The kid Blues are desperate to land
Carlton has shaken up the trade period by trading its way from pick 12 to pick 3 – and a big reason is top draft prospect Finn O’Sullivan. CHRIS CAVANAGH finds out more about him.
The injury-hit junior gun Blues might up-end draft for
Carlton is eyeing West Coast’s pick 3 to nab a midfielder considered a complete package despite a year ravaged by injuries. Here’s why recruiters are so excited.
‘A bit stiff’: Falcons gun right in draft hunt despite snub
A talented Geelong Falcons prospect has impressed all season long, but he didn’t receive a national combine invite. However, the unlucky midfielder is still in the mix.
‘Like Tipungwuti’: Demons eye historic draft play
Having trained with Melbourne last year and hitting it off with Kozzy Pickett, a dasher from the Northern Territory could make history at the draft this November.
Draft Intel: Why 2025 picks are up for trade, speed freak’s secret
There is a reason why so many clubs are putting their 2025 first-round picks on the table during this trade period. Plus, the draft bolters and the hot prospect you would “pay to go and watch.”
How ‘footy’s greatest rort’ will be curbed after Lions’ heist
From next season, major changes to the draft will force clubs to pay a steeper price to match bids. JON RALPH unpacks what the Lions should be paying – and how they’re the last club to heist the draft.
Tassie draft hopeful’s massive shoes to fill
There are literally no footy shoes in his home state big enough for gun young ruckman Oliver Dean but, despite that, he is ready to take the big step into the AFL at next month’s draft.
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