What each club is planning for night two of the AFL 2025 draft: Who’s left, which bids will still be placed, who’s looking to trade
Twenty five young guns found their AFL homes on night one of the draft, but what will happen on night two? Here’s the late mail on what every club is planning to do with its remaining picks.
Twenty five young guns found their AFL homes on night one of the draft, but what will happen on night two?
Plenty of possible future stars are available on the second night, which begins with North Melbourne holding pick 26 in a truncated second round.
See the late mail on who each club will pick, if they’re considering trades and where bids could land.
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ADELAIDE
First night selection: Mitch Marsh (Pick 22)
Remaining picks: 46, 54, 73
The Crows got their man in Marsh at with their first-round selection as they look to life after Taylor Walker in the forward half. Marsh is a hardworking 191cm marking forward who has been likened to Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron and should complement Riley Thilthorpe and Darcy Fogarty nicely in the years ahead. Adelaide did make a play for fellow South Australian Dyson Sharp, offering Essendon their first-round pick for this year as well as next year’s first-round selection for pick 13 as the midfielder remained on the board.
However, the Bombers knocked back that offer to snap up Sharp with what was their third pick in the draft. The Crows will make one or two selections on night two, given they need to hold over a list spot to grab Callum Ah Chee in the pre-season draft on Friday. They have been linked to big-bodied midfielders Riley Onley and Ollie Greeves, as well as another key forward in Cody Curtin – the younger brother of current Crow Dan. If Archie Ludowyke slid all the way into 40s, they would be a big chance to snap him up.
BRISBANE
First night selection: Daniel Annable (Pick 6)
Remaining picks: 42, 43, 50, 74
No surprises on night one for the Lions as they promptly matched a bid from Richmond on Academy ace Daniel Annable. A 184cm midfielder who is a consistent performer, Annable captained the Brisbane Lions Academy, AFL Academy and Allies this year and also featured in eight games at VFL level. The Lions have access to three other Academy prospects in 182cm defender Harrison Bridge, 204cm ruckman Isaac Waller, and 181cm mid-forward Tyan Prindable. Waller has rival interest in the rookie draft, while Geelong and Collingwood have interest in Prindable in the national draft. The Lions will also search for another quality player or two out the back of the order, depending on who is still available, with powerful Western Jets prospect Oskar Ainsworth, and SA hyphened duo Noah Roberts-Thomson and Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier among those in contention.
CARLTON
First night selection: Harry Dean (Pick 3)
Remaining picks: 28, 38, 44
As expected, the Blues traded out picks 9 and 11 at the start of night one, before West Coast placed a bid on Blues father-son prospect Harry Dean pick 3. Carlton matched on the 194cm key defender, who had his jumper presented to him by father and two-time Blues premiership player Peter. Dean said afterwards that he thought he would be ready to play at AFL level early next season.
It was thought that a bid could also come on Carlton NGA prospect Jack Ison on night one, but that did not eventuate. Carlton has the third pick on night two, so should be able to get another player through the doors before a bid comes on Ison. However, the Blues are open to trading that selection even if a bid doesn’t come on Ison before they go on the clock. It would make sense, given the Blues have put in work on small forwards later in the piece. Geelong VFL’s Tobyn Murray is one of those, having toured Ikon Park and interviewed with the Blues, while they also shown interest in Leon Kickett, Geelong Falcons duo Hugo Mikunda and Jesse Mellor, Oskar Ainsworth, Jack Miller and Sandringham Dragon Willis Reidy. They have looked at key forwards, with Sandringham Dragons product Archie Ludowyke being one name linked. They have also been linked to placing a bid on Sydney Swans Academy member Max King, a 192cm athletic forward with plenty of upside.
COLLINGWOOD
First night selection: Nil
Remaining picks: 32, 37, 47, 51, 60
It was a quiet first night of the draft for Justin Leppitsch and the Collingwood recruiting team, with no picks. But they would have been happy to watch on as their second-round selection was wound in from pick 39 to pick 32 as a raft of bids were matched. Now holding the seventh selection on night two, the Magpies will hope that they can select a player before a bid comes on NGA prospect Zac McCarthy.
Collingwood has been linked to big-bodied midfielders Riley Onley and Ollie Greeves, and defenders Max Kondogiannis and Avery Thomas, who enter the frame around this range. They have also looked at Brisbane Lions Academy midfielder Tye Prindable, Geelong Falcons forwards Hugo Mikunda and Jesse Mellor, Geelong VFL small Tobyn Murray and Dandenong Stingrays key forward Tairon Ah-Mu are options later in the order. NGA prospect Jai Saxena looms as a potential rookie pick, where father-son Tom McGuane could also be an option if he is not taken earlier by another club.
ESSENDON
First night selection: Sullivan Robey (Pick 9), Jacob Farrow (Pick 10), Dyson Sharp (Pick 13)
Remaining picks: 36, 68
It was Christmas come early for the Bombers on night one, with three picks in the top 13 of the draft who could all make an immediate impact at AFL level in 2026. Essendon already held two top-10 selections heading into the night, before trading three second-round picks for Carlton’s pick 9 (which became pick 13). Robey is a powerful 192cm forward-midfielder, Farrow will start as a 188cm halfback and Sharp is a 187cm strong-bodied midfielder who can also impact during rotations forward and brings exceptional leadership qualities.
The Bombers appear to be narrowing in on a ruckman on night two, with links to Oakleigh Chargers product Louis Emmett and Eastern Ranges bolter Marcus Krasnadamskis. But X-Factor half-forward Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and wingman Matt LeRay have been two other players of interest. Essendon let Fremantle have NGA prospect Adam Sweid after he received a bid at pick 25. But fellow NGA prospect Hussien El Achkar – a small forward – could slide through to the club as a rookie. The Bombers have also shown significant late interest in Coburg VFL midfielder Flynn Gentile.
FREMANTLE
First night selection: Adam Sweid (Pick 25)
Remaining picks: 39, 57, 65
There was strong mail for a while that the Dockers were big fans of Essendon NGA prospect Adam Sweid and they got their player at pick 25 when the Bombers decided not to match a bid. Sweid is a clean ball-winning midfielder who also applies good pressure and impacts the scoreboard when he is forward.
The Dockers will have to see what gets through to them on night two, but have been linked to half forward Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and small forwards Willis Reidy, Tylah Williams and Leon Kickett. South Australian pair Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier and Noah Roberts-Thomson, and forward Oskar Ainsworth are other names to watch. The Dockers also have access two NGA prospects in Toby Whan and Ryda Luke. The pair could be late or rookie picks, or be added as category B rookies if no rival bids are made on them, with Collingwood and St Kilda the main threats for Whan.
GEELONG
First night selection: Harley Barker (Pick 24)
Remaining picks: 33
Geelong recruiting veteran Stephen Wells is renowned for thinking long-term and the Cats did just that in taking Sturt wingman Harley Barker, who suffered an ACL rupture just after he received All-Australian recognition at the national championships. The Cats’ second selection has moved in considerably from pick 40 after matched club bids, and a multitude of players they have been linked to remain on the board. They are fans of key defender Blake Thredgold and ruck-forward Louis Emmett, but both have suitors early on night two. After taking an outside type, they could look for a tall with their second selection, having shown interest in key forwards Archie Ludowyke and Liam Hetherton and ruck Marcus Krasnadamkis. They are fans of inside midfielder Ollie Greeves, who could continue to slide, x-factor forward Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and Oakleigh Chargers defender Max Kondogiannis.
Geelong Falcons forward-mid Hugo Mikunda presents as a local option. Geelong has been linked to bids on Blues NGA forward-mid Jack Ison, St Kilda NGA defender-mid Kye Fincher and Brisbane academy prospect Tyan Prindable – they bidded on Brisbane premiership player Ty Gallop earlier than anticipated last year. A bid on Fincher at 33 would make for an interesting call from the Saints. With just one remaining senior list spot, the Cats are not expected to match a bid for NGA forward Jesse Mellor, opening the door for other clubs to pounce. While Barker is a similar player, it wouldn’t surprise to see Geelong take Hunter Holmes, the brother of star speedster Max, in what would be a family fairytale to rival Latrelle and Kysaiah Pickett. Cats VFL duo Marcus Herbert and Tobyn Murray have done medicals with the club, while VFL best young player Tom Blamires is another mature-ager they’ve tracked.
GOLD COAST
First night selections: Zeke Uwland (Pick 2), Dylan Patterson (Pick 5), Jai Murray (Pick 17), Beau Addinsall (Pick 18)
Remaining picks: 52, 59
Underestimate the Suns at your peril. Chatter suggested that Gold Coast would be unable to land Beau Addinsall, but the wheeling and dealing Suns managed to match all four academy bids on night one, totalling a whopping 5,392 draft points. In all, the Suns secured picks 14, 33, 35, 46, 47, 53 in live trades in exchange for picks 15, 29, Melbourne’s 2026 second-round selection, the Suns’ 2026 third-rounder and Essendon’s 2026 third-round pick.
Gold Coast has one remaining academy talent still to secure on night two in agile midfielder Koby Coulson, who was an All-Australian at the national championships. The Coulson bid is set to come later on night two, with North Melbourne one club linked. They have looked at Ted Clohesy, brother of Suns wingman Sam, and 2021 first-round pick Ben Hobbs as ready-made options, who they could add via the rookie draft or the supplemental selection period.
GWS
First night selections: Oskar Taylor (Pick 15)
Remaining picks: 66
That’s a wrap for GWS in terms of live picks, with mature-age ‘recruits’ Jake Stringer and Conor Stone to be re-added to their list over the next two days. On night one the Giants were able to secure a player they loved while causing some commotion for their cross-town rivals Sydney. There was a smirk from GWS recruiting manager Adrian Caruso when the Giants gave up their 2026 second-rounder to Hawthorn to jump up two spots and place a bid on Swans Academy talent Harry Kyle.
The Giants seriously rated the raw and athletic Kyle, and after Sydney matched it became clear that rising Ranges defender Oskar Taylor would have his name called. Knowing it would likely take one selection, the Giants handed over pick 35 to Gold Coast for its 2026 second-rounder tied to Melbourne. GWS has academy product Riley Hamilton available to them, who may be added as a Category B rookie.
HAWTHORN
First night selections: Cam Nairn (Pick 20), Aidan Schubert (Pick 23)
Remaining picks: 52, 59
There might not be too much more action for Hawthorn after bolstering its forward stocks with Central District duo Cam Nairn and Aidan Schubert, the latter of whom looms as a draft steal. Just how far could Ollie Greeves slide? The Hawks had attempted to have the inside bull added to their Next Generation Academy earlier in the year and would be an absolute bargain in the 50s, but he would be expected to be taken before then. Hawthorn is among the clubs in the mix to bid on Geelong NGA forward Jesse Mellor, and they would secure him at their picks in the 50s given the Cats don’t have the list spots.
On night one, the Hawks initially shifted from pick 21 to pick 18 in a trade with Brisbane. Then they managed to pocket GWS’ 2026 second-rounder to move back two spots and West Coast’s future second-rounder to drop just back one spot as the Eagles eyed Josh Lindsay. That’s a big win for Hawthorn if the Eagles battle again in 2026, with the Hawks sure to pursue Zak Butters next year.
MELBOURNE
First night selections: Xavier Taylor (Pick 11), Latrelle Pickett (Pick 12)
Remaining picks: 30, 56, 58
Melbourne provided the most heartwarming story on Wednesday night when Latrelle Pickett received his Demons guernsey from his cousin Kysaiah. Demons recruiting manager Jason Taylor was just as pleased to secure gamebreaking defender Xavier Taylor, but he said he doesn’t view him as a midfielder. It means the Dees may look to bolster their engine room after losing Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver during the trade period.
Melbourne is among the clubs in the 30s who could put bidding pressure on St Kilda for NGA prospect Kye Fincher, who shone in a midfield role for Sandringham VFL. Mercurial forward Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and ruck Marcus Krasnadamskis would also be in their thinking, while Tairon Ah-Mu is a key forward consideration later in the piece. Melbourne committed mid-year to taking 201cm developing tall Kalani White, son of Melbourne great Jeff, as a father-son prospect, and he appears unlikely to receive a national draft bid. In that scenario, the Demons could either add him as a rookie or take with their last national draft pick. The Demons have filled their Category B rookie allotments after selecting college basketballer Oscar Berry, but NGA graduate Toby Sinnema is expected to be a train-on player with the Dees if he isn’t picked as a rookie.
NORTH MELBOURNE
First night selection: Lachy Dovaston (Pick 16)
Remaining picks: 26, 45
North Melbourne spiced up its forward half by adding Eastern Ranges goalsneak Lachy Dovaston, and now hold the prized first selection on night two. If North Melbourne hold onto the selection, SA key defender Blake Thredgold is the favourite to become a Roo. The Kangas have put plenty of work in on Thredgold and his selection makes sense given the lack of quality key defenders on their list. The first selection on night two has been a coveted commodity in recent years. However, with the first night going largely as expected in terms of the players taken, it might not be as lucrative this time around.
Sandringham Dragons tall forward Archie Ludowyke presents as another option for the Roos, and they are among 199cm ruck-forward Louis Emmett’s suitors. The Roos have also shown significant interest in Jevan Phillipou, the brother of Mattaes, who shapes as another option. They could place a bid on Koby Coulson at some stage, while SA mid-forward Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier is a later option.
PORT ADELAIDE
First night selection: Nil
Remaining picks: 62, 67, 69
Port Adelaide’s only contribution to night one was a pick swap with Gold Coast, which sent the club’s first selection (pick 46 at the time) to the Suns for a future third-round pick. The Power have been far more focused on banking points for next year’s draft – to match a bid on potential No. 1 pick and NGA prospect Dougie Cochrane – than they have been on this year’s draft. But they could make one selection out the back of the order. Geelong VFL small forward Tobyn Murray has been linked, along with SA quartet Zane Peucker, Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier, Noah Roberts-Thomson and Matt LeRay. Victorian ruckman Marcus Krasnadamskis and midfielder Jack Dalton are other names to watch. They will also consider Port Adelaide SANFL midfielder Jack Watkins as a late draft or rookie pick.
RICHMOND
First night selections: Sam Cumming (pick 7), Sam Grlj (Pick 8)
Remaining picks: 31, 61
Richmond was tipped to pick Sam Cumming and Sullivan Robey, but pulled a slight curveball by taking speedster Sam Grlj, who they had also been linked to. As things stand, they hold the sixth selection on night two. Richmond has done its homework on Jevan Phillipou, brother of Mattaes, and would consider Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and Leon Kickett.
They are among the contenders for medium defenders Max Kondogannis and Avery Thomas, and have shown interest in St Kilda NGA playmaker Kye Fincher. Geelong Falcon Hugo Mikunda, WA MVP Fred Rodriguez, and agile SA mid-forward Noah Roberts-Thomson are other considerations. The other watch for the Tigers is where a bid comes for father-son prospect Louis Kellaway, son of former defender Duncan. Would they match in the unlikely event it comes before pick 31?
ST KILDA
First night selection: Nil
Remaining picks: 40, 55, 63
When coach Ross Lyon wandered into Marvel Stadium for night one, there was intrigue around whether the Saints were going to make a big move. They didn’t in the end and still have some way to go before they enter the draft – unless they trade their way up. The fact Jevan Phillipou – the younger brother of Mattaes – is still on the board is intriguing, given Ross and St Kilda are known to be big fans. Could they climb up the board to nab him early on night two? It’s entirely possible. A bid is yet to come on Saints NGA prospect Kye Fincher, but he has interest from clubs with picks in the 30s including Geelong, Richmond and Melbourne. The Saints have also been linked to South Australian forward Zane Peucker and West Coast father-son prospect Charlie Banfield later in the order.
SYDNEY SWANS
First night selection: Harry Kyle (pick 14)
Remaining picks: 35, 41, 53, 64
Cleaned out after the blockbuster Charlie Curnow trade, Sydney was unable to match bids for both Harry Kyle and Lachie Carmichael. Sydney was tested by its arch rivals GWS who traded up two spots in an attempt to prise Kyle, but the Swans paid up for the high upside talent. Carmichael received a bid from the Bulldogs just seven selections later and with Max King still to come, they allowed the rebounding defender to head to the kennel. They should be able to easily match a bid for King, an athletic medium forward, which could come early on night two. North Melbourne, Geelong and Carlton are among the clubs who could pull the trigger before Sydney’s pick 35.
Fellow academy product Noah Chamberlain may not receive a bid, meaning he can be added as a Category B rookie. The Swans have done their work on a host of prospects towards the back-end, including Oakleigh Chargers defender Max Kondogannis, his teammate Hunter Holmes (brother of Max), Sturt midfielder-forward Noah Roberts-Thomson and St Kilda NGA playmaker Kye Fincher. The Swans are fans of Dandenong Stingrays duo Tairon Ah-Mu, a key forward, and Callum Smith, the grandson of Kevin Bartlett. The Swans have committed to re-adding delisted veterans Jake Lloyd and Dane Rampe in the rookie draft.
WEST COAST
First night selections: Willem Duursma (Pick 1), Cooper Duff-Tytler (Pick 4), Josh Lindsay (Pick 19)
Remaining picks: 29, 34
Things went as expected for the Eagles early on night one. They nabbed midfielder-forward Willem Duursma at pick 1, placed bids on Zeke Uwland (pick 2, Gold Coast) and Harry Dean (pick 3, Carlton) which were matched and then selected ruckman-forward Cooper Duff-Tyler at pick 4. But it was a little more complicated when their third pick rolled around. West Coast placed back-to-back bids on Gold Coast Academy midfielders Jai Murray and Beau Addinsall at picks 17 and 18, thinking the Suns might let Addinsall go.
But Gold Coast matched both bids, leaving West Coast to grab silky left-footed halfback Josh Lindsay instead. The Eagles now have some decisions to make entering night two and the rookie draft. Could they land a midfielder slider at pick 29? West Coast also has access to NGA prospects Tylah Williams, Koby Evans and Wes Walley, as well as father-son Charlie Banfield.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
First night selection: Lachie Carmichael (pick 21)
Remaining picks: 27, 70
The Western Bulldogs successfully bidded on Sydney academy defender Lachie Carmichael, having been linked to Josh Lindsay who was taken with the previous selection by West Coast. A trade with Gold Coast at the beginning of night one saw them secure the second pick on night two. The Dogs are open to sliding back a few spots for a future selection, but there hasn’t been a significant appetite from rival clubs, given the first round went largely as expected.
A developing ruckman is on the cards with Oakleigh Charger Louis Emmett and Eastern Ranges ruck Marcus Krasnadamskis strongly linked, while they have put in work on Victorian wingman Sam Allen and WA small forward Leon Kickett. They are expected to take father-son Will Darcy, brother of Sam, with their final selection.
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