He’s tipped to go No.1, but this draft hopeful might not even be the best athlete in his family

Sam Lalor, who is likened to Dustin Martin, is the popular choice to join the Tigers on Wednesday night and be the dux of this year’s draft class. His family is chock-full of sporting talent.

• November 19, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

He’s the ‘most talented’ kid in the draft. So why isn’t Finn O’Sullivan a lock at No.1?

Finn O’Sullivan is routinely referred to as the most talented player in this year’s AFL draft class, but there is no certainty about where he will end up on Wednesday night.

• November 18, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

Not the Kings or McKays: Meet the anti-twin big men who had 16 AFL clubs visit their country home

Matt and Jack Whitlock were born two minutes apart, are each almost 200 centimetres tall and will be first-round picks in the AFL draft – but they want to be known for more than being twins.

• November 17, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

This kid turned down the NBL. He could be the answer for Richmond

Alex Dodson turned down the chance to play in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers after emerging as the best ruck prospect in this year’s AFL draft class. Will the Tigers pounce?

• November 13, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

The contenders, the future and how to fix the system: Everything you need to know ahead of the draft

This is our collection of draftee profiles, previews, rankings and analysis ahead of the 2024 national draft.

Insiders’ guide to player movement: How to fix free agency and the future of father-son bids

In the first of a two-part series on direction of player movement in the AFL, we look at free agency, academies, new future trading rules and whether a traditional rebuild is still possible as the draft becomes increasingly compromised.

• November 11, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

The Pies have gone all in on winning the 2025 flag. But at what cost?

With an ageing list and little young key position talent, Collingwood’s premiership window is punishingly tight.

• November 8, 2024
• by Michael Gleeson

Make me No.1: AFL draft prospects gun for the top, as full nominations released

The rising stars rated most highly want clubs to pick them first rather than placing a bid on Levi Ashcroft. Plus, every player who has nominated for the AFL draft.

• November 7, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

Moves like Jagga: Why hit song means something different to AFL recruiters

Jagga Smith has a rockstar name and an ability to win the Sherrin that no other player in this year’s AFL draft class can match. Could he go No.1?

• November 6, 2024
• by Marc McGowan

Magpies’ firepower boost; ex-Blue joins Geelong; father-son makes club call

Collingwood kicked off the AFL’s delisted free agency period by signing former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey on a two-year deal.

• November 1, 2024
• by Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett