‘We were ready’: Crows reveal thinking behind bold Draft move
Considered a top-five talent, Daniel Curtin has the size and skills to start for Adelaide in round one 2024, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON reveals the inside story of how he became a Crow.
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Inside story: AFL draft sinks to marathon night of ‘mini auctions’
Thank goodness Optus did not have another meltdown on night one of this year’s draft, as the phones blared all across the AFL, causing a marathon evening, writes Sam Landsberger.
Reid dismisses ‘flight risk’ chatter after anointment by Eagles
West Coast’s new great hope Harley Reid has dismissed any talks of him not lasting in WA, pledging himself to the Eagles after they refused every offer for a chance at the young gun.
Rise like a Phoenix: Giants stun draft, Swans play hard again
The Giants were in the thick of the action on the opening night of the AFL draft, leading to one of the best celebrations we’ve seen in Draft history, as the Swans played hard yet again.
Crows steal future star after bombshell trade
The Crows worked the phones, and managed to get the exact player they were looking for, nabbing the best prospect in Western Australian football for years at the draft.
Every pick: Dons get their missing link on draft’s wild night
Charlie Curnow 2.0? The Bombers made a bold move to get their man on Monday night – and they weren’t the only club to shake things up. See every pick, all the shocks from the first round.
‘He is alive’: Breakthrough in search for missing footy prodigy
The troubling story of homeless footy star Ezra Bray has taken a positive turn after a search was conducted for him, writes PAUL AMY.
Hawks track watch: Ginni returns, star’s positional switch, Wingard
Jack Ginnivan has hit the track for his first session as a Hawk. What will his 2024 look like? Get all the latest intel as Sam Mitchell’s men ramped up their pre-season.
Meet the Tongala TikTok star who is ready to take the AFL by storm
He’s the freakishly-talented footballer whose highlights reels have been viewed by millions. But Harley Reid is just a laid-back small town kid who had a big dream — and the drive to achieve it.
Academy wars: The ‘compromised’ system hurting 14 clubs
With the Suns landing four academy guns in this year’s draft, JAY CLARK looks at the system that clubs believe ‘has reached a breaking point’. Plus the numbers behind every team’s academy picks.
‘I wanted Harley’: Draft prospect that stopped rampant Reid
Harley Reid was flying. Three goals in the opening term for the likely No. 1 pick, surely nobody could stop him? Enter Bodie Ryan.
Clarko’s eleventh-hour play to bring Curtin to Arden St
Alastair Clarkson has ‘fallen in love’ with draft gun Daniel Curtin, spending more than two hours with the WA prospect at his home in Perth.
Straight sets stunner: Was this the greatest ever AFLW game?
Geelong has held its nerve under almighty pressure to deny a fast-finishing Melbourne in one of the greatest ever AFLW games. Recap the thrilling finish.
Inside AFL Draft planning at the Swans and Giants
With three of the first 16 picks between them, the Swans and Giants are set to play a big role in this year’s AFL Draft. Their respective list managers take us inside their thinking.
‘Could be the best’: How top draft prospect proved everyone wrong
Three years ago, Ethan Read might have been content watching from the couch as his mates were drafted. Now he’s right there with them, where he belongs. Here’s how it happened.
The Curtin slide that could lead to trade bombshell
West Coast is poised to strike first in a draft night trade extravaganza – that could land them the state’s best local product. See the clubs involved and the full details.
Cross-country move that netted Curnow clone for Suns
He’s viewed as the best player not named Harley Reid in this year’s draft – but how has Jed Walter slipped through the fingers of the West Coast Eagles? It means Gold Coast are already draft night winners.
SA draft whispers: Goad latest, Curtin trade, Port’s targets
Who could Port take late? Will the Crows trade up for Dan Curtin? Is the Goad interest real? Where will the other SANFL kids land? Get all the latest draft mail from South Australia.
Phantom Draft: How the first 28 picks will fall
It is officially AFL Draft day. What is your club planning? See how the first 28 picks will fall tonight and get the latest intel from around the league.
Inspired Crows run rampant in prelim warning to Roos
Adelaide has stormed into a fifth AFLW preliminary final, leaving Sydney in its dust with a second-half blitz on Saturday night – and North Melbourne should be worried.
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