PROFILED: 2026 AFL Academy squad
IN THE wake of this year’s AFL Draft, eyes are already turning to what the budding class of 2026 may hold. Released in November, the National Academy squad provided a glimpse into the country’s best 25 2008-born prospects, all of whom we profile below. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 AFL Academy squad revealed Tanner Armstrong (Murray Bushrangers/Vic […]
PROFILED | 2026 preseason SSP train-ons
SEVERAL AFL clubs entered the Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) with open list spots, with five players already finding homes at new clubs. Fremantle signed Mason Cox from Collingwood, while Jayden Laverde (Essendon) landed at GWS, and West Coast leant on its new rookie list concessions to land trio Harry Schoenberg, Deven Robertson, and Finlay Macrae. […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Western Bulldogs
WESTERN Bulldogs forced the hand of a rival by nabbing an academy graduate on night one, before picking for key position upside on night two. They had the unique honour of making the final pick of the National Draft, evolving the third-generation Darcy family legacy at Whitten Oval. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: West Coast Eagles
WEST Coast’s rebuild continues to accelerate after it entered the 2025 AFL Draft with the opening two selections. While that ended up reading one and four, it spearheaded six-strong haul for the Eagles dominated by four Victorian exports and rounded out by a Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduate. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Sydney Swans
SYDNEY Swans entered the draft knowing full well they would have a points squeeze on their hands, and ended up making one of night one’s biggest calls. On top of landing three academy graduates, the Swans also had a look at the open draft and opted for a mature-age bolter late in the piece. >> EVERY […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Essendon
ESSENDON was one of the key players at this year’s AFL Draft, continuing to accelerate its rebuild with three quality additions in the first round. The Bombers were forced to pass up on one Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, but picked up another among their haul of five draftees. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood
MIDFIELD depth was Collingwood’s priority at the 2025 AFL Draft, with several unique onballers recruited alongside a pair of Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduates. The Magpies entered proceedings on night two, making four selections before adding a single rookie. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL NATIONAL DRAFT:Pick […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Carlton
HAVING lost key position pillars in each third of the ground during trade period, Carlton added three young prospects at the AFL Draft, including a pair of club-tied players. The Blues were also able to address the future in preparation for another father-son gun next year. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]
26 in 2026: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
WHILE the class of 2025 didn’t earn the most rave reviews throughout this year, the budding 2026 draft crop is viewed relatively favourably at this very early stage. There’s imposing tall talent, keen runners, and high accumulators up for grabs in a group that has a bit of everything. As seen in our 2025 AFL […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane Lions
TWO-TIME reigning premiers Brisbane Lions added yet another club-tied gun to their ranks at the draft, while going on to package up two West Australians and a mature-age choice out of Southport. It’s part of the reason why many feel the Queensland club is destined to turn its two-peat into a dynasty. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Adelaide Crows
ADELAIDE took out this year’s minor premiership but was bundled out of finals in straight sets, presenting the opportunity to stock back up and go again during the off-season. The Crows went tall during trade and draft period, while finally landing a two-time premiership forward from Brisbane. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the […]
EVERY PICK | 2025 AFL Rookie Draft
THE 2025 AFL Rookie Draft has rounded out this year’s three-day long intake, with a further six fresh faces earning chances at the elite level. After a record low of 58 new players were selection in the National Draft, nine players were re-rookied today while 14 passes were made. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL […]
