Michael Alvaro

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2024 AFL Draft Review: Greater Western Sydney

GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) picked up a bumper haul of juniors and pulled off some of the shocks of the draft across another memorable intake. A pair of Academy products will graduate to the senior side, along with three Victorians and a West Australian bolter. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> FREE: View […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Gold Coast

GOLD Coast’s 2024 AFL Draft effort was dictated by an incumbent early bid for one of its Academy stars, who stole much of the limelight across the three-day intake. Although, the Suns brought in four more fresh faces as they continue to work towards a breakthrough finals appearance. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Geelong

GEELONG went into the 2024 AFL Draft with late picks which would allow its recruiters’ shrewd judgement to shine. In the end, they came away with seven fresh faces having targeted versatile and developable talent across the field. We recap the Cats’ haul. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> FREE: View the 2024 […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle

FREMANTLE nabbed arguably the biggest slider of the first round before making two more selections in the National AFL Draft. A surprise in the rookie intake forced the Dockers’ hand, though overall they picked up players with the capacity to play a variety of roles across the ground. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Essendon

ESSENDON made a half-dozen selections at this year’s AFL Draft, featuring with a matched bid in the first round before getting busy on night two. The Bombers trusted the depth of this year’s crop and have stocked up across the ground in what was Matt Rosa‘s first intake as talent and operations manager. >> EVERY […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood

COLLINGWOOD covered every list need it targeted coming into the AFL Draft, welcoming developable key position talent at either end of the ground and a small utility with elite traits – despite entering the intake later than any other club. We recap the club’s efforts on night two. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Carlton

CARLTON, a finalist over the last two seasons, pulled off a trade heist to get its hands on pick three in this year’s draft, headlining a haul which will allow the club to remain competitive now and for years to come. We recap the Blues’ selections, which were littered with links to Princes Park. >> […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane

BRISBANE’S premiership defence has been bolstered by the recruitment of three club-tied players via the National AFL Draft. Where the bids lay proved kind to the Lions, despite a surprise on night two, with the club’s midfield stocks looking prosperous for years to come. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft DRAFT HAUL National […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Adelaide

ADELAIDE welcomed a pair of state Under 18 teammates to the fold via this year’s National AFL Draft, including the top local prospect and a long-awaited father-son selection. Find out how the selections came about and what each fresh face promises to bring to West Lakes. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft DRAFT […]

25 in 2025: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects

THE RICHLY talented 2024 AFL Draft will be difficult to follow, but the crop of 2025 is tasked with exactly that. Stacked with club-tied talent and a great variety of talent, next year promises to deliver some high-upside players. We highlight 25 to watch in 2025. >> FEATURED IN: 2024 AFL Draft Guide 25 in […]

EVERY PICK: 2024 AFL Rookie Draft

ONLY nine fresh faces have been given opportunities via the 2024 AFL Rookie Draft, after a bumper crop saw 71 players selected in the National intake across Wednesday and Thursday. Of the 24 picks, 13 were used to re-list players, while two delisted youngsters found new homes. >> EVERY PICK: 2024 National AFL Draft Toby […]

STIFF TO MISS | Players searching for rookie lifelines

WHILE 71 players made it onto AFL lists during the National AFL Draft, plenty more will be hoping for a chance at the elite level via today’s Rookie intake. In the online event which gets underway at 3:00pm AEDT, several clubs will keen to dip further into the depth of this year’s crop. We highlight […]

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