Michael Alvaro

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YOUR CLUB’S PICKS | Night two draft order

AFTER 25 players had their AFL Draft dreams realised on night one, many more are expected to do the same tonight. North Melbourne holds the keys to the opening pick of round two, while the likes of Collingwood, Port Adelaide, and St Kilda are poised to make their opening selections. >> NIGHT ONE: Every pick […]

The Next 10: Top draft prospects left on the board

AFTER 25 players were selected on night one of the AFL Draft, there is plenty of talent left on the board for clubs to fight over early on night two. We highlight 10 prospects set to be in the frame for those second-round picks, including several more club-tied talents. >> NIGHT ONE: Every pick | […]

AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night One fallout

NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft is in the books, with 25 players realising their dreams of reaching the elite level. West Coast wielded pick one and, as expected, selected Gippsland Power utility Willem Duursma. He was presented his new jersey by Eagles star and 2023 pick one, Harley Reid. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]

2025 Phantom AFL Draft: ‘What would RMC do?’

HOW the many dominoes will fall just about borders on common knowledge a day out from the AFL Draft, though many experts and fans alike enjoy putting on their recruiters hats nonetheless. With that in mind and a wealth of pathway football in the memory bank, we pose the question ‘What would Rookie Me Central […]

AFL DRAFT | 2025 Indicative Draft Order

THE INDICATIVE order for this year’s AFL Draft has been locked in, although looks set to take a much different final form after the intake is over with. A combination of more bids than has ever been seen and integral trades at the front-end will turn the order on its head, but some clubs are […]

Final 2025 AFL Draft Power Rankings (Top 50)

2025 AFL Draft Preview: Western Bulldogs

WESTERN Bulldogs built a finals record but landed in ninth this year, and after losing some experience over the off-season, will look to rebound with a first round draft pick. Question marks remain over what positional need the Bulldogs will target, while a father-son nominee is also in the offing later on. >> 100+ PROFILES: […]

2025 AFL Draft Preview: West Coast Eagles

WEST Coast heads into the 2025 AFL Draft armed with the first two picks and a deep Next Generation Academy (NGA) pool to dip into. The Eagles are coming off a one-win season and have lost their co-captain to free agency, but can look forward to further regeneration through young talent. >> 100+ PROFILES: View […]

2025 AFL Draft Preview: Sydney Swans

AFTER landing arguably the biggest fish in the trade pool, Sydney will again play an intriguing role come draft time. The Swans lay claim to a trio of academy graduates who may all attract bids within the top 35, leaving the club with some potentially tough calls to make when it comes to matching. >> […]

2025 AFL Draft Preview: St Kilda

AFTER being central to some of the most significant deals during trade period, St Kilda is set to play a much more subdued role come draft time. The Saints’ first pick currently sits all the way down at number 50, though there is a Next Generation Academy prospect potentially in the pipeline. >> 100+ PROFILES: […]

2025 AFL Draft Preview: Richmond

THE RICHMOND regeneration continues at the upcoming AFL Draft, with the Tigers holding consecutive top-10 selections. After seven of the Tigers’ eight national draftees from 2024 made their debuts this year, the club is once again well poised to be a key player in shaping the order of proceedings. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]

2025 AFL Draft Preview: Port Adelaide

PORT Adelaide is set to take a unique approach to the 2025 AFL Draft, expected to overlook much of the fledgling talent pool in favour of rookie upgrades. Despite that, the next few months mark a fresh start for the Power under new senior coach Josh Carr, after a finals miss to end the Ken […]

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