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PROFILED | 2025 AFL Mid-Season draftees

THE 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft saw 16 players earn their first shot in the AFL, while a further two entered the second chance saloon. Three over-age prospects got their chance after being overlooked last year as state leagues in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia proved popular hunting grounds for the class of 2025. We […]

Every Pick: 2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft

SEVERAL fresh faces have earned rookie opportunities via the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft, while a pair of players will take on second chances at the top level. Essendon loaded up with a high of four selections, while Port Adelaide brought in three local prospects out of the SANFL. >> SCROLL to see the full draft […]

Top Prospects: 2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft

THE 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft is just days away, with up to 10 clubs set to bolster their lists at Wednesday’s intake. A relatively shallow pool is poised to produce around 10-15 picks, including those searching for second chances and fresh faces who have improved after being overlooked. We highlight 30 names yet to feature […]

Pies the pick among Coates Talent League prospects

COLLINGWOOD is the most popular club of choice for this year’s brightest Coates Talent League prospects, headlined by father-son gun Tom McGuane. The son of 152-game premiership Pie, Mick was among the Vic Country, Metro, and Allies hub members to pledge their allegiance to the black and white. >> SCROLL to see which club each […]

Gulden the guide for Coates Talent League prospects

SYDNEY Swans star Errol Gulden was a popular answer to the question ‘which AFL player do you mould you game on?’, at the recent Coates Talent League preseason testing day. 41 top-age players in the Vic Country, Vic Metro, and Allies training squads were surveyed, with 52 different AFL players put forward. >> SCROLL to see […]

PROFILED | 2025 preseason supplementary signing period train-ons

WITH trade and draft period out of the way, player movement remains active in the AFL with the ongoing supplementary signing period (SSP). Seven clubs still have list spots to fill and can do so in two seperate windows though to February 21. Carlton is the only team with two availabilities. Two players – Jaxon […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Western Bulldogs

WESTERN Bulldogs brought in a handful of players during the National AFL Draft, targeting several areas of the ground and strong characters to boot. Their haul was headlined by the first round selection of Cooper Hynes, a powerful 190cm midfielder-forward the club rated highly. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> FREE: View the […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: West Coast

A HIGHLY criticised trade ended up netting West Coast the top local talent in this year’s draft at bargain price, which proved to be a theme of the Eagles’ intake. Also among the key tropes were variety and competitiveness, helping make up a high-quality haul of six fresh faces overall. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: Sydney

SYDNEY was busy on the phones and lived up to its ‘Bidney’ moniker at the 2024 AFL Draft, which yielded a haul of six new players overall – including two first rounders. The Swans will look to go one better in 2025 with a new coach and recruits who will help keep them competitive in […]

2024 AFL Draft Review: St Kilda

ST KILDA had a quietly busy National Draft, selecting the second-most players with six fresh faces landing at Moorabbin. Despite nominating a trio of club-tied prospects, the Saints explored other options and ended up with a good variety of talent, including two top 10 picks. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> FREE: View […]

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