EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL Draft
THE 2025 AFL Draft has concluded, with the next crop of stars having their dreams achieved. To no one’s surprise, Willem Duursma was selected by the West Coast Eagles with the top pick, before it was bids aplenty as club-tied players and father-sons were picked early in proceedings in Round 1. Night two saw plenty […]
EVERY CLUB | Night two & late-draft options
THIS is where the recruiters earn their Christmas bonuses. Finding diamonds in the rough is arguably harder than nailing your first round pick, so let’s look at who your club might target with their later picks – academies and father-son tied prospects aside. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide>> FINAL TOP 50: 2025 AFL […]
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 […]
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 […]