PROFILED | 2026 AFL Mid-Season draftees
THE 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft has come and gone, with 18 of a possible 19 selections made in Tuesday night’s intake. West Australian native Jaxon Artemis was taken with pick one to Essendon, making up a cohort of 17 players who have not previously had an AFL opportunity. On the other side of the […]
PICK-BY-PICK: 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft
A BUMPER Mid-Season Draft saw 18 players added to AFL lists, with Collingwood and Melbourne fulfilling all three selections, and West Coast also taking a couple as Port Adelaide passed its third selection. Aged between 19 and 27, the VFL was a massive source for clubs with 11 of the draftees coming from the competition, […]
2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft: Key info, draft order & top prospects
THE 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft is set to take place on Tuesday night, with Essendon holding the keys to pick one. With 12 clubs taking up the option to open up list spots, the final draft order has been locked in with a maximum of 19 selections to be made. Collingwood, Melbourne, and Port […]
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 […]
Up the Grades: Swans blood Academy guns
AFL DRAFT prospects continue to climb the grades in 2023, headlined over the weekend by a trio of Swans Academy products in the VFL. Midfielder Caiden Cleary was the pick of the bunch, compiling 18 disposals, seven tackles and a goal as Sydney comfortably beat Essendon. Fellow Allies squad members Max Rider (13 disposals, one […]
Up the Grades: Top prospect makes VFL return
TOP five AFL Draft prospect Zane Duursma was among the top-age talent to hit state league level over the weekend, as he turned out for his second game with the Casey Demons. The All Australian midfielder-forward notched 10 touches and three marks in a 42-point win over Coburg. A natural inside attacking 50, Duursma was […]
