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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: Hawthorn
AFTER failing to land a major trade coup in Essendon captain Zach Merrett, Hawthorn is left with a pair of first round selections heading into the National Draft. The Hawks made a splash with two finals wins from eighth this year, and now have the opportunity to add to their exciting young list. >> 100+ […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: GWS GIANTS
HAVING achieved finals finishes in all three seasons under Adam Kingsley to date, Greater Western Sydney (GWS) is well poised to bolster its ‘Orange Tsunami’ style at the upcoming draft. The Giants lay claim to a first round selection and may only strike once, doing so around midway through night one. >> 100+ PROFILES: View […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Geelong
FAMED draft bargain hunter Geelong enters the 2025 intake with a late-first round pick in tow, having made it to the last day of the season. While moves for Rowan Marshall and Charlie Curnow fell through, the Cats can fill out depth with a high-end prospect and two Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduates. >> 100+ […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Carlton
HAVING dropped out of finals after consecutive top-eight seasons, Carlton underwent a forwardline facelift during trade period. The loss of champion goalkicker Charlie Curnow has opened up new opportunities at the draft, where the Blues are poised to land father-son guns over the next two years. >> FREE: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide 2025 […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Adelaide Crows
AFTER rising to become this year’s minor premiers, the Adelaide Crows crashed out of their first finals series since 2017 in straight sets. Now, they look forward towards the draft with a first round pick in tow, and the potential to strike while the iron is hot by trading in for another. >> FREE: View […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Country Quarter Finalists
TWO MORE Country regions bit the dust after a thrilling pair of quarter final matchups over the weekend. Dandenong Stingrays were pipped after the siren, while Geelong fell agonisingly short of knocking off the minor premiers. We recap the 2025 campaigns of both sides with one eye cast to the future. >> SEASON REVIEW: 2025 […]
