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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
>> 100+ PROFILES:<\/strong> View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2025 RECORD:<\/strong>\u00a010th | 12-11 | 97.0% 2025 CROP:<\/strong> The most likely scenario for Sydney is that at least one of its academy prospects attracts a bid before pick 31, with Max King<\/a> boasting arguably the earliest range – albeit the widest. An athletic phenom with enormous upside, he could land anywhere between picks 20-35. The likes of Fremantle and North Melbourne could be in for the enigmatic forward\/midfielder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freo is a side which may also call out Harry Kyle<\/a>‘s name, with GWS another heavily-linked bidder. The bolting wingman\/half-back could even be the first of the Swans-tied players to garner a bid, somewhere in the 20s. Much like King, his selection is one made on upside having only spent a year in the pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That leaves Lachlan Carmichael<\/a>, who will likely feature in the 25-35 range. He’s definitely the most bankable of the lot after a decorated junior career which culminated in Allies MVP honours. Tall forward\/wingman Noah Chamberlain<\/a> is also in the mix as a late or rookie option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Swans are expected to make three or four selections in the National Draft, and despite their abundance of academy stars, could even take a look at what’s available elsewhere. With three prospects in close proximity and a relative lack of stock to match, other clubs could force their hand and cash in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sydney bolstered its forwardline during trade period but may be in for another small option, while the same goes for its defensive stocks long-term. Veterans Jake Lloyd <\/strong>and Dane Rampe<\/strong> were among eight delistings but will be re-listed as rookies, with the Swans opting against any promotions from said list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KEY QUESTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Which academy prospect will attract a bid first? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2025 PICKS:<\/strong>\u00a031, 32, 42, 60, 71
FUTURE PICKS:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201926 R2, CAR \u201926 R3, COL \u201926 R3, HAW \u201926 R4 | \u201927 R2, CAR \u201927 R2, \u201927 R3, \u201927 R4
ACADEMY\/FATHER-SON NOMINEES:<\/strong>\u00a0Lachlan Carmichael, Noah Chamberlain, Max King, Harry Kyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Picks\u00a031, 32, 42, 60, 71<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
– What is the earliest range a bid will land?
– Will Sydney pass on one or more of its academy graduates?<\/p>\n\n\n\n