The AFL draft is just weeks away. Here’s where the top-40 prospects could land

The AFL draft is just weeks away. Here’s where the top-40 prospects could land

The draft is rapidly approaching and the 2024 class has recruiters salivating over its depth of talent and variety. We rank the top-40 players.

  • byMarc McGowan

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Why top draft prospect went on a media ban after meeting Patrick Cripps

Why top draft prospect went on a media ban after meeting Patrick Cripps

Top-10 draft contender Josh Smillie is considered the second coming of Carlton’s dual Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps,but not everything has gone to plan in his final year of underage football.

  • byMarc McGowan
Why Richmond might not trade for North Melbourne’s pick two

Why Richmond might not trade for North Melbourne’s pick two

The Kangaroos are open to cashing in the No.2 pick in the draft if they can get two decent later picks for it,but the Tigers - who have a wealth of picks - have their eyes on Sam Lalor at No.1 and are reluctant to give up their next selection.

  • byMarc McGowan
Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25
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Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25

A forward in just his mid-20s,who was part of Collingwood’s controversial “fire sale” of players heading out the door,has retired.

  • byMichael Gleeson
The 504 players who have nominated for this year’s AFL draft

The 504 players who have nominated for this year’s AFL draft

See the full list of players who have nominated so far for this year’s AFL draft,which will run across two days on November 20 and 21.

  • byMarc McGowan
Pick a winner:Who your team will target in the AFL draft

Pick a winner:Who your team will target in the AFL draft

We now know the ins and outs,the draft picks and the list spots that are available,so what will your club’s strategy be at the national draft and what players do they have their eyes on?

  • byMarc McGowan
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Which AFL team does your club want to see tumble down the ladder in 2025?

Which AFL team does your club want to see tumble down the ladder in 2025?

Sure the AFL has some fierce rivalries,but future trading means fans will be cheering for the demise of certain rivals in 2025,as club boffins try to predict how opponents will fare.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘I want to be an entertainer’:The Essendon-bound excitement machine with the mid-air spin move

‘I want to be an entertainer’:The Essendon-bound excitement machine with the mid-air spin move

Essendon’s Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Kako is the reason they traded their top-10 selection to the Demons. The talent-rich forward is sure to quickly win over fans.

  • byMarc McGowan
The highlights that show why Essendon is so excited by Isaac Kako
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The highlights that show why Essendon is so excited by Isaac Kako

The young small forward from Melbourne's northern suburbs has Bombers fans salivating. Source:AFL.com.au

AFL trades day four as it happened:Important Tiger commits until 2032;Key AFLW round details revealed

AFL trades day four as it happened:Important Tiger commits until 2032;Key AFLW round details revealed

Richmond are heavily involved in key trade talks with Shai Bolton and Liam Baker in the spotlight,but one key position player has signed on. Here’s how day four of the AFL’s trade period played out.

  • byScott Spits andHannah Kennelly
AFL trade period day three as it happened:Cats put pens to paper;Free agency compensation explained

AFL trade period day three as it happened:Cats put pens to paper;Free agency compensation explained

There were no trades on day three of the AFL trade period,but Geelong re-signed defenders Jake Kolodjashnij,Lawson Humphries and Jed Bews,Carlton announced its next CEO and Collingwood president Jeff Browne confirmed his departure plans.

  • byScott Spits