The contenders,the future and how to fix the system:Everything you need to know ahead of the draft
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AFL 2024

The contenders,the future and how to fix the system:Everything you need to know ahead of the draft

This is our collection of draftee profiles,previews,rankings and analysis ahead of the 2024 national draft.

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Insiders’ guide to player movement:How to fix free agency and the future of father-son bids
THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL
AFL 2024

Insiders’ guide to player movement:How to fix free agency and the future of father-son bids

In the first of a two-part series on direction of player movement in the AFL,we look at free agency,academies,new future trading rules and whether a traditional rebuild is still possible as the draft becomes increasingly compromised.

  • byMarc McGowan
The Pies have gone all in on winning the 2025 flag. But at what cost?
Opinion
AFL 2025

The Pies have gone all in on winning the 2025 flag. But at what cost?

With an ageing list and little young key position talent,Collingwood’s premiership window is punishingly tight.

  • byMichael Gleeson
Make me No.1:AFL draft prospects gun for the top,as full nominations released

Make me No.1:AFL draft prospects gun for the top,as full nominations released

The rising stars rated most highly want clubs to pick them first rather than placing a bid on Levi Ashcroft. Plus,every player who has nominated for the AFL draft.

  • byMarc McGowan
Moves like Jagga:Why hit song means something different to AFL recruiters

Moves like Jagga:Why hit song means something different to AFL recruiters

Jagga Smith has a rockstar name and an ability to win the Sherrin that no other player in this year’s AFL draft class can match. Could he go No.1?

  • byMarc McGowan
Magpies’ firepower boost;ex-Blue joins Geelong;father-son makes club call
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Magpies’ firepower boost;ex-Blue joins Geelong;father-son makes club call

Collingwood kicked off the AFL’s delisted free agency period by signing former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey on a two-year deal.

  • byMarc McGowan andRussell Bennett
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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
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
A tough nut,a cult figure and a champion:Your club’s key 2025 free agents

A tough nut,a cult figure and a champion:Your club’s key 2025 free agents

Coveted would-be free agent Cam Rayner’s six-year extension at reigning premiers Brisbane has dramatically changed the player movement landscape for 2025.

  • byMarc McGowan
Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25
Updated
AFL 2025

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