The waiting is finally over - this year's AFL Draft is upon us!

For the first time, the draft is a two-day event -- to be held on November 22 and 23 -- with live trading of picks available, adding an extra layer of intrigue and excitement.

Ahead of the opening round at Marvel Stadium, ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre has reached into his crystal ball to predict every pick and bid of this year's draft.

1. Carlton

Sam Walsh (VIC)

Height, Weight: 183cm, 74kg

Summary Profile: The most highly touted midfielder in the draft class. His play is as advanced as any in an inside or outside role.

Sam Walsh is the likely No. 1 pick in the 2018 AFL Draft. Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images

2. Gold Coast

Jack Lukosius (SA)

Height, Weight: 194cm, 85kg

Summary Profile: The next prototype key forward who covers the ground like Nick Riewoldt, sees the game unfold before it happens and hits impossible targets by foot like no key forward we have seen. A potential generational player.

3. Gold Coast

Izak Rankine (SA)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: Possessing comparable talent to Andrew McLeod and Shaun Burgoyne, Rankine has the capacity to turn games like no one else in this draft. A season one-ready forward and midfielder with speed, skill, goal sense and ball-winning capabilities.

South Australian jet Izak Rankine. Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images

4. St Kilda

Max King (VIC)

Height, Weight: 202cm, 86kg

Summary Profile: As difficult to defend inside 50m as any junior key forward in recent years. Kicked eight goals and took nine marks (six contested) in his only game before tearing his ACL.

5. Sydney *matching Port Adelaide's bid

Nick Blakey (NSW - Sydney Academy)

Height, Weight: 195cm, 80kg

Summary Profile: Has missed a lot of time with a stress reaction in his ankle and a stress fracture in his back in 2017 and 2018 respectively. A rare talent with his athleticism, skills and ground level capabilities, Blakey can play any position.

Nick Blakey of the Allies celebrates a goal against South Australia at GMHBA Stadium. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

6. Port Adelaide

Connor Rozee (SA)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 71kg

Summary Profile: Athletic utility who is likely begin his career as a pressure forward before pushing up through the midfield. Combines clean skills with aerial ability and ground level prowess.

7. Gold Coast

Ben King (VIC)

Height, Weight: 202cm, 85kg

Summary Profile: Versatile key position player capable as a marking forward or a key defender who stops his opponent, intercepts and rebounds. He is more versatile and effective up the ground than his twin Max, but the less dominant close to goal.

Ben King (middle) chats to his twin brother Max King (right) and Jack Lukosius during the AFL Draft Combine. Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images

8. Western Bulldogs

Bailey Smith (VIC)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 82kg

Summary Profile: Arguably the best and most complete midfielder in the draft. Smith is not only a high production midfielder but also offers the best combination of contested ball-winning, reliable kicking and acceleration of this year's midfielders.

9. Adelaide

Jye Caldwell (VIC)

Height, Weight: 184cm, 78kg

Summary Profile: Caldwell has had limited exposure with just three TAC Cup matches due to hamstring troubles. He's a powerful ball-winning midfielder with a burst of speed.

10. Greater Western Sydney

Jordan Clark (WA)

Height, Weight: 182cm, 78kg

Summary Profile: Precise kicking half-back flanker who reads the ball in flight and takes intercept marks. Averaged better than 15 disposals and five marks in his five WAFL League performances.

11. Port Adelaide

Jackson Hately (SA)

Height, Weight: 190cm, 81kg

Summary Profile: Ready-to-go midfielder who is a consistent performer in the SANFL at League level. Balances contested ball-winning with outside accumulation and run.

12. Greater Western Sydney

Zak Butters (VIC)

Height, Weight: 181cm, 70kg

Summary Profile: Shoulder surgery has seen Butters miss the second half of the season. Possessing speed, agility and clean skills, Butters is a high-impact-per-possession midfielder who can push forward.

13. Geelong

Riley Collier-Dawkins (VIC)

Height, Weight: 193cm, 88kg

Summary Profile: First possession winner who gathers the ball on the move and bursts out of stoppages. Possesses rare speed, agility, skills and clean hands for someone his height.

Riley Collier-Dawkins of Vic Metro celebrates a goal against the Allies. Robert Prezioso/AFL Media/Getty Images

14. North Melbourne *matching Adelaide's bid

Tarryn Thomas (TAS - North Melbourne Next Generation Academy)

Height, Weight: 189cm, 73kg

Summary Profile: Exceptional defensively with his tackling and smothering as impressive as any in this draft. A ball winner who hits the scoreboard and uses the ball efficiently.

Tasmanian draft prospect Tarryn Thomas. Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images

15: Collingwood *matching Adelaide's bid

Isaac Quaynor (VIC - Collingwood Next Generation Academy)

Height, Weight: 182cm, 82kg

Summary Profile: Strongly built, ready-made lockdown defender. A powerful ground ball-winner who may in time push up through the midfield.

16. Adelaide

Chayce Jones (TAS)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 74kg

Summary Profile: A tireless ball winner and accumulator who runs all day. Has been one of Launceston's best players in six of his seven State League appearances.

17. Fremantle

Ian Hill (WA)

Height, Weight: 175cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: Explosive and damaging line-breaker. One of this year's most exciting with ball in hand.

18. Port Adelaide

Xavier Duursma (VIC)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 71kg

Summary Profile: One of the rare midfielders who plays an inside or outside midfield role to a high standard. A speedy, smooth moving midfielder with clean skills and ball-winning capabilities.

Xavier Duursma. Daniel Pockett/AFL Media/Getty Images

19. Adelaide

Ned McHenry (VIC)

Height, Weight: 176cm, 71kg

Summary Profile: McHenry is this year's premier forward pressure specialist, leading the Under-18 Championships in tackles and pressure acts as a small forward. An elite endurance athlete who can also push up the wings.

20. Richmond

Liam Stocker (VIC)

Height, Weight: 183cm, 83kg

Summary Profile: Prolific contested ball-winner with clean skills who runs all day. Awarded the Morrish Medal for the TAC Cup's best and fairest.

21. Brisbane

Ely Smith (VIC)

Height, Weight: 188cm, 86kg

Summary Profile: Prolific inside extractor who wins first possession and dishes out by hand. Strong tackler and a surprise draft combine star.

22. Greater Western Sydney

Luke Valente (SA)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 80kg

Summary Profile: Prolific ball-winning midfielder with clean skills. South Australian captain and MVP during the Under-18 Championships.

Luke Valente is a possible first-round selection. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

23. West Coast

Curtis Taylor (VIC)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 79kg

Summary Profile: Powerful marking forward with clean skills. Just as capable pushing through the midfield and winning his own ball.

24. Greater Western Sydney *matching Adelaide's bid

Kieran Briggs (NSW - GWS Academy)

Height, Weight: 200cm, 98kg

Summary Profile: Competitive and powerful ruckman who tackles aggressively and is a powerful overhead mark. This year's most promising ruck prospect.

25. Collingwood *matching Adelaide's bid

Will Kelly (VIC - Collingwood father-son)

Height, Weight: 193cm, 83kg

Summary Profile: Athletic key defender who shuts down his opponents. The son of Craig provides run from defence and possesses clean skills.

26. Adelaide

Sam Sturt (VIC)

Height, Weight: 188cm, 79kg

Summary Profile: Dangerous medium marking forward who from his first TAC Cup game looked a class above. Possesses arguably the sweetest left foot kick to a target and on goal in this draft.

27. Western Bulldogs *matching West Coast's bid

Rhylee West (VIC - Western Bulldogs father-son)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 80kg

Summary Profile: Ball-winning midfielder with production on the board. Son of Scott, Rhylee starred for Vic Metro during the Under-18 Championships.

28. West Coast

Xavier O'Halloran (VIC)

Height, Weight: 187cm, 83kg

Summary Profile: High-impact-per-possession, athletic midfielder. Bursts away from stoppages and possesses clean skills.

Xavier O'Halloran of Vic Metro marks against South Australia. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

29. Melbourne

Tom McKenzie (VIC)

Height, Weight: 184cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: Skilful midfielder and winner of the 20m sprint at the AFL Draft Combine. An improved ball-winner who is versatile enough to push into defence.

30. Brisbane *matching Gold Coast's bid

Connor McFadyen (QLD - Brisbane Academy)

Height, Weight: 190cm, 88kg

Summary Profile: The Allies' most dangerous marking forward and best ball-winning midfielder during the Under-18 Championships. Strong performances on the board during the second half of the season.

Connor McFayden of the Allies runs during the match between Vic Country and the Allies. Robert Prezioso/AFL Media/Getty Images

31: Gold Coast

Jez McLennan (SA)

Height, Weight: 183cm, 81kg

Summary Profile: A clean-kicking defender and effective intercept mark. Made the under-18 All-Australian team and played five SANFL League matches.

32. North Melbourne *matching Melbourne's bid

Bailey Scott (QLD - North Melbourne father-son)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 74kg

Summary Profile: Hard working midfield accumulator. An elite endurance athlete, the son of Robert is clean at ground level and an effective ball user.

33. Melbourne

Jacob Kennerley (SA)

Height, Weight: 184cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: Outside accumulator who runs all day. Strong speed and endurance athlete who set a record at this year's AFL Draft Combine in the 2km time trial.

34. Gold Coast

Luke Foley (WA)

Height, Weight: 187cm, 75kg

Summary Profile: High production overager known for his speed and endurance. An improved contested ball-winner sees his desirability increase.

35. Fremantle

Tom Joyce (WA)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 68kg

Summary Profile: Made a name for himself on the national stage during the 2017 Under-18 Championships as one of Western Australia's better ball winners. Has missed most of 2018 due to hip issues.

36. Melbourne *matching Western Bulldogs bid

Toby Bedford (VIC - Melbourne Next Generation Academy)

Height, Weight: 176cm, 65kg

Summary Profile: Line breaker who often runs the ball 30m at speed before disposing of the ball. Prolific tackler with his application of forward pressure among the best in the draft.

37. Western Bulldogs

Fraser Turner (TAS)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 75kg

Summary Profile: Outside accumulator who runs all day. A sound decision maker with clean skills who was a consistent performer for the Allies during the Under-18 Championships.

38. Essendon

Jack Bytel (VIC)

Height, Weight: 188cm, 82kg

Summary Profile: Powerful ball-winner who has struggled for much of 2018 with back complaints. One of the most prolific stoppage players in the draft pool.

39. Brisbane

Thomas Berry (VIC)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: Explosive ball-winning midfielder who plays with a hard edge. Younger brother of Brisbane's Jarrod.

40. Geelong *matching St Kilda's bid

Oscar Brownless (Geelong - father-son)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: Son of Bill, Oscar is a well-rounded midfielder. Brownless balances winning the ball with evasion in traffic and impressive endurance.

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41. St Kilda

Jacob Koschitzke (NSW)

Height, Weight: 196cm, 94kg

Summary Profile: Strong one-on-one key defender who takes powerful marks in defence. Cousin of ex-Saint Jason Koschitzke.

42. Richmond

James Rowbottom (VIC)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 78kg

Summary Profile: Proficient stoppage player. Strong tackler who wins his own ball and has a burst of speed.

43. Sydney

Damon Greaves (WA)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 77kg

Summary Profile: Exciting running backman and capable ball user. A consistent performer in the WAFL Colts averaging 23 disposals and only once dropping below 20 disposals from 12 matches.

44. Sydney

Will Hamill (VIC)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 70kg

Summary Profile: Line breaking and prolific marking defender. Starred at the draft combine in the speed, agility, endurance and leaping tests.

45. West Coast *matching Fremantle's bid

Jarrod Cameron (WA - West Coast Next Generation Academy)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 69kg

Summary Profile: Lively, forward with speed who applies heavy forward pressure and is dangerous around goal. Younger brother of Brisbane's Charlie.

46. Fremantle

Boyd Woodcock (SA)

Height, Weight: 174cm, 68kg

Summary Profile: A standout for North Adelaide during the SANFL League finals, kicking eight goals during the finals including three in the Grand Final. Equally capable through the midfield.

47. Western Bulldogs

Will Hayes (VIC)

Height, Weight: 181cm, 79kg

Summary Profile: Hard running 23-year-old VFL player who is suited to playing wing or half-back. Has the strength to win his own ball and has clean skills.

48: St Kilda

Tom Sparrow (SA)

Height, Weight: 182cm, 81kg

Summary Profile: Explosive, aggressive ball-winning midfielder. A courageous tackler and relentless attacker of the ball.

49. Western Bulldogs *matching Geelong's bid

Buku Khamis (Western Bulldogs - Next Generation Academy)

Height, Weight: 190cm, 81kg

Summary Profile: Springy defender who reads the ball in flight effectively and intercepts across half-back. Khamis is a very reliable kick, maintaining an 81 percent kicking efficiency in the TAC Cup.

50. Geelong

Charlie Sprague (VIC)

Height, Weight: 187cm, 79kg

Summary Profile: Medium marking forward who is most dangerous close to goal. Displays a high work rate and football smarts.

Charlie Sprague completes a goal kicking test during the AFL Draft Combine at Marvel Stadium. Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images

51. Sydney

Riley Grundy (SA)

Height, Weight: 195cm, 79kg

Summary Profile: Athletic key defender who is best utilised as a stopper. Younger brother of Collingwood's Brodie.

52. Greater Western Sydney

Bailey Williams (VIC)

Height, Weight: 198cm, 95kg

Summary Profile: Ultra athletic key forward who is difficult to stop when he can jump and fully extend his arms up towards the ball. Through the ruck he leaps so high his torso is often higher than the other ruckman's shoulders.

53. Hawthorn

Zane Barzen (VIC)

Height, Weight: 193cm, 77kg

Summary Profile: Athletic utility who can play forward or back. One of this year's most powerful marks.

54. Brisbane

Jack Ross (VIC)

Height, Weight: 186cm, 85kg

Summary Profile: First-possession winner at stoppages with the strength and power to burst through tackles. Effective distributor who is clean by hand and foot, displaying a solid work rate.

55. North Melbourne

Xavier O'Neil (VIC)

Height, Weight: 183cm, 78kg

Summary Profile: Hard working midfielder who is always on the move. O'Neil wins the ball at stoppages and possesses clean skills.

56. North Melbourne

Joel Crocker (VIC - North Melbourne - father-son)

Height, Weight: 191cm, 73kg

Summary Profile: Son of Darren, Joel has missed his draft year with an ankle injury. A strong marking leadup forward who showed promise as an underager in 2017.

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57. Richmond

Sydney Stack (WA)

Height, Weight: 177cm, 72kg

Summary Profile: One of this draft's most exciting and impactful players. A prolific ball-winner and tackler who hits the ball at speed and accelerates away.

58. Hawthorn

Irving Mosquito (VIC - Hawthorn - Next Generation Academy)

Height, Weight: 175cm, 69kg

Summary Profile: Lively small forward and forward pressure specialist. Quick and does his best work at ground level.

59. Fremantle

Lachlan Sholl (VIC)

Height, Weight: 185cm, 77kg

Summary Profile: Skilful defender who intercepts and provides run and carry. Has the scope to push up the wing with his endurance a standout feature.

60. Essendon

Darcy Fort (SA)

Height, Weight: 205cm, 99kg

Summary Profile: Mature age ruckman who moved to South Australia in 2016 from Victoria after failing to receive draft interest from the VFL. A mobile, ready-made ruckman.

61. Melbourne

Harry Reynolds (VIC)

Height, Weight: 190cm, 73kg

Summary Profile: Midfielder who has spent much of the year playing school footy for Brighton Grammar. In four TAC Cup games for Sandringham showed he could win the ball and intercept.

62. St Kilda

Marlion Pickett (WA)

Height, Weight: 183cm, 85kg

Summary Profile: A plug and play mature-age prospect who can play midfield, back or forward. One of the most damaging players outside the AFL with damaging skills and athleticism.

63. Richmond

Will Golds (VIC)

Height, Weight: 181cm, 68kg

Summary Profile: Hard working outside runner who links up effectively. Stood out at the draft combine in the endurance testing.

64. Carlton

Ben Cavarra (VIC)

Height, Weight: 175cm, 72kg

Summary Profile: A mature-age pressure forward from the VFL who hits the scoreboard and can push up through the midfield. An impressive athlete who combines speed, agility and endurance.

65. Geelong

Connor Idun (VIC)

Height, Weight: 190cm, 89kg

Summary Profile: Powerfully built forward and defender. Does his best work one-on-one in marking contests.

66. Carlton

Ben Silvagni (VIC - Carlton - father-son)

Height, Weight: 194cm, 84kg

Summary Profile: A powerful marking forward who does his best work on the lead. The second son of Stephen.

67. West Coast

Laitham Vandermeer (VIC)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 76kg

Summary Profile: One of this year's most explosive and fastest line breakers with ball in hand. An overager who averaged 21 disposals per game for Murray.

68. Collingwood

Kyle Reid (VIC)

Height, Weight: 193cm, 85kg

Summary Profile: Athletic key defender who competes well one-on-one. Takes intercept marks and negates his opponent's influence.

69. Brisbane

Tom Lewis (SA)

Height, Weight: 179cm, 80kg

Summary Profile: A genuine first-possession winner at stoppages who distributes effectively by hand and tackles with intent. Winner of Sturt's Reserves best and fairest.

70. St Kilda

Thomas Jok (VIC)

Height, Weight: 192cm, 83kg

Summary Profile: Mature ager with speed and athleticism from Collingwood's VFL side. A possible role-playing defender.

71. Gold Coast

Dillon O'Reilly (WA)

Height, Weight: 194cm, 89kg

Summary Profile: Powerful, aggressive, contested marking key forward. A long kick who slots goals from 55m.

72. Essendon

Nick Hind (VIC)

Height, Weight: 180cm, 75kg

Summary Profile: Line-breaking 24-year-old who can inject run on a wing or half-back flank. One of the fastest with ball in hand outside the AFL and was one of the VFL's standout performers.

73. Melbourne

Noah Gown (VIC)

Height, Weight: 193cm, 91kg

Summary Profile: Among Gippsland's bests in each of their last 10 matches, managing TAC Cup highs of 21 goals and 19 contested marks in his last seven matches. An expert reader of the ball in flight and user of the body in marking contests.