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AFTER a wildly active trade period when the NAB AFL Draft order changed on a consistent basis, clubs have their set of picks they will take to Adelaide next month.

Several draft pick numbers will change during the draft this year for the first time as live bidding on father-son and academy players is introduced and the order is fluid.

But with clubs' first selections confirmed following the exchange period, the focus turns to who will be picked by recruiting teams.

AFL.com.au has honed in on each club's first draft pick and found a player who might fit into their thinking, plus a couple of other names who might be in consideration in that range.



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ADELAIDE

Pick 9: Aaron Francis was touted as a top-three pick earlier this season but that seems unlikely now. There is a slight chance he gets through to the Crows' first pick at No.9, which would be a good result for the club given he is a South Australian. Francis can play all over the ground but is best suited to a third tall defensive role.

Around the mark: Harry McKay, Ryan Burton, Wayne Milera

BRISBANE LIONS

Pick 2: The Lions have been looking for a tall forward at the draft for several years and are set to finally land a promising prospect in Josh Schache. The 199cm forward is a strong mark and great kick for goal, and booted the most-ever majors in an under-18 carnival this year (24 goals in six games).

Around the mark: Jacob Weitering, Sam Weideman



The Lions will be happy if they get, and keep, Josh Schache. Picture: AFL Media



CARLTON

Pick 1: For most of the year Jacob Weitering has been touted as the likely No.1 draft pick, and there's no reason to think the Blues will shift away from him now. Weitering is a key-defensive beast who is ready to play at the top level. His form never wavered throughout the year and the Blues can settle him into their long-term plans.

Around the mark: Josh Schache, Sam Weideman

COLLINGWOOD

Pick 27: After being one of the most active traders over the past two weeks, the Pies still have a top-30 pick to spot some young talent. Brayden Fiorini, a midfielder accumulator, could be a nice pick-up in this range. He is a player who just finds a way to get the ball – the left-footer averaged 30 disposals in the TAC Cup.

Around the mark: Josh Dunkley, Mason Redman, Alex Morgan

ESSENDON

Pick 4: Joe Daniher is the Bombers' only genuine key forward option, so the club will have to use one of its two top-five picks to take a tall forward. Sam Weideman is a legitimate option, despite his injury absence throughout the year. Weideman is 196cm and an imposing, straight-kicking key forward. The Bombers need to beef up their tall stocks.

Around the mark: Darcy Parish, Charlie Curnow, Aaron Francis



There's been plenty of excitement around Sam Weideman for a while. Picture: AFL Media





FREMANTLE

Pick 22: The Dockers will be waiting on draft night to see what falls out of the first round and into the 20s. If most of the key options are gone, Fremantle might look to add to its group of athletic, versatile players with Tasmanian Mitchell Hibberd. He has had a super season and performed admirably in the combine, showing his leap and athleticism.

Around the mark: Ben McKay, Ryan Burton, Luke Partington

GEELONG

Pick 67: We'll put our faith in the Geelong recruiting team to find a good player at the back-end of the draft after being the busiest and most targeted club during the trade and free agency period. It's hard to know who might be available at this stage of the draft, so here's a few who might be good pick-ups later in the piece: Lachlan Tiziani, Sam Skinner, Nick Coughlan, Brayden Hackett and Tom Doedee.

GOLD COAST

Pick 6: The Suns were comfortable shifting back down the draft order from pick No.3 to 6, and as much as that might have been about securing a top-end pick for next year, they also will be hoping one of their preferred players is still available at No.6. It could be Wayne Milera, a classy South Australian half-forward who kicks goals. With the Suns losing Harley Bennell, Milera's brilliance could be enticing.

Around the mark: Charlie Curnow, Aaron Francis, Sam Weideman



Wayne Milera could be a perfect fit for the Suns. Picture: AFL Media





GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Pick 10: A bid should come for academy player Jacob Hopper before the Giants' first pick. He is a tough, competitive midfielder who kicks goals and plays like a natural leader. GWS manoeuvred its early picks to create more back-end draft points to pay for Hopper and fellow talented academy prospect Matthew Kennedy, who could attract a bid before Hopper. It will be fascinating to see which clubs bid and which ones don't on draft night.

Around the mark: Matthew Kennedy

HAWTHORN

Pick 15: Having missed out on its late bid to snare out-of-contract tall defender Jake Carlisle, the Hawks might be able to secure the draft's second best key backman in Kieran Collins. Collins is as close to ready-made as 17-year-olds come – he's a tight-checking defender who plays his man close and was rarely beaten this season. The Hawks lost Brian Lake after their third straight flag and Collins has been likened to him as a prospect.

Around the mark: Ryan Burton, Rhys Mathieson, Riley Bonner

MELBOURNE

Pick 3: Darcy Parish looms as the Demons' first pick after the club was successful in its desperate bid to push up the draft order in the trade period. Parish is highly rated and he appears the most likely to be taken at No.3, with his dash and damaging midfield play giving their on-ball brigade another option.

Around the mark: Sam Weideman, Charlie Curnow, Wayne Milera



The Demons did some creative trading to grab pick 3, and possibly Darcy Parish. Picture: AFL Media





NORTH MELBOURNE

Pick 17: North has most areas covered well, but after bringing in pacy forward Jed Anderson they might be looking for a different type at the draft. Riley Bonner presents as a contrasting prospect. The long-kicking left-footer is a great size (191cm) for an attacking half-back and he can set up the play with his booming ball use.

Around the mark: Mitchell Hibberd, Harley Balic, Jade Gresham



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PORT ADELAIDE

Pick 32: Recruiting manager Geoff Parker will again have to twiddle his thumbs for the first half an hour of draft night before getting into things. Some defensive back-up might be on the cards with their first pick, and West Australian Jesse Glass-McCasker has height (196cm, 95kg) and speed (3.06 seconds over 20 metres at the combine) on his side.

Around the mark: Aidyn Johnson, Cameron Hewett, Brandon White

RICHMOND

Pick 12: Generally pick 12 is a nice spot to sit and wait on draft night, because the top group generally extends beyond a dozen. There's maybe a bit more uncertainty this year about the players who will be there for the Tigers, but there will be talent available. Richmond could boost its tall forward/ruck stocks by taking Harry McKay, an athletic tall who moves well for a 200cm player and kicks goals.

Around the mark: Rhys Mathieson, Jade Gresham, Ryan Burton



Richmond protected pick 12 to help fill a need, like ruckman Harry McKay (r). Picture: AFL Media





ST KILDA

Pick 14: St Kilda was super keen to keep a pick in the first round while attaining Jake Carlisle, so slid back from pick No.5 to 14. They should still get a really good player with this pick. Darcy Tucker looks a possibility in this range and would be a nice addition. The attacking half-back cuts through traffic, has good pace and agility and can be damaging with his run and carry.

Around the mark: Jade Gresham, Callum Ah Chee, Harry McKay

SYDNEY SWANS

Pick 33: The Swans used their trade period to boost their points aggregate so they could pay for star academy prospect Callum Mills. The club traded out of the first round to secure more points via later selections, and they'll use them to match a likely early bid on Mills, who was injured for most of this season.

WEST COAST

Pick 23: Ryan Clarke is a midfielder who just runs, runs and runs some more. West Coast's midfield is pretty well stocked, evidenced by the Eagles' progress to the Grand Final, but you can never have too many good options. Clarke might be one who takes the eye at 23, given his athletic power. Clarke almost dragged the Eastern Ranges into the TAC Cup Grand Final singlehandedly with a superb end to the year.

Around the mark: Daniel Rioli, Mitchell Hibberd, David Cuningham

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Pick 20: This year showed the Bulldogs are well on the right track with their list build, with no obvious holes in what they are bringing together. Perhaps that's why the Dogs chose to turn pick 11 into two selections in the early 20s. Clayton Oliver is a dynamic midfield option who kicks goals and could be around the Dogs' selection. He would add another dimension to their growing midfield.

Around the mark: Josh Dunkley, Tom Cole, Kieran Collins