THE most unpredictable and volatile draft in history is done and dusted.

Cam Rayner was the first name chosen, with the gifted forward heading to Brisbane with Pick 1. Later, Carlton read out the name of Jarrod Garlett — the 78th and final player taken.

In between were a host of talented prospects who will be hoping to become the stars of tomorrow. But who did your club nab? And what will they add?

After a big night of drafting, foxfooty.com.au profiles EVERY player selected.

Finals Week 1

ADELAIDE

PICK 12: DARCY FOGARTY

Clubs: Glenelg/South Australia

Position: Utility

Size: 192cm, 92kg

Bio: It’s been a strange season for Fogarty. He was thrown around a bit earlier in the year, playing forward, midfield and behind the ball, but he never really got going in any particular position. It’s since been revealed he was battling a knee injury throughout, with surgery ruling him out for the remainder of the season. He remains one of the draft’s most highly rated prospects, able to win the contested ball and penetrate with his kicking. But he simply hasn’t been able to put it together this year. You’re drafting him on potential. And he’s got plenty of it — even though it’s not clear where his best position is.

PICK 40: ANDREW McPHERSON

Clubs: Woodville-West Torrens/South Australia

Position: Half Back

Size: 186cm, 78kg

Bio: McPherson spent the majority of the year injured, but has been described as ‘captain material’ by those who know him best. Predominantly a running half back, McPherson has the promising ability to develop into a full-time midfielder. But expect to see him start his career in defence. He’s got a good sidestep running out of the back half of the field, is a linebreaker with his run and carry and generally uses it pretty well. He’d be an asset if he can stay fit.

BRISBANE

PICK 1: CAM RAYNER

Clubs: Western/Vic Metro

Position: Forward

Size: 187cm, 88kg

Bio: Rayner has the perfect mix of some of the AFL’s most dangerous forward-of-centre players. Dustin Martin is the obvious comparison, but there are also elements of Christian Petracca and Robbie Gray. He’s best used as the deepest forward, where he’s explosive and can kick goals in a variety of ways. He’s shown he can convert from ground level, on the lead, in the air and from stoppages this season, with his burst his most dangerous asset. He kicked 12 goals from four games with Vic Metro.

PICK 15: ZAC BAILEY

Clubs: Norwood/Allies

Position: Midfield

Size: 180cm, 68kg

Bio: A move from the Northern Territory to South Australia has greatly aided Bailey’s chances of being drafted this season. The speedy midfielder is ultra tough, loves winning his own footy and provides plenty of burst from the contest. He represented the Allies at the Champs and was one of their best performers, averaging 17.3 disposals per game.

PICK 18: BRANDON STARCEVICH

Clubs: East Perth/Western Australia

Position: Midfield

Size: 187cm, 88kg

Bio: Starcevich is a strong, contested beast out of Western Australia. A good size when he pushes through the midfield, he produced a really strong Champs campaign where he was able to demonstrate an ability to win his own footy. Promisingly, he can also push forward, where his physicality enables him to become a dangerous goal threat. He’s one who plays on the edge. He is the nephew of Brisbane’s AFLW coach Craig Starcevich.

PICK 41: TOBY WOOLER

Clubs: Oakleigh/Vic Metro

Position: Forward

Size: 193cm, 90kg

Bio: Wooller enjoyed a prolific year at TAC Cup level. The captain of Oakleigh, he kicked 43 goals from 16 games to stamp his name as one of the most exciting junior forward’s available in this year’s draft. He’s got a huge tank and will work all day, which has tempted his coaches to play him through the midfield at times throughout the year. It also makes him an enticing prospect for AFL clubs, who will love his willingness to chase. A good leader, Wooller will be a steal for one lucky club given he’s likely to make it into the second round.

PICK 43: CONNOR BALLENDEN

Clubs: Brisbane Academy/Allies

Position: Utility

Size: 199cm, 95kg

Bio: One of the more promising key-position talents in this year’s draft pool, Ballenden is undoubtedly the pick of the bunch from a sparse academy group. Eligible to Brisbane as part of its academy system, the 199cm utility has played in a variety of roles throughout the season. Ballenden came into the year as a key forward, but perhaps played his best footy as a key defender. He also spent periods in the ruck, where he was promising. He is a raking kick, which is arguably his biggest asset. He played seven senior NEAFL games with the Lions this season, kicking 10 goals.

PICK 54: JACK PAYNE

Clubs: Brisbane Academy/Allies

Position: Key Defender

Size: 195cm, 93kg

Bio: A member of the Lions academy, Payne is a strong and ready-made key defender. He’s got good closing speed, while his one-on-one work is particularly impressive. He’s also a nice kick and uses it rather effectively coming out of defence. He played NEAFL footy for the Lions throughout the season.

CARLTON

PICK 3: PADDY DOW

Clubs: Bendigo/Vic Country

Position: Midfield

Size: 184cm, 78kg

Bio: Dow is the quintessential see-ball, get-ball midfielder. He puts his head over the footy, extracts it with whatever means necessary and is always looking to move it forward. The midfield bull has drawn comparisons to Patrick Dangerfield for his explosiveness when he leaves the stoppage, while he’s a good size and he can also push forward. He’s a territory player who is constantly looking to take risks and attack. He was the highest ranked player to feature in every game of the National Championships.

PICK 10: LOCHIE O’BRIEN

Clubs: Bendigo/Vic Country

Position: Midfield

Size: 184cm, 75kg

Bio: O’Brien is a penetrating left-foot kick, who has good balance stepping out of stoppages on his preferred side. He’s got a great fitness base, which is arguably his biggest asset. But he’s also composed with the ball. That enables him to find targets off long overlapping runs. He’s been plagued by a knee injury throughout the year, but he performed well across three games with Vic Country. The question mark is whether he can go inside and win his own footy, but he’s shown he’s more than capable of getting it on the outside. He averaged 24 disposals per game with Bendigo in the TAC Cup through the year, but missed a lot of footy.

PICK 30: TOM DE KONING

Clubs: Dandenong/Vic Country

Position: Ruck/Key Forward

Size: 200cm, 92kg

Bio: At 200cm, De Koning can play through the ruck, but it’s as a forward where he looked most dangerous throughout his junior career. He’s good below his knees, particularly for his size, while he has good goal sense inside 50. He’s athletic and put those traits to good use throughout the season, kicking nine goals for the Stingrays in one TAC Cup match.

PICK 70: ANGUS SCHUMACHER

Clubs: Bendigo/Vic Country

Position: Half Back

Size: 189cm, 76kg

Bio: Schumacher is a booming left foot kick who uses it effectively coming out of defence. He provides plenty of rebound, while he’s also incredibly physical and uses his big frame to his advantage. At 189cm, he has demonstrated an ability to also push through the midfield.

PICK 78: JARROD GARLETT

Clubs: South Fremantle

Position: Forward

Size: 181cm, 72kg

Bio: Garlett was a former first-round draft pick at Gold Coast, before deciding to leave the club in 2016 to be with his family back home in WA and his terminally ill brother. He returned to footy this year with South Fremantle in the WAFL, enjoying a promising season to put himself back into draft contention. At 21, he’ll now look to fulfil the potential that once saw him move to the Suns with Pick 15 in the 2014 national draft.

COLLINGWOOD

PICK 6: JAIDYN STEPHENSON

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 189cm, 76kg

Bio: Stephenson is full of X-factor. After a slow start to his 2017 campaign, the mercurial midfielder hit his straps in a Champs clash with South Australia that yielded 28 disposals and five goals. It was a demonstration of his flukish natural ability and skill. It also gave him the confidence to finish the season strongly, showcasing his hard running and ability to influence a match with ball in hand. He’s a great run-and-carry player, while he’s got terrific speed and a nice ability to overlap. He’s undoubtedly one of the draft’s most exciting.

PICK 39: NATHAN MURPHY

Clubs: Sandringham/Vic Metro

Position: Utility

Size: 188cm, 84kg

Bio: Murphy was forced to choose between a career in footy and cricket and only made the decision to opt for the former when he was officially invited to the draft combine. A talented junior batsman, he played Under 16s for Australia. However, he’s just as adept occupying a role inside 50 on a footy field. He has a good physique for a mid-size forward, is a strong mark overhead and is a reliable kick for goal. He averaged 16.1 disposals and 4.8 marks per game in the TAC Cup, while he also spent a fair share of his season playing behind the ball.

PICK 50: TYLER BROWN

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 186cm, 82kg

Bio: The son of Collingwood premiership player Gavin Brown, he is a developing midfielder who clubs will need to be patient with at AFL level. He’s still very much growing into his body, but he’s demonstrated some good traits at junior level this season. He’s a pretty good decision maker with the footy, while he generally uses it pretty effectively.

ESSENDON

PICK 49: JORDAN HOULAHAN

Clubs: Sturt/South Australia

Position: Forward

Size: 185cm, 78kg

Bio: Houlahan could be the AFL’s next human highlights reel. The high-flying forward enjoyed a really promising year, with his sheer athleticism making it easy for him to catch the eye of recruiters. At 185cm, Houlahan is not the biggest forward in this year’s draft crop, but his ability to run and jump enables him to play above his height. He loves taking a screamer, just as much as he loves kicking a goal. But he’s not just that. He also loves to tackle and isn’t afraid to do the dirty stuff. He kicked 20 goals from 11 SANFL reserves games with Sturt this season.

PICK 66: BRANDON ZERK-THATCHER

Clubs: Sturt/South Australia

Position: Key Defender

Size: 195cm, 77kg

Bio: B-Zerk. It’s a great name. Zerk-Thatcher moved into a defensive role with Sturt this season, impressing with his athleticism playing behind the ball. He’ll have to put on a bit of size at an AFL club, but he’s got time on his side. He’s got a good leap, while he was a member of Sturt’s SANFL reserves premiership-winning side.

PICK 76: MATT GUELFI

Clubs: Claremont

Position: Forward

Size: 183cm, 75kg

Bio: It’s third time lucky for Guelfi, who missed out on selection in two straight drafts. At 20, he performed really strong in the WAFL this season and held down a variety of roles both forward and through the midfield. He’s a strong clearance player, but perhaps did his most damage forward of centre. That saw him end the year with 20 goals from 19 games.

FREMANTLE

PICK 2: ANDREW BRAYSHAW

Clubs: Sandringham/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 183cm, 80kg

Bio: Brayshaw is undoubtedly one of the draft’s best midfield prospects. The brother of Melbourne’s Angus, he is a prolific ball-winner who racks up plenty of the footy and uses it effectively. He spreads well from stoppages and has a good ability to find space to get the ball forward. He’s also a terrific user of the ball, making him a dangerous prospect for opposition teams when he’s in possession. Brayshaw won’t wow you, but he will do everything well. What you see is what you get. And what you see is a good footballer.

PICK 5: ADAM CERRA

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 186cm, 85kg

Bio: The classy midfielder is just about the draft’s most well rounded on-ball prospect. A beautiful right foot kick who has superb touch in the clinches, Cerra has shown his quality throughout the year. He’s composed and reliable with ball in hand, while he wins his own footy and has a supreme work ethic to boot. He’s more inclined to kick the footy, while he has a nice outside game that complements his contested work. He can also play as a high half-forward, where he’s capable of hitting the scoreboard. He averaged 26.3 disposals and 1.3 goals per game in the TAC Cup.

PICK 44: HUGH DIXON

Clubs: Kingsborough/Allies

Position: Key Forward

Size: 195cm, 92kg

Bio: Dixon is a big-bodied forward, who is pretty athletic for his build. He enjoyed a really strong Champs campaign with the Allies, where he looked dangerous playing on the lead. He kicked nine goals from four games, with his accuracy in front of goal a particular highlight. He’s good above his head, where he’s able to use his physicality.

PICK 59: MITCH CROWDEN

Clubs: Sturt/South Australia

Position: Midfield

Size: 175cm, 88kg

Bio: Crowden is a stocky, well-built midfielder. He’s a powerful ball-winner, who is pretty prolific and can also go forward and hit the scoreboard. He played a few senior games at SANFL level, having impressed throughout the Champs. At 175cm, he’s not the tallest, but he’s a good pressure player and will tackle all day.

PICK 65: TOM NORTH

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 186cm, 87kg

Bio: North is a strong ball winner on the inside who will use his frame effectively to find the footy in contested situations. He’s a good clearance player, while he also has a pretty smart left foot kick. He burst onto the scene with a TAC Cup game that yielded 43 disposals and three goals midway through the year. He also enjoyed a promising Champs campaign.

PICK 69: LLOYD MEEK

Clubs: Greater Western Victoria/Vic Country

Position: Ruck

Size: 202cm, 104kg

Bio: Meek is a well-built ruckman who returned to junior footy as a 19-year-old throughout the year. A pretty strong runner for his size, Meek is physical and has constantly improved his ruck craft as the season has progressed. He played four VFL games with North Ballarat, where he was able to continue his development as a ruckman through the year.

PICK 73: SAM SWITKOWSKI

Clubs: Box Hill

Position: Forward

Size: 178cm, 68kg

Bio: Switkowski is a promising small forward who enjoyed a lively VFL season with Box Hill this year. At 21, he demonstrated his ability to produce a trick or two inside 50 with his speed and evasiveness. He kicked 19 goals from 12 games, having dealt with a few injury issues along the way. He’s a good forward-half pressure player.

PICK 75: SCOTT JONES

Clubs: East Perth

Position: Ruck

Size: 205cm, 109kg

Bio: Jones is an imposing mature-aged ruckman. At 22, he enjoyed a strong WAFL season with East Perth where he was able to assert his physicality rather effectively. He can also go forward, where he’s a threat inside 50 with his big frame. He averaged a tick over 20 hit-outs per game in the WAFL this year.

GEELONG

PICK 22: LACHLAN FOGARTY

Clubs: Western/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 179cm, 75kg

Bio: A diminutive midfielder, Fogarty has impressed throughout the year with his ability to win his own footy and apply pressure on the inside. But it’s his tackling ability that has recruiters excited. He simply wants to tackle and will do it all day. He’s clean in possession and he’s generally a good decision-maker with ball in hand. He can also go forward and hit the scoreboard, making him a dangerous smaller option inside 50. There, his desire to run and attack allows him to hustle opposition defenders. He averaged 25.1 disposals and 9.7 tackles per game in the TAC Cup, kicking nine goals from seven matches.

PICK 24: TIM KELLY

Clubs: South Fremantle

Position: Midfield

Size: 183cm, 83kg

Bio: At 23 years of age, Kelly is likely to be the first mature-age player taken in this year’s draft. The classy midfielder is a prolific ball-winner who has demonstrated a dangerous ability to get forward and hit the scoreboard throughout what was a really impressive season in the WAFL. He’s predominantly a clearance player who wins it on the inside, but he moves nicely and is creative in the forward half. He shot into draft contention after racking up 35 disposals and kicking seven goals in a game against East Fremantle. He averaged 26.3 disposals this WAFL season, while he also got forward to kick 26 goals from 23 matches.

PICK 36: CHARLIE CONSTABLE

Clubs: Sandringham/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 190cm, 83kg

Bio: Constable did his draft prospects no harm with a really strong finish to the season. At 190cm, he’s a ready-made midfielder for any AFL side. He’s strong, clean at stoppages and wins plenty of clearances. It makes him a genuine on-ball threat. He might lack a hint of pace, but he makes up for it with his sheer size, strength and ball-winning abilities. The way he uses his hands to get out of traffic reminds many of Patrick Cripps. He can also go forward and use his physique effectively, which he did well in the TAC Cup grand final.

PICK 57: GRYAN MIERS

Clubs: Geelong/Vic Country

Position: Forward

Size: 177cm, 73kg

Bio: Miers followed in Steele Sidebottom’s footsteps by making the TAC Cup grand final his own personal playground. He kicked seven goals in Geelong’s drought-breaking victory. It was a reflection of just how dangerous this diminutive forward can be inside 50. His nous around goal is just about second to none in this year’s draft pool. That helped him to 50 goals from 17 games, as well as an average of 17 disposals per match. He has a strange kicking action and a weird set-shot routine, but it generally doesn’t impact his output on the scoreboard.

GOLD COAST

PICK 19: WIL POWELL

Clubs: Claremont/Western Australia

Position: Midfield

Size: 184cm, 65kg

Bio: The rather slender Powell didn’t make Western Australia’s team at the Champs, but enjoyed a promising season playing WAFL Colts with Claremont. He might be skinny, but he doesn’t play like it. He’s tough on the inside, while he’s got a bit of zip about him when he wins the footy in space. He was a bit of an unknown quantity throughout the year, but he garnered a lot of attention around the league towards the end of the season.

PICK 42: CHARLIE BALLARD

Clubs: Sturt/South Australia

Position: Midfield

Size: 195cm, 81kg

Bio: Ballard is an intriguing prospect. A midfielder with a physique not unlike most in this year’s draft class throughout his entire junior career, the South Australian grew an incredible 15cm in two years. Now, he’s a tall ball-winner with a profile that makes him stand out. At 195cm, he does his best work on a wing, where he’s able to roam and find the footy in space. He’s got a nice turn of speed, while he’s been able to show that he’s capable of winning the ball at various levels in the SANFL. He could be one to watch early in the draft.

PICK 52: BRAYDEN CROSSLEY

Clubs: Gold Coast Academy/Allies

Position: Ruck

Size: 198cm, 105kg

Bio: Crossley is a big boy. A member of the Gold Coast academy, he has reminded some of Shane Mumford for his imposing physicality and the way he asserts that on every contest. He won All-Australian honours at the Champs, where he was just about the carnival’s best pure ruckman, while he was also named MVP of the Allies. He’ll work all day.

PICK 55: CONNOR NUTTING

Clubs: Gold Coast Academy/Allies

Position: Half Back

Size: 185cm, 77kg

Bio: A member of Gold Coast’s academy, Nutting is a rebounding half back who has shown glimpses of his potential throughout the year. He’s a running defender who loves to overlap, while he’s also got a nice leap. It’s led many to believe he could become a promising intercept player behind the ball in due time.

GWS GIANTS

PICK 11: AIDEN BONAR

Clubs: Dandenong/Vic Country

Position: Forward

Size: 190cm, 89kg

Bio: Bonar’s junior career has been plagued by setback after setback. He suffered successive ACL injuries, which ruled him out for close to two years, having initially been seen as one of his age group’s most impressive junior prospects. At 190cm, he’s a natural forward, but he can also have bursts through the midfield where he is extremely powerful and has a good leap. He was one of the combine’s best performers, which suggests his injury issues haven’t limited his athleticism. You can see his raw potential, but at the moment it’s just that.

PICK 27: BRENT DANIELS

Clubs: Bendigo/Vic Country

Position: Midfield

Size: 172cm, 70kg

Bio: One of the smallest players in this year’s draft class, it’s unlikely Daniels’ size will turn off AFL recruiters. A busy midfielder who wins plenty of the footy, Daniels is aggressive and is always looking to be part of the scoring chain. He’s smart in the forward half of the ground, where you can see him starting his AFL career, where he’s able to win the ball on ground level. He reads the play well and always gets to the front of the pack, which should see the transition to a small forward become a relatively easy one for the 172cm prospect.

PICK 28: SAM TAYLOR

Clubs: Swan Districts/Western Australia

Position: Key Defender

Size: 196cm, 85kg

Bio: Taylor formed a solid partnership with Aaron Naughton in a Western Australian defence that performed above expectations at the Champs. Promisingly, he’s continued that form into the second half of the season. An Under 18s All-Australian, he’s a good height at 196cm and has demonstrated a promising ability to intercept across half back. He played seven senior WAFL games with Swan Districts, averaging 13.1 disposals and 4.6 marks per match. That followed eight games at Colts level, where he averaged 18.8 disposals and 7.3 marks.

PICK 56: ZAC LANGDON

Clubs: Claremont

Position: Forward

Size: 175cm, 75kg

Bio: Langdon is a promising small forward who has developed nicely in the WAFL over the last couple of years. At 22 years of age, he kicked 16 goals from 14 games for Claremont this year and impressed with his ability to apply pressure and tackle inside 50. He’s a good runner, while he’s a nice kick and is reasonably accurate in front of goal.

PICK 64: NICK SHIPLEY

Clubs: GWS Giants Academy/Allies

Position: Midfield

Size: 190cm, 90kg

Bio: A member of the Giants academy, Shipley is a strong-bodied midfielder who frequently uses his physicality to impose himself on the inside of a contest. At 190cm, he’s a strong clearance player, while he’s been able to hone his ball-winning skills at senior level in the NEAFL. He’s got quick hands from the stoppage and can get the ball to outside runners.

HAWTHORN

PICK 45: JAMES WORPEL

Clubs: Geelong/Vic Country

Position: Midfield

Size: 185cm, 84kg

Bio: Worpel is a strong, powerful inside midfielder who will win you a host of clearances and a host of contested possessions. He’s not particularly damaging on the outside, though he’s tried to work on his efficiency by foot throughout the year. You know what you’re going to get with him — someone who will work hard all day. He averaged a tick over 21 disposals and just fewer than seven tackles per game in the TAC Cup this year.

PICK 67: DYLAN MOORE

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield/Forward

Size: 175cm, 66kg

Bio: The diminutive Moore has enjoyed a really strong season. He spent the majority of it in the midfield, where he’s able to win the ball frequently. Prolific and generally pretty clean in possession, he can play above his size at just 175cm. He doesn’t have much X-factor, but he will work all day and has a big tank to match that appetite. Able to go forward and act as a really solid pressure player inside 50, he can also hit the scoreboard just as consistently. He averaged 25.7 disposals and a goal per game in the TAC Cup.

PICK 71: JACKSON ROSS

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Forward/Midfield

Size: 192cm, 75kg

Bio: Ross is an interesting prospect. A talented junior tennis player, he turned his attentions to footy this year and impressed with his raw potential. A good size at 192cm, he can play inside 50, where he kicked 16 goals from 10 games in the TAC Cup. However, he can also go into the midfield, where his big frame becomes a dangerous asset.

MELBOURNE

PICK 29: CHARLIE SPARGO

Clubs: Murray/Allies

Position: Midfield

Size: 173cm, 73kg

Bio: One of the smallest players in this year’s draft pool, don’t let Spargo’s height fool you. He’s a crafty player who wins plenty of the footy and can go forward to act as a dangerous small option. But he’s also deceptively tough and will put his head over the footy. He’ll run and tackle all day, while he’ll set up plays with his nice set of skills. He was initially part of the Giants academy, but is now available on the open market. He played just one game for the Allies at the Champs and won 18 disposals, before a shoulder injury ended his season.

PICK 31: BAYLEY FRITSCH

Clubs: Casey

Position: Forward

Size: 186cm, 74kg

Bio: Fritsch arrived on the radar of AFL scouts after claiming the Fothergill-Round Medal for the VFL’s best young player earlier this season. The award has a strong history of producing league talent, with the last 11 players to have claimed the title going on to find their way to an AFL list. Fritsch could be the next in line. At 20 years of age, the high flying forward kicked 42 goals from 19 VFL games this year.

PICK 37: HARRISON PETTY

Clubs: Norwood/South Australia

Position: Key Defender

Size: 194cm, 81kg

Bio: Petty burst onto the scene when he won All-Australian honours at the Champs. He’s a good size, showed a promising ability to intercept throughout the year and can also carry the ball effectively out of defence on the rebound. More suited to taking the opposition’s tall forward, Petty promisingly began showing signs that he could play loose throughout the year as his reading of the play improved. He’s still got a lot of development left in him, but that would intrigue interested clubs.

PICK 48: OSKAR BAKER

Clubs: Aspley

Position: Midfield

Size: 183cm, 76kg

Bio: Baker was cut from Brisbane’s academy, but has gone from strength to strength in order to achieve his AFL dream after that decision. At 19, he compiled a really strong NEAFL campaign with Aspley. He’s got genuine pace on the outside, while he has a good eye for goal and is clever in the forward half of the ground.

NORTH MELBOURNE

PICK 4: LUKE DAVIES-UNIACKE

Clubs: Dandenong/Vic Country

Position: Midfield

Size: 187cm, 85kg

Bio: The big-bodied on-baller looks a class above whenever he has the footy. A prototype modern midfielder in the way he wins the ball and disposes of it from the clinches, Davies-Uniacke enjoyed a sensational end to the season. He’s got a ready-made body, is composed and efficient in possession and is a beast at stoppages. He’s got a good mix in his inside/outside game and glides when he’s on the move. He averaged 24.1 disposals and a goal per game in the TAC Cup.

PICK 23: WILL WALKER

Clubs: Sandringham/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 187cm, 80kg

Bio: Walker has improved significantly this season in an effort to make himself more appealing to clubs. Having started the year as a forward, he’s moved into the midfield and impressed with his ability to win his own footy on the inside and clear it forward effectively. There might be question marks over his disposal, but he’s a tough inside midfielder with a nice physique. He averaged a touch over 20 disposals per game in the TAC Cup this year.

PICK 62: KYRON HAYDEN

Clubs: Subiaco/Western Australia

Position: Midfield

Size: 185cm, 88kg

Bio: Hayden is a strong midfielder who has demonstrated his ability to win his own footy on the inside. He’s a really good contested player, but importantly he has good burst from stoppages and call also provide a bit of run on the outside. There’s a lot of balance to his game. He averaged just over 22 disposals per game in the WAFL Colts this year.

PICK 72: TRISTAN XERRI

Clubs: Western/Vic Metro

Position: Ruck

Size: 201cm, 93kg

Bio: Xerri is a good size and has developed his ruck craft significantly throughout the year. He’s strong above his head, while he has been exposed to senior footy in the VFL on three occasions this season with Werribee. He’s very much a development player, who clubs will need to be patient with at senior level.

PICK 77: BILLY HARTUNG

Clubs: Hawthorn

Position: Midfield

Size: 177cm, 78kg

Bio: Hartung earns his spot back on an AFL list just months after being delisted by Hawthorn. A former first-round draft pick, he’ll provide plenty of run and class on the outside. He’s an elite endurance runner who has played 63 AFL games, including 18 last season. He was perhaps unlucky to be delisted by the Hawks in the first place.

PORT ADELAIDE

PICK 47: SAM HAYES

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Ruck

Size: 203cm, 93kg

Bio: This year’s best ruck prospect, AFL recruiters would love the way Hayes can also push forward and act as a genuine key position target. At 203cm, he is consistently able to give his midfielders first use, while he’s also a strong mark overhead. There are question marks over his tank, with many recruiters left wondering whether he can cover the ground following the draft combine. However, he remains a relatively versatile prospect. He averaged 16 disposals and 25.4 hit-outs per game in the TAC Cup this season, kicking 16 goals from 14 matches.

PICK 51: KANE FARRELL

Clubs: Bendigo/Vic Country

Position: Half Back

Size: 180cm, 72kg

Bio: Farrell is quite lean, but has demonstrated a lot of promise across half back throughout the season. He’s a strong runner who has a nice ability to rebound, while he moves the ball pretty effectively by foot. He has a strong outside game and could potentially move into the midfield in due time. He’ll need to put on a bit of size at an AFL club.

PICK 58: JAKE PATMORE

Clubs: Claremont/Western Australia

Position: Half Back

Size: 181cm, 78kg

Bio: Patmore is a prolific ball-winner who has worked hard in his final year of junior footy to put himself in contention to be drafted. A livewire across half back, Patmore’s biggest strength is his ability to rack up plenty of the footy and then get his side started with ball in hand. He’s spent periods playing as an outside midfielder this year, but his run and carry would make him a good option off half back for AFL teams. He averaged 29.2 disposals per game with Claremont in the WAFL Colts this season.

PICK 60: JOEL GARNER

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Half Back

Size: 183cm, 81kg

Bio: Captain of the Vic Metro team that secured its second successive Champs title, Garner is a leader and a general on the field. The best intercept defender across the carnival, he has an innate ability to read the play and get to the contest. Compared by some to Luke Hodge, he is incredibly strong above his head and has a relatively clean left foot kick. A reliable prospect, he can also push into the midfield. But expect his AFL career to start across half back. He averaged 16 disposals per game throughout the TAC Cup season.

PICK 61: DOM BARRY

Clubs: Glenelg

Position: Midfield

Size: 180cm, 76kg

Bio: Having played five games for Melbourne back in 2014, Barry returned to the SANFL and improved significantly in order to earn a second chance on an AFL list. He enjoyed a really impressive season last year with Glenelg, where he was able to demonstrate exactly why he was in the AFL system in the first place. He’s quick and has a good eye for goal.

RICHMOND

PICK 17: JACK HIGGINS

Clubs: Oakleigh/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield/Forward

Size: 178cm, 76kg

Bio: Jack by name, Jack in the Box by nature. Higgins started the season as a dangerous small forward who played above his height at 178cm, but as the year has progressed he has been used more and more in the midfield. That’s where he’s been able to demonstrate his smarts and his touch, while he is capable of stacking the stats box with huge numbers. He has such a great footy IQ, which allows him to be one step ahead of the play at all times, particularly in the forward half. Multiple 30-disposal games were followed by a haul of seven goals at one stage during the Oakleigh’s TAC Cup season.

PICK 20: CALLUM COLEMAN-JONES

Clubs: Sturt/South Australia

Position: Ruck

Size: 201cm, 98kg

Bio: Coleman-Jones might have ended the season as the draft’s best ruck prospect, had it not been for a knee injury that ruined his season. He’s a nice tap ruckman who can go forward and take a mark inside 50 and began to show signs he was putting it all together at the Champs. One game against the Allies yielded 28 disposals and 15 hit-outs, with his mobility impressing many recruiters. He’ll continue to improve in an AFL environment.

PICK 25: NOAH BALTA

Clubs: Calder/Vic Metro

Position: Key Defender/Key Forward

Size: 194cm, 92kg

Bio: Balta doesn’t just have one of this year’s best draft names. He’s also a reliable key position player who can occupy roles at either end of the field. He played in defence throughout the Champs, where he held some important lockdown roles. At 194cm, he was able to intercept and showcase his speed in transition. However, it’s forward where he sees his future. He kicked multiple goals in four of his last eight TAC Cup games this season.

PICK 34: PATRICK NAISH

Clubs: Northern/Vic Metro

Position: Utility

Size: 180cm, 69kg

Bio: Eligible under the father-son rule with the Tigers, Naish burst onto the scene during the Champs and boosted his standing as a genuine AFL prospect. A classy and speedy ball mover, Naish can play off half back, on a wing and can also rotate forward. His dad, Chris, played 143 games for Richmond. Question marks have arisen over whether he can win his own footy, or if he’s simply an outside player. It’s therefore meant the Tigers might not have to match a bid on Naish until much later than what they once thought. He averaged 19 disposals and kicked 13 goals from eight TAC Cup games.

PICK 63: BEN MILLER

Clubs: Subiaco/Western Australia

Position: Utility

Size: 196cm, 98kg

Bio: Miller will add a host of versatility to any side. At 196cm, he has played in the ruck at times throughout the year. But he’s also gone forward and had an impact down back. He’s pretty quick for his size, while he’s got a clean pair of hands and is a nice mark above his head. His strong leap makes him a dangerous prospect in any area of the field.

ST KILDA

PICK 7: HUNTER CLARK

Clubs: Dandenong/Vic Country

Position: Midfield/Half Back

Size: 186cm, 79kg

Bio: Thrown into a variety of roles throughout the season, Clark was predominantly used as a running half back for Vic Country throughout the Champs. But it’s as an inside midfielder where he has really flourished. He’s a courageous player who will put his head over the footy, while his innate ability to extract it and get his team on the front foot through his precise kicking has him in first-round calculations. He’s another who is exactly what it says on the label — a tough, reliable midfield option. He averaged 26.8 disposals and 6.7 tackles per game throughout the TAC Cup season.

PICK 8: NICK COFFIELD

Clubs: Northern/Vic Metro

Position: Half Back

Size: 190cm, 83kg

Bio: Coffield might see his footy future in the midfield, but it’s off half back where he truly flourished throughout the year. There, he was able to intercept, direct and spark forward forays with ball in hand. At 190cm, he can pinch-hit both through the midfield and up forward, where he’s acted as a dangerous target inside 50. But it’s his ball use that is the standout and that is best used coming out of defence. He averaged 20.9 disposals and 4.7 marks per game throughout the TAC Cup this year.

PICK 35: OSCAR CLAVARINO

Clubs: Dandenong/Vic Country

Position: Key Defender

Size: 195cm, 86kg

Bio: Clavarino is one of the draft’s best interceptors. At 195cm, he reads the play exceptionally well and backs himself to mark the footy in the air. He’s also a really strong leader and was co-captain of Vic Country, as well as the skipper at Dandenong. Promisingly, his one-on-one work and ability to lock down on a forward is also improving.

PICK 46: BEN PATON

Clubs: Murray/Vic Country

Position: Half Back

Size: 185cm, 78kg

Bio: Paton was eligible to be drafted last year, but missed the cut. However, having enjoyed a terrific 2017 season, expect to see him end this year’s draft on an AFL list. He spent the majority of last season in the midfield, but has moved to a role across half back and has excelled. He’s a really strong interceptor and also wins plenty of the footy. He’s also a precise kick who is a reliable player to have in possession. He averaged 21.3 disposals per game in the TAC Cup this season.

SYDNEY

PICK 14: MATTHEW LING

Clubs: Geelong/Vic Country

Position: Half Back

Size: 182cm, 74kg

Bio: Ling is a bit of a livewire across half back. A speedy mover who isn’t afraid to take the game on, he’s the type of line-breaking wingman/defender who will do the most damage with his run and carry. A relatively nice left foot kick, he can also hurt the opposition by foot. He showed glimpses of his ability to move into the midfield this season, but expect him to start his career in defence. He averaged 17.6 disposals per game in the TAC Cup.

PICK 33: TOM McCARTIN

Clubs: Geelong/Vic Country

Position: Key Forward

Size: 192cm, 86kg

Bio: McCartin has missed a lot of footy for various reasons over the last two years, but the glimpses he’s shown might prove tempting for clubs in the second round. The younger brother of former Pick 1 Paddy, he likes to get on the move and work his opponents over. There are question marks over how prolific he is inside 50 — he kicked only nine goals from 13 TAC Cup games — but he’s one with a high ceiling. Clubs interested in taking McCartin would have to be patient with the 192cm forward.

PICK 53: RYLEY STODDART

Clubs: Eastern/Vic Metro

Position: Half Back

Size: 183cm, 73kg

Bio: Stoddart was moved to half back this season, but impressed in a role that enabled him to showcase his best attributes. He’s got good composure with ball in hand, is a neat left foot kick and is generally a good decision maker when he’s in possession. He can play through the midfield, as he did effectively against Sandringham back in August, but it’s in the back half where he’s likely to be used at AFL level. He averaged 16.5 disposals from 10 TAC Cup games throughout the year.

WEST COAST

PICK 13: JARROD BRANDER

Clubs: Bendigo/Allies

Position: Key Defender/Key Forward

Size: 194cm, 89kg

Bio: Able to occupy a key position role at either end of the field, Brander has done so effectively throughout his draft year. His intercept work in defence is promising, but he perhaps enjoyed his best performance of the season playing forward for the Allies during its Champs campaign. On that occasion, he was able to present high up the field before working hard back to goal. Brander is arguably among the best key position players in this year’s draft crop. He was previously eligible to GWS as part of its academy system, before an AFL rezone ruling in April put him back into the open market.

PICK 21: OSCAR ALLEN

Clubs: West Perth/Western Australia

Position: Forward

Size: 191cm, 83kg

Bio: Winner of this year’s Larke Medal for the best player in the Champs, Allen continued to enhance his draft stocks throughout the second half of the season. He kicked 11 goals from four games for Western Australia, presenting high up the field and then working hard back to goal. He’s got a huge tank, but it’s his reach that would have recruiters excited. Such long arms makes him hard to defend against, while it allows him to pick the ball up on ground level. Promisingly, he also spent a bit of time in the midfield for West Perth, where he resembled Nat Fyfe in the sense that he won plenty of his own footy as a tall on-baller. He’s been exposed to senior footy at WAFL level.

PICK 26: LIAM RYAN

Clubs: Subiaco

Position: Forward

Size: 184cm, 76kg

Bio: Ryan is an excitement machine. He’s been sitting on the heads of WAFL defenders all year with his incredible athleticism inside 50. At 21, he has missed his chance to be drafted before, but put together a really impressive season with Subiaco and now looks likely to earn his chance. He kicked 73 goals from 23 games to end the year as the WAFL’s leading goal-kicker, while his ability to run and jump makes him a lively prospect both in the air and on ground level. He’s got interested onlookers in the second round.

PICK 32: BRAYDEN AINSWORTH

Clubs: Subiaco/Western Australia

Position: Midfield

Size: 183cm, 75kg

Bio: Ainsworth returned to the Champs as a 19-year-old this season, but impressed throughout the year to earn his spot on an AFL list. He’s a frequent ball winner who generally uses it pretty well off his left side, while he’s got a good tank and will run all day. He averaged just over 18 disposals per game in the WAFL Reserves this season.

PICK 38: JACK PETRUCCELLE

Clubs: Northern/Vic Metro

Position: Forward

Size: 184cm, 73kg

Bio: Have a need for speed? Petruccelle will give you that. The ferocious youngster is a nightmare for rival defenders, having built a reputation as a dangerous pressure forward. His chasing, harassing and tackling inside 50 is one of his biggest strengths, but he can also find the ball and hurt opposition teams with his run and carry. He averaged 15.4 disposals per game in the TAC Cup this year, while he also kicked 14 goals from 16 matches.

PICK 68: HAMISH BRAYSHAW

Clubs: Sandringham/Vic Metro

Position: Midfield

Size: 187cm, 88kg

Bio: After an injury-interrupted draft year, Brayshaw returned to the TAC Cup as a 19-year-old this season in order to chase his AFL dream. It paid dividends. He’s a tough inside midfielder who will win plenty of the footy from stoppages, while he’s tried hard throughout the year to develop his outside game. He played a bit of VFL footy with Sandringham. He’s the brother of Melbourne midfielder Angus and Fremantle draftee Andrew.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

PICK 9: AARON NAUGHTON

Clubs: Peel/Western Australia

Position: Key Defender

Size: 194cm, 84kg

Bio: Naughton is the draft’s intercept king. He reads the footy exceptionally well in the air, has a good spring in his leap and has a terrific pair of hands to boot. He also backs himself, which means he’ll opt to mark the footy more often than he’ll attempt to spoil it. He’s also been exposed at senior level in the WAFL, where he performed above expectations. He might have an awkward kicking action, but he normally takes the safe route and is still pretty reliable with the footy in his hands.

PICK 16: ED RICHARDS

Clubs: Oakleigh/Vic Metro

Position: Half Back

Size: 184cm, 77kg

Bio: Despite missing out on Vic Metro selection throughout the Champs, Richards has garnered a lot of attention from recruiters following a strong end to the season. A tidy player across half back, Richards has pace to burn and a clean left foot kick to boot. His bright red hair makes him hard to miss, but his ability to start forays forward is just as noticeable. His decision-making skills are a particular highlight, as is his elite speed. He averaged 16.6 disposals per game from his final nine TAC Cup matches this year.

PICK 74: CALLUM PORTER

Clubs: Gippsland/Vic Country

Position: Midfield

Size: 181cm, 73kg

Bio: Porter is a strong leader who enjoyed a really promising TAC Cup season. He’s a strong ball winner who will put his head over the footy, while he’s added some versatility to his game throughout the year. He’s played off half back, while he’s even moved forward on some occasions. He won Gippsland’s best and fairest this year.