AFL Draft Recap: West Coast Eagles add two more as Fremantle Dockers go for mature recruit
AFL DRAFT: Which young hopefuls will realise their AFL dream on night two of the national draft?
After an entertaining first round, we’re back for round two - and beyond.
There are still plenty of West Australians on the table after West Perth’s Jacob Farrow was the only WA product taken, picked up by Essendon in the top 10.
West Coast added No.1 pick Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff-Tytler with their first two selections before swooping on Josh Lindsay with their later pick.
Adam Sweid was the Dockers’ sole selection in the first round, after Essendon opted not to match the bid for their academy product.
See which West Aussies remain up for grabs in The West Australian’s AFL Draft Hub and follow all the action in our live blog below.
Pick 57 - Collingwood
Angus Anderson is a Pie.
He started at the Swans’ Academy but spent time playing SANFL.
He is an elite runner and very fit.
Pick 56 - Hawthorn
Matthew LeRay finally gets to the AFL with pick 56.
He has been likened to Reuben Ginbey.
Pick 56
The Crows passed so Melbourne also pass.
It leaves Fremantle on the clock. But they also pass.
Pick 55 - Collingwood
The Pies take Zac McCarthy.
Collingwood need young forward talent and get a tall one in McCarthy.
His friends and family went nuts at his home when the name was read out!
Pick 54 - Richmond
Noah Roberts-Thomson is a Tiger.
He is another midfielder.
Pick 53 - Essendon
The Bombers take Hussien El Achkar.
He plays as a small forward and has inate crumbing instincts.
Pick 52 - St Kilda
The Saints match a bid on Kye Fincher from Richmond.
He is another midfielder with a good kick and a knck for getting on the outside in space.
Why Eagles missed Charlie Banfield
Pick 51 - GWS
Speedy kicker Finnegan Davis is a Giant.
The defender is a rebounding half back with a good kick and plenty of speed.
Clubs a loving these sorts of players more and more.
Pick 50 - Adelaide
The Crows have filled a key forward position with Archie Ludowyke.
He has also slipped down the order having been hoping to go in the top 30.
