AFL draft: Recap all the action from 2024’s opening round
The AFL draft is upon us!
See who goes No.1 and who West Coast and Freo select as we take you through the pick-by-pick action.
Follow the latest developments below, with the first selection to be made just after 4pm WA time.
Pick 26 (Sydney)
Sydney select Ned Bowman with pick 26.
He plays for Norwood in South Australia and has spent time play back and forward.
He also loves big marks pulling down a hanger as his name hit the draft radar.
Bowman is a first-round bolter though.
Pick 25 (Brisbane)
The Lions have matched the bid for Sam Marshall after the Swans picked him at 25.
He was an underage All-Australian and always destined for Brisbane through the academy.
He’s a ball-winning midfielder who will flourish under the current group before taking over down the road.
It leaves the Lions with pick 57 as well.
Pick 24 (Greater Western Sydney)
The Giants have grabbed a West Aussie!
Cody Angove is a big bolter but has scoreboard impact.
He is a goal-kicking midfielder with a great tank.
A stunning pick from GWS and outstanding for the Claremont product.
Pick 23 (Richmond)
The Tigers are forming twin pillars as they grab a second key forward.
Harry Armstrong will join Jonty Faull in a Richmond jumper.
He is considered the best of the tall-forward talent with a highly-rated contested marking ability.
He also has a long kick and stands at 195cm.
Reportedly another good set shot.
Pick 22 (Sydney)
The Swans select Jesse Dattoli.
He is a small forward and will provide support for Tom Papley.
He’s a good runner that likes to be in the contest.
Reports are he’s a reliable set shot.
Murphy Reid highlights
The Dockers are excited, having already posted highlights of their top pick.
Pick 21 (Richmond)
Luke Trainor is headed to Tigerland.
He is a key defender and adds to their slim defensive stocks.
He’s known as an interceptor with a penetrating quick and has footy in his blood.
Decision-making is his big question mark.
Pick 20 (Western Bulldogs)
The Kennel has a new member; Cooper Hynes.
Another midfielder is off the board.
He is known for his work on the inside of the contest and wins contested ball.
He also has a knack for finding goals so look out at forward stoppages.
His father also played AFL and Elliot Yeo’s name has come up in comparisons.
Pick 19 (Greater Western Sydney)
Harrison Oliver is headed to the land of the Giants.
He has been compared to Luke Hodge and plays as a small defender.
He is known as a creative half-back with a raking left boot.
He will help the Giants in transition but will need to work hard in defence.
Pick 18 (Greater Western Sydney)
The Giants have taken Oliver Hannaford.
The forward was expected to be on the Swans rival but he bolts into the top-20.
He kicked plenty of goals in the second half of this season but maybe has question marks over his ability to perform in big games.
He needs to build his tank but has good speed to burn defenders.
