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.
Lalor
Many have compared Lalor to Jason Horne-Francis and some of his Under 18 numbers were more impressive.
He had to give up cricket to dedicate himself to AFL.
Pick 1 (Richmond)
With the very first selection in the 2024 AFL, Richmond select Sam Lalor.
Live trades
As we prepare for the first picks there could be some trades.
Teams like Essendon and West Coast are making some moves behind the scenes and could flip the script.
Keep an eye out!
Last chance
If you need a bathroom break and want a snack, now’s your last chance!
We are five minutes away from the first pick.
Who’s nervous?
It’s a big night for clubs but all the nerves generally lie with the draftees.
Most of the men in the building tonight are assured of finding a list spot but you can never be certain.
Super draft
Time for talk is done now.
This draft has been dubbed as the next super draft so let’s see who goes where.
Only time will tell if the hype was justified but tonight is one of hope for every club, particularly those who have struggled in recent seasons.
20 minutes left.
Lalor star
Is Sam Lalor the No.1 pick this year?
Many are predicting Richmond will call his name first.
If they do, he will receive his jumper from childhood hero Dustin Martin.
Nearly there!
We have just one more hour to wait!
The first pick is expected to be made at 4.25pm.
Moving on up?
The Eagles are undoubtedly worth a close watch this afternoon as they mull a move that shifts them up the draft order.
The club’s recruiting manager has said they won’t rule out offloading future picks to get higher than their current Pick 12, which is set to slide back by two or three places.
Will West Coast make a late swoop?
