AFL Draft live updates: West Coast Eagles facing big decisions with first two selections
AFL: West Coast hold the first two draft selections in their hands and have the power to set the tone of their rebuild.
Who will they choose? Follow the draft live!
Aaron Kirby is reporting live.
Nearly there
We are not far away from the draft getting underway.
West Coast’s first pick is set to be called out around 4.20pm.
There is no late mail on a change of tactics from the Eagles but you never know on draft day.
The order
Pick 1 - West Coast
Pick 2 - West Coast
Pick 3 - Richmond
Pick 4 - Richmond
Pick 5 - Essendon
Pick 6 - Essendon
Pick 7 - Melbourne
Pick 8 - Melbourne
Pick 9 - Carlton
Pick 10 - Hawthorn
Pick 11 - Carlton
Pick 12 - GWS
Pick 13 - West Coast
Pick 14 - Western Bulldogs
Pick 15 - Gold Coast
Pick 16 - Adelaide
Pick 17 - Brisbane
Pick 18 - Gold Coast
Pick 19 - Geelong
Pick 20 - Fremantle
Pick 21 - Essendon
Pick 22 - Hawthorn
Pick 23 - Brisbane
Top pick?
Willem Duursma has arrived and is touted as the top pick.
West Coast are highly likely to call his name to make him the No.1 draft pick.
The young midfielder is versatile with silky skills that have caught the eye of every club.
Special presenter
Harley Reid didn’t train with the Eagles today, instead handed a special draft duty.
Reid will be a jumper presenter at tonight’s AFL Draft for the Eagles, who hold the first two picks ahead of proceedings at Marvel Stadium.
The 20-year-old, who signed a two-year extension to remain with the club until the end of 2028, was taken with West Coast’s last top selection back in 2023 - with retired star ruck Nic Naitanui presenting him with the No.9 jumper.
In the building
West Coast’s draft team has arrived led by Matt Clarke.
Phantom Draft
Who goes where? Don’t miss The West Australian’s Phantom Draft with all the latest on which young players are in line to be selected by your team.
Man on the ground
Mitchell Woodcock is on the ground in Melbourne for draft night with West Coast set to pick up two of the best young talents this crop has to offer.
Welcome!
It’s the biggest night of the year for young footballers as the next generation of stars learn their draft fate.
West Coast have the first two picks in a big night for the WA club.
Stay tuned for all the latest with the first pick set for just after 4pm.
