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Get to know the AFL draft class of 2025
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Explore The Age’s in-depth coverage of the next generation of football stars, ahead of this month’s AFL national draft at Marvel Stadium.
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A clear No.1, bolters and bidders: Who your AFL club will pick in the draft
We put it all on the line with our predicted top 31, and some alternative scenarios.
- November 7, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
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He wasn’t even on the AFL radar. Five months later, this teen’s a top-five contender for the draft
A sudden growth spurt and a dedicated program in his home gym has helped make Sullivan Robey this year’s draft bolter.
- November 11, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
He’s one of the most talented players in the draft, but he’s already planning for corporate life
Zeke Uwland might be the best player in this year’s AFL draft, but there is much more to this high-achieving teenager, who is likened to Errol Gulden.
- November 12, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
Carlton named their father-son academy after a flag hero. Now his son is its star pupil
The Blues have started stockpiling sons of past greats. The talented and highly competitive Harry Dean might be the best of the lot and is bound to be picked up early in this month’s draft.
- November 9, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
Why the draft’s best small forward is sick of being compared to Nick Watson
Lachy Dovaston is widely viewed as the best small forward in next week’s AFL draft. He already has his goal celebrations ready.
- Today, 5.30am
- by Marc McGowan
This Gippsland tap dancer is about to become the hottest property in the AFL
Willem Duursma will be the fourth member of his family drafted to the big league, and he’s shaping up as the No.1 pick in next month’s draft. But first, there’s a Disney dance production to star in.
- October 19, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
All the ins and outs, and how each AFL club plans to top up its playing list for 2026
Take a look at who your club has picked up, who it has let go, and find out how many spots they have left to fill ahead of this month’s national draft.
- November 2, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
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Missed by that much: The top AFL draft prospect who could have been a Bomber
Cooper Duff-Tytler’s grandparents emigrated from Sri Lanka to Australia more than 50 years ago. But one small detail stopped him being tied to Essendon.
- October 26, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
The AFL draft is next month. These players are the cream of the crop
With the trade period about to begin, plenty of draft picks are about to change hands. These are the talented youngsters clubs will be eyeing off with those selections.
- October 3, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
Best mates ready for AFL draft
Two best mates, Lachy Dovaston and Xavier Taylor, reveal their hopes leading into the AFL draft.
- November 12, 2025
Famous names and exciting prospects: We name the top 25 prospects for this year’s AFL draft
Some familiar surnames are expected to be called out at the top of this year’s AFL national draft.
- August 1, 2025
- by Marc McGowan
