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2026 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch

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1 hour ago, No. 31 said:

^^ I don't think the changes are really the issue, it is the lead time to implementing them. We don't have clarity on what is happening for the draft later this year and it already almost May. That is absurd and amateurish from the AFL.

nevertheless, the incoming changes have been flagged for at least two seasons - they just kicked the can down the road multiple times

(arguably until the benefits for the bears and gc17 had been achieved)

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    2 hours ago, No. 31 said:

    ^^ I don't think the changes are really the issue, it is the lead time to implementing them. We don't have clarity on what is happening for the draft later this year and it already almost May. That is absurd and amateurish from the AFL.

    No argument there…we’ve known the changes have been coming for two years, why the he’ll couldn’t AFL have consulted properly and released the framework & rules well before now?

    The 18’s season is well underway, we know who the FS & Academy prospects are and roughly where they sit, but not what they will cost? Absurd.

    That said, someone was going to lose out at some point whenever they were introduced, the competition just needs them in now.

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    8 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

    Sauce?

    Do you have a special early alert algorithm?

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    Any decent KPBs coming through, talent watchers?

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    I’m a big fan of Xavier Ladbrook. Tall, talented & versatile enough to play multiple positions (has played as a tall winger as well).

    Clancy Snell has looked pretty good and has had some pundits label him the best key back in this years crop.

    Ethan Herbert from SA has looked good in ruck & down back this year as well.

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    28 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

    I’m a big fan of Xavier Ladbrook. Tall, talented & versatile enough to play multiple positions (has played as a tall winger as well).

    Clancy Snell has looked pretty good and has had some pundits label him the best key back in this years crop.

    Ethan Herbert from SA has looked good in ruck & down back this year as well.

    Haven't seen mich of Snell but Ladbrook looks great from what I've seen.

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    1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

    Any decent KPBs coming through, talent watchers?

    Cal Twomey said on Gettable that it’s not really a midfield dominant draft at the top end this year, think there’s a fair bit of key position talent this year

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    Thanks @ChaserJ . Are these guys likely top 5 or top 10?

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    4 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

    Cal Twomey said on Gettable that it’s not really a midfield dominant draft at the top end this year, think there’s a fair bit of key position talent this year

    In a way it's a pity, because we absolutely need more midfield talent IMV. 1, possibly 2 more. Maybe we end up spending the 2026 picks on Humphrey and trade our future 1sts for a KPB. But who that'd be I uave no idea. It could be better to target the FA market.

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    2 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    nevertheless, the incoming changes have been flagged for at least two seasons - they just kicked the can down the road multiple times

    (arguably until the benefits for the bears and gc17 had been achieved)

    Have been 'flagged' but not certain exactly when and the precise details. Kind of important when planning for a draft. May not matter in a practical sense this year because Carlton and Port are doing so badly this season this far that a low ladder finish is actially quite desirable. Still all very amateurish from the AFL.

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    1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

    Thanks @ChaserJ . Are these guys likely top 5 or top 10?

    A great run of form could push any of those up there, but for now Herbert’s probably in the 10ish range, Snell close and Ladbrook might be back end of teens at this early stage.

    Upside with all is significant though, Ladbrook just got best on for the Academy against Nth Melbourne VFL team last weekend. Pretty good effort for a kpd.

    Whilst not a midfield heavy draft, there are more than a few good ones near the top, Texeira will go high and I love what I’ve seen of Noah Williams. Tough as nails and a great left foot. Edwards & Mellodie look like top 10 quality too.

    What picks Dees end up taking to the draft will be interesting. Hold 2 firsts, but feel like we’ll try to get pretty active in trade period.

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