AFL draft LIVE updates: Young guns on edge as draft night two edges closer

Some of these young guns are poised to be picked tonight ...

Twenty-seven players have found a home so far, from Sam Lalor to Richmond with the No.1 pick to Matt Whitlock getting to North Melbourne with the 27th selection. In Whitlock’s case, the Kangas pounced and swapped a future first round selection to nab him.



See the full list HERE . Some of these young guns are poised to be picked tonight ..

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The late Chris Toce convinced Richmond’s list boss Blair Hartley that Dustin Martin clone Sam Lalor was the best prospect in this year’s AFL draft as part of his successful application to be the Tigers’ chief recruiter. Toce, a highly respected recruiting mind, lost his battle with cancer in October , only months into his time at Richmond – but his football legacy will live on through Lalor, who the Tigers anointed as the No.1 pick of this year’s loaded draft class .

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor. Credit: Penny Stephens The 2024 AFL draft continues apace tonight as the remaining rounds take pace.

Last night the emotions flowed freely for the first crop of draftees to find new homes at AFL clubs were announced. We’ll have every key minute and every moment of the draft action from Marvel Stadium tonight..