2022 AFL Draft Review: Western Bulldogs
THE Western Bulldogs welcomed just three new players to the kennel at this year’s AFL Draft, but made their picks count. Another high-end key position player and two energetic smalls made up their haul, and we analyse what each prospect may offer in red, white and blue. NATIONAL DRAFT #13 Jedd Busslinger (Key Defender, East Perth/Western Australia)#24 Charlie […]
Chargers produce most 2022 AFL draftees
OAKLEIGH Chargers have produced the most draftees for the 2022 AFL Draft with a total of 10 players landing on AFL lists this week. The Chargers finished ahead of Sandringham Dragons (seven players) and Gippsland Power (five), while West Adelaide and Tasmania Devils (four each) recorded the most AFL draftees outside of Victorian clubs. Three […]
2022 AFL Drafts: Team-by-team selections
AFTER the two nights of the 2022 AFL National Draft, the Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts, there are officially 90 new players on AFL lists, with 31 rookies joining the never previously listed 58 National Draftees. We list all your team’s selections below, not including those who have been re-listed or were rookied from another AFL […]
Rookie Me Central’s 2022 Phantom AFL Draft
ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. Though the complexities of bidding and live trading will likely throw most predictions out the window once clubs are put on the clock, recruiters and fans alike will have an idea of where each prospect has […]
2022 AFL Draft Preview: Carlton
WITH season proper and trade period done and dusted, AFL fans and staff alike now turn their attention towards the draft (November 28-30). The chaos has settled on player and pick swaps, and budding prospects have completed their combines, leaving a nervous wait until they learn their fate. In the next of our club by […]
Rookie Me Central’s 2022 Mock AFL Draft
WITH only a matter of days before the 2022 AFL Draft unfolds, it is time for fans and pundits alike to put their recruiters’ hats on. Rookie Me Central has done exactly that, with our panel of analysts from around the nation collaborating for a mock draft. We take you through each pick made across […]
High 5s – The NAB League number of choice
NUMEROLOGY, tradition, superstition… chance. All are factors when it comes to players picking their jersey numbers, and it just so happens one particular digit dominated the NAB League in 2022. You’d be hard pressed to find a more high-level group of representatives than those who donned the number five this season, with a handful of […]
Fantasy Kings: Draft prospects for your Dream Team
WITH a new batch of AFL draftees comes considerations surrounding the next season of fantasy football. Though secondary to ramifications for the real thing, Dream Team coaches are likely already licking their lips at the thought of drafting some of this year’s potential cash cows to their side. Using a range of statistics from the […]
AFL Draft | Pocket Rockets – Prospects proving if you’re good enough, you’re tall enough
NOT every draft prospect can be blessed with all the height, athleticism, and braun which have collectively made up the clichéd modern day footballing prototype. Though all of the above are certainly desirable traits, there are a bunch of emerging talents each year who seemingly take the task of proving size doesn’t always matter, personally. […]
Final Siren Podcast: Episode 149 – October Power Rankings Q&A
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another week, bringing you all the latest AFL Draft news and analysis around the nation. Once again, it not only comes in audio form, but also with video! Host Peter Williams is joined by Rookie Me Central AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro to break down the latest Power Rankings update, with plenty of prospects to […]
