Craft of the Draft AFL Podcast

GWS head of talent Adrian Caruso joins Jonty and Mitch in the studio to talk all things AFL Draft, from the Giants’ Academy and growing the game in Western Sydney, to draft strategies and the recent changes released by the AFL. Plus, the development of the Giants’ current emerging stars, and the club’s likely Mid-Season Draft plans.RUNDOWN0:00 Draft Rule Changes2:00 GWS Academy + Western Sydney growth10:27 Draft Strategies16:23 Giants’ Young Core23:18 2026 Draft Class27:55 Mid-Season Draft Plans31:20 School Football32:52 Extra AFL List SpotFilmed on 06/05/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The first episode of the month means it’s time for some AFL Draft Prospect Power Rankings! Jonty and Mitch go through Craft of the Draft’s top 30 prospects for 2026 so far, breaking down some of the big movers from the start of the season. The boys also highlight some of the names who were unlucky to miss the top 30, as well as look at the state-by-state and club-tied totals.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft01:39 Power Rankings 1-1006:30 Power Rankings 11-2011:49 Power Rankings 21-30 16:34 Rankings Breakdown17:57 Who missed out?21:25 What's coming up?Filmed on 06/05/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft close to a month away, the boys look at the clubs that could be making the picks and the prospects likely in their sights. The introduction of the VFL vs Talent League Young Guns game and the return of school footy added to the season’s proceedings over the weekend, while a few draft guns earn some praise ahead of next month’s top 30 power rankings.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft01:06 Mid-season Draft11:18 VFL vs. Young guns14:57 School Footy18:16 Rising stocksFilmed on 29/04/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the AFL announcing immediate new changes to the draft bidding system, the boys give their instant reaction to the five key amendments, and assess the clubs most impacted by the changes.RUNDOWN00:00 Initial reactions01:49 Rule change breakdowns19:35 Most impacted clubsFilmed on 29/04/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The AFL Academy’s matchup with Richmond VFL and a pair of trial games in Victoria have further shaped this year’s draft class, with a Sandringham Dragons midfielder emerging as a top 10 prospect after an eye-catching performance. A West Perth tall is put ‘On the Radar’, a 2027 Tassie prospect had a BOG performance, and Jonty and Mitch debate whether the standard of the AFL talent pool is strong enough ahead of the league’s expansion.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft00:58 Talk of the town10:32 AFL academy recap16:08 Victoria trials21:44 On the radar24:19 Emerging excellence27:07 Team focus: WA State Squad32:00 What’s coming up?Filmed on 22/04/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The strong form of a club-tied draft prospect is set to leave one AFL club with a headache come the off-season as they look to settle on their list plans for the future. With the first AFL Academy game in the books, Jonty and Mitch go through the standouts and key talking points, plus a long-awaited nod for a Dandenong Stingrays talent’s start to the season and a look at Claremont’s Colts program.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft00:58 Talk of the town04:13 AFL Academy Recap19:52 On the Radar23:28 Emerging Excellence 26:33 Team focus: Claremont29:26 What's coming up?Filmed on 15/04/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With a few weeks of action in the books, Jonty and Mitch highlight the AFL Draft prospects who have been early-season statement makers across the country with their strong form and sharp rises. The boys also look at some of the latest names to appear on the Mid-Season Draft radar, as well as preview the AFL Academy’s first game for 2026.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft00:34 Talk of the town15:02 Academy Analysis18:56 On the radar21:23 Emerging excellence23:21 Team focus: Tassie VFL26:58 What's coming up?Filmed on 08/04/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch list their top 10 AFL Draft prospects to start the year, and take a look at the current trend for ruckmen, with this year’s class featuring several talls at the point end of the crop. ‘On the Radar’ sees a Knights debutant and North Adelaide talent flagged as ones to watch, while some familiar surnames have emerged as in-form bottom agers early into the new season.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft00:32 Talk of the town08:57 Top 10s12:27 Academy Analysis17:59 On the radar20:28 Emerging excellence23:03 Team focus: Northern Knights27:25 What’s coming upFilmed on 01/04/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch run through the best-placed draft prospects tied to an AFL club for 2026, and dive into the issues with the latest potential draft rule change. Among some new segments for 2026, the boys each put a new name ‘On The Radar’, and take a look at some of the top performers from the weekend.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft00:51 Academy/Father-Son rules07:32 Club-tied prospects15:50 Academy analysis21:31 On the radar24:39 Emerging excellence26:18 Team focus29:21 What’s coming up?**CORRECTION: Sam Gayfer is the nephew of former Collingwood player Mick. Filmed on 25/03/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch are back ahead of the first weekend of action to kickstart the 2026 AFL Draft season, with SANFL U18s and Talent League matches commencing. The boys preview the trends among AFL clubs and the arrival of Tasmania will impact this year’s draft, and flag some early potential Mid-Season Draft options to watch. As well as flagging the prospects who have turned heads over pre-season, they also give their premiership predictions for the four leading pathways competitions, and even name who they think could go Picks 1-3 at the end of the year.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft01:29 2026 Draft Class Strengths03:40 Impact of Tassie05:51 AFL club trends 12:20 Mid-Season Draft watch16:38 Pre-Season Standouts19:58 Pre-season health check21:26 Season Predictions27:20 What’s coming up? IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS STATSMAPP: https://statsmapp.com/With the 2025 AFL Draft officially in the books, Mitch and Jonty look at how each club fared with their range of selections. We also run our eye over the most surprising picks, the twists and turns of the draft, our favourite selections and what each list addition will mean for 2026.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft03:01 Adelaide05:55 Brisbane09:13 Carlton10:49 Collingwood13:19 Essendon16:36 Fremantle18:57 Geelong21:07 Gold Coast23:43 GWS Giants25:45 Hawthorn29:12 Melbourne32: 41 North Melbourne34:31 Port Adelaide37:21 Richmond40:43 St. Kilda43:05 Sydney46:58 West Coast50:06 Western Bulldogs53:27 Overlooked prospectsIG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

AFL draft bolter Marcus Krasnadamskis opens up about choosing football over a fledgling basketball career and how he’s progressed as a player throughout 2025 with his attention fully fixed on footy.Recorded: 12/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Three weeks from the AFL Draft, we take a look at what picks each club currently holds, their best club-tied options, the list needs they’ll likely address and the prospects potentially in their sights.Recorded: 30/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Our second Mock Draft of the year is here, with live trading added to shake things up after the post-trade period draft order was settled on. There’s some big surprises as we also look to some alternative selections from our first Mock Draft, with a handful of the top 10 selections changing. Following match bids, we remain at 23 selections as later picks are swallowed up.Recorded: 23/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The end of the trade period has significantly reshaped the draft order for 2025. We take a look at the four clubs set to heavily impact how this year’s count unfolds, as well as assess each club’s suite of selections. The mailbag returns as we answer your draft questions!Recorded: 16/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Our Prospect Power Rankings for 2025 have reached a top 50, with Jonty and Mitch running through the big risers, surprises and number breakdowns from our latest list. The Draft Combine results from the weekend have also played their part in the rankings as a number of the top performers feature.Recorded: 08/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Sandringham Dragons prospect Rory Wright gives Mitch and Jonty an insight into what was behind his breakout season for Sandringham, Vic Metro and Caulfield Grammar after finishing the year with a bang off halfback.Recorded: 03/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Western Jets defender Finn Davis joins Mitch and Jonty in the studio off the back of his season with the Jets and Vic Metro, with the exciting stopper opening up on the strengths and challenges of his year.Brought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AURecorded: 01/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Eastern Ranges prospect Oskar Taylor sits down with Mitch and Jonty to reflect on his stellar 2025 draft campaign, with the halfback flanker emerging as one of this year’s biggest bolters.Brought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AURecorded: 01/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Our first official Mock Draft for 2025 is here! Including Academy/father-son bids and estimated free agency compensation selections, Jonty and Mitch go through a total of 23 selections, with 14 AFL clubs involved. The biggest surprise selections and the best names to miss from the Mock Draft are also discussed.Brought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AURecorded: 01/10/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

It’s Grand Final week for the Coates Talent League and WAFL Colts competitions, with Jonty and Mitch identifying the prospects set to decide the weekend’s highly-anticipated matchups. We also hear from Sandringham Dragons coach Rob Harding and Eastern Ranges talent lead Danny Ryan, as well as recap Sturt’s U18s Grand Final win over West Adelaide.Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Craft of the Draft00:59 CTL Grand Final preview21:24 WAFL Grand Final preview25:15 SANFL Grand Final recap28:24 What's to comeBrought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AURecorded: 17/09/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the first 12 picks of the AFL Draft Order locked in, we take a look at how the first half of night one might unfold, assessing the potential prospects involved and the timing of expected bids and compensation selections. The Coates Talent League, WAFL and SANFL are all deep into their respective finals series, while we also attempt to predict Tasmania’s first ever 23-player team for 2028Brought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AURecorded: 10/09/2025RUNDOWN:01:07 First 12 Picks13:53 CTL Finals update23:03 WAFL Colts Finals update25:47 u18s SANFL finals update28:55 State Leagues latest32:59 Tasmania Devils Best 23For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s Prospect Power Rankings return, with the best 40 names in the county ranked amid finals fever across the competition. The extended list sees a host of recent risers make their case as first-round options, while big name prospects have slid since last month’s list.Brought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AURecorded: 03/09/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

It was a massive week of Coates League footy and Craft of the Draft has been around the grounds to update you on all the latest, as well as provide a preview of the Coates League finals, beginning this week.RUNDOWN: 00:48 Eastern v Western05:57 Sandy vs Oakleigh10:20 Dandy vs Gippsland11:20 Other Weekend Highlights16:46 CTL Finals matchups21:20 Premiership favouritesRecorded: 26/08/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL📈

On this week's episode, draft analyst Jonty Ralphsmith and commentator Darren Parkin cast their eye over the top VFL prospects and take a look at West Coast and Western Bulldogs' potential draft plans and targets.Recorded: 19/08/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL📈

Following the U17s Futures Trials games on Saturday, Craft of the Draft casts ahead, providing an insight into the top prospects for the 2026 AFL Draft.Recorded: 12/08/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL📈

Craft of the Draft runs through its top 30 prospects, with plenty of movements after the National Championships, plus plenty more talent pathway newsRecorded: 05/08/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

A lowdown on the types of players in high and low supply, the latest talent pathway news and some analysis on St Kilda and Sydney's potential plans on this episode of Craft of the Draft.Check out co-host Darren Parkin's Unpluggered podcast for a more in-depth look at St Kilda content: https://unpluggered.captivate.fm/Recorded: 30/07/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the U18s National Championships concluding, Mitch and Jonty take a look at the standouts to close the carnival, and pick their best teams from the champs. The U16s also wrapped up, with a host of prospects for 2027 putting their name on the radar. We also take a look at the potential draft plans for Port Adelaide and Richmond, and re-open the mailbag.Filmed on 23/07/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s first mock draft of the year sees Mitch and Jonty divide up the opening 10 picks of the current draft order and go through each selection live. We also recap the Allies vs Vic Metro clash, preview the final game of the U18s National Championships and take a look at the potential draft plans for Melbourne and North Melbourne.Filmed on 16/07/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Vic Country and Vic Metro both collected their first wins of the U18s National Championships as Western Australia’s carnival came to a close. A number of 2026 draft prospects are beginning to emerge as names to watch, while we take a look at Geelong and Hawthorn’s potential draft plans for 2025.Filmed on 09/07/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

This week’s episode unveils Craft of the Draft’s July power rankings, looking at the top 30 prospects for 2025. South Australia have claimed the U18s National Championships after going undefeated from their four games, while we unpack and preview the latest matches from the carnival and look at the potential draft plans for Gold Coast and GWS this year.Filmed on 02/07/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

On this week’s episode, Mitch and Jonty provide their top 15 non club-tied teenagers for 2025, stripping back the normal rankings littered with priority access prospects. Also included are previews for Vic Country vs South Australia and Allies vs Western Australia, and draft analysis on Essendon and Fremantle’s potential plans.

This week’s episode sees Mitch and Jonty recap South Australia’s heavy win over Western Australia, with forward Cam Nairn a standout with seven goals. We also take a look at last year’s draft class, assessing the surprises, standouts and names yet to debut. In the next two chapters of Craft of the Draft’s AFL club-by-club series, we dissect Carlton and Collingwood’s draft plans for 2025.Filmed on 18/06/2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Mitch and Jonty recap a dramatic weekend of U18s action as Western Australia and South Australia collect wins. A number of familiar names were among the standouts in the opening weekend of the U16s carnival, while the start of our AFL club-by-club series gets underway.

Jonty and Mitch go through Craft of the Draft’s June Power Rankings, naming the top 25 prospects for the year so far. Following Sunday’s U18s National Championships opener between the Allies and South Australia, we name the standouts from the game and preview the squads for Vic Country, Vic Metro and Western Australia.

Collingwood Next Generation Academy prospect Zac McCarthy has generated plenty of interest early in 2025, with Craft of the Draft analysing him in its latest introducing video. McCarthy has franked an excellent pre-season with a strong start to 2025 which has him in first round calculations.Footage credits: @footystuffYT  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 2025 AFL SEASON GUIDE:https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-season-guide/For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Willem Duursma is a pick one contender in the 2025 AFL National Draft, and is one of the most versatile prospects in recent memory, having shown unbelievable versatility across his career in the talent pathway. Craft of the Draft analyses the elements of his game that have AFL clubs salivating.Footage credits: @footystuffYT  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 2025 AFL SEASON GUIDE:https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-season-guide/For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft analysts Mitch Keating and Jonty Ralphsmith go through each club's selections from the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft, as well as the biggest surprises and the recruits who could play in the back-end of the season. For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Mitch and Jonty are in the Zero Hanger studio for the first time this year for a massive preview of next week’s Mid-Season Draft. This week’s episode takes a deep dive into the top MSD prospects, the clubs that could pick them up, the ex-AFL names in the mix and the indicative draft order.For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

In our latest video introducing this year's top draft prospects, Craft of the Draft analyses mobile Sandringham key forward Archie Ludowyke.Footage credits: @footystuffYT  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 2025 AFL SEASON GUIDE:https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-season-guide/For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Essendon Next Generation Academy prospect Adam Sweid has had a phenomenal start to 2025, grabbing attention with plenty of highlight-worthy moments. In the latest 'introducing' video, Craft of the Draft highlights what sets the Calder Cannon apart from everybody else.Footage credits: @footystuffYT  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 2025 AFL SEASON GUIDE:https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-season-guide/For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Mitch and Jonty break down the recent draft trends for tall and small prospects, what it means for this year’s class and who the leading names are for 2025 in each category.For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Fire up the grill because Oakleigh's Sam Grlj is cooking so far in 2025, with the clean and speedy prospect rocketing up draft boards. We analyse why he has the industry turning heads.Footage credits: @footystuffYT  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 2025 AFL SEASON GUIDE:https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-season-guide/For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

In our latest 'introducing' video, we take a look at the improvement of potential Mid-Season Draft selection Floyd Burmeister from GWV Rebels in 2025.Footage credits: @DylanAlexanderFollowsDraft  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 2025 AFL SEASON GUIDE:https://www.zerohanger.com/2025-afl-season-guide/For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

On this week’s episode, Mitch and Jonty take a look at the AFL clubs with Mid-Season Draft spots and the leading prospects on offer, while we answer fans questions on this year’s crop, positional breakdowns, future draft classes, Academy prospects and much more!For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The Queenslanders fared the best in the heat for the AFL Academy as several prospects staked their claim in a competitive hitout in Richmond VFL. The boys also profiled some lesser-known names whose form is commanding selection for a Vic trial match.For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

It has been widely reported that the 2025 AFL Draft is set to be the most compromised since the inception of the Northern Academies, so Mitch Keating and Jonty Ralphsmith have taken a look at the players tied to your club. Plus, the boys look ahead at potential midseason draft targets.For a more exhaustive analysis of the players tied to your club, visit the following link: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-every-2025-prospect-linked-to-your-afl-team-159997/#vnc35m6utihl5acb0kyh8ha3kkun0jtsFor all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The 2025 Talent Pathways season finally arrived in Victoria on the weekend, with Craft of the Draft going through the top 13 prospects nation-wide ahead of a massive year.The best 17, 18, and 19-year-olds from round 1 were also dissected, along with the best players from the early rounds of the SANFL under-18s competitionFor all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Ahead of the WAFL Colts season kicking off this weekend, Craft of the Draft sat down with Western Australian-based footy analysts Ethan Froth, Hayden Narducci and Chris Ch’ng to get the lowdown on the best draft prospects to watch in 2025For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft:IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@craftofthedraftFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL