MINI MOCK DRAFT: How the first NINE picks of the 2026 AFL Draft could unfold
Craft of the Draft AFL PodcastShow Notes
With the first eight selections of the 2026 AFL Draft order locked in, the boys split up the selections and run through a mini mock draft that sees a total of nine selections and three bids made. The U17s Futures Game squad has been released, with some exciting 2027 draft prospects still missing the cut, and finals footy gets underway in the talent league pathways, seeing the boys name the players they hope to see have a big month to conclude their campaigns. Plus. draft plans for GWS and Hawthorn.
RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:01 Mini Mock Draft 10:11 U17s Futures Game Squad 16:28 Finals Preview 22:46 GWS Giants Draft Plans 28:27 Hawthorn Draft Plans 34:08 What's coming up?
Filmed on 26/08/2026
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