Craft of the Draft AFL Podcast

Ranking the top 10 draft prospects for 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1100

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.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft

00:32 Talk of the town

08:57 Top 10s

12:27 Academy Analysis

17:59 On the radar

20:28 Emerging excellence

23:03 Team focus: Northern Knights

27:25 What’s coming up

Filmed on 01/04/2026

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The top-rated draft prospects tied to each AFL club

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1100

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.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft

00:51 Academy/Father-Son rules

07:32 Club-tied prospects

15:50 Academy analysis

21:31 On the radar

24:39 Emerging excellence

26:18 Team focus

29:21 What’s coming up?

**CORRECTION: Sam Gayfer is the nephew of former Collingwood player Mick.

Filmed on 25/03/2026

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Our EARLY 2026 AFL Draft predictions

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +1100

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.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft

01:29 2026 Draft Class Strengths

03:40 Impact of Tassie

05:51 AFL club trends

12:20 Mid-Season Draft watch

16:38 Pre-Season Standouts

19:58 Pre-season health check

21:26 Season Predictions

27:20 What’s coming up?

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FULL WRAP-UP: Club-By-Club 2025 AFL Draft Analysis

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100

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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.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft

03:01 Adelaide

05:55 Brisbane

09:13 Carlton

10:49 Collingwood

13:19 Essendon

16:36 Fremantle

18:57 Geelong

21:07 Gold Coast

23:43 GWS Giants

25:45 Hawthorn

29:12 Melbourne

32: 41 North Melbourne

34:31 Port Adelaide

37:21 Richmond

40:43 St. Kilda

43:05 Sydney

46:58 West Coast

50:06 Western Bulldogs

53:27 Overlooked prospects

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Interview: 2025 AFL Draft Prospect Marcus Krasnadamskis

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +1100

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: 12/10/2025

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Previewing EVERY club’s draft plans

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +1100

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: 30/10/2025

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MOCK DRAFT: Selecting the first 23 picks of the AFL Draft

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +1100

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: 23/10/2025

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The FOUR clubs set to shape the draft + your questions answered

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:14:00 +1100

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: 16/10/2025

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October Power Rankings - Top 50

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +1100

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: 08/10/2025

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Interview: 2025 AFL Draft Prospect Rory Wright

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +1100

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: 03/10/2025

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Interview: 2025 AFL Draft Prospect Finn Davis

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1100

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.

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Recorded: 01/10/2025

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Interview: 2025 AFL Draft prospect Oskar Taylor

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1100

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.

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Recorded: 01/10/2025

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MOCK DRAFT: Selecting the first round of the AFL Draft (23 picks)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:13:00 +1100

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.

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Recorded: 01/10/2025

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Headline prospects, key matchups for CTL and WAFL Grand Finals

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +1100

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 Draft

00:59 CTL Grand Final preview

21:24 WAFL Grand Final preview

25:15 SANFL Grand Final recap

28:24 What's to come

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Recorded: 17/09/2025

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Analysing the first 12 picks + CTL, WAFL and SANFL finals latest

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1100

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 2028

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Recorded: 10/09/2025

RUNDOWN:

01:07 First 12 Picks

13:53 CTL Finals update

23:03 WAFL Colts Finals update

25:47 u18s SANFL finals update

28:55 State Leagues latest

32:59 Tasmania Devils Best 23

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September POWER RANKINGS: Top 40

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +1100

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.

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Recorded: 03/09/2025

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Coates Talent League BEST performances + Finals Preview

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1100

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 Western

05:57 Sandy vs Oakleigh

10:20 Dandy vs Gippsland

11:20 Other Weekend Highlights

16:46 CTL Finals matchups

21:20 Premiership favourites

Recorded: 26/08/2025

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Listing the BEST VFL prospects you should know in 2025!

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1100

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: 19/08/2025

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The BEST 2026 AFL Draft Prospects

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +1100

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: 12/08/2025

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August Power Rankings + Combine lists drop

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Craft of the Draft runs through its top 30 prospects, with plenty of movements after the National Championships, plus plenty more talent pathway news

Recorded: 05/08/2025

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Draft stocktake + St Kilda and Sydney's potential targets | Craft of the Draft AFL

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +1100

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.

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Recorded: 30/07/2025

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Picking the best U18s team, U16s names to watch

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +1100

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 23/07/2025

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FIRST Mock Draft for 2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +1100

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 16/07/2025

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Metro and Country collect wins, 2026 names emerging

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:17:00 +1100

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 09/07/2025

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July Rankings + SA Win U18s Champs

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +1100

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 02/07/2025

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Ranking the 15 best non club-tied prospects

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1100

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.

SA Dominate, Assessing 2024's Draft Class

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:11:00 +1100

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 18/06/2025

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Academy, Father-Son Guns among U18s + U16s Standouts

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:45:00 +1100

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.

June Power Rankings, Allies vs. SA Recap

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:15:00 +1100

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.

Introducing: Zac McCarthy

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1100

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.

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Introducing: Willem Duursma

Sat, 31 May 2025 09:00:00 +1100

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.

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2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft Club-by-Club Breakdown

Wed, 28 May 2025 20:25:00 +1100

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.

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MEGA Mid-Season Draft preview, club-prospect match-maker

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +1100

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.

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Introducing: Archie Ludowyke

Sun, 18 May 2025 14:49:00 +1100

In our latest video introducing this year's top draft prospects, Craft of the Draft analyses mobile Sandringham key forward Archie Ludowyke.

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Introducing: Adam Sweid

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:48:00 +1100

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.

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COTD Podcast: Analysing this year’s BEST Talls and Smalls

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:45:00 +1100

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.

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Introducing: Sam Grlj

Mon, 05 May 2025 14:47:00 +1100

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.

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Introducing: Floyd Burmeister

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:43:00 +1100

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.

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COTD Podcast: Mid-Season Draft latest, your questions answered

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:42:00 +1100

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!

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COTD Podcast: AFL Academy Standouts, Overagers in Young Guns frame

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:41:00 +1100

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.

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COTD Podcast: The Top Draft Prospects linked to your Club, Early Mid-Season Draft options

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:39:00 +1100

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.

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COTD Podcast: Ranking the Top 13 AFL Draft Prospects of 2025

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:37:00 +1100

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 competition

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WA's draft stars, West Coast & Fremantle NGA prospects

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:33:00 +1100

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 2025

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Introducing: Liam Hetherton

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1100

Murray key forward Liam Hetherton put himself on the radar in a pair of representative matches late in 2024, and shapes as a goalkicking threat to watch in 2025. His contested marking, dynamism and workrate combine to make him an exciting package.

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Introducing: Dan Annable

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +1100

Dan Annable has long been a well regarded 2025 draft hope, with the AFL Academy player’s game underpinned by his strength, speed, ball winning and pressure.

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Introducing: Tom McGuane

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +1100

Collingwood father-son prospect Tom McGuane shapes a player for Pies fans to closely track in 2025. 16 strong games for Talent League club Western Jets, a senior premiership with local powerhouse Keilor, training with Collingwood in preseason and his involvement in the Vic Metro summer hub have given him momentum entering 2025.

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Top 30 Power Rankings - AFLW Draft 2024 - Talent League Edition

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:07:14 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD channel! In this video, we break down our Top 30 Power Rankings ahead of the 2024 AFLW Draft.

What your club got right and wrong in the AFL Draft!

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:54:42 +1100

Welcome back to another COTD video! In this video, we analyse and break down each club's selections in the AFL Draft and AFL Rookie Draft!

2024 AFL Draft Preview

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:11:00 +1100

Welcome back to another COTD episode! In this episode, we preview the 2024 AFL Draft, predicting our top 10, first round smokeys, late round smokeys, clubs that need to nail the draft, and the top 3 players in each area of the ground.

COTD Podcast - Grilling the Top 60 in the 2024 AFL Draft

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:48:00 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD channel! In this podcast episode, we're joined by Dylan Alexander, as we dissect our top 60 rankings and critique what we got right and wrong ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft.

Players Outside the Top 60 & Father-Son/NGA Prospects - AFL Draft 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:11:00 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD channel! In this video, we break down 20 players who sit outside the top 60 in our power rankings but are still draftable ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft.

Top 60 Power Rankings - AFL Draft 2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:18:45 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD channel! In this video we break down our Top 60 Power Rankings ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft.

COTD Podcast - The Shining 2025 AFL Draft Prospects & Previewing AFL/AFLW Combines

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:40:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review the U17 Futures Game and preview the upcoming AFL & AFLW Draft combines.

COTD Podcast - 2024 Premiers Decided and 17s Showcase Preview

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:46 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode we recap both the Grand Finals and preview the Under 17 Boys Showcase game on AFL Grand Final Day.

COTD Podcast - 2024 Grand Final Special!

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:46:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we recap the Preliminary Finals, give our Boys and Girls Team of the Year, have some fun with some COTD Awards, and preview the Talent League Grand Finals this Saturday.

COTD Podcast - Crazy Finishes to Decide the Final Four!

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:29:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review the biggest talking points from the Boys and Girls Quarter Finals, covering all the big performances, as well as a preview of the Preliminary Finals.

COTD Podcast - Wildcard Round was INSANE!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:14:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review EVERY game from the Boys Wildcard Round, covering all the big talking points and a recap of the Under 17 Victorian Futures Girls game.

COTD Podcast - Everything you MUST KNOW ahead of CTL Finals!

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:47:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this week's episode, we cover some of the biggest talking points in the last round of the CTL Regular Season, give our power rankings, and preview the Finals Series for both boys and girls.

COTD Podcast - These players are MUST WATCH to finish 2024!

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:08:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we dissect the key talking points from the latest round of Talent League footy, discuss the best State League performances from draft prospects, and highlight the girls who made it into the Under 17 Futures game.

COTD Podcast - 2025 AFL Draft Future Stars & Metro Girls are Champions!

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the Under 17 Futures Trial Games, Vic Metro, and Vic Country's wins to round out the National Championships, and the best State League Performances from Talent League boys.

COTD Podcast - The Final Stretch, Young Guns Girls & VFL Standouts

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:04:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode we cover the latest round of Talent League action, the Young Guns v Oakleigh showcase for the girls, and recap some of the top VFL standouts for the AFL Draft Prospects.

COTD Podcast - Making a name for yourself ahead of Finals!

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest round of Talent League footy and talk about the players with the biggest impact ahead of finals.

COTD Podcast - CTL Returns and CRAZY State League Performers

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review the latest round of CTL action, the Allies Girls' loss to SA, and the best performances of draft talent in the State Leagues!

RANKING EVERY VIC COUNTRY AND CTL ALLIES PLAYERS (AFL Draft 2024)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:36:00 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD Channel! In this video, we grade every Vic Country player and Allies Talent League player in the 2024 Under 18 National Championships, analysing their performance and where they sit in the draft pool in July!

RANKING EVERY VIC METRO PLAYER (AFL Draft 2024)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD Channel! In this video, we grade every Vic Metro player in the 2024 Under 18 National Championships, analysing their performance and where they sit in the draft pool in July!

COTD Podcast - The Best Display of National Championships Talent!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:50:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review Vic Metro's thrilling win against Vic Country in the Boys Championships, as well as Vic Metro's Girls defeating Country to go one win away from securing the trophy!

COTD Podcast - Victorian Grand Final Confirmed & Vic Country Girls Crack In

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:03:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review Vic Country's thrilling win over the Allies to set up an All-Victorian Grand Final, Vic Country Girls' tough loss to Queensland, and the latest Talent League round.

COTD Podcast - Victorian Talent is EMPHATIC in 2024!

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review Vic Country and Vic Metro's wins in the Boys National Championships, whilst also reviewing the first game for the Vic Metro girls in their big win over the Allies.

COTD Podcast -Vic Metro Undefeated, Clutch NHH & Girls Champs Preview

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review Vic Metro's win over Western Australia, the best performers in the most recent week of Talent League, and give a quick preview into the Girls National Championships.

COTD Podcast - Prospects rising in the CTL, WA v SA, and Boys Statement Makers

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review the latest round of Talent League fixtures in the Boys and Girls competition, give our recap on the Western Australia v South Australia Boys Championships game, and give our second edition of statement makers for the boys.

AFL Draft 2026 - Who are some of the emerging draft prospects?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:52:43 +1100

Welcome back to another video on the COTD channel! In this video, we recap and analyse the best performers in the Vic Metro v Vic Country U16 National Championships game.

COTD Podcast - Victorian's Victorious, AFLW Academy & Girls State Trials

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:30:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode on the COTD channel! This week we cover the latest round of the National Championships where Vic Metro defeated Allies, Vic Country's defeat over South Australia, the AFLW Academy's second game, and the best performers in the Girls Vic Metro/Country Trials.

COTD Podcast - Allies v WA, Talent League & Build A Player

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we recap the second game of the Boys National Championships between the Allies and Western Australia, review the latest round of Talent League, and build an ideal Talent League defender, midfielder, and forward.

COTD Podcast - South Australia v Allies & Talent League Review

Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review the first game of the National Championships where SA got up against the Allies, and review the biggest performances from the latest round of Talent League.

2024 AFL Midseason Draft Prospects (Talent League)

Mon, 27 May 2024 09:10:08 +1100

Welcome back to the COTD channel! Ahead of the AFL Mid-Season Draft, we've headlined our top 10 Talent League prospects, and why they may be on AFL clubs lists ahead of the draft.

COTD Podcast - Talent League Review & Allies Squad Breakdown

Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we look at the latest round of CTL, deep dive into a few under-the-radar players on the boys side, highlight one AFLW Academy girl, and give our thoughts on the final Allies Squad ahead of the Boys National Championships.

COTD Podcast - Talent League Review & Girls Statement Makers 22

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review the latest action in the CTL and give our Statement Makers 22 for the girls in their first two months of footy!

COTD Podcast - Vic Metro Squad Breakdown and Talent League Review

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we break down the recently announced Vic Metro squad and talk about who did and didn’t make the final cut. We also review the last round of Talent League action for both boys and girls.

COTD Podcast - AFL Academy, Young Guns & Talent League

Wed, 01 May 2024 08:15:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review the AFL Academy v Footscray game, giving all Talent League players individual grades. We review both Young Guns games and outline our top MSD prospects, and we finish off with some of the best performers in the last two weeks of Talent League.

COTD Podcast - AFL Academy, Vic Metro/Country Trial Games & Round 2 Girls Review

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we cover the AFL Academy v Coburg game, everything from the Vic Metro and Country trials, and Round 2 of the CTL Girls competition!

COTD Podcast - Boys Round 3, Girls Round 1 & AFLW Academy v U23 All Stars Review

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we cover Round 3 of the boys competition, Round 1 of the girls, and the big AFLW Academy game against the U23 All-Stars!

COTD Podcast - 2024 Talent League Girls Season Preview

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! The season gets underway this weekend for the boys and we've covered everything you should know about the girls' competition in 2024, for now!

COTD Podcast - Boys Talent League Round 2 Review

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! Talent League footy is back for another year. In this episode, we cover every game from the second round of the Boys' competition including standouts and under-the-radar performances.

COTD Podcast - Boys Talent League Round 1 Review

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! Talent League footy is back for another year and in this episode, we cover every game from the opening round of the Boys' competition including standouts and under-the-radar performances.

COTD Podcast - 2024 Talent League Boys Season Preview

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! The season gets underway this weekend for the boys and we've covered everything you should know about the boys competition in 2024, for now!

COTD Podcast - Behind the mic with COTD x Trainstop

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome to a special episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Kai Bloomfield, CEO of Trainstop, a sports tech start-up connecting talented athletes with local clubs! Kai has also spent the past few years as an assistant coach at the Chargers, so we heard his insight on their crop this year!

COTD Podcast - Best Talent League 19 Y/O's & Top VFL/VFLW Prospects

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! As the season nears, so do club lists. We've detailed some of the top returning 19-year-old talent looking to push for the mid-season draft as well as who landed on a VFL/VFLW from the 2023 crop and who has the potential to take it further.

COTD Podcast - Which Vic Country Teams have AFLW Draft Talent?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:30:00 +1100

Welcome back to the Craft of the Draft Podcast! It's the beginning of season two, with our fourth episode taking a look at each Vic Country team and their top talent ahead of the 2024 season.

COTD Podcast - Which Vic Metro Teams have AFL Draft Talent?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +1100

Welcome back to the Craft of the Draft Podcast! It's the beginning of season two, with our third episode taking a look at each Vic Metro team and their top talent ahead of the 2024 season.

COTD Podcast - Which Vic Country Teams have AFL Draft Talent?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +1100

Welcome back to the Craft of the Draft Podcast! It's the beginning of season two, with our second episode taking a look at each Vic Country team and their top talent ahead of the 2024 season.

COTD Podcast - Which Vic Metro Teams have AFL Draft Talent?

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to the Craft of the Draft Podcast! It's the beginning of season two, with our first episode taking a look at each Vic Metro team and their top talent ahead of the 2024 season.

2023 AFLW Draft Preview - Talent League Players

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:10:00 +1100

Welcome back to the final episode of 2023 on the COTD Channel! It's a big one as we take a look at the top prospects in the Talent League ahead of the AFLW Draft.

2023 AFLW Draft - Coates Talent League Fantasy Team Draft

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +1100

Welcome to a special video where we create our best team out of the 2023 AFLW Draft Prospects from the Coates Talent League!

2023 AFLW Draft - Talent League Power Rankings

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +1100

Welcome to another COTD episode! This week we give our Top 20 Power Rankings of 2005-born prospects in the Talent League.

2023 AFL Draft Preview - Coates Talent League

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we preview the AFL Draft, giving our thoughts on the top 10, listing the top 3 players in each position and highlighting the under-the-radar prospects who might go.

2023 AFL Draft - Coates Talent League Fantasy Team Draft

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +1100

Welcome to a special video where we create our best team out of the 2023 AFL Draft Prospects from the Coates Talent League!

Episode 39 - Are these the most talented prospects in the 2023 AFL Draft?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This episode we chat to premiership-winning coach, Rob Harding, discussing the top prospects in his side heading in to the 2023 AFL Draft!

2023 AFL Draft - Top Vic Metro Prospects Season Review

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:04:13 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast. In this episode, we review the 2023 Talent League season of the top Vic Metro Prospects, analysing where the future lies for each player.

Episode 37 - 2023 CTL Vic Country Boys Review Scouting Notes

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:55:38 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This episode we review each Vic Country team and analyse the best performers and future stars. We also touch on Tassie's girls who weren't featured last week.

Episode 36 - 2023 CTL Girls Review/2024 Future Stars + AFL Draft Combine Recap

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:14:04 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This episode we review a massive year of Talent League for the girls, analysing the top performers and the future stars of next year. We also briefly touch on the AFL Draft Combine Top 10 Results from the weekend.

Episode 35 - AFL Futures Game Scouting Notes & AFL/AFLW Draft Combine Chat

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:30:35 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This week we review the Future Stars game played pre-Grand Final, discussing all the standouts and underrated performances, as well as discussing the latest additions to the Draft Combine.

VIC/TAS TOP 50 PROSPECTS: https://houseoffooty.com.au/afl-draft-2024-top-50-victorian-tasmanian-prospects/

Episode 34 - Sandringham and Oakleigh 2023 Premiers!

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:08:38 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD! In this episode we analyse both Boys and Girls Grand Finals, discussing all the storylines involved. We also preview the AFL Future Stars Game to be played the morning of the AFL Grand Final and we give out thoughts on the Talent League Team of the Year.

Episode 33 - 2023 Talent League Grand Finals Special

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:09:25 +1100

Welcome to the 2023 COTD Grand Finals Special! In this episode, we review the Preliminary Finals and then jump straight into extensive previews and analysis of the Eastern v Oakleigh Girls Grand Final, and the Sandringham v Eastern Boys Grand Final!

Episode 32 - Preliminary Finals set for the Final Four!

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:44:13 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast as we near the pointy end of season 2023! In this episode, we cover the Elimination Finals for Boys and Girls, preview the Preliminary Finals matchups, and touch on the AFLW Draft Combine invites.

2023 AFLW Draft - Vic Country National Championships - Scouting Notes

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:31:00 +1100

Following the conclusion of the 2023 AFLW National Championships, the boys from the COTD are here to analyse the top players for Vic Country in their carnival, giving our honest opinions and thoughts on how each player performed and helped their draft case.

Episode 31 - AFLW Future Stars & Finals Set for Boys and Girls

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:27:58 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode we review the AFLW Future Stars Game, the big results from the Boys Wildcard Round, the final home and away round for the girls, and preview the Girls and Boys Quarter Finals.

2023 AFLW Draft - Vic Metro National Championships - Scouting Notes

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +1100

Following the conclusion of the 2023 AFLW National Championships, the boys from the COTD are here to analyse the top players for Vic Metro in their carnival, giving our honest opinions and thoughts on how each player performed and helped their draft case.

Episode 30 - Boys Wildcard Sorted, State Combine List & Girls Nearing Finals

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode we take a look at the recent round of Talent League for the boys and girls, recap the Boys State Combine List, and preview the last round of the home and away season for the girls and the Wildcard Round for the Boys.

Episode 27 - Metro Girls Superior, After the Siren Heroics and Emerging Stars

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:16:55 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the Vic Metro v Vic Country Girls battle, the two U17 Future Stars games at Werribee, and preview the upcoming round of Boys Talent League.

Episode 26 - Miraculous Comebacks, 2023 AFL Draft Combine Lists & The Battle of Victorian Girls

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:45:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review the most recent round of Talent League footy for the boys, recap the 2023 AFL Draft Combine Preliminary list, discuss the Tasmanian Allies and their performances against Queensland, and preview the big Vic Metro v Vic Country game for the AFLW National Championships.

2023 AFL Draft - Victorian/Tasmanian Power Rankings

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another COTD episode! In this episode, Nathan and Jonty give their top 20 players each in Victoria and Tasmania within the Coates Talent League. Disclaimer: These are our personal opinions, these are not indicative of where in the draft they will fall or if these players will be drafted.

Episode 25 - Country Girls Defeated, Boys are Back, U16 Champs Recap

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:39:09 +1100

Welcome back to another COTD Episode! This week we cover Vic Country Girls' first Championships game against Queensland, the recent round of Talent League for the boys, recap Haileybury's title-sealing win, a recap of Vic Metro & Country's U16 National Championships, players who need a big end to 2023 in the Talent League.

Episode 24 - Round 15 Talent League Girls Review & Haileybury v Caufield Preview

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:33:53 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast. It's only Jonty this week as Nathan is out with illness, but this week he'll cover the most recent round of Talent League for the girls, a preview of the Haileybury v Caulfield APS unofficial Grand Final, and a look ahead at the next round of Talent League for the boys as they return after a month off.

2023 AFL Draft - Vic Country National Championships - Scouting Notes

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +1100

Following the conclusion of the 2023 AFL National Championships, the boys from the COTD are here to analyse every player for Vic Country in their carnival, giving our honest opinions and thoughts on how each player performed and helped their draft case.

2023 AFL Draft - Vic Metro National Championships - Scouting Notes

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +1100

Following the conclusion of the 2023 AFL National Championships, the boys from the COTD are here to analyse every player for Vic Metro in their carnival, giving our honest opinions and thoughts on how each player performed and helped their draft case.

Episode 23 - Vic Country v Vic Metro Scouting Notes/Round 14 Talent League Girls Recap

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:54:07 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast, in this episode we review the Vic Metro v Vic Country Boys clash in the final game of the U18 National Championships, whilst also reviewing Round 14 in the Talent League Girls competition.

Episode 22 - Allies Champions, Metro Boys Explode, Metro Girls Outclassed

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast. In this episode we chat about the recent round of National Championships, analysing Vic Metro Boys' convincing defeat over WA, Allies championship sealing win over a valiant Vic Country, and Vic Metro Girls' first defeat in the campaign. We also recap the recent round of Talent League.

Episode 21 - Reviewing another MASSIVE week of the National Championships

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 03:48:08 +1100

Welcome back to Craft of the Draft Podcast, in this episode, we review Vic Country's first win over WA, Metro boys' defeat to the Allies, the Metro Girls' win over the Allies, and a recap of Round 12 of the Talent League.

Episode 20 - Who's pushing for a representative spot in the Talent League?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:47:35 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! In this episode, we review a full round of Talent League and give our top 10 players across boys' and girls' competitions.

Episode 19 - Who's had a big week at representative level?

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:48:22 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD! In this episode, we review Vic Country v South Australia in the Under 18 Boys National Championships, the AFLW Australia Academy v U23 All-Stars game, and Round 10 of Talent League for the girls.

Episode 18 - Reviewing a BIG Week of Representative Footy

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:07:42 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD! In this episode, we review the Vic Country and Metro Girls Trials, the first Under 18 Vic Metro game in the National Championships, the Under 16 Vic Metro v Vic Country clash, a review of Sandringham v Oakleigh in the Talent League, a review of the recently announced Vic Country boys squad, and finally a preview of the AFLW Australia Academy v U23 All-Stars game.

Episode 17 - Talent League Round 9 Team of the Week + Vic Metro Boys Squad Announced

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:50:23 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD! In this episode, we quickly review each game, discuss the first Allies game, talk about who made the Vic Metro squad for the boys, and then go into our top 10 players of the week combined for boys and girls.

Episode 16 - Talent League Round 8 Team of the Week

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:11:50 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD! This episode we change things up, quickly reviewing each game and then going into our top 10 players of the week combined for boys and girls.

Coates Talent League Round 7 Team of the Week

Wed, 24 May 2023 07:45:51 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD! This episode we change things up, quickly reviewing each game and then going into our top 10 players of the week combined for boys and girls.

Vic Country v Young Guns Scouting Notes + Australia U18 Academy v Carlton VFL Review

Wed, 17 May 2023 05:55:14 +1100

Welcome back to another week of the COTD Podcast. This week we discuss the Vic Country v Young Guns match and the Australia U18 Academy v Carlton VFL match.

A chat with Jeromey Webberley + Vic Metro v Young Guns Review

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:26:53 +1100

In light of the new Tasmanian AFL Team announcement, we're joined by Tasmania Devils coach, Jeromey Webberely, who talks us through how the license will enhance the development pathways as well as improve performance in Tasmania moving forward. We also analyse the Vic Metro v Young Guns hitout from the weekend.

Episode 12 - Top 10 Girls to Keep An Eye On + A Chat with Sal Riley

Wed, 03 May 2023 06:15:34 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the COTD Podcast! This episode we detail the top 10 players to keep an eye out in the Girls competition as well as chatting with Sal Riley, coach of the GWV Rebels, on some names in her side to watch out for.

Vic Metro v Vic Country Trial Games Review 2023

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:40:33 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of COTD! In this episode, we review the short round of Talent League Footy, and then jump straight into the boys Metro v Country trial matches which took place over the weekend.

Talent League Boys Round 4/Girls Round 5 Review

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:31:34 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the Craft of the Draft Podcast! In this episode, we review another round of the Talent League for both boys and girls, analysing which players performed well and backed up their early form.

Talent League Boys Round 3/Girls Round 4 Review

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:37:20 +1100

Talent League Boys Round 2/Girls Round 3 Review

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:18:02 +1100

Talent League Boys Round 1/ Girls Round 2 Review

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:39:19 +1100

Welcome back to another episode of the Craft of the Draft Podcast! This week Nathan and Jonty take a look at all the games from Round 2 of the Girls and Round 1 of the Boys, analysing who performed well and who to look out for in the next rounds.

2023 Talent League Boys Preview

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:45:31 +1100

The 2023 Talent League kicks off this weekend, with this episode featuring all 13 clubs and what to expect from the boys' side of the competition! Listen out for all the must-watch prospects, and players who are looking to emerge as prospects throughout 2023.

2023 Talent League Girls Preview

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:54:55 +1100

The 2023 Talent League kicks off this weekend, with this episode featuring all 13 clubs and what to expect from the girls' side of the competition! Listen out for all the must-watch prospects, and players who are looking to emerge as prospects throughout 2023.

COTD Podcast - Pre-Season Talent League Scouting Notes

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:45:16 +1100

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Craft of the Draft Podcast! This week Jonty and Nathan discuss all the key talking points out of all 13 Talent League clubs, and which players have been standing out in pre-season and impressing in intraclubs and practice matches.

COTD Podcast - Emma Mackie - Female Football Taking Centre Stage

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:50:38 +1100

Welcome to the second episode of the Craft of the Draft Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Head Coach of the Murray Bushrangers' Girls side, Emma Mackie!

Nick Cox - Dandenong Stingrays Boys - Fundamentals of Fostering Draft Talent

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:30:35 +1100

Welcome to the second episode of the Craft of the Draft Podcast! In this episode, we speak to the head coach of the Dandenong Stingrays Boys side, Nick Cox, discussing the management of fringe talent, maximising work ethic in a Talent League program, what defines talent and how it evolves, character traits sought after and versatility in the modern game.

Welcome to Craft of the Draft!

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:55:00 +1100

Welcome to the first episode of the Craft of the Draft Podcast, a new and exciting addition to all things draft and NAB League related!