Craft of the Draft AFL Podcast

Craft of the Draft AFL sat down with AFL Draft prospect Dougie Cochrane at the 2026 Draft Combine to chat about his prospects as a Pick 1 contender, Port Adelaide eligibility, Indigenous background, family and more, Filmed on 01/10/20262026 AFL MOCK DRAFT:zerohanger.com/afl-mock-draftIG: 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

Craft of the Draft AFL sat down with AFL Draft prospect Cody Walker at the 2026 Draft Combine to chat about his season, ties to Carlton, family, Indigenous heritage, time with Richmond's NGA, going Pick 1 and more. Filmed on 01/10/20262026 AFL MOCK DRAFT:zerohanger.com/afl-mock-draftIG: 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

Craft of the Draft’s October AFL Draft prospect power rankings are here, with the list extending to a top 50 for the first time in 2026. Two names have broken into the top three as most of the first 10 undergoes a shake-up, while there’s six new prospects - including two mature-aged players - since last month’s rankings. Plus, the boys go through Tasmania’s first list additions, and what the draft order might look like by the end of the first round.

⬇️ RUNDOWN

00:00 Intro

01:25 Tassie First Players

04:34 Current 1st Round Draft Order

08:24 1-10

11:52 11-20

14:27 21-20

18:44 31-40

24:32 41-50

28:47 On the Precipice

29:39 Coming Soon

Filmed on 30/09/2026

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Draft prospects stood tall in both the Talent League and WAFL Colts grand finals over the weekend, with Gippsland skipper Cody Templeton and Fremantle-tied talent Josh Nathan taking out best-afield honours respectively. The SANFL’s Futures Game further shaped the profile of next year’s draft class, with some of South Australia’s best 2027 and 2028 prospects catching the eye. The boys also take a look at the draft dilemma facing one AFL club and its leading Academy talent, as well as draft plans for both West Coast and the Western Bulldogs.

⬇️ RUNDOWN

00:00 Intro

02:08 Talent League GF

06:28 WAFL Colts GF

08:20 SANFL Futures

10:07 Brisbane's Draft Dilemma

14:58 West Coast Draft Plans

20:08 Western Bulldogs Draft Plans

25:01 What's coming up?

Filmed on 23/09/2026

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It’s grand final week for the Talent League and WAFL Colts, as well as the three main senior state league competitions, with Craft of the Draft AFL previewing some of the season deciders and flagging the mature-aged prospects who could also be in contention for the 2026 AFL Draft. Plus, a recap of the SANFL U18s Grand Final and a preview of SA’s upcoming Futures Game, as well as AFL Draft plans for St Kilda and Sydney.

⬇️ RUNDOWN

00:00 Intro

00:50 SANFL TL GF Recap

06:05 Talent League GF Preview

12:39 WAFL Colts GF Preview

14:27 Top Mature-Aged Prospects

19:58 St Kilda Draft Plans

23:53 Sydney Draft Plans

29:39 What's coming up?

Filmed on 16/09/2026

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Tasmania’s first crop of draft recruits are set to be announced in the coming weeks, with Craft of the Draft listing the 10 players in the Devils’ sights as U17 pre-selections. With Talent League finals in full swing, the boys preview this week’s SANFL U18s Grand Final and look at the remaining four teams fighting it out in Victoria. Plus, the AFL Draft prospect who has joined the Pick 1 race, your questions answered, and draft plans for Port Adelaide and Richmond.

⬇️ RUNDOWN

00:00 Intro

01:02 Tassie Recruits

05:04 SANFL TL GF Preview

09:27 VIC TL Finals

13:24 Heath Mellody

15:57 Mailbag

25:34 Draft Plans: Port Adelaide

32:53 Draft Plans: Richmond

Filmed on 09/09/2026

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Craft of the Draft’s September AFL Draft Power Rankings are here, with seven of the top 10 spots undergoing change after an action-packed last month. This month’s extended 45-prospect list also includes some big movers throughout as a host of names rise up the board. Plus, the prospects who narrowly missed out, the profile of this year’s draft class, and AFL Draft plans for Melbourne and North Melbourne.RUNDOWN00:00 Intro01:38 1-1004:38 11-2008:07 21-3011:38 31-4016:27 41-4522:17 On the Precipice26:22 Draft Plans: Melbourne31:01 Draft Plans: North MelbourneFilmed on 02/09/2026Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker:zerohanger.com/powerrankerIG: 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 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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Jonty and Mitch are joined by Vic Metro and Eastern Ranges coach Lauren Morecroft to discuss some of her teams’ top prospects for 2026 and 2027, as well as coaching the likes of Nick Watson, Caleb Windsor and Josh Smillie prior to their AFL careers. The boys also recap a thrilling APS Grand Final, and look at the draft plans for both Geelong and Gold Coast.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Intro

00:54 Lauren Morecroft Chat

28:44 APS Grand Final

33:22 Geelong Draft Plans

40:45 Gold Coast Draft Plans

46:30 What's coming up?

Filmed on 18/08/2026

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It’s APS Grand Final week, with Jonty and Mitch previewing the key players, matchups and likely winner for Saturday’s decider between Brighton and Caulfield. The boys also revisit the 2018 AFL Draft, redrafting the first 10 picks as well as naming the biggest bargain, miss, best haul and sliding doors picks. Plus, a look at the 2026 draft plans for Essendon and Fremantle.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Intro

00:25 APS Grand Final Preview

09:46 2018 Redraft

17:47 Essendon AFL Draft Plans

26:27 Fremantle AFL Draft Plans

34:16 What's Coming Up?

Filmed on 12/08/2026

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