Craft of the Draft AFL Podcast

Following last week’s AFL Mock Draft, the boys respond to some of the questions and feedback on how it unfolded, diving deeper into some of the key picks. With the 2026 AFL Draft now less than a month away, fresh whispers on some potential bolters and bargains have begun to emerge to further shape this year’s class, while Lachie Vendy is back for ‘Man vs Machine’ to discuss some of the more intriguing positional groups on offer for this year’s count.

Filmed on 22/10/2026

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With AFL Draft season officially upon us, Craft of the Draft have delivered their first Mock Draft for 2026, going through the first round of the current draft order. The Mock Draft includes multiple pre-draft trades, as well as matched bids, as Jonty and Mitch split up the teams and go through their selections for how the first night of the 2026 AFL Draft might pan out.

Filmed on 15/09/2026

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Craft of the Draft AFL’s Jonty Ralphsmith sits down with highly-touted Tasmania Devils pre-listing draftee Jake Miller to discuss the key forward’s journey to the AFL, the people and pain behind his rise as one of 2026's best bottom-aged prospects, the mentorship of Nick Riewoldt and Dale Tapping, getting to know Ken Hinkley, and what 2027 looks like with his new Tasmania teammates.

Filmed on 07/10/2026

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Craft of the Draft AFL sat down with AFL Draft prospect Gus Kennedy at the 2026 Draft Combine to chat about his love for film, music and literature, how his off-field passions help with football, and his season captaining the Dandenong Stingrays to a grand final.

Filmed on 01/10/2026

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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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