Two of Western Australia’s leading AFL Draft prospects in Leo Steed and George Gale are in the studio to discuss their stellar 2026 campaigns. From their journeys on the field to life outside of football, the pair of potential first-round picks open up on their road to the draft and answer some fan questions.

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Recorded: 07/07/2025

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Craft of the Draft’s AFL Draft Power Rankings for July are in, highlighting the 30 top prospects for the year so far. This month’s rankings include some big risers, five fresh faces and a new No.1 at the top of the board. Plus, the prospects who just missed the cut, the growing depth of this year’s draft class, and the latest Champs Chart for 2026!RUNDOWN00:00 Intro02:19 Power Rankings 01-1006:27 Power Rankings 11-2013:26 Power Rankings 21-3017:29 On the precipice22:45 Draft class dissection28:06 Champs ChartFilmed on 01/07/2026IG: 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 plenty of chatter from AFL coaches on draft and list size issues, the Craft of the Draft boys offer their take on some potential solutions to the league’s player mechanisms, as well as assess what Carlton’s strong form is doing to their chances of securing father-son prospect Cody Walker. The latest U18s Boys National Championships action has further shaped the 2026 Champs Chart, with standouts emerging across the weekend’s two matches - with a Brisbane Academy talent earning plenty of praise. Plus, the team introduce their newest analyst, Lachie Vendy, and ‘The Vendy Machine’ - which ranks the top 100 prospects for 2026.RUNDOWN00:47 Talk of the town10:27 Champs Chart15:57 Western Australia v Vic Metro22:10 South Australia v Allies25:32 Man vs MachineFilmed on 24/06/2026IG: 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 weekend of U18s National Championships action has given the boys plenty to dissect as a host of standout performers emerged from Western Australia’s upset win over South Australia and the Allies’ defeat to Vic Country. On top of the leading takeaways, Craft of the Draft introduce the ‘U18s Champs Chart’ for, 2026, which will track the top 10 performers across the course of the carnival - with a club-tied talent coming in at No.1 after week one. Plus, the boys dive into the mailbag and answer some fan questions on all things the AFL Draft.RUNDOWN00:00 WA vs. SA10:54 Allies vs. VIC Country16:45 Champs Charts24:44 Mailbag33:00 What's coming up?Filmed on 17/06/2026IG: 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 U18s Boys National Championships have arrived, with Jonty and Mitch previewing the Allies and Vic Country squads, as well as delivering their title and MVP predictions for each side. The U16s Development Championships got underway earlier in the week, with two Carlton-tied prospects catching the eye, while an NT talent also stood tall. With the AFL season reaching its midway point, the boys also look at some of the 2025 AFL Draft class’s leading performers, and weigh in on who should be winning the Rising Star race.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft02:00 Vic Country Preview03:42 Victoria Trial Game Recap07:41 Allies Preview 11:52 U18s Champs Predictions14:25 U16s Champs Recap 20:18 2025 Draft Class26:39 What's Coming up?Filmed on 10/06/2026IG: 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

Craft of the Draft’s June Power Rankings have arrived, with five fresh faces breaking into the top 30 after some strong form over the past month. The boys also look at the dozen leading names for the 2027 AFL Draft, and which of those bottom-agers would be ideal for Tasmania’s list build. Plus, an U18s National Championships preview for Vic Metro, and a North Melbourne-tied teenager features in this week’s Buying Stocks.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft02:27 (0-10) Power rankings05:24 (11-20) Power Rankings09:45 (21-30) Power Rankings12:32 On the Precipice13:28 Top 12 Bottom-Agers22:43 u18s Preview: Vic Metro28:22 Buying Stocks30:39 What's Coming up?Filmed on 03/06/2026IG: 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 recap the 18 selections from the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft club-by-club, covering the prospects who could play immediately, some of the surprise selections, and what positions each list addition will fill at their new clubs.

Live-streamed on 26/05/2026

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Jonty and Mitch are joined by Vivid Sport agent Tim Hazell to discuss some of the leading 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft prospects ahead of Tuesday’s intake, with a number of clubs circling. Plus, the boys open up the mailbag to answer any last-minute questions relating to the MSD.

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With the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft less than a week away, Jonty and Mitch run through the clubs in line to make selections, and the prospects they could select. Plus, the teams that could join the draft order by Tuesday’s count. Western Australia are next up in Craft of the Draft’s U18s National Championships preview series, with the boys naming the prospects set to lead WA’s carnival tilt, while a club-tied midfielder and one of this year’s leading prospects feature in ‘Buying Stocks’.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft

01:37 Mid-Season Draft Order

02:14 Latest Club Whispers

16:46 Other Clubs In The Mix

18:30 WA U18s Preview

24:40 Emerging Excellence

26:45 Buying Stocks

31:26 What's coming up?

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With the U18s Boys National Championships just a month away, Jonty and Mitch kick-off their state-by-state preview series with reigning champs South Australia, naming the Croweaters’ leading prospects, names to watch, and some club-tied talent set to be on show for SA. With Carlton parting with Michael Voss this week, the boys also look at what it means could mean for the Blues’ draft plans, and a new segment sees Jonty and Mitch invest in some form prospects from across the country.

RUNDOWN

00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft

00:42 Talk of the Town: Carlton

10:05 SA Squad Preview

19:30 Buying Stocks

25:56 Emerging Excellence

30:07 What's coming up?

Filmed on 13/05/2026

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