Preview 2026 National Draft Thread

[Shinboner Supremacy]

Van Hattum a very appealing prospect. 206cm with the new ruck rules. He will be right at the top end with one of the first names called out in November. 206cm target who can go forward and be an awkward matchup. Scary!!

 

[kool kangas]

l was just wondering. Are we targeting pick #1 again?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

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Few names for everyone. Haggas already done a mountain of work for this years draft class.

 

[Harris 10]

Few names for everyone. Haggas already done a mountain of work for this years draft class.

He has Archie Devine listed as North NGA, is that correct?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

He has Archie Devine listed as North NGA, is that correct?

I've got no idea.

 

[King Corey]

He has Archie Devine listed as North NGA, is that correct?

I'm sure we'll send his parents an email introducing ourselves around October if he's projecting as a quality player.

 

[shinboner magic]

Few names for everyone. Haggas already done a mountain of work for this years draft class.

Bears only getting the 12th rated player - AFL better step in and give them a leg up

 

[chubbspeterson]

Few names for everyone. Haggas already done a mountain of work for this years draft class.

Interesting to see how they've been ranked so far.
Hodgson, Ladbrook, Szerzyn and Chapman in late R2 would be good to add a few of them.
I've seen Kale Matthews-Hampton listed at 198cm here, but 187cm on rookieme. Which is it lol?
Looks like we'll need to get a late 2nd to be able to match a potential bid on McCartney (I'd assume Swans R2).
Based on Devils having access to be able to sign a bunch of talented 17 year olds in the 2027 draft early, I think we should be aggressive as possible trading into the top 35 in the 2026 draft, but most teams will be trying to do the same.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Van Hattum a very appealing prospect. 206cm with the new ruck rules. He will be right at the top end with one of the first names called out in November. 206cm target who can go forward and be an awkward matchup. Scary!!

He is an interesting prospect. I wouldn't mind us splitting our top 10 pick into two selections and grab the best half back and defender or even a key fwd/ruck like Houndsome.
Certainly have to figure out a way to get as many picks inside 25 as possible.