Preview AFL Draft thread 2026

[bluebaggerjuls]

i really like the look of sam toner

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Campbell Lake has definitely got me interested. His write-ups basically tick every box of what we seem to be targeting; speed, instinctive forward craft, aggression, and genuine competitiveness.

Also helps that he’s 21 now and apparently no longer rocking the helmet, which somehow feels like an important development.

 

[Ninja Worrier]

I like lake's tackle numbers too

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Sam Toner seems alright. Not sure if it’s the Richmond jumper or just the way he moves, but he gives me a bit of a Steely Green / Seth Campbell vibe.

What worries me though is that in his BOG highlights package from the weekend, I somehow watched him kick two shanks out on the full, fumble a couple of basic marks… and, most alarmingly, get out-bodied by Jaxon Binns on the wing

 

[Opium]

Sam Toner seems alright. Not sure if it’s the Richmond jumper or just the way he moves, but he gives me a bit of a Steely Green / Seth Campbell vibe.

What worries me though is that in his BOG highlights package from the weekend, I somehow watched him kick two shanks out on the full, fumble a couple of basic marks… and, most alarmingly, get out-bodied by Jaxon Binns on the wing

Agree. Not confident at all on this pick. Doesn't like any physical contact.

 

[bradfisher14]

Bamert for me. Looks like a left footed Zurhaar/De Goey.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

Sam Toner seems alright. Not sure if it’s the Richmond jumper or just the way he moves, but he gives me a bit of a Steely Green / Seth Campbell vibe.

What worries me though is that in his BOG highlights package from the weekend, I somehow watched him kick two shanks out on the full, fumble a couple of basic marks… and, most alarmingly, get out-bodied by Jaxon Binns on the wing

Binns is a beast

 

[Ninja Worrier]

Barnett is interesting, hadn't seen his name mentioned before, looks a competitor. Also former teammates with HOF

 

[Ninja Worrier]

Why aren't we taking Flynn Riley
If Pittonet goes down we'll be forced to play a spud Reidy

Riley isn't AFL ready, still raw and a couple of years off imo

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

This is what I really like about the mid-season draft.

Most of the players have had very limited exposure, and outside of maybe the first pick, there’s barely any genuine leaks coming out of clubs.

Compared to the national draft … where coverage is nonstop all year, the media cycle becomes oversaturated, and fans gradually convince themselves their club has to pick a certain player based on rumours and hype, the MSD still feels unpredictable.

I’ve seen posters throw up all sorts of names and arguments for who would be the best selection: Toner, Lake, Riley, Herbert, Bamert etc. Makes it WAY more interesting when there’s no clear consensus.

 

[chuncey]

I mentioned Bamert a couple of weeks ago and Walshie went ballistic.

If we take him Walshie may bale on this forum.

 

[Ninja Worrier]

Walshy is nothing if not consistent, gets his bandwagons and sticks with them

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

I mentioned Bamert a couple of weeks ago and Walshie went ballistic.

If we take him Walshie may bale on this forum.

It's possible. If we do you could convince me that Nick Austin's settlement with the club was allowing him to make one final pick at the MSD.

Don't think he's a bad player but don't think he's a good fit for our needs.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

Fair bit of smoke.....

"Forward Sam Toner seems to be back in vogue after a breakout state league performance, particularly with Carlton opening up a list spot."

2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft: Key info, draft order & top prospects

The 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft is only a day away, with the draft order finalised and a budding pool of prospects narrowing.

central.rookieme.com

 

[Ninja Worrier]

I want Barnett now...if nothing else to scr3w st.kilda

 

[GT619]

I don't know who they all are

 

[agro]

Riley isn't AFL ready, still raw and a couple of years off imo

We may well be spooked by recent issues too.

 

[marcmurphy3]

We may well be spooked by recent issues too.

Like what?

 

[Bletch]

Prob should have posted this here...

A big list of candidates. Not sure if all have nominated, AFL hasn't updated the list since 16-May. Haven't thought too hard about order - it's not a phantom draft.

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[ferrisb]

i really like the look of sam toner

No point recruiting toner, you'll need to replace him when he runs out...

 

[Bletch]

No point recruiting toner, you'll need to replace him when he runs out...

SToner. Looks a bit green and weedy to me.

 

[The Return of the Paf]

Still not getting it.

 

[BlueTongue]

I don't know who they all are

I like who GW likes

 

[BlueTongue]

SToner. Looks a bit green and weedy to me.

Good taste in music though

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

SToner. Looks a bit green and weedy to me.

You saying he’s a smokey pick?