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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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 2026 AFL MOCK DRAFT: zerohanger.com/afl-mock-draft IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Watch Zero Hanger's APS Grand Final preview with Harf and Stevo here: https://youtu.be/L29cAdzn8Ck?si=xKIysGecNi6AqAKt Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

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 Watch Zero Hanger's APS Grand Final preview with Harf and Stevo here: https://youtu.be/L29cAdzn8Ck?si=xKIysGecNi6AqAKt Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s AFL Power Rankings for August are here, with the list extending to a top 40 following the conclusion of the U18s National Championships. The rankings see three new names emerge in the top 10, including a club-tied utility, while 11 fresh faces have come into the mix altogether. The boys also answer some questions with a Power Rankings edition of the Mailbag, and discuss the potential 2026 draft plans for Carlton and Collingwood. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 02:20 Top 40 (1 - 10) 07:37 Top 40 (11 - 20) 11:47 Top 40 (21 - 30) 16:08 Top 40 (31 - 40) 21:01 Rankings Mailbag 25:49 Carlton Draft Plans 32:34 Collingwood Draft Plans 37:43 What's Coming Up? Filmed on 05/08/2026 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch are joined by Sandringham Dragons coach Rob Harding to discuss some of his side’s leading AFL Draft prospects, as well as the lesser-known names garnering interest in the home stretch. Plus, Rob gives an insight into the growth Dragons alumni Murphy Reid, Archie Roberts and Levi Ashcroft, as well as his role as a coach. The boys also highlight some of the form players from outside the U18s National Championships in ‘Best of the Rest’, and get their AFL club-by-club draft plans series underway with deep dives on Adelaide and Brisbane. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:15 Rob Harding Interview 25:52 Best of the Rest 30:20 Adelaide Draft Plans 35:13 Brisbane Draft Plans Filmed on 29/07/2026 IG: 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.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL