Welcome to Zero Hanger'sย third and final 2023 AFL Mock Draft, where we'll cover the entire opening round of selections - predicted to be 28 picks in total.
Following our first and second Mock Drafts, this edition will take live trading into consideration and will look to select a balance of list needs and best available talent.
The opening round of the draft is set to see a suite of Academy and father-son bids lodged, meaning the order will shuffle significantly within the opening 30 selections.
The current first-round order falls between Pick 1 and 22, with the latter selection expected to balloon out to 28th overall following matched bidding.
Our final edition Mock Draft consists of ONE live trade, which includes a trio of 2023 first-round selections.
SEE ALSO: 2023 AFL MOCK DRAFT - FIRST EDITION
SEE ALSO: 2023 AFL MOCK DRAFT - SECOND EDITION
So, without further ado, here isย Zero Hanger'sย FINAL Mock Draft of 2023.
23. Pick 23 - North Melbourne: Archie Roberts
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Position: Defender
Height: 184cm
Weight: 79kg
State: Victoria
Club: Hampton Rovers
The Sandringham Dragons half-back has a great balance of speed and endurance that will have him highly ranked by AFL scouts.
With Zane Duursma the smallest player the Roos have selected so far at 189cm, their fifth and final pick sees them select the promising back flanker that is Roberts at Pick 23.
After also adding Dylan Stephens and Zac Fisher through the recent trade period, the Roos will have significantly bolstered their outside stocks for 2024.
Others to consider:ย Luamon Lual, Ollie Murphy
The idea that Adelaide would trade picks 10 and 14 in order to get pick 9 – stupid past imbecility stupid.
If the recruitment staff did that they’d have some bloody hard explaining to do.
It ranks right up there with giving two first round picks for Gibbs – when he was what 30?