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.
25. Pick 25 - Adelaide: Taylor Goad
Position:ย Ruck
Height:ย 206cm
Weight:ย 97kg
State:ย South Australia
Club:ย Willunga
The Crows will be considering a ruckman with one of their first-round picks, and after our predicted trade with GWS, they'll make their move for Goad with their last selection of the opening round.
The local 206cm project player is an intriguing prospect given his speed for a player of his size, with Goad a late bloomer after crossing from basketball to pursue Aussie Rules.
With Will Green off the board, the Crows will be weighing up Goad or Peel Thunder prospect Mitch Edwards at Pick 25 should they want to add to their ruck stocks.
Others to consider:ย Mitch Edwards, Zane Zakostelsky
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?