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.
28. Pick 28 - Carlton: Mitch Edwards
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Position: Ruck
Height: 206cm
Weight: 89kg
State: Western Australia
Club: South Mandurah
In the final selection of the opening round, stunningly at Pick 28, the Blues bolster their ruck stocks and add to their strong WA ties with the selection of Peel Thunder tall Mitch Edwards.
Carlton will be mindful of their supporting options behind senior pairing Marc Pittonet and Tom De Koning, with Alex Mirkov having battled health issues this year while rookie Hudson O'Keeffe remains an unknown quantity.
Edwards has a substantial amount of upside and potential after entering this year as a potential top five selection, with his ruck craft and mobility likely to excite Blues recruiters.
Others to consider:ย Tew Jiath, Ashton Moir
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?