The 2024 AFL Draft is now less than a month away, so as it approaches we've begun to look at who each club could select in the first round of the count with our first Mock Draft of the year.

A total of 23 selections shared by a dozen different clubs currently make up this year's opening round of picks, while priority-tied prospects are likely to see the number of selections balloon out following matched bids.

Richmond currently hold seven first-round selections, including the prized Pick 1, while St Kilda, Melbourne, GWS and Sydney also have multiple spots in the queue early into the draft.

VIEW: CURRENT 2024 AFL DRAFT ORDER

We've looked at how each first-round selection might unfold and offer some insight into the top draft stars your club could recruit come November 20.

This exercise does not include predicted live trading, with the draft order to remain as it currently reads, with the exception being matched bids for father-son or Academy prospects.ย 

Following Mock Drafts will be published closer to the AFL Draft, looking at alternative outcomes and will include live trades.ย 

11. Pick 11 - Melbourne: Luke Trainor

Position:ย Key Defender
Height:ย 194cm
State:ย Victoria
Club: Old Brighton Grammarians

A talent who could go at Melbourne's opening selection and could have suitors in North Melbourne and St Kilda before Pick 11.

Trainor had a sensational draft campaign, flourishing across his pair of appearances for the AFL Academy against VFL sides and playing a consistent brand of football at both the Talent League and National Championships - averaging close to 20 disposals, six marks and five intercept possessions for the year.

The grandson of AFL legend Doug Wade, Trainor is a versatile key defender who is elite in the air and equally damaging by foot, while he has shown an ability to play in the middle and up forward as he relies on his tall and athletic frame.

The Demons are sure to have their sights on a key position talent with one of their first-round picks, and Trainor could be the perfect addition for the future.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Luke Trainor of the AFL Academy in action during the 2024 AFL Academy match between the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys and Coburg Lions at Ikon Park on April 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)