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
13. Pick 13 - Richmond: Alixzander Tauru
Position:ย Defender-Forward
Height:ย 193cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย Warragul Industrials
At this point in the draft the Tigers will likely be looking toward the key position talent pool, with the second half of the first round set to offer an abundance of 190cm+ players who can fill a role at either end.
Tauru, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise with Gippsland and Vic Country this year, is capable of playing as both an intercepting defender and as a forward target - potentially giving Richmond some flexibility as they also rely on the versatility of swingman Noah Balta.
The athletic youngster has a stunning leap and has shown little fear when flying for the ball - traits that have boded well in every position he has played.
