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
18. Pick 18 - GWS: Xavier Lindsay
Position:ย Midfielder
Height:ย 183cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย Leongatha
The first of the Giants' trio of first-round picks for November's intake sees them swoop on Morrish Medal winner Lindsay, who has every right to fall in the top 10 selections also.
A contested ball winner and damaging left-footer, the Gippsland Power star proved to be a leading asset in the Talent League, at the National Championships and with the AFL Academy.
He averaged 22.7 disposals, 6.7 marks, 5.0 inside 50s, 4.3 clearances, 6.3 score involvements and 5.0 tackles from his three games for Vic Country, with his best coming in a narrow loss to Vic Metro that decided the carnival.
While proving to be a strong inside midfielder, Lindsay can also slot into a half-back role - having proven to seamlessly do so for the AFL Academy and in last year's Future Stars game.
