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
19. Pick 19 - GWS: Jobe Shanahan
Position:ย Key Forward
Height:ย 195cm
State:ย New South Wales
Club:ย Moama
The second successive pick for GWS, who again add to their strong regional Victoria ties after already taking Lindsay a pick earlier.
Shanahan was a notable name to watch after earning an AFL Academy selection this year, with his form in the National Championships for the Allies and in the Talent League showing further promise for the 195cm forward.
The Bendigo Pioneers talent earned a VFL gig with Essendon, where his best run of form for the year came to light. Across his three games, Shanahan kicked 11 goals at the state league level from 9.7 disposals, 5.0 marks and 6.0 score involvements each match.
While he might not need time to develop his craft before an AFL debut, Shanahan would be afforded the luxury to hone his skills and wait in the wings at the Giants while learning from Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan at GWS.
