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
25. Pick 25 - GWS: Jack Whitlock
Position:ย Key Forward
Height:ย 200cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย Shepparton
The third tall forward in as many selections, Whitlock could be the pick of the bunch.
The Murray Bushrangers spearhead kicked 25 goals in the Talent League this year from 12 games, registering multiple majors in eight of those appearances.
His height and frame place Whitlock as a commanding aerial force in attack, with the Vic Country talent averaging 1.5 contested marks at the U18s carnival in 2024 to go with 14.8 disposals, 5.8 score involvements and a goal per game.
Whitlock managed to strengthen his ruck craft throughout the year through more reps, making him a promising selection for a club like GWS to consider.
