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 

4. Pick 4 - Carlton: Jagga Smith

Position:ย Midfielder
Height:ย 182cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย Richmond

After trading their way up to the top handful of spots in the queue, it'll be intriguing to see who the Blues bring to Princes Park on November 20. The already-taken O'Sullivan is sure to be a player of interest, but Oakleigh Chargers teammate Smith is an equally tantalising talent to consider.

The cunning and intelligent inside-outside midfield threat had a stellar year across every level and effortlessly found possession each weekend, averaging 33.8, 29.3 and 27.3 disposals in the Talent League, National Championships and VFL respectively.

His crafty work by hand and damaging agility at the contest saw the smaller-framed onballer slide his way out of tight spots on numerous occasions in 2024. Smith also earned plenty of praise for his leadership, getting the nod as captain of the U18 All-Australian team and the Talent League Team of the Year.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jagga Smith of Team Naitanui celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Futures match between Team Selwood v Team Naitanui at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)