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
7. Pick 7 - Richmond: Murphy Reid
Position:ย Midfielder
Height:ย 181cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย South Melbourne Districts
Richmond's second selection of the night might see them add one of this year's big risers in Reid, whose traits would fittingly complement the strengths that O'Sullivan would bring to Adem Yze's midfield ensemble.
Much like how O'Sullivan was able to wax with Chargers teammate Jagga Smith for large parts of the past two years, Reid can bring a similar style with his clean hands at the contest and high footy IQ, while the Sandringham star can be an even bigger threat in the front half.
Reid was a shining light in Vic Metro's undefeated carnival, averaging 24.5 disposals, 9.2 contested possessions, 3.2 clearances and 3.2 tackles to take out the MVP award for the title-winning side.
