The countdown to the 2025 AFL Draft has reached the final week, so as we near this year's exciting intake, we've covered how the first round of picks might play out - for the second time!
This exercise follows our first edition Mock Draft from last month, with our second edition assessing alternative selections for a range of clubs and including live trades to showcase the ripple effect of those changes.
This draft includes a total of 27 first-round selections, with four matched bids expected to fall on night one of the AFL Draft, while we've also predicted one live trade to take place.
So, without further ado, here isย Zero Hanger'sย second edition AFL Mock Draft for 2024.
17. Pick 17 - Fremantle: Joe Berryย
Berry's 1st Mock Draft Selection:ย Richmond (Pick 21)
Fremantle's 1st Mock Draft Selection:ย Taj Hotton
Position:ย Small Forward
Height:ย 181cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย Wangaratta
Some front-half spark will be among Fremantle's areas to assess and potentially add to at the draft, with Taj Hotton one avenue they will consider and Berry certainly another.
The Vic Country livewire is placed as arguably the best small forward available to all 18 clubs in this year's haul, having enjoyed a prolific campaign across his commitments in the Talent League with Murray and at the U18s National Championships.
The Dockers are home to an exciting crop of ground-level threats, but with Michael Walters nearing retirement and Michael Frederick potentially placed for more time further up the field, Berry is a nice point of difference who can slot into a pocket alongside the likes of Sam Switkowski, Bailey Banfield and Sam Sturt as well.
