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.
21. Pick 21 - Western Bulldogs: Cooper Hynes
Hynes' 1st Mock Draft Selection:ย Port Adelaide (Pick 16)
Western Bulldogs' 1st Mock Draft Selection:ย Alex Dodson
Position:ย Midfielder-Forward
Height:ย 190cm
State:ย Victoria
Club:ย Bonbeach
The Dogs have shown an interest in adding a dual-position threat who can roam through the middle and in the front half to their list, and Hynes might be the best fit for them at this junction of the draft.
The electric Dandenong Stingrays co-captain was good for 1.5 goals per game in the Talent League this year while averaging 23.7 disposals and 7.4 score involvements across his 15 outings, flexing his power, pace and poise across multiple areas on the field.
He might not have a role to fill immediately in Luke Beveridge's side, but Hynes' competitive nature will have him knocking on the selection door quickly.
