AFL Draft

How your AFL team used its 2024 picks in the past

The list of players your club has recruited with the selections they hold for 2024👇

Published by
Mitch Keating

The 2024 AFL Draft order currently has 78 selections for November's intake, with all 18 clubs having at least two selections for the count.

While the draft order will undergo plenty of change by the time the last selection is made, the order is currently locked in prior to live trading on night one.

With the current order and each club's set of picks, we've looked into the potential omens that could be loved or feared ahead of the draft, assessing how clubs have used their 2024 picks in the past.

Geelong, Collingwood, Essendon and Carlton have all previously found bargains with some of the picks they hold for this year's draft, while Richmond and Melbourne will be hoping for better returns with their early picks this time around.

Here's how all 18 clubs have used their 2024 picks previously...

Adelaide

Picks: 4, 64

The Crows have not used Pick 4 in their history, having managed only one top five selection ever - taking Riley Thilthorpe at Pick 2 in 2020.

Pick 64, on the other hand, has been used by Adelaide on three occasions, the first being on eventual 17-gamer Nick Gill in 2006. Former Crow-turned-Lion Cam Ellis-Yolmen landed at West Lakes five years later at the same pick also.

Current wingman Lachie Sholl joined the Crows as the 64th overall pick in 2018 and has played 74 career games, with 2024 being a breakout campaign for the outside midfielder.

4: N/A

64: Nick Gill (2006), Cam Ellis-Yolmen (2011), Lachlan Sholl (2018)

Brisbane

Picks: 27, 34, 42, 43, 49, 60, 66

While Brisbane hold seven selections, it's likely they'll be absorbed into bids for father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft and Academy talent Sam Marshall. Nevertheless, let's dive into their history with these picks...

Their opening selection of Pick 27 failed to bear much fruit despite four bites of the apple, with their later selections not offering much better.

They have used several of their 2024 selections in the past few years, including the selection of forward Luke Lloyd with Pick 42 just 12 months ago.

Wingman Harry Sharp was recruited with Pick 43 in 2020 and was traded this off-season to Melbourne for Pick 49, which the Lions have used before with Tom Logan 21 years ago.

27: Adam Garton (1986), Terry Board (1991), Pat Garner (2004), Callum Bartlett (2009)

34: Chris Schmidt (2006), Nick Robertson (2013)

42: Troy Johnson (1995), Connor McFadyen (2018), Luke Lloyd (2023)

43: Chris Guerts (1989), Connor Ballenden (2017), Harry Sharp (2020)

49: Tom Logan (2003)

60: N/A

66: Aaron Lord (1992)

Carlton

Picks: 3, 38, 63, 68, 69, 72

Pick 3, while only used once, hasn't been the best used selection by the Blues, who acquired Paddy Dow with the pick in 2017. Dow played 73 games in the navy blue before seeking a trade to St Kilda last year.

Carlton have a good omen at Pick 38 however, with two-time Coleman Medal winner and club hall of famer Brendan Fevola landing at Princes Park in 1998. He would lead the Blues' goalkicking in seven separate seasons to add to three All-Australian selections.

2022 Pick 72 selection brad Fisher was a nice find, playing 99 games for the Blues, while Adrian Deluca was taken at the same selection a year later.

3: Paddy Dow (2017)

38: Simon Minton-Connell (1986), Sam Smart (1996), Brendan Fevola (1998)

63: Jacob Anstey (1995), Glen Bowyer (2003), Jayden Foster (2014)

68: Grant Povey (1988)

69: Daniel Marshall (1995), Jordan Bannister (2003)

72: Brad Fisher (2002), Adrian Deluca (2003)

Collingwood

Picks: 52, 55, 58

The Magpies are home to one of the biggest draft steals in the game's history, taking Brownlow Medal winner Dane Swan at Pick 58 23 years ago. Swan would also claim premiership honours, two Anzac Day Medals and five All-Australian selections across his decorated 258-game career in the black and white.

The Magpies also secured ex-wingman Tom Phillips with Pick 58 in 2015, as well as nine-gamer David King.

Current forward Harvey Harrison was picked up with the Magpies' opening selection of Pick 52 just three years ago, with the youngster playing 16 games since debuting last year.

52: Brendon Retzlaff (1990), Harvey Harrison (2021)

55: Brendan Tranter (1987), Adam Iacobucci (2004), Trey Ruscoe (2019)

58: Dane Swan (2001), David King (2002), Tom Phillips (2015)

Essendon

Picks: 28, 31, 40, 46, 53, 54, 65

Across their seven selections for 2024, with the earliest being 28, the Bombers have stunningly taken 25 players with these picks in their history.

None come better than father-son recruit Jobe Watson, who landed at the Bombers with Pick 40 in the 2002 count. Watson would end his career with three best and fairests and two All-Australian balzers while also captaining the club to follow in the footsteps of his father Tim.

Premiership player Jason Johnson was taken at Pick 28 in 1996, being one of four to be recruited with that selection by the Bombers, while Picks 31 and 54 have been used five teas each.

The latter was used to recruit memorable swingman Cale Hooker in 2007, as well as father-son Jayden Davey and half-back Archie Roberts in the past two years.

28: Shawn Lewfatt (1994), Jason Johnson (1996), Tristan Cartledge (2002), Jay Nash (2003)

31: Adrian Ukovic (1995), Joel Reynolds (2001), Ariel Steinberg (2010), Jackson Merrett (2011), Josh Begley (2016)

40: Travis St Clair (1989), David Hille (1999), Jobe Watson (2002)

46: Shane Radbone (1989), Henry Slattery (2004), Alastair Lord (2021)

53: Martin Gleeson (2012), Cody Brand (2020)

54: Matthew Watson (1996), Cale Hooker (2007), Mitch Brown (2015), Jayden Davey (2022), Archie Roberts (2023)

65: Rod Saunders (1988), Alan Schwartz (1989), Steven Fry (1990)

Fremantle

Picks: 14, 30, 67

The Dockers used Pick 14 four years ago to recruit local flanker Heath Chapman, with the WA club initially having their place in the draft that year pushed back due to a points deficit from the year prior.

Chapman has since proven to be an exciting pickup for the Dockers, playing 42 games over four years while balancing injury setbacks.

While the Dockers haven't used Pick 30 before, they have used Pick 67, taking Toby Stribling in 2004. He would not debut at AFL level.

14: Heath Chapman (2020)

30: N/A

67: Toby Stribling (2004)

Geelong

Picks: 45, 57, 75

The Cats have arguably the best pickup in this piece, taking three-time premiership player Matthew Scarlett at Pick 45 in 1997. Scarlett ended his career with six All-Australian selections and is viewed as arguably the best fullback of his generation.

Premiership Cat Gryan Miers is one of four players to be recruited to Kardinia Park with Pick 57, with 2006 recruit Simon Hogan the only other to play a game for Geelong.

The Cats also recruited two-club player Clint Bizzell in 1995 with Pick 75 in what proved to be a nice get.

45: Matthew Scarlett (1997)

57: Michael Billman (1986), Chris Barzen (1990), Simon Hogan (2006), Gryan Miers (2017)

75: Clint Bizzell (1995)

Gold Coast

Picks: 39, 41, 51, 61, 70, 76, 78

Given the Suns often have plenty of picks towards the top of the board, it might come as little surprise they have only used one of their seven late picks in their short history.

2010 Pick 39 selection Jeremy Taylor would play just the 10 games for the Queensland club after being recruited out of the Geelong Falcons.

39: Jeremy Taylor (2010)

41: N/A

51: N/A

61: N/A

70: N/A

76: N/A

78: N/A

GWS

Picks: 15, 16, 21, 37, 56, 74

GWS have used all but Picks 37 and 74 in the past, with their 2022 haul including both 16 and 21 - taking Harry Rowston and Darcy Jones respectively.

They would also take Conor Stone and Leek Aleer with Pick 15 in 2020 and 2021, while Harry Himmelberg joined the club at Pick 16 on 2015 to be the pick of the bunch.

GWS have found less success with their later picks, taking former players Tom Downue and Zac Langdon with Pick 56 in the past.

15: Conor Stone (2020), Leek Aleer (2021)

16: Harry Himmelberg (2015), Harry Rowston (2022)

21: Darcy Jones (2022)

37: N/A

56: Tom Downie (2011), Zac Langdon (2017)

74: N/A

Hawthorn

Picks: 33, 71, 77

The Hawks managed to get 99 games out of 1999 Pick 33 selection Tim Clarke, but 2011 recruit Brad Hill is easily the pick of the bunch.

He would feature in three premierships for the Hawks before going on to play great footy with Fremantle and St Kilda.

Ben Dixon at Pick 77 in 1994 is another bargain find for the Hawks, with the forward ending his career with 282 goals from 203 games.

33: Tim Clarke (1999), Jarryd Morton (2006), Brad Hill (2011)

71: Jackson Ross (2017)

77: Ben Dixon (1994), Adrian Cox (1998)

Melbourne

Picks: 5, 9

Look away now, Demons fans.

Having used Pick 5 three times, Melbourne managed to get over 140 games out of Jason Norrish and Brock McLean, but overall have struggled with the selection, also taking Keith Thomas in 1982.

Pick 9 isn't much better, with 1992 selection Martin Pike leaving after two years before having a successful career elsewhere, while Luke Molan wouldn't play a game at the top level.

Sam Weideman couldn't quite hit the heights expected of him, but Christian Salem was able to have a role in the club's 2021 premiership side.

5: Keith Thomas (1982), Jason Norrish (1991), Brock McLean (2003)

9: Martin Pike (1992), Luke Molan (2001), Christian Salem (2013), Sam Weideman (2015)

North Melbourne

Picks: 2, 62

Pick 2 has worked once for the Roos and they could go two from two after taking Tasmanian Colby McKercher with the selection last year.

22 years ago North Melbourne claimed Daniel Wells out of WA, with the crafty midfield-forward a two-time best and fairest at Arden Street, playing 243 games.

The Kangaroos have used Pick 62 on four occasions with no major success.

2: Daniel Wells (2002), Colby McKercher (2023)

62: Dion Miles (1997), Tim Van Der Klooster (1998), Josh Smith (2007), Kyron Hayden (2017)

Port Adelaide

Picks: 13, 29, 36, 50

Veteran defender Tom Clurey departed the club this off-season after 124 games with the club, who recruited him with Pick 29 in 2012.

Exciting forward Aaron Young played 100 career games after joining the Power in 2010, while fellow Pick 36 selection Tom McCallum was delisted by the club this year after going without a debut across two seasons.

Luckily, the Power managed to swoop on Domenic Cassisi in 2000, with the fan favourite playing a part in the club's maiden AFL premiership four years later before ending his career with 228 games to his name.

13: N/A

29: Tom Clurey (2012)

36: Aaron Young (2010), Tom McCallum (2022)

50: Domenic Cassisi (2000)

Richmond

Picks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23, 24

A real bag of hits and misses from the Tigers' eight early picks, and unfortunately its mostly misses.

1987 Pick 1 selection Richard Lounder played four career games, while Anthony Banik managed just 49 after being taken first overall two years later.

They found some success with Brett Deledio the last time they used Pick 1, however he couldn't find success at Punt Road.

Pick 6 isn't much better, with Peter Hofner not featuring in the AFL during his time with Richmond, while Reece Conca was solid across 104 games but the Tigers would've liked more.

Pick 11 was better but still not ideal, while Pick 18 selections David Tiller and Robert Wren were also gameless. Alex Rance lifts up the numbers though, wining a premiership and five successive All-Australian selections before ending his career early.

Dean Polo was a nice pickup at Pick 20, but that's about it for the rest of their draft hand.

1: Richard Lounder (1987), Anthony Banik (1989), Brett Deledio (2004)

6: Peter Hofner (1981), Reece Conca (2010)

10: N/A

11: David Palm (1982), Damien Ryan (1994)

18: David Tiller (1981), Robert Wren (1989), Alex Rance (2007)

20: Dean Polo (2004), Callum Coleman-Jones (2017), Riley Collier-Dawkins (2018)

23: Mark Howsley (1982)

24: Cleve Hughes (2005)

St Kilda

Picks: 7, 8, 32, 47

The Saints have used Picks 7 and 8 in the same count before, taking Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield respectively in 2017. They'll be hoping for a better return seven years on.

1994 Pick 7 selection Tony Brown played 100 games for the club, while 2003 Pick 8 recruit Raph Clarke managed 85 games.

The Saints have used Pick 47 on three occasions for mixed results, with Rhys Stanley leaving after 58 games before finding premiership success at Geelong.

NGA recruit Marcus Windhager looks a good one since joining the club with the same pick three years ago.

7: Tony Brown (1994), Hunter Clark (2017)

8: Michael Frost (1993), Raphael Clarke (2003), Nick Coffield (2017)

32: Nick Winmar (2009)

47: Rhys Stanley (2008), Matthew Parker (2018), Marcus Windhager (2021)

Sydney

Picks: 19, 22, 44, 59

The Swans haven't used Pick 19 before, while Pick 22 has proven to be a lean selection for the New South Wales side.

Pick 44 might be their best of the lot, taking Aliir Aliir in 2013 and current midfielder Justin McInerney five years later.

2012 premiership player Craig Bird was recruited with Pick 59 in 2007, being one of five Swans to go at that selection.

19: N/A

22: Paul Holdsworth (1988), Dion Myles (1993), Dean Towers (2012)

44: Harrison Marsh (2012), Aliir Aliir (2013), Justin McInerney (2018)

59: Brett Rose (1997), Dwayne Simpson (1998), Matthew Davis (2003), Ryan Brabazon (2005), Craig Bird (2007)

West Coast

Picks: 12, 26, 73

The Eagles will be hoping for a better return from Pick 12 after their three previous recruits managed a combined 22 games between them

Pick 26 is much better to look back on, having recruited 2018 premiership players Jack Darling and Liam Ryan in 2010 and 2017.

Other Pick 26 recruits Michael O'Brien and Daniel McConnell couldn't get their careers going at West Coast though, while the Eagles haven't used Pick 73 before.

12: Shane Porter (1990), Shane Sikora (1994), Jaxon Crabb (1997)

26: Michael O'Brien (1998), Daniel McConnell (2003), Jack Darling (2010), Liam Ryan (2017)

73: N/A

Western Bulldogs

Picks: 17, 25, 35, 48

The Dogs recruited a pair of premiership players with Picks 17 and 25 in 2011 and 2015 respectively, taking Clay Smith and Josh Dunkley.

The latter ended his time at the Kennel as a best and fairest winner before leaving for Brisbane, where he has won another flag.

1992 Pick 17 selection Kym Koster managed just 38 games for the Bulldogs before playing 95 at Adelaide in a return to SA.

Marcus Adams looked to be a good get at Pick 35 in 2015 before defecting to the Lions, perhaps the club's best of five selections at that pick.

Current flanker Bailey Williams is one of three Bulldogs to be recruited at Pick 48 in the past.

17: Kym Koster (1992), Cameron Faulkner (2002), Clay Smith (2011)

25: Josh Dunkley (2015)

35: Josh Georgiades (1988), Patrick Wiggins (1999), Scott Bassett (2002), Sam Reid (2007), Marcus Adams (2015)

48: Dennis Repacholi (1989), Jarrad Boumann (2007), Bailey Williams (2015)

Published by
Mitch Keating