The AFL had their first mid-season draft this year since 1993. Some players were brought in for injury cover, while some could be ones to watch out for in the future.
Players selected in the mid-season draft will be contracted until the end of October, with clubs given the option to negotiate and extend their contract at any time.
We take a look at every player selected in the mid-season draft, how they have fared so far and whether they are likely to receive a contract extension into 2020.
Dillon O'Reilly - Fremantle
Similar to Mayo, O'Reilly is a young forward prospect who has been making strides within the bottom age colts in Western Australia. O'Reilly kicked 46 goals for the colt from 17 appearances in 2017.
He has now played more than a handful of games for East Fremantle in the WAFL, and looms much like a long-term prospect, with tall forwards obviously needing longer to develop, generally speaking.
O'Reilly's chances of being retained for next season definitely wouldn't have been hurt by Freo cutting ties with Shane Kersten, with Kersten's relationship with Fremantle coach Ross Lyon seemingly breaking down.
Verdict - Departsย
