The conclusion of the home and away season means the opening 10 AFL Draft selections for this year's count are locked in.

While the trade period can be utilised to cash in these selections for attainable targets, most clubs won't be looking to part ways with their opening picks - especially given the strength of this year's pool of prospects.

Richmond has locked in the opening selection of November's intake after taking out the wooden spoon, while Fremantle will round out the opening 10 picks with successive selections, having acquired Collingwood's opening pick.

Each club will have their list of draft targets they hope slip to their early selections, and with the parity in the top echelon of this year's class, it's set to be a fascinating start to this year's National Draft.

We've looked at the settled top 10 picks in this year's draft order and matched up one prospect to each selection.

VIEW: CURRENT 2024 AFL DRAFT ORDER

6. Pick 6: Gold Coast

Josh Smillie

Position: Midfielder
Height: 194cm
State: Victoria
Club: Park Orchards

Smillie was the bright starter to this year's draft season, putting up massive performances for the Eastern Ranges to kickstart a prolific Talent League campaign.

While his dominant frame in midfield sees him positioned as a contested bull, Smillie has proven to be a versatile asset across his junior career and could be utilised outside of the centre of the field to start his career.

There is a caveat that comes with the Suns' first selection, though, with the Queensland club first needing to get their ducks aligned to attain the needed draft points to secure access to Academy talent Leonardo Lombard, who is another top 10 prospect.

Josh Smillie of Victoria Metro looks to break from a tackle by Luke Urquhart of Western Australia during the Marsh AFL National Championships match between U18 Boys Western Australia and Victoria Metro at Optus Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/AFL Photos)

There is a world where the Suns secure an early selection like Smillie and then use their other two first-round picks - likely splitting them for later selections - to acquire Lombard.

A potential trade play for Richmond's Daniel Rioli would throw a spanner in the works, likely leaving them with only Lombard from the opening night of the National Draft.

Others to consider: Jagga Smith, Sid Draper