With the league's Mid-Season Draft set to take place on Wednesday this week, a portion of the 602-players that nominated their services are set to have their lives change forever.
For the budding youngsters that missed out on selection at last year's national talent market, it will offer them a chance to make their dreams come true - albeit a tad later than some of their peers.
The full list of 602 players has been released by the AFL. #AFL https://t.co/0V2rMAAkCi
— Zero Hanger (@zerohanger) May 29, 2021
For the wily veterans that have thrown their hats back into the ring, it will mean one last chance to lace the boots and keep their flames shielded from the wind for at least another six-months.
Despite the fact that not every side will enter the draft with a pick available, we have run a fine toothed comb through all 18-lists, and have made recommendations of talent for fans of every creed and clubs of every colour.
Here are the players every club should be considering on Wednesday night.
North Melbourne
Number of selections available - Two
Draft position โ 1st
If David Noble and the Roos select anyone other than Jacob Edwards with the first pick of Wednesday's draft, then I am sure I won't be the only one to fall off my seat.
.@Sammy__Edmund: "Barring any ladder change, North Melbourne will have pick one and barring any change of direction, they'll use it to take Jacob Edwards.
"He's only nominated for a six month contract... he's backing himself to be upgraded to the senior list next year."
— Garry and Tim (@SENBreakfast) May 24, 2021
At 202cm and with an ability to play both in the ruck and up forward, Edwards' selection would create a near complete set of recruits for North Melbourne within the space of 12-months.
As Noble has been playing to kids and leads a relatively injury riddled list, if the Sandringham Dragons product can string together some form in the twos, then a debut before the season is out could well be on the cards.
