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.

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.

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Essendon

Number of selections available - Two
Draft position โ€“ 10th

As Michael Hurley is both sidelined and inching towards the winter of his AFL career, Ben Rutten - a defender in his own day - will likely be looking to add some help for his youthful crop of names that call the back 50 home.

Hurley was moved to the long-term injury list on Monday, opening up a second spot for the Bombers, who may look to replace their veteran defender.

For this reason, Western Jet Cody Raak or Essendon VFL defender Angus Baker could find themselves at Tullamarine by the end of the week.

Still, if further young midfield depth is on the menu at Essendon, then Josh Green may be given the opportunity to don the sash.

At 191cms, the younger brother of GWS' Tom would be a more than handy addition for an engine room currently operating without former Giants Dylan Shiel and Jye Caldwell.

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