What Walter stated: “Couldn’t be extra pumped,” he instructed Fox Footy. He stated Carlton star Charlie Curnow was considered one of his idols.
4. Zane Duursma, North Melbourne
What Duursma stated: He instructed Fox Footy he didn’t barrack for any of the AFL groups as a child.
“Relieved, actually, and searching ahead to all the things to come back,” he stated of being drafted.
5. Nick Watson, Hawthorn
What Watson stated: “Once I was youthful I had lots of people saying I used to be too small to play AFL … received into my head,” he instructed Fox Footy. However stated recommendation from North Melbourne nice Brent Harvey had given him confidence.
6. Ryley Sanders, Western Bulldogs
What Sanders stated: “Had a superb inkling [that I would end up at the Bulldogs] … stoked to be there,” he instructed Fox Footy.
He was a Gold Coast supporter as a child, and stated Gary Ablett jnr was his hero.
7. Caleb Windsor, Melbourne
What Windsor stated: “Grateful for the chance”, he instructed Fox Footy after getting the largest cheer of the night time when his title was learn out.
8. Daniel Curtin, Adelaide
What Curtin stated: “Huge shock,” he stated of his transfer to Adelaide. He instructed Fox Footy he modelled his recreation on Fremantle nice Matthew Pavlich, with versatility in a number of positions.
9. Ethan Learn, Gold Coast
The Suns matched a giant from Geelong.
What Learn stated: “I can play different positions, so I assume that’s why they name me ‘the Unicorn’,” he instructed Fox Footy.
10. Nate Caddy, Essendon
What Caddy stated: “I’m so excited,” he instructed Fox Footy. “I’m a bit undersized as a key ahead so I name myself an influence ahead.”
11. Connor O’Sullivan, Geelong
What O’Sullivan stated: “It’s superb, Joel’s a legend of the sport. To be offered a jumper from him is fairly particular,” he instructed Fox Footy after being offered the No.14 by retired Cats nice Joel Selwood. His dad’s recommendation? “Say sure to all the things.”
12. Phoenix Gothard, GWS
13. Koltyn Tholstrup, Melbourne
Tholstrup was invited to the draft in individual, based on Fox Footy, however declined to spend the night time along with his household in Western Australia.
14. Jake Rogers, Gold Coast
The Suns matched a bid from Sydney.
What Rogers stated: “It’s so particular,” he instructed Fox Footy of being chosen in entrance of household on draft night time. He stated he must convert them from Collingwood supporters to Suns followers.
15. Jordan Croft, Western Bulldogs
The Bulldogs matched a bid from Sydney.
What Croft stated: “He’s undoubtedly fairly concerned with my footy, which I’ve completely cherished,” Croft instructed Fox Footy of his father, former Bulldog Matthew.
16. Will Inexperienced, Sydney
17. James Leake, GWS
What Leake stated: “Very grateful to be within the place I’m,” Leake instructed Fox Footy. “I am going all proper,” he stated of his cricketing expertise, including that it had been his precedence from age 13-16.
18. Darcy Wilson, St Kilda
What Wilson stated: “Love the way in which Sam Walsh performs,” Wilson instructed Fox Footy. He additionally stated he modelled his recreation on Connor Rozee.
19. Will McCabe, Hawthorn
The Hawks matched a bid from North Melbourne for the father-son prospect.
What McCabe stated: “Misplaced for phrases,” he instructed Fox Footy about becoming a member of the membership his father performed for. “You may say he’s fairly direct,” he stated of his dad’s suggestions on McCabe’s recreation. He stated it was particular to rejoice with household on the night time.
20. Taylor Goad, North Melbourne
What Goad stated: “If somebody stated to me final yr I’d be right here, I wouldn’t have believed them,” he instructed Fox Footy.
21. Charlie Edwards, Adelaide
What Edwards stated: “I do know you don’t go straight into the AFL and play as a midfielder however I hope to develop in direction of that,” he instructed Fox Footy.
22. Will Dawson, North Melbourne
23. Riley Hardeman, North Melbourne
24. Caiden Cleary, Sydney
The Swans matched a bid from Collingwood.
25. Harry DeMattia, Collingwood
What DeMattia stated: “I really feel like I’m in a dream … so grateful for the chance … can’t wait to get caught into it,” DeMattia instructed Fox Footy. He was already wearing a Collingwood jumper for his TV interview – courtesy of some Pies supporters within the room watching the draft with him.
“I wish to be part of going back-to-back.”
26. Will Graham, Gold Coast
27. Oscar Ryan, Adelaide
Ryan is 187 centimetres tall and performed with Murray Bushrangers within the Expertise League.
What Ryan stated: “Huge shock to me … so grateful,” he instructed Fox Footy. He got here as a plus-one and needed to shortly borrow a Bushrangers shirt earlier than heading up on stage. “Bloody oath, can’t wait.”