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analysis:The rise of the north and a shock new Giant: Recapping the 2023 AFL draft

The number one pick was all but confirmed, but the 2023 AFL draft shows a surprising shift into the northern states as the Suns strike local gold. 
A composite photo of Jed Walker and Phoenix Gothard

How did your club fare at the AFL draft? Every team's haul analysed

The AFL draft has been completed, with all 18 clubs adding to their lists with players they hope will be stars of the future. Here's who your club selected and what it means for your team.
Nick Watson, Colby McKercher, Harley Reid, Jed Walter and Zane Duursma pose for a photo

AFL draft wraps up with some shock sliders and mature-age surprises

West Coast made it a Reid double, selecting key forward Archer Reid with the first pick on the second night of the AFL draft. See every pick made from round two onwards.
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Archer Reid handballs away under pressure

Tongala Football Netball club reacts as Harley Reid is drafted by the West Coast Eagles

The hundreds of people gathered at Tongala Football Netball club cheer as Harley Reid is drafted by the West Coast Eagles with the first overall pick.
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Reid becomes an Eagle as home town Tongala celebrates and Gothard, Ryan shocks bring joy

Harley Reid is officially heading to West Coast after selecting the Tongala young gun with the first pick of the 2023 AFL Draft, with some surprising draft picks creating some memorable scenes later on.
Four kids all wearing white shirts with the face of football player Harley Reid

Carlton premiership legend Ted Hopkins dies aged 74

Hero of the stunning comeback victory in the 1970 grand final against Collingwood and founder of data company Champion Data, the former Carlton forward died on Monday aged 74. 
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Two older men stand together, laughing.

West Coast Eagles take Harley Reid with first pick in AFL draft — see all the first round selections

The West Coast Eagles take Harley Reid with the number one pick in the AFL draft on a long opening night of high drama. Look back at how it unfolded — and get the lowdown on every first-round pick — in our live blog.
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Harley Reid and Nic Naitanui hold up the West Coast Eagles' number nine guernsey at the AFL draft.

Meet the regional Victorian players to watch in tonight's AFL draft

Some of the countryside's best young Aussie rules footballers will be hoping their dreams can become reality when the 2023 AFL Draft gets underway tonight in Melbourne.
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Footballer Harley Reid carries the ball forward for Victoria Country

AFL draft: When it is, how to follow and who will be number one pick

The AFL draft has arrived, with intrigue and drama expected as a new group of young stars hit the league. Here's when it is, how to follow it and who is expected to be taken with the number one pick.
Zane Duursma and Caleb Windsor hold footballs and pose for a photo

Demons' premiership defence over as Cats hold on in thrilling AFLW semifinal

Reigning premiers Melbourne are knocked out of the AFLW finals in straight sets as Geelong hang on to a thrilling five-point win and a preliminary final berth.
Amy McDonald pumps her fists in celebration as a Melbourne player runs past her