Craft of the Draft AFL Podcast

Tasmania’s first crop of draft recruits are set to be announced in the coming weeks, with Craft of the Draft listing the 10 players in the Devils’ sights as U17 pre-selections. With Talent League finals in full swing, the boys preview this week’s SANFL U18s Grand Final and look at the remaining four teams fighting it out in Victoria. Plus, the AFL Draft prospect who has joined the Pick 1 race, your questions answered, and draft plans for Port Adelaide and Richmond. ⬇️ RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:02 Tassie Recruits 05:04 SANFL TL GF Preview 09:27 VIC TL Finals 13:24 Heath Mellody 15:57 Mailbag 25:34 Draft Plans: Port Adelaide 32:53 Draft Plans: Richmond Filmed on 09/09/2026 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: zerohanger.com/powerranker IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s September AFL Draft Power Rankings are here, with seven of the top 10 spots undergoing change after an action-packed last month. This month’s extended 45-prospect list also includes some big movers throughout as a host of names rise up the board. Plus, the prospects who narrowly missed out, the profile of this year’s draft class, and AFL Draft plans for Melbourne and North Melbourne.RUNDOWN00:00 Intro01:38 1-1004:38 11-2008:07 21-3011:38 31-4016:27 41-4522:17 On the Precipice26:22 Draft Plans: Melbourne31:01 Draft Plans: North MelbourneFilmed on 02/09/2026Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker:zerohanger.com/powerrankerIG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the first eight selections of the 2026 AFL Draft order locked in, the boys split up the selections and run through a mini mock draft that sees a total of nine selections and three bids made. The U17s Futures Game squad has been released, with some exciting 2027 draft prospects still missing the cut, and finals footy gets underway in the talent league pathways, seeing the boys name the players they hope to see have a big month to conclude their campaigns. Plus. draft plans for GWS and Hawthorn. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:01 Mini Mock Draft 10:11 U17s Futures Game Squad 16:28 Finals Preview 22:46 GWS Giants Draft Plans 28:27 Hawthorn Draft Plans 34:08 What's coming up? Filmed on 26/08/2026 Watch Zero Hanger's APS Grand Final preview with Harf and Stevo here: https://youtu.be/L29cAdzn8Ck?si=xKIysGecNi6AqAKt Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch are joined by Vic Metro and Eastern Ranges coach Lauren Morecroft to discuss some of her teams’ top prospects for 2026 and 2027, as well as coaching the likes of Nick Watson, Caleb Windsor and Josh Smillie prior to their AFL careers. The boys also recap a thrilling APS Grand Final, and look at the draft plans for both Geelong and Gold Coast. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 00:54 Lauren Morecroft Chat 28:44 APS Grand Final 33:22 Geelong Draft Plans 40:45 Gold Coast Draft Plans 46:30 What's coming up? Filmed on 18/08/2026 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

It’s APS Grand Final week, with Jonty and Mitch previewing the key players, matchups and likely winner for Saturday’s decider between Brighton and Caulfield. The boys also revisit the 2018 AFL Draft, redrafting the first 10 picks as well as naming the biggest bargain, miss, best haul and sliding doors picks. Plus, a look at the 2026 draft plans for Essendon and Fremantle. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 00:25 APS Grand Final Preview 09:46 2018 Redraft 17:47 Essendon AFL Draft Plans 26:27 Fremantle AFL Draft Plans 34:16 What's Coming Up? Filmed on 12/08/2026 Watch Zero Hanger's APS Grand Final preview with Harf and Stevo here: https://youtu.be/L29cAdzn8Ck?si=xKIysGecNi6AqAKt Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s AFL Power Rankings for August are here, with the list extending to a top 40 following the conclusion of the U18s National Championships. The rankings see three new names emerge in the top 10, including a club-tied utility, while 11 fresh faces have come into the mix altogether. The boys also answer some questions with a Power Rankings edition of the Mailbag, and discuss the potential 2026 draft plans for Carlton and Collingwood. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 02:20 Top 40 (1 - 10) 07:37 Top 40 (11 - 20) 11:47 Top 40 (21 - 30) 16:08 Top 40 (31 - 40) 21:01 Rankings Mailbag 25:49 Carlton Draft Plans 32:34 Collingwood Draft Plans 37:43 What's Coming Up? Filmed on 05/08/2026 Try out our new AFL Draft Power Ranker: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-power-ranker/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch are joined by Sandringham Dragons coach Rob Harding to discuss some of his side’s leading AFL Draft prospects, as well as the lesser-known names garnering interest in the home stretch. Plus, Rob gives an insight into the growth Dragons alumni Murphy Reid, Archie Roberts and Levi Ashcroft, as well as his role as a coach. The boys also highlight some of the form players from outside the U18s National Championships in ‘Best of the Rest’, and get their AFL club-by-club draft plans series underway with deep dives on Adelaide and Brisbane. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:15 Rob Harding Interview 25:52 Best of the Rest 30:20 Adelaide Draft Plans 35:13 Brisbane Draft Plans Filmed on 29/07/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The 2026 U18s National Championships are in the rear-view mirror, giving the Craft of the Draft team the chance to pick their team of the carnival and lock in the final Champs Chart of the year. Jonty and Mitch also go over the standouts from Vic Metro and Vic Country’s campaigns, and recap some of the leading performers from the U17s trials - including a handful of club-tied teenagers. Plus, Lachie Vendy joins the team to go through some AFL Draft prospects who deserve some more attention in ‘Draft Diamonds’. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:22 Vic Metro Standouts 11:46 Vic Country Standouts 17:54 Final Champs Charts 19:27 Team of the Champs 22:34 U17s Trials Recap 26:57 Draft Diamonds 39:29 What's Coming up? Filmed on 22/07/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the U18s National Championships reaching a conclusion for three of the five teams, the Craft of the Draft AFL team name their MVPs, big risers and more for Western Australia, South Australia and the Allies, plus give their Larke Medal predictions ahead of the carnival’s concluding game. Analyst Lachie Vendy is back with ‘The Vendy Machine’ to detail some of the big changes to his top 100 draft prospects list, and debate a few differing views on this year’s pool, including who the best non club-tied prospect is for 2026. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:04 WA Standouts 10:25 South Australia Standouts 17:50 Allies Standouts 22:42 Larke Medal Predictions 23:37 The Vendy Machine: Top 100 27:26 Man vs Machine 40:28 What's Coming up? Filmed on 15/07/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Straight after Wednesday’s double header in Ballarat, Jonty and Mitch are in the studio to recap a thrilling day’s play as South Australia and the Allies picked up close wins. Among the standouts was a plethora of club-linked AFL Draft prospects, with teens tied to West Coast, Carlton, Brisbane and Hawthorn among those impressing. The latest Champs Chart has seen two South Australians rise into the top 10, while the boys take a look at the AFL Draft Order and how clubs are faring with points and picks ahead of potential matched bids for their priority access talent. RUNDOWN 00:00 Intro 01:03 Vic Country v South Australia 11:19 Allies v Western Australia 19:00 Champs Charts 23:28 AFL Draft Order Update 33:43 What's Coming up? Filmed on 08/07/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Two of Western Australia’s leading AFL Draft prospects in Leo Steed and George Gale are in the studio to discuss their stellar 2026 campaigns. From their journeys on the field to life outside of football, the pair of potential first-round picks open up on their road to the draft and answer some fan questions. Brought to you by GETDRAFTED.COM.AU Recorded: 07/07/2025 For all your all AFL Draft and Talent League news and analysis, check out Craft of the Draft: IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s AFL Draft Power Rankings for July are in, highlighting the 30 top prospects for the year so far. This month’s rankings include some big risers, five fresh faces and a new No.1 at the top of the board. Plus, the prospects who just missed the cut, the growing depth of this year’s draft class, and the latest Champs Chart for 2026!RUNDOWN00:00 Intro02:19 Power Rankings 01-1006:27 Power Rankings 11-2013:26 Power Rankings 21-3017:29 On the precipice22:45 Draft class dissection28:06 Champs ChartFilmed on 01/07/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With plenty of chatter from AFL coaches on draft and list size issues, the Craft of the Draft boys offer their take on some potential solutions to the league’s player mechanisms, as well as assess what Carlton’s strong form is doing to their chances of securing father-son prospect Cody Walker. The latest U18s Boys National Championships action has further shaped the 2026 Champs Chart, with standouts emerging across the weekend’s two matches - with a Brisbane Academy talent earning plenty of praise. Plus, the team introduce their newest analyst, Lachie Vendy, and ‘The Vendy Machine’ - which ranks the top 100 prospects for 2026.RUNDOWN00:47 Talk of the town10:27 Champs Chart15:57 Western Australia v Vic Metro22:10 South Australia v Allies25:32 Man vs MachineFilmed on 24/06/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The first weekend of U18s National Championships action has given the boys plenty to dissect as a host of standout performers emerged from Western Australia’s upset win over South Australia and the Allies’ defeat to Vic Country. On top of the leading takeaways, Craft of the Draft introduce the ‘U18s Champs Chart’ for, 2026, which will track the top 10 performers across the course of the carnival - with a club-tied talent coming in at No.1 after week one. Plus, the boys dive into the mailbag and answer some fan questions on all things the AFL Draft.RUNDOWN00:00 WA vs. SA10:54 Allies vs. VIC Country16:45 Champs Charts24:44 Mailbag33:00 What's coming up?Filmed on 17/06/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The U18s Boys National Championships have arrived, with Jonty and Mitch previewing the Allies and Vic Country squads, as well as delivering their title and MVP predictions for each side. The U16s Development Championships got underway earlier in the week, with two Carlton-tied prospects catching the eye, while an NT talent also stood tall. With the AFL season reaching its midway point, the boys also look at some of the 2025 AFL Draft class’s leading performers, and weigh in on who should be winning the Rising Star race.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft02:00 Vic Country Preview03:42 Victoria Trial Game Recap07:41 Allies Preview 11:52 U18s Champs Predictions14:25 U16s Champs Recap 20:18 2025 Draft Class26:39 What's Coming up?Filmed on 10/06/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Craft of the Draft’s June Power Rankings have arrived, with five fresh faces breaking into the top 30 after some strong form over the past month. The boys also look at the dozen leading names for the 2027 AFL Draft, and which of those bottom-agers would be ideal for Tasmania’s list build. Plus, an U18s National Championships preview for Vic Metro, and a North Melbourne-tied teenager features in this week’s Buying Stocks.RUNDOWN00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft02:27 (0-10) Power rankings05:24 (11-20) Power Rankings09:45 (21-30) Power Rankings12:32 On the Precipice13:28 Top 12 Bottom-Agers22:43 u18s Preview: Vic Metro28:22 Buying Stocks30:39 What's Coming up?Filmed on 03/06/2026IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch recap the 18 selections from the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft club-by-club, covering the prospects who could play immediately, some of the surprise selections, and what positions each list addition will fill at their new clubs. Live-streamed on 26/05/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Jonty and Mitch are joined by Vivid Sport agent Tim Hazell to discuss some of the leading 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft prospects ahead of Tuesday’s intake, with a number of clubs circling. Plus, the boys open up the mailbag to answer any last-minute questions relating to the MSD. 🔴 2026 AFL MID-SEASON DRAFT STREAM: https://youtube.com/live/gfR4r4DNs4s?feature=share Filmed on 22/05/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft less than a week away, Jonty and Mitch run through the clubs in line to make selections, and the prospects they could select. Plus, the teams that could join the draft order by Tuesday’s count. Western Australia are next up in Craft of the Draft’s U18s National Championships preview series, with the boys naming the prospects set to lead WA’s carnival tilt, while a club-tied midfielder and one of this year’s leading prospects feature in ‘Buying Stocks’. RUNDOWN 00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft 01:37 Mid-Season Draft Order 02:14 Latest Club Whispers 16:46 Other Clubs In The Mix 18:30 WA U18s Preview 24:40 Emerging Excellence 26:45 Buying Stocks 31:26 What's coming up? 🔴 2026 AFL MID-SEASON DRAFT STREAM: https://youtube.com/live/gfR4r4DNs4s?feature=share Filmed on 20/05/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With the U18s Boys National Championships just a month away, Jonty and Mitch kick-off their state-by-state preview series with reigning champs South Australia, naming the Croweaters’ leading prospects, names to watch, and some club-tied talent set to be on show for SA. With Carlton parting with Michael Voss this week, the boys also look at what it means could mean for the Blues’ draft plans, and a new segment sees Jonty and Mitch invest in some form prospects from across the country. RUNDOWN 00:00 Welcome to Craft of The Draft 00:42 Talk of the Town: Carlton 10:05 SA Squad Preview 19:30 Buying Stocks 25:56 Emerging Excellence 30:07 What's coming up? Filmed on 13/05/2026 IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftofthedraft/ For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHanger FB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHanger X: https://x.com/zerohanger TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohanger YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL