Top talents remain on offer with powerhouse clubs finally set to get involved as night two of the 2024 AFL Draft gets underway.
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Despite reports suggesting Richmond might deal the first pick of the second round — having fielded calls since the end of night one — it held the choice and picked another key-position player in Northern Knights forward-ruckman Thomas Sims.
It comes after the Tigers capitalised at the end of night one, trading Pick 27 and a future second-rounder to North Melbourne for the Roos’ future first-rounder.
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Later, unlucky Whitlock twin Jack finally had his name called, going to Port Adelaide at No. 33 after brother Matt was snapped up by North Melbourne with the final pick of the first round.
Essendon was flagged as a move-up candidate, with Brad Scott’s side known to have interest in key forwards — but Jobe Shanahan (who they’d been closely linked to) and Jack Whitlock were off the board within the first six selections of Thursday evening, leaving Kayle Gerreyn as the club’s selection at No. 37.
In a feel-good development, Harry O’Farrell — son of acclaimed Blues tribunal lawyer Peter — made his way to Carlton with Pick 40.
The 196-centimetre key defender, whose versatility means he can play at either end of the ground, represented the AFL Academy this year.
Collingwood, Geelong and Hawthorn finally got involved on night two after trading out their first-round picks in moves for Lachie Schultz, Bailey Smith and Tom Barrass (via an earlier pick swap) respectively.
Hawthorn made its first pick midway through the second round, taking key backman Noah Mraz, while the Cats and Magpies got involved in the third round.
Sydney elected not to match Collingwood’s Pick 47 bid for Swans Academy graduate Joel Cochran — a developmental key defender to help fill a long-term need. It later added key forward Charlie West at No. 50.
One of the biggest fallers of the draft, South Australian ruckman Alex Dodson finally had his name called — by St Kilda at No. 53.
And after Ben Camporeale saw his Blues dreams realised at Pick 43, patiently-waiting brother Lucas had his name called at No. 54 after Carlton matched Sydney’s bid.
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