If the key forward mafia was a political party, their backroom powerbrokers would be aghast at their dwindling importance.

Seventy-one players were drafted across the two nights of the 2024 draft. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and list managers to explain their strategies.

On a busy AFL draft night, one of the Whitlock twins finally got his moment. There’s two new Camporeales at Carlton after Ben and Lucas Camporeale were picked as father-sons and a Melbourne teen was overjoyed after Port Adelaide nabbed him.

The full list of players from the 2024 AFL national draft as they were selected.

The touring team’s hopes will be shaped by a lovable pest, an ageing champion and a fascinating fast bowler.