Collingwood

Draft picks: 1, 26, 55, 73, 91, 109, 127
Midfielder Centra is expected to be the No.1 pick, which would mean joining a club as far from the low-key 90-mile beach town Seaspray – where she grew up – as Manchester United is from the Brunswick Zebras. Centra is an exciting choice as the Magpies look to win back some respect in the competition. Violet Patterson, daughter of former Magpie Stephen, is another great pick-up.

Essendon

Draft picks: 8, 11, 29, 35, 83, 101, 119, 137
The Bombers are a wildcard but will get creative with two early picks after losing forward Amber Clarke in a trade to St Kilda and potentially forward Paige Scott, who has nominated for the draft. Utility Sarah Howley is a chance as are rucks Emma McDonald or Elli Symonds. Defender Millie Lang would be a solid pick too.

Fremantle

Draft Picks: 13, 34, 38, 51, 67, 85, 103, 121, 139
Tall defender Taya Chambers probably won’t get through to pick 34 but will be a steal if she does. Key-position prospect Alexis Gregor is on the radar and small forward Noa McNaughton could be, too, if they decide on a local. They met with Sarah Howley mid-year and could opt for the midfield speedster.

Geelong

Draft picks: 9, 16, 37, 63, 81, 99, 117, 135
Tall forward Georgie Brisbane could be great support for Aishling Moloney as their forward line evolves while a key defender would be handy too, with Charlotte Riggs or Gregor capable of filling a need.

Gold Coast

Draft picks: 19, 27, 30, 41, 74, 92, 110, 128
Academy graduate Havana Harris is rated as one of the top prospects in the draft, so the Suns’ pick 19 will be used up to match the bid when it arrives in the first three selections. They have four other academy graduates – Tara Harrington, Mia Salisbury, Nyalli Milne and Heidi Talbot – and midfielder Salisbury is likely to be next cab off the rank.

GWS

Draft picks: 3, 21, 52, 65, 75, 93, 111, 129
The question remains whether clubs should bid on Carlton father-daughter prospect McKay to keep the foot on the Blues’ throat, and the Giants could perhaps play hard ball. Otherwise, choosing India Rasheed would upset their cross-town rivals, or picking West Australian Molly O’Hehir would upset West Coast’s dreams. The Giants will just take the best player available without worrying about other clubs.

Hawthorn

Draft picks: 14, 22, 28, 44, 50, 68, 86, 104, 122, 140
An inside midfielder and a key forward are on the Hawks’ wishlist. Expect them to take a key forward at 14 after baulking at using it to secure Melbourne’s Tayla Harris. Symonds is a chance assuming Grace Belloni goes inside the top 10. Grace Baba could become a Hawk later in the draft.

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Melbourne

Draft picks: 2, 20, 46, 64, 82, 100, 118, 136
Fish has speed and the name to become a cult hero, so would be a strong selection for the Demons at pick two as they restock talent. The Eagles would love O’Hehir, but the Demons rate her, while any of Belloni, Scholz or Lucia Painter would be worthy choices. If former Bomber Scott remains on the board, could they back their system in?

North Melbourne

Draft picks: 36, 42, 49, 72, 90, 108
Traded out their first selection for All-Australian defender/midfielder Eilish Sheerin and are likely to draft for needs, with a key back high on their list. Baba would be a great pick if still around at 36.

Port Adelaide

Draft picks: 17, 33, 40, 47, 53, 69, 87, 105, 123, 141
Selecting Scholz to play with her sister would be a dream result, but she will likely be gone before pick 17 – as, I suspect, will be defender Riggs. Following an active trade period forward Georgie Brisbane, midfielder Zoe Hargreaves or big-game performer Sienna Tallariti would be handy additions. Rasheed is a pipe-dream selection as support for the club runs through her family.

Richmond

Draft picks: 10, 18, 31, 56, 59, 66, 84, 102, 120, 138
There’s some talk Scholz could get this far, but I think key-position prospect Gregor and brave midfielder Hargreaves are big chances at 10 and 18, while the Tigers will aim for Scott to get through to pick 31.

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St Kilda

Draft picks: 32, 57, 62, 80, 98, 116, 134
The Saints are one of the clubs that opted out of a strong draft to get ready-made talent in the door to push for finals. They secured Nicola Barr, Clarke and Charlotte Baskaran. They need talls, so will choose what is available. Lang is a chance.

Sydney

Draft picks: 4, 58, 76, 94, 112, 130
The Swans have their eye on midfielder Rasheed as they look to gain more strength inside the contest. If Rasheed goes before then, O’Hehir or Belloni would be excellent choices.

West Coast

Draft picks: 6, 24, 54, 60, 78, 96, 114, 132
O’Hehir, the wing/defender from Western Australia, would be the dream result at six. But if she is gone, they will still get an excellent player. Lucia Painter or Sierra Grieves could be available, but Emma McDonald could be too good a future prospect to pass up if on the board.

Western Bulldogs

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Draft picks: 7, 25, 48, 61, 79, 97, 115, 133
Local Grieves shapes as the obvious pick if she remains available as the Western Jets midfielder is explosive and competitive, but there will be many exciting prospects, including Riggs or Sara Howley.

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