As the AFL trade period concludes and attention shifts fully toward the upcoming national draft, clubs are actively reshaping their strategies. Late-period whispers indicate that several teams still have draft selections on the table as list managers look to maneuver position ahead of selection night.
Collingwood is currently fine-tuning its draft plans following recent player movement, while North Melbourne has turned its focus toward securing defensive cover, lining up a back-up option for utility Aidan Murray. Concurrently, updated draft boards and early phantom drafts are offering supporters a glimpse at how the first round could unfold once bidding opens.
With list management teams locking in their final hands after a busy trade window, further movement involving live draft picks is expected in the lead-up to the national draft.