As Round 1 drew to a close, we saw 25 young footballers realise their dreams and make their AFL debuts on the big stage.

Draft night couldn't have went any better for Richmond fans.

Last weekend was a huge one for some top AFL draft prospects as they put up some video-game numbers in round 18 of the Coates League

Some of the most highly-touted and exciting 2024 draft prospects have been given the opportunity to play some VFL footy in recent weeks.

The importance of the draft cannot be understated and it has the ability to make or break teams.

It has been one week since Vic Metro prevailed over Vic Country in a one-point thriller in the grand final.

Luke Trainor capped off a stellar campaign with Vic Metro at the Under-18 Championships as he stood up to be the hero.

The 2024 draft is nearing closer and the race for pick number one is heating up with Josh Smillie leading the top three.

Eastern Ranges’ midfielder Cody Anderson has significantly boosted his draft stocks following an impressive month of football in the Coates