Road to the AFL Draft

AFL Head of Talent Tristan Salter joins Cal and Nat for an expansive discussion on the next generation of club academies. Plus, we take a look at the standout performances from last weekend's U18 matches and answer your Twitter questions.

Cal and Nat take a look at the father-son prospects who could feature in draft calculations this year. We also discuss the AFL Academy's game against Geelong VFL, the standout players from state trials, and the new indigenous and multicultural zones.

We're back for 2016! The draft is still months away but the road to Sydney starts now. We take a first look at the early standouts of the upcoming draft class, including an insight into who impressed at the NAB AFL Academy training camp and the Academy game against Werribee. Plus, with two rounds of the AFL season complete we discuss how last year's top picks are faring in the big league.

In our final episode of the year Cal and Nat rate each club's draft selections. Who was the steal of the draft? Who looks like an early Rising Star candidate? And who will play the most games in 2016?

In our final episode before the draft, Cal and AFL Academy Head Coach Brenton Sanderson do a live mock draft, making the first 30 selections.

Cal and Nat are joined by AFL Head of Competition Integrity Brett Clothier to discuss the new draft value index. Brett reveals how and why the system was developed and takes us through how it works. We also run through some potential scenarios that could play out on draft night and Brett answers your Twitter questions.

Cal and Nat are joined by Melbourne recruiting manager Jason Taylor to discuss his side's young list, this year's draft pool, and what the Dees plan to do with pick No.3. Plus, we take a close look at draft bolter Daniel Rioli.

With the draft less than three weeks away, Cal is joined by Drew Lowther to bring you up to date on all of the latest whispers, and answer all your Twitter questions. Plus, we take an in-depth look at Ryan Burton and David Cunningham.

Cal and Nat break down the impact of the trade on period on the upcoming draft, then go through all 18 clubs one-by-one identifying team needs and likely draft targets. Plus, we take in-depth look at intriguing speedster Alex Morgan.

Cal and Nat go through all the results from the Draft Combine, as some players raised their draft stock and others just added more question marks. Plus, we take an in-depth look at potential St Kilda or Carlton father-son selection Bailey Rice, and answer all your Twitter questions.

Cal and Nat preview the upcoming Draft Combine, touching on each event and which players to keep an eye on. Plus we discuss what compensation picks are likely to be handed out during next week's trade period.

Cal and Nick Bowen are joined by Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro to discuss the state of Essendon's list and how much the AFL sanctions have set the club's development back. Plus, we get Adrian's thoughts on the upcoming draft class, what the asking price for Jake Carlisle will be, and why Jake Melksham is leaving.

Cal and Nat give a comprehensive wrap of the weekend's under-18 action, and preview the upcoming Grand Final curtain raiser between the Allies and NAB AFL Academy. Plus, we answer all your Twitter questions and give an update on how the draft is shaping up.

Cal and Nat wrap up the latest weekend of U18 football, highlighting plenty of big performances including one which locked an Eastern Ranger in as a draft certainty. Plus, Cal speaks to South Australia's Under-18 Talent Manager Brenton Phillips for a special insight into the young players from his state, and we debate whether the Blues or Lions deserve a priority pick.

Cal and Nat are joined by former Hawthorn recruiting manager Gary Buckenara, the man who orchestrated the building of the Hawks list which has dominated the last eight years. We hear the stories behind the drafting of Lance Franklin, Cyril Rioli and more, plus Gary gives us his thoughts on this year's draft crop including ranking his top 10 players.