Welcome to Zero Hanger's third and final 2023 AFL Mock Draft, where we'll cover the entire opening round of selections - predicted to be 28 picks in total.
Following our first and second Mock Drafts, this edition will take live trading into consideration and will look to select a balance of list needs and best available talent.
The opening round of the draft is set to see a suite of Academy and father-son bids lodged, meaning the order will shuffle significantly within the opening 30 selections.
The current first-round order falls between Pick 1 and 22, with the latter selection expected to balloon out to 28th overall following matched bidding.
Our final edition Mock Draft consists of ONE live trade, which includes a trio of 2023 first-round selections.
SEE ALSO: 2023 AFL MOCK DRAFT - FIRST EDITION
SEE ALSO: 2023 AFL MOCK DRAFT - SECOND EDITION
So, without further ado, here is Zero Hanger's FINAL Mock Draft of 2023.
11. Pick 11 - Essendon: Caleb Windsor
FULL PROFILE
Position: Midfielder
Height: 184cm
Weight: 76kg
State: Victoria
Club: Lysterfield
The Bombers would've hoped for either O'Sullivan or Caddy to be available when they first come on the clock, so don't discount any live trading from the Bombers come draft night if they feel they're at risk of missing both.
If they are to hold their place in the queue, then the Bombers will be more than satisfied with the selection of Caleb Windsor, who is arguably the premier outside midfielder of 2023.
His speed and attacking craft will have him potentially in line for a top 10 bid, but the Bombers will be rapt to see him slide as they add to their promising midfield pack.
Others to consider:Â James Leake, Riley Hardeman
The idea that Adelaide would trade picks 10 and 14 in order to get pick 9 – stupid past imbecility stupid.
If the recruitment staff did that they’d have some bloody hard explaining to do.
It ranks right up there with giving two first round picks for Gibbs – when he was what 30?