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.
13. Pick 13 - Melbourne: Darcy Wilson
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Position: Midfielder
Height: 186cm
Weight: 74kg
State: Victoria
Club: Wangaratta Rovers
The Demons will await to see who is remaining from the first 12 or so selections, with there likely to be one or two names remaining from the top crop of talent.
In this case, it's Murray Bushrangers wingman Darcy Wilson who is available, with the Vic Country gun set to join Melbourne's earlier selection of Ryley Sanders in adding to the Demons' midfield.
Wilson has an elite aerobic capacity and can roam on the outside of the engine room or in the attacking forward, with the talented teenager a four-quarter performer who suits multiple roles.
Others to consider:Â Koltyn Tholstrup, Charlie Edwards
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?