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.
4. Pick 4 - North Melbourne: Dan Curtin
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Position: Defender
Height: 197cm
Weight: 95kg
State: Western Australia
Club: West Coast
The Roos' two early picks should come down to Duursma, Curtin and Tasmanian Colby McKercher, with the former pair the two names we're going with here.
With Duursma filling a void in attack, Curtin can do the same in defence while also possessing an ability to run through midfielder or even join his new teammate as a forward force.
The Claremont talent is as versatile as they come and would be a weapon for North Melbourne over the next decade.
Others to consider: Colby McKercher, Nick Watson
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?