Welcome to Craft of the Draft's maiden Mock Draft for 2025, with a total of 23 selections made in a 'live' count of how opening night for this year's intake might unfold.
Matched bids for Academy and father-son draft prospects are included in the Mock Draft, as are the estimated landing spots for free agency compensation selections.
Matched bids for clubs have seen their subsequent selection(s) dissolve from the draft order, pending the timing of the bids.
The 14 clubs involved in the Mock Draft were split between Craft of the Draft analysts Jonty Ralphsmith and Mitch Keating.
Jonty's Picks - West Coast, Essendon, Hawthorn, Sydney, Fremantle, GWS and Geelong
Mitch's Picks - Richmond, Gold Coast, St Kilda, Carlton, Western Bulldogs, Adelaide and Brisbane
Not Involved - North Melbourne, Melbourne, Port Adelaide and Collingwood
Pick 11 - St Kilda: Josh Lindsay
| 16 RANK |  | Josh Lindsay Geelong Falcons Defender/Midfielder HEIGHT: 183cm | â–¶+ |
Lindsay's kicking and composure across half-back are the traits that have separated him from the rest of the pack this year.
The Geelong Falcons captain entered the year with a best-afield performance in U17s Future Stars game already under his belt, with his stint in the AFL Academy against VFL opposition.
Lindsay looms as a player that would quickly have Ross Lyon's attention, with his decision-making and clean disposal an attractive combination.
