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 4 - Gold Coast (Matched Bid): Dylan Patterson
| 3 RANK |  | Dylan Patterson Gold Coast Academy Utility HEIGHT: 183cm | â–¶+ |
The second of two matched bids for the Suns in just four selections, with Patterson having closed the gap on Uwland as arguably Gold Coast's pick of the bunch.
An aggressive, electrifying and dashing half-back, Patterson's combative nature and flair have caught the eye with ease in 2025.
His kicking is also a leading trait, often finding an outlet when under the pump on the last line.
Much like Uwland, Patterson has range to play across all three lines, but looks more suited to a role in defence to start his career.
