Tuesday's Mid-Season Draft was dominated by mature-agers, with 11 players from the VFL, seven from the SANFL and just one from the Talent League selected.
As expected, most clubs targeted list needs after Essendon used their Pick 1 on the player consensually viewed as the best player in the crop.
Six key-position players were picked up, including four rucks, with former Sydney player Hugo Hall-Kahan the only formerly listed player to get a second chance.
A total of 12 clubs participated, with GWS, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Fremantle, Sydney Swans and Geelong not taking a player.
Below is a club-by-club grading.
Hawthorn (Max Beattie)
Grade: A
His name had drifted in discussions in the lead-up to the Mid-Season Draft, but ultimately Max Beattie gets a deserved opportunity. His name has been around the periphery of AFL Draft discussions for some time without ultimately getting the chance, but has proved his versatility, playing off half-back last season and that has grown his footy IQ and broader effectiveness.
A very Hawthorn style of player as an upbeat, energetic 174cm livewire who makes things happen. The South Australian also applies great pressure, but is a different type of small forward to Nick Watson and others on their list, with his decision making and kicking going forward among the standout traits so complements their list excellently.
