MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Anthony Munkara of the NAB AFL Academy runs with the ball against Arlo Draper of Collingwood during the match between the AFL Academy and Collingwood Magpies at Skybus Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/Getty Images)
The opening night and first round of the 2022 AFL Draft has been completed, with 21 prospects reaching their dream of making the top flight on Monday.
AFL recruits, prospects and fans now turn attention to Tuesday night, where the second round and onwards will play out to conclude this year's count.
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GWS are set to open the second round at Pick 22, while West Coast, the Western Bulldogs and Essendon hold the three following selections.
With little trade movement on Monday night, expect plenty of pick swaps to occur.
A number of Father-Son prospects remain on the table, while some clubs will be having their attention turned toward the Pick 40 for the Next Generation Academy bidding cut-off.
Essendon will be hopeful half-forward Anthony Munkara remains available come the cut-off, while Hawthorn's Cooper Vickery is another that could gain interest in the next 20 picks.
Here's the state of play for the remaining talent and the names that will headline the second night of the draft.
Dandenong Stingrays talent Henry Hustwaite has emerged as a rare breed onballer ahead of the National Draft thanks to a timely growth spurt that now sees the versatile midfielder-defender hybrid standing at 195cm tall.
The Rosebud native was already looming as a formidable utility prospect among the class of 2022 and hasn't lost his clean touch and agility as a result of his rise in height, placing Hustwaite in calculations as a potential top 25 selection.
The mixture of his key-position-like build, efficiency with the Sherrin and lacking strength places Hustwaite far from the norm of the new-age onballer, with the versatile ball-winner set to offer any club that rolls the dice on his name a newfound edge.
What is also enticing from Hustwaite's capabilities is his ability to effortlessly switch to the defensive third, mounting a case as one of the best two-way utilities ahead of the draft.
Eastern Ranges backman Lewis Hayes is one of the leading key-position defenders, firming as a stellar intercept option for his side's rearguard while also being a serviceable user of the ball coming out of defence.
The younger brother of Port Adelaide ruckman Sam, Hayes is set to join his sibling in the top flight as he ranks as an early selection for night two of the draft.
Arguably the best intercepting option in the draft, Hayes is sure to be in the sights of several clubs looking to bolster their backline.
Adding to his prolific aerial abilities, Hayes is an astute mover of the Sherrin, with his disposal efficiency set at 91 per cent for Vic Metro in the National Championships this year.
Tasmania defender Lachlan Cowan is one of the most enticing products the AFL has seen from the Apple Isle in recent years.
Cowan was in the frame as a potential first-round pick at the draft given his consistent and reliable traits for AFL clubs to consider.
Cowan claimed the 2022 Morrish Medal following a stellar NAB League season with the Devils, where he averaged 26.9 disposals, 5.0 marks, 3.6 inside 50s and 8.3 rebounds 50s from his 12 games.
The Devonport native offers great dash and run from defence, but has a threatening ability to impact over-head that also complements his game.
Sandringham Dragons midfield-forward hybrid Olli Hotton is a speed machine that is sure to bring flash and flare to the AFL at this month's National Draft.
Hotton entered the season as a formidable half-forward option, burning past his opposition to deliver laser-like ball movement in his side's forward third.
After moving into the midfield alongside the likely top 10 prospects Will Ashcroft and Cameron Mackenize, Hotton's stocks ascended along with his ball-winning.
Flexible South Australian prospect Jakob Ryan is an enticing talent for AFL clubs to consider early into the second night of the draft.
Ryan, commonly utilised as a medium-sized defender, can also push further up the field as an outside midfielder or forward target.
His defensive prowess has seen him thrive, offering great disposals out of the back third and an ability to fly across the pack and claim an aerial ball.
While lacking some size when compared to the AFL talent he's set to come up against as early as next year, Ryan makes up for this with his ability both in the air and at ground level.
He averaged 28.4 disposals, 6.8 marks, 3.3 tackles, 3.4 inside 50s and 4 rebounds 50s per game for Glenelg's Under-18s this year.
Bendigo Pioneers utility Harvey Gallagher is among the very few over-age prospects who could land a spot on an AFL list through the second round of the draft.
The 19-year-old was overlooked at last year's draft and again for the 2022 Mid-Season rookie intake, however Gallagher has reached new levels of stardom since missing out on a top-flight chance.
A positional switch to defence, having mostly plied his trade as an attacking midfielder, saw Gallagher flourish in the NAB League for the Pioneers as a rebounding half-back threat.
His final five games of the season would amass an average of 35 disposals per game, while the Sandhurst native also managed to continue to have an impact in the forward third of the ground.
The hot run of form saw Gallagher earn a spot in Vic Country's final game of the season, where he gained further attention of AFL scouts.
Vic Country representative Brayden George is an attractive draft talent who offers power and strength across the forward half of the field.
An untimely ACL injury has placed George on the sidelines for what will likely be almost all of his rookie campaign at AFL level.
The Wangaratta native has seen his draft stocks take a hit due to a series of injuries, with his latest setback a cruel blow for the explosive midfield-forward hybrid.
Nevertheless, what has been seen from George is more than enough to certify his standing as a top 30 selection at the draft.
George is a brute in midfield, flexing his strength to win the ball - whether that be at the content or through his impressive ability overhead, and can move forward as a powerful scoreboard threat.
Time to get excited Essendon faithful, as Alwyn and Jayden, twin sons of 100-gamer Alwyn Davey are set to follow in their father's footsteps.
There is hype for Alwyn Davey Jr in particular, given Jayden sat the year out injured.
The 18-year-old enjoyed an exciting year for both Vic Metro and the Oakleigh Chargers, with his best games likely to stand out for recruiters.
He played every game for Metro, with his best against Western Australia where he notched up 19 disposals, five inside 50s and two goals.
For the Chargers, Davey averaged 16 disposals in six games with just the three goals, but his traits and score assists really stood out.
Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro talent Charlie Clarke is one of the leading small forward prospects ahead of the 2022 National Draft.
Clarke booted 29 goals in the NAB League this year, recording majors in 13 of his 15 appearances for the Dragons in a campaign that included a seven-goal haul against Tasmania in Round 4.
The Port Melbourne Colts product would also average 18.6 disposals, 4.1 inside 50s and 3.4 tackles per game, promising to be one of the leading pressure forward options from the 2022 pool.
Clarke also flexed his ability to move into midfield and further up the field when required, seeing his ball-winning traits on display in the forward half of the field.
His eye for goal and overall forward craft have Clarke in good stead as the draft nears, with the balanced attacker a headline for the second night of the draft.
193cm-tall Oakleigh Chargers utility Max Gruzewski is one of the most versatile players in the draft with his size, athleticism and ability at either end of the ground an attractive mix for AFL scouts.
He has an exciting vertical leap which allows him to impact overhead contests and make difficult spoils or take strong pack marks.
While he is not yet a fully developed player, his upside is attractive. He could be a valuable tall behind the ball, playing a Jeremy Howe or James Sicily-type role, and his versatility means he has the capacity to shift forward as a tall marking option if needed.
After a strong start to the year, Gruzewski unfortunately suffered an injury and was absent for most of the National Championships. He would return later in the season and finish the year strongly with some highlight plays and moments, including a hanger for Vic Metro in the National Championship grand final win over Vic Country.
Athletic forward-ruck hybrid Isaac Keeler is an exciting draft prospect that boasts plenty of upside.
Keeler's athletic build allows him to tower over his direct opponent while also bursting for the ball, whether that be in attack or through the middle as a ruckman.
The North Adelaide prospect was a part of Adelaide's Next Generation Academy, however, with his selection potentially coming in the opening round of the draft, the Crows opted against nominating the teenager.
Keeler strung together a strong season for the Roosters at the Under-18s level, booting 19 goals while also finding plenty of the ball, averaging 17.9 disposals, 4.2 marks, 3.3 clearances and 3.1 inside 50s from his 15 matches.
West Adelaide prospect Harry Barnett is the leading recognised ruck talent for 2022, earning All-Australian honours following a stellar season for South Australia and the Bloods.
Barnett's range was seen to fall as early as the first round of the draft, with several clubs in that bracket needing to add to their ruck stocks for the future.
For any side hopeful of attaining great marking and ruck skills, Barnett is the best prospect to target this year, having flexed his strength and work rate across the National Champions and SANFL.
Barnett played in a dozen matches for West Adelaide's Under-18s side this year, averaging 24.8 hit-outs per game, only recording less than 20 taps in one match.
While not seen as a likely first-round draft selection, Essendon Next Generation Academy prospect Anthony Munkara could be the most talented and tantalising player in his draft class.
The West Adelaide midfield-forward entered this year as an intriguing talent for AFL scouts, however none have had their sights on the teenager more than the Bombers.
A graduate of their NGA, Munkara is eligible to join Essendon through a matched bid should a rival club look to secure his services, but the Bombers' ability to claim Munkara will only come after Pick 40 in the National Draft unless they pull the trigger with a pick of their own.
Early into the year Munkara was firming as a potential top 10 selection, having dazzled for the AFL Academy in a hitout against Collingwood's VFL side, with Munkara one of the top performers in the match.