2024 AFL Draft Hub

Welcome to SANFL’s 2024 AFL Draft Hub.

Eleven SANFL players have had their football dreams realised after being selected in the 2024 AFL Draft.

After smooth-moving South Adelaide midfielder Sid Draper became the first SANFL player selected by Adelaide at pick No.4, he was also joined by Norwood’s Ned Bowman (No.26 to Sydney) in the first round.

Another nine Croweaters had their names called in the latter rounds, ensuring SANFL would surpass its total of seven players named last year and equalling the 11 taken in 2022.

Central District tall Charlie Nicholls, from the mid-north town of Tarlee, was the first SANFL player taken on the second night of the AFL Draft, landing at Fremantle with pick No.34.

Glenelg defender Angus Clarke, who travelled from Mount Gambier to Adelaide throughout the season, had his work ethic rewarded with an opportunity at Essendon at pick No.39.

Fellow Tigers Ben and Lucas Camporeale found their new home at Carlton under the father-son rule after the Blues matched bids on Ben at No.43 and Lucas at No.54.

High-flying Redlegs forward Jay Polkinghorne was the first surprise sprung on the night after being chosen at No.44 by Geelong, who also snared Double Blues ruckman Jacob Molier at No.52.

Molier’s selection ahead of fellow Sturt ruck Alex Dodson wasn’t expected but the basketball convert was snapped up one selection later by St Kilda.

Measuring in at 203cm, Dodson boasted averages of 21 disposals, four marks and five clearances in the SANFL U18 competition as he displayed his flexibility to hunt the ball at ground level and move around the ground with ease.

Woodville-West Torrens forward Charlie West filled a need for Collingwood at pick No.50 while fellow Eagles spearhead Tyler Welsh secured a spot on Adelaide’s AFL list under the father-son rule at No.59.