Brisbane Lions Bolster Injury-Hit List with Four Mid-Season Draft Picks
Brisbane Lions Dominate Mid-Season Draft Allocation
The Brisbane Lions have emerged as the frontrunners in the upcoming 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, amassing the most draft picks among all clubs. With a total of four available picks, the Lions aim to strengthen their roster amidst a string of debilitating injuries.
Injuries Force Lions to Replenish Roster
Keidean Coleman, Tom Doedee, Darcy Gardiner, and Lincoln McCarthy have all suffered season-ending injuries, leaving Brisbane with four vacant roster spots. The club's acquisition of four draft picks provides a crucial opportunity to fill these gaps.
Mid-Season Draft Order and Participants
The AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft follows a reverse ladder order, with North Melbourne holding the top pick. Other clubs with multiple picks include Richmond (3), Adelaide (3), Collingwood (2), and North Melbourne (2). West Coast, St Kilda, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, Carlton, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Essendon, and Sydney each possess one pick.
Swan's Buller Moved to Inactive List, Creating Draft Opportunity
Sydney Swans forward Jack Buller's recent move to the inactive list due to a back injury has granted the club an additional draft pick. This move highlights the strategic significance of clubs freeing up roster space in anticipation of the draft.
Draft Flexibility and Opportunity
Clubs have the option to pass on draft night, allowing them to fill list vacancies at their discretion. This flexibility allows teams to carefully consider their draft strategies and prioritize the most talented available players.
2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Order
Round 1
- North Melbourne
- Richmond
- West Coast
- St Kilda
- Hawthorn
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Western Bulldogs
- Carlton
- Collingwood
- Melbourne
- Port Adelaide
- Essendon
- Sydney
Round 2
- North Melbourne
- Richmond
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Collingwood
Round 3
- Richmond
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
Round 4
- Brisbane