AFL Draft Expert (Chris Doerre ESPN/Knightmare)

This offseason is among the most fascinating I've seen for clubs needing cheap key forwards. Jesse Hogan (delisted before trade), Jake Stringer and Nik Cox all delisted. Some may also like Ollie Lord, but of the four he's the only one who isn't for me AFL calibre. #AFLOffseason

Liking the trade periods of Geelong, Hawthorn, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs. When you add good players, you tend to get better. #AFLTrade #AFLTrades

Brisbane of 2001-2004 vs Brisbane of 2023-2026, give me the current Brisbane group. The top-10 of the 01-04 I could make an argument for but the separation comes from the next 12-13 players. #AFL #AFLPremiership #AFLOffseason

I'm surprised there hasn't been more interest in Jake Stringer. He averages over 2 goals per game and can still play. For a late pick, he'd be a yes for me if I need an instant key forward. As with Jesse Hogan, a rare chance to get a key forward who can play for little. #AFLTrade

Pendlebury to the Suns? I like it for the Suns and I like it for Pendlebury. See what happened to the teams that secured Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis and Isaac Smith. It sets teams on the right path. #AFL #AFLOffseason #AFLTrade #AFLTrades #CollingwoodFC #GoldCoastSuns

My biggest surprise from season 2026? Ruckmen can be very good head coaches. Dean Cox's Swans = 2nd. Steven King's Dees = a shockingly competitive 7th. Josh Fraser's Blues a ridiculous 10 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses under his leadership. #AFL

Hey, Mitch Podhajski found his way onto Collingwood's list. Cool. He should have been on an AFL list 7-8 years ago. Serious target i50 but also able to provide a big body through the midfield. Mitch can play. Could be the Pies best key forward overnight. #AFLDraft #CollingwoodFC

Victor Goatbanyama - this Spurs v OKC series can be special, all-time special and is must watch if game 1 is any indication. #NBA

Shaun Mannagh drafted as a 26 year old and enters the AFL as one of the competition's best in his position. I wonder when more clubs other than just Geelong will start taking more 25+ year old's who can play seriously at the draft? #AFLDraft #AFLLionsCats

With Curnow and De Koning gone my only surprise is people are shocked by Carlton's start to the season. Their gameplan has been ill-suited to their personnel but any expectations of Carlton being anything other than a bottom few side lacks understanding of where their list is at.

What people often miss with veterans is they can still produce greatness. It won't be every week as it may have been in their primes, but on a day where the body is feeling good and a performance like this from Scott Pendlebury can happen. #AFLDonsPies

It's great seeing Jamarra playing again at AFL level. I look forward to seeing him re-emerge as an i50 focal-point. The Suns are laughing with how cheaply he was acquired over the offseason. #AFL #AFLHawksSuns

Hey, FoxFooty now shows VFL games live on YouTube. Cool. Pies vs GWS on now: youtube.com/watch?v=P2LzNou0… #VFL

Supercoach side locked in for round 1 2026. #Supercoach #AFLSupercoach #AFLFantasy

I like Pendlebury for the Pies across half-forward a lot more than half-back. Forward he will find targets others won't with composure others don't have. Down back, with how patient he is, drives forward are slower than via other alternatives. #CollingwoodFC #aflpiessaints

Supercoach team reveal and recommended rookie structure and rookie selections for 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=UXEpx5gV… #Supercoach #AFLFantasy #aflsupercoach

I wonder if this is the year the 200cm+ midfielder becomes a thing? Thilthorpe may be the early candidate who makes my 15 year old prediction play out. #AFL

AFL State of Origin was a success. Congratulations to all involved for competing and making it a worthwhile watch. I look thoroughly forward to the next one. #AFLOrigin #AFL

First time in years I've been hyped for a football game. It will be a joy to see so many great players sharing the same field. The skill level and pace of play in particular I'm excited to watch. #AFLStateOfOrigin #AFL

Rachele in the midfield insight - as a junior when used through the midfield he would win first possession after first possession - reading the tap work to perfection. Having that along with his skillset and a breakout year looms if midfield minutes happen #Supercoach #AFLFantasy