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Road to the AFL Draft

AFL
AFL Draft
AFL
Free Agency
Carlton
West Coast Eagles
Essendon
Gold Coast Suns
Sam Draper
Harley Reid
Sam Walsh
Mid-Season Draft
NAB AFL Draft
Essendon Football Club
Zach Butters
Richmond
AFL Trade Period
Brisbane Lions
AFL Clubs
Zach Merrett
Willem Dersma

Join AFL.com.au's draft expert Cal Twomey and Nat Edwards for all the latest news and analysis on the road to the NAB AFL Draft

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Latest Episodes

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge are joined by Corporate Sports Australia player agent Tom Seccull and unpack Cal’s Phantom Form Guide.

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Gold Coast list and recruiting manager Kall Burns discusses Ben King, Bailey Humphrey, Jed Walter and more. Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also provide news on Scott Pendlebury, Tasmania targets and answer your questions in Askable.

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Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide a comprehensive trade update, with a stack of players possibly on the move at the end of 2026.

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Riley Beveridge and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest trade and draft news and are joined by Western Bulldogs player acquisition and strategy manager Michael Regan

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Recent Guests

Cal Burns
Gold Coast Suns list and recruiting manager
Gold Coast Suns
Episode: Gettable S4, E19: Clubs make call on Pies champ, Tassie locks in two targets, Tiger meets Eagles
Michael Regan
Western Bulldogs list boss
Western Bulldogs
Episode: Gettable S4, E17: Dogs list boss on Butters chase, Blues meet free agent, Bailey offer UPPED again
Tim Hazell
Player manager from Vivid Sport
Vivid Sport
Episode: Gettable S4, E15: Star 'good as gone', Logan Morris' manager on rival links, could Dons 'get nasty'?
Justin Reid
AFL's Head of Football Performance, List Management and Engagement
Australian Football League (AFL)
Episode: Gettable S4, E14: Pies 'not giving up' on free agent, Hawks hunt big three, Blues' pick chase
Jagger Smith
AFL player guest, Blues player
Carlton Blues
Episode: Gettable S4, E3: Bulldog close to deal, new draft ‘battle’ between clubs and AFL, Cal’s early top 10
Zach Butters
AFL player for Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Football Club
Episode: Gettable S4, E1: Crows’ huge play for another Lions gun, 10-year offers for superstar, Hawks in hunt for Sun
Sullivan Robey
A draft bolter from Eastern Ranges
Eastern Ranges
Episode: Gettable S3, E30: Club with 'most disappointing' trade period, guns in Bombers, Tigers sights
John Meesen
Player agent from Kapital Sports
Kapital Sports Group
Episode: Gettable S3, E22: Four-club chase for free agent, Hawk’s tough call, premiership Pie’s decision
Josh Lindsay
One of this year's draft prospects who plays for Geelong Falcons and Vic Country
Episode: Gettable S3, E20: The TWO MORE clubs Curnow would go, Dogs, Port hunt Giant, Eagles’ $22mil call

Hosts

Cal Twomey
AFL.com.au's draft expert and host of Road to the AFL Draft
Riley Beveridge
Co-host and AFL.com.au writer and commentator, part of Gettable and Road to the AFL Draft coverage

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Speed!

    Great podcast that provides the information on player statuses and who is coming through in future drafts.

    Only negative is the guys need to speak slower. The speed they speak images them very hard to follow sometimes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slk2774
    Australia2 years ago
  • Where are u?

    Why did you switch to Facebook and no longer providing podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koutafidamides
    Australia4 years ago
  • Where are you

    Love the shoe and I know there is a lack of junior football on at the moment but - come back. Interview all the recruiters/list managers and potential picks.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Darwin Crow
    Australia6 years ago
  • Insight

    Insightful questions about the balance of list management decisions such as trade, draft and contracts in this current climate. I wonder how the impact cap on football spending will have on recruitment in the future especially with reduced lists.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bomber_lowdown
    Australia6 years ago
  • No insight, no idea

    Cal Twomey - stick to draft previews/reviews mate. You have no idea outside of the this. Bat Edwards, please. If ever there was a token position given away in AFL media, this is it. Giggly, affirmation of everyone else - you’re wasting your time. Won’t tune in again - did for a few eps either side of draft and had some insight. Outside of this (particularly “Xmas wishlist ep”), you are a strong DELETE. Horrendous listening.

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    1
    Gaz_23_88
    Australia8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Pace can be fast but insightful for fans tracking player movements.
Guests and host chemistry are a strength, with strong interviews and market context.
Listeners value practical draft insights and club-list strategy discussions.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gettable S4, E17: Dogs list boss on Butters chase, Blues meet free agent, Bailey offer UPPED again
Q: Is Tim English's future a factor in how you plan your ruck depth and overall list strategy?
Regan confirms the club will consider depth for the ruck role, remains confident in Tim English's commitment, and notes they are exploring depth options within the constraints of the cap and upcoming draft.
Gettable S4, E17: Dogs list boss on Butters chase, Blues meet free agent, Bailey offer UPPED again
Q: What is your approach to balancing pursuit of high-end talent with developing youth?
Regan emphasizes pursuing upgrades where there is a clear marked upgrade but also backing in their youth, aiming to build a list that can contend while remaining flexible under the cap.
Gettable S4, E17: Dogs list boss on Butters chase, Blues meet free agent, Bailey offer UPPED again
Q: How do you view the current top-end of the draft and which players stand out at the moment?
Regan points to Cochran and Walker as distinct top-end players, with Ethan Matthews also in consideration, while noting the open pool has depth beyond those names and could push some players into the top bracket.
Gettable S4, E19: Clubs make call on Pies champ, Tassie locks in two targets, Tiger meets Eagles
Q: What is the likelihood of Tom Sparrow leaving Melbourne for Port Adelaide?
At the moment, Sparrow is undecided; Melbourne has a strong five-year offer, while Port Adelaide and Essendon have competing terms, making the decision dependent on preferred location and salary.
Gettable S4, E19: Clubs make call on Pies champ, Tassie locks in two targets, Tiger meets Eagles
Q: Who are Richmond chasing aside from Zach Butters?
The discussion suggests a focus on a ruck option and another forward/utility, with Kieran Briggs mentioned as a potential option and a plan to consider players like Nick Madden in the context of a four-year deal upwards of $700k.

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The show focuses on AFL draft planning, trades, and list-management, mixing data-driven analysis with insider insights. Episodes dissect which players are on the move, how rule changes affect bidding, and how clubs balance youth development with immediate impact, often spotlighting Tasmanian expansion, academy and father-son dynamics, and the evolving draft landscape. It's practical for recruiters, list managers, and fans who want clear takes on market shifts, contract talks, and future draft implications, delivered through fast-paced, opinionated discussions and expert guests.

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Recent guests on Road to the AFL Draft include:

1. Cal Burns
2. Michael Regan
3. Tim Hazell
4. Justin Reid
5. Jagger Smith
6. Zach Butters
7. Sullivan Robey
8. John Meesen

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