With the 2018 AFL New Zealand National Draft only hours away, AFL New Zealand media predicts who could be taken as the top pick in each of the three categories.
The three categories involved are:
Category 1: AFL New Zealand Academy Graduates
Category 2: Auckland based players
Category 3: Regional based players
The draft will be live via social media from 8.00pm tonight.
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Category 1: AFL New Zealand Academy Graduates
Pick 1: Western Crows
Ethan Halton
If not him? Luke Williams. The Crows might look at the Howick Hornets rising star.
Category 2: Auckland based players
Pick 1: Northern Suns
Jay Green
If not him? Patrick Landy. The Sun’s might look to bolster their tall players and after a best on ground performance in the Auckland AFL, Landy could go Pick 1.
Category 3: Regional based players
Pick 1: Northern Suns
Jalan Farris
If not him? Paul Hogan. The Eastern Blues fitness machine has a background in Gaelic Football and would add depth to their already exciting retained players list.
*The views expressed in this in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of AFL New Zealand.
