The 2025 AFL Draft is almost here, and the anticipation is palpable! Gettable Draft Countdown offered a sneak peek into the excitement, providing exclusive insights and interviews before the main event. Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge were your guides, delivering the latest news and analysis.
On Wednesday morning, they hosted a series of interviews with top draft prospects. Among them were potential No. 1 pick Willem Duursma, along with other highly-rated players like Cooper Duff-Tytler, Zeke Uwland, and Harry Dean.
Carlton's recruiting boss, Mick Agresta, also joined the show to discuss the Blues' draft strategy. A key question was whether they'd trade their two top-12 picks. This is a critical decision that could significantly shape Carlton's future.
The show also featured Cal's Late Mail, offering the latest draft rumors and whispers. Plus, there was a fun segment where Harry Dean and Willem Duursma tested their knowledge of their families.
But here's where it gets interesting: The show's schedule included a series of interviews with key prospects and their representatives. Here's a quick rundown of who was featured:
- 9:15 am: Cooper Duff-Tytler (Calder Cannons) and Julian Petracca (CDG Sports)
- 9:30 am: Cam Nairn (Central District) and Lachie Crnogorac (Phoenix Management)
- 9:45 am: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast Academy) and Dylan Hodge (TGI Sport)
- 10:00 am: Jacob Farrow (West Perth) and Luke Morabito (TGI Sport)
- 10:15 am: Willem Duursma (Gippsland Power) and Dave Trotter (Hemisphere Management)
- 10:30 am: Harry Dean (Murray Bushrangers) and Anthony Panozzo (Hemisphere Management)
- 10:45 am: Mick Agresta (Carlton Recruiting Manager)
- 11:00 am: Sam Cumming (North Adelaide)
If you missed the live show, don't worry! You can catch the full Gettable Draft Countdown episodes later in the day on all podcast platforms.
And this is the part most people miss... For live draft night coverage, tune into AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App from 7 pm AEDT on Wednesday and Thursday. Nat Edwards will host Draft Night Live, joined by experts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge, providing in-depth analysis and interviews with the newest AFL draftees. The rookie and pre-season drafts will also be broadcast on AFL.com.au on Friday afternoon.
What do you think? Will Carlton make the right moves? Which draftees are you most excited to see? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
