The 2018 NAB AFL National Draft was completed on Friday afternoon.
AFL Academy coach Luke Power has broken down each of the prospects from the second round while we give you some further info on each of the other draftees taken from Pick 44 onwards.
CHECK OUT THE FIRST ROUND PICK ANALYSIS HERE
Pick 23: Jez McLennan (Gold Coast )
Power: He made the national championship South Australian team this year. He’s a defender, a half back who’s very good at running off his man and intercepting the ball.
Pick 24: Ian Hill (GWS)
Power: That’s the specific need GWS have wanted for a couple of years. Hill was the most talented player left in the draft, but slipped back for a number of reasons. He has that x-factor, Hill.
Pick 25: James Rowbottom (Sydney)
Power: James had a really good national championships, he’s the prototype inside midfielder. He’s got some pretty explosive qualities.
Pick 26: Rhylee West (Western Bulldogs)
Power: He’s so good at the contested side of the game, he’s a really combative midfielder and I’m sure he’ll be able to have an impact next year. He’s more explosive than his old man, this kid’s got a little more power than Scotty. He’s got to work on his finishing skills.
Pick 27: Thomas Sparrow (Melbourne)
Power: They’ve gone for the next best contested ball winner in Sparrow, he’s from South Adelaide. A hard, tough in-and-under midfielder who has quick hands at stoppages.
Pick 28: Xavier O’Neill (West Coast)
Power: He’s an inside and outside player, it’s great so see him get his opportunity. Can play on the wing, can play on the inside. His versatility is probably why he’s been chosen by West Coast.
Pick 29: Will Kelly (Collingwood)
Power: A key defender for Vic Metro, he’s a really hard player to get a kick on. Needs to work on his offensive game a bit.
Pick 30: Will Hamill (Adelaide)
Power: He’s a running half back, left footer, really quick, he’s done some really impressive things over the last two years.
Pick 31: Luke Foley (West Coast)
Power: He’s a local boy, a small midfielder from WA. A ball-winning midfielder. He had a really good national championship and has come on really late. He's a penetrating kick with clean hands. He's got some fair athletic capabilities.
Pick 32: Luke Valente (Fremantle)
Power: He’s a terrific person and a great leader this kid. Captained South Australia in the national championships. He’s a really good inside midfielder. He’s put everything into improving himself as a footballer this year. He’s got really good composure with the ball.
Pick 33: James Jordan (Melbourne)
Power: He’s from the Oakleigh Chargers, they brought him in after some good school form.
Pick 34: Kieren Briggs (GWS)
He’s really good at following up after ruck contests and has played some good footy of late. Think of Shane Mumford the way he plays. He kicks the ball pretty well too.
Pick 35: Bailey Williams (West Coast)
Power: He’s a ruck-forward down at Dandenong. He’s just as athletic as the King boys, he’s an athletic beast. He can mark the ball in the air, he can get back after it on the ground. He's going to be a development coach's dream.
Pick 36: Thomas Berry (Brisbane)
Power: He’s the brother of Jarrod Berry, I don’t know Tom as well, but he’s a midfielder who’s tough and will have a seamless transition into AFL footy.
Pick 37: Laitham Vandermeer (Western Bulldogs)
Power: He’s a terrific story, he did his ACL and missed his draft year. The rules enable these players to come back and show they can play. He’s got speed, he can overlap and provide plenty of run off half back or through the middle.
Pick 38: Irving Mosquito (Essendon)
Power: He’s always got a smile on his face, I’m sure he’s going to light up a few games when he gets to an AFL club. He has a lot of Ashley Sampi traits. If he can get it right, he has big upside.
Pick 39: Jarrod Cameron (West Coast)
Clever and skilful small forward from Swan Districts and played for WA at the National Championships. Younger brother of Brisbane's Charlie.
Pick 40: Tom Joyce (Brisbane)
Power: He’s a really good type, he carried WA in the midfield in the national championship. He’s not the biggest on-baller, but he’s going to find his way.
Pick 41: Jack Bytel (St Kilda)
Power: At the end of last year, I thought he was on the fringe of the top 10. He was having a real impact last year. Unfortunately this year he’s had a few back issues, but it’s a really good result. At his best, he could be a really good inside midfielder.
Pick 42: Connor McFadyen (Brisbane)
Power: He’s a midfield come forward who wins the ball at the contest and can hit the scoreboard. He’s a member of the Lions’ academy. His father works for Cricket Australia in high performance. He hasn’t really had a full pre-season. Once he gets that, he’s probably going to go to another level.
Pick 43: Jack Ross (Richmond)
Power: He’s a midfielder from Oakleigh, a bigger midfielder. He should have an impact immediately in 2019.
Pick 44: Justin McInerney (Sydney)
Speedy wingman with enormous work ethic and great running ability from the Northern Knights.
Pick 45: Ben Cavarra (Western Bulldogs)
Mature age and diminutive small forward from Williamstown who has kicked 66 goals in the past two years at VFL level, winning back-to-back Team of the Year selections. 2013 Morrish Medallist as a midfielder with Eastern Ranges.
Pick 46: Curtis Taylor (North Melbourne)
Medium-sized forward from the Calder Cannons with strong overhead marking ability and has the capacity to move into the midfield. Starred for Vic Metro against Vic Country at the National Championships.
Pick 47: Matthew Parker (St Kilda)
Mature age livewire midfielder/forward from South Fremantle ready to make an immediate impact.
Pick 48: Ben Jarvis (Geelong)
Medium-sized forward from Norwood who played for the victrious South Australian side at the National Championships.
Pick 49: Bailey Scott (North Melbourne)
Son of former Roo Robert. Skilful 186cm midfielder from the Gold Coast Academy and who played for the Allies at the National Championships. Has elite endurance.
Pick 50: Jacob Kennerley (Geelong)
Athletic wingman capable of playing across half-back. Elite runner from Norwood who also played for SA in the National Championships.
Pick 51: Zac Foot (Sydney)
Line-breaking wingman who is clean at ground level and provides outside run. From Dandenong Stingrays and played for Vic Country at the National Championships.
Pick 52: Jacob Koschitzke (Hawthorn)
Nephew of former Saint Justin from the Murray Bushrangers. 196cm key positon defender who can become a swingman. Won National Championship All-Australian selection playing for the Allies.
Pick 53: Aaron Nietschke (Melbourne)
184cm half-back/midfielder from Central Districts in SA. Won the SA U18 league Best & Fairest and played for SA at the National Championships.
Pick 54: Nicholas Hind (St Kilda)
From Essendon VFL with pace to burn. 24-year-old playmaker off half-back with elite agility.
Pick 55: Noah Answerth (Brisbane)
Medium 182cm defender/midfielder who missed most of 2017 with a back injury. Captained the Oakleigh Chargers this year and played for Vic Metro at the National Championships.
Pick 56: Marty Hore (Melbourne)
22-year-old from Collingwood's VFL side where he won the past two Best & Fairest awards. 189cm left-footed defender.
Pick 57: Lachlan Schultz (Fremantle)
From Williamston VFL after growing in Echuca/Moama and playing for the Bendigo Pioneers. 180cm forward who can through the midfield.
Pick 58: Fraser Turner (Richmond)
Wingman from Tasmania who played for the Allies at the National Championships. 186cm with elite running ability and effective ball use.
Pick 59: Brett Bewley (Fremantle)
Former Western Jets skipper who is also from Williamstown VFL. 23-year-old wingman with great endurance and running ability. Made VFL Team of the Year last two seasons.
Pick 60: Noah Gown (Essendon)
194cm key forward from Gippsland Power. Fearless competitor who kicked 31 goals in 18 TAC Cup games in 2018.
Pick 61: Connor Idun (GWS)
191cm tall defender from Geelong Falcons. Mainly used as a defensive stopper for Vic Country but has played forward at TAC Cup level.
Pick 62: Luke English (Richmond)
182cm midfielder who made the U18 All-Australian team playing for WA. Massive engine, strong work ethic and is an accumulator of the ball.
Pick 63: Matthew Walker (Hawthorn)
187cm Murray Bushrangers forward who is ready-made for senior footy. From NSW and possesses great skills on either side.
Pick 64: Lachlan Sholl (Adelaide)
186cm who is extremely versatile. Can play either end of the ground or in the midfield for Vic Metro and Calder Cannons. Son of former Carlton player Brett.
Pick 65: Darcy Fort (Geelong)
25-year-old 205cm ruckman from the Central Districts in the SANFL.
Pick 66: Finbar O'Dwyer (Carlton)
190cm forward with great agility. From Yarrawonga and the Murray Bushrangers who was part of the AFL Draft Combine.
Pick 67: Robert Young (St Kilda)
Speedy forward from North Adelaide. 23-year-old who also played SANFL for Port Adelaide. Has good contested ball ability, brutal tackling and relentless pressure, making him a good fit for the midfield.
Pick 68: Jake Tarca (Geelong)
Small forward who enjoyed a breakout year for South Adelaide and made the SA squad.
Pick 69: Joel Crocker (North Melbourne)
Another Kangaroos father-son selection. Like his dad Darren is versatile that he can play midfield or forward. From Sandringham Dragons and Brighton Grammar.
Pick 70: Ben Silvagni (Carlton)
196cm utility from the Oakleigh Chargers. Can play as a key defender or forward. Son of Blues great Stephen and brother of Jack.
Pick 71: Caleb Graham (Gold Coast)
195cm defender from Gold Coast's NEAFL side. Also played for the Allies. Has versatility to play forward or in the ruck.
Pick 72: Brayden Ham (Essendon)
180cm midfielder/forward who finished second in the Geelong Falcons Best & Fairest to number 1 draft pick Sam Walsh. Can also operate comfortably in defence.
Pick 73: Riley Grundy (Port Adelaide)
194cm defender from Sturt who is a fierce competitor. Played SANFL U18s this year. Younger brother of Collingwood ruckman Brodie.
Pick 74: Oscar Brownless (Geelong)
Famous name returns to Geelong. Son of Billy who is an elite runner. Plays as a midfielder who can also operate on the half-forward flank.
Pick 75: Toby Bedford (Melbourne)
Demons Academy product from the Dandenong Stingrays. 176cm small forward who possesses flair and can float up the ground.
Pick 76: Boyd Woodcock (Port Adelaide)
Small forward who rose into draft calculations with a great end to the season with SANFL premiers North Adelaide. 175cm small forward who has good overhead marking ability.
Pick 77: Atunaisa Bosenavulagi (Collingwood)
Former rugby union player who has converted to AFL. Fijian-born 180cm midfielder who possesses pace as well as hardness.
Pick 77: Will Hayes (Footscray VFL)
Midfielder who won Footscray's VFL Best & Fairest this year as well as VFL flag with the Doggies in 2014. Son of leading horse trainer David.
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