Port Adelaide and Essendon set for top picks in AFL Draft

Port Adelaide and Essendon are expected to have the most selections at the 2026 AFL Draft, scheduled for November 19-20. Estimates indicate a draft total between 54 and 63 picks, with Port likely to utilize up to six picks, including potential No.1 selection Dougie Cochrane. Essendon is anticipated to use four or five picks and currently holds the No.1 pick. Richmond is projected to use four picks while clubs like Brisbane, Carlton, and Sydney are expected to select up to four picks each. The draft order may change due to compensation picks triggered by bids on top prospects.

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