Selection shock as ‘big bolter’, record-breaking star headline WA draft takeover

Western Australia has enjoyed its most successful draft result in more than a decade, after producing five first-round picks on Monday night.

Despite managing just one win at this year’s National U18 Championships, the State’s footy program enjoyed its best draft result since 2007 – where five players plus priority selection Alex Rance found homes in the AFL.

It was no surprise Victorian talent dominated the first 21 selections at the 2022 AFL Draft, after both Vic Metro and Vic Country reached the championships final in September.

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