Road to the AFL Draft

Cal Twomey's exclusive Zak Butters trade news unpacked, including how the decision played out, how the deal can get done and the Bulldogs' cash splash. Updates on a host of trade targets, your questions answered and more.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide the latest trade and draft updates, including Logan Morris, Zac Bailey, Rory Lobb, Nic Martin, Trent Rivers and many more, and answer your questions in Askable.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge bring the latest trade news on a key Crow, Dogs pair, young Lion and much more, while Vic Metro draft prospect Arki Butler joins the desk to discuss his impressive U18s season, family connection in St Kilda folklore and No.1 pick ambitions.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide updates on Essendon, Zac Bailey, Zak Butters, Sydney and are joined by highly-touted GWV Rebels and Vic Country draft prospect Ethan Drever and Hemisphere Management Group player agent Dan Meddings

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide the lates news on a stack of trade targets, including Ben King, Lachie Neale, Zak Butters, Zac Bailey, Toby Greene and many more.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge bring the latest trade and draft news on Zak Butters, Izak Rankine, Scott Pendlebury and more, while Who Wants To Be A No.1 Pick is back and your questions answered on Askable.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss the latest trade and draft news and are joined by Phoenix Management Group's Scott Lucas to discuss several players, including Jordon Butts, Jarrod Witts, Darcy Parish and more.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss the domino effect of a big name, GWS next moves and answer your questions on Gettable.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge are joined by Corporate Sports Australia player agent Tom Seccull and unpack Cal’s Phantom Form Guide.

Gold Coast list and recruiting manager Kall Burns discusses Ben King, Bailey Humphrey, Jed Walter and more. Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also provide news on Scott Pendlebury, Tasmania targets and answer your questions in Askable.

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge provide a comprehensive trade update, with a stack of players possibly on the move at the end of 2026.

Riley Beveridge and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest trade and draft news and are joined by Western Bulldogs player acquisition and strategy manager Michael Regan

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge are joined on Gettable by Vivid Sport player manager Tim Hazell to discuss the latest on Logan Morris, Rhyan Mansell, a pair of Dockers and more. Cal and Riley also unpack mid-season report cards for Brisbane, Essendon, Sydney and West Coast and recap round one of U18 Championships action.

Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey are joined by Justin Reid, the AFL Head of Football Performance, List Management and Engagement to discuss top-five compensation picks, Tasmania list rules and more. Riley and Cal also provide mid-season report cards for Collingwood, Carlton, Fremantle and Hawthorn and the 25 players to watch in the U18 Championships.

Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey bring you the latest trade and draft news, including updates on a star Giant, the possibility of Essendon assistance and more.

How do the Blues address their woes? On Gettable with Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey, a deep dive into Carlton, key updates on a Sydney forward, Richmond defender, Brisbane's squeeze and more.

Which players are on the key forward and key defender carousels? On Gettable, Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss big news for a Port Adelaide midfielder, explain a significant draft decision and answer your questions.

Will Tasmania lure a Collingwood premiership player? Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss the latest trade and draft news, provide a Richmond list analysis and summarise each club's trade plans in three words.

Who are the 'destination dozen?' On Gettable, Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge go through every club's capacity to attract the best trade and free agency talent, highlight the best performers for AFL Academy v North Melbourne VFL and the G.O.N.G is back!

Gettable arrives at Gather Round! Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss the latest trade and draft news and answer your questions in a bumper Askable segment.

On this week’s episode of Gettable, co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge take an early look at the 10 best draft prospects in a pool that has AFL recruiters excited. There are also huge contract updates on guns at West Coast and the Western Bulldogs, plus the hulking key forward who could be ‘very gettable’ at season’s end.

On this week’s episode of Gettable, hosts Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey go through the AFL’s $2 million men, take an inside look at the Western Bulldogs’ pitch for Zak Butters, and go through which clubs are cashed up and ready to throw some money around later this year.

Gettable is back with a bang for season 2026. Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge bring you the biggest news on free agents Zak Butters, Zac Bailey and Ben King, contracted stars like Zach Merrett and Bailey Humphrey, plus a host of the League’s draft uncontracted youngsters from across the competition. There are also massive updates on the draft’s upcoming bidding changes in our first studio episode of the year.

ONE week until the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft! Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss 35 key recruiters and draftees set to shape this year's new crop of exciting talent.

You asked, they answered! Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge unpack dozens of the biggest Draft questions and talking points on fans' minds. The 2025 Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Wednesday November 19 and Thursday November 20.

Four clubs (West Coast, Richmond, Essendon and Melbourne) hold multiple picks in the top 10 of the 2025 Draft and will shape proceedings. Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss the quartet's options, go shopping for the best talent and answer your questions on Gettable.

How can the AFL make trade period even BIGGER? Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge offer their key takeways from a hectic player movement window. They are also joined by Eastern Ranges draft prospect Sullivan Robey, who has exploded into top-end contention after a remarkable finish to the 2025 U18s campaign.

Gettable’s mega trade preview is here. Ahead of the Trade Period starting early next month, AFL.com.au's hit trade and draft show Gettable previews all 18 clubs and asks who is coming, who is going and what are the draft implications? Why are Melbourne the big shapers of this year's Trade Period? What is the difficult balancing act that Hawthorn will have to go through with its targets? And why are the Western Bulldogs growing in optimism on a top target? Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also look through all of the big situations ahead of the Trade Period including the latest on the futures of Christian Petracca, Zach Merrett, Charlie Curnow and heaps of other stars.

The biggest, busiest and potentially messiest Trade Period is upon us. With the AFL's player movement window just around the corner, Gettable delves into the future of Essendon captain Zach Merrett and delivers the latest on where the Bombers skipper will be playing next season. There are also updates on North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin, Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca, as the AFL's entire 'Flight Club' heads into the biggest time of the year with their futures up in the air. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge go through more than 40 players as part of the 'Wall of Trades', while they also analyse the radical new AFL plan that could spice up free agency.

Signed, sealed and … traded? On this week's episode of Gettable we look at the best contracted players on the market and decipher whether they'll ultimately get their move, or whether they'll be held to their deals by the clubs they're at. Will captain Zach Merrett find a way out of Essendon? Will dual Coleman Medal winner Charlie Curnow find his way to Gold Coast, Sydney or Geelong? Will the Saints even consider letting Cal Wilkie head to the Western Bulldogs? Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also look at the draft's big top 10 bolter, ponder what pick the Bombers will get as Sam Draper compensation, and look at the new names on the key defender carousel.

The famous 'Wall of Trades' is back on Gettable. On this week's episode, Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge run through almost 40 of the Trade Period's biggest names and deliver all of the latest updates and analysis on their futures. Who is preparing a mega offer for a Brisbane superstar? Which club now has its noses in front in the race for Jack Silvagni? Is there a surprise contender to nab Western Bulldogs veteran Adam Treloar? And where will Sam Draper be playing his footy next season? There's also a giant update on a rival club's mega offer for Harley Reid before he chose to re-sign at Brisbane plus all of the latest details on where it sits for the likes of Zach Merrett, Charlie Curnow, Zak Butters and plenty more.

Where will Charlie Curnow be playing his football in 2026? On this week's episode of Gettable, we discuss Curnow's options as he prepares to head into his Carlton exit interview and as Sydney ramps up its interest in the dual Coleman Medal winner. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also deliver some big news on the rucks that could move clubs, West Coast's free agency options, where Jack Silvagni will opt to go, and the former top pick garnering plenty of interest. Four of the country's best draft prospects then join us on the Gettable desk to discuss their seasons including Brisbane Academy gun Dan Annable, South Australian key forward Aidan Schubert, Tasmania's Avery Thomas and Sydney Academy jet Noah Chamberlain.

Is the father-son done? On this week's episode of Gettable, we get the gauge of clubs on the future of the League's father-son rule and question whether some of the game's famous names will be following in the footsteps of past generations. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also delve into the Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera domino effect and ask what it means for Marcus Windhager, Tom De Koning, Sam Draper and more. We also discuss the latest on Harley Reid's future, West Coast's plans with the No.1 pick, what's on the trade and draft agenda for Melbourne's next coach, plus we give our Rising Star votes as the race heats up.

We delve into the latest at St Kilda on this week's episode of Gettable. What's the latest on the Saints' star five and are they marching in or out? We look at where things sit for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Callum Wilkie, Marcus Windhager, Jack Steele and Rowan Marshall. Gettable co-hosts Riley Beveridge and Josh Gabelich also dive deep into Adelaide's list rebuild, looking at how the Crows have managed to get back on top and the set of important decisions that have them on track for success. There are also huge updates on a star free agent at Carlton, the son of a former Tiger that's becoming a draft bolter, and the No.1 pick contender that enjoyed a big weekend to rocket up clubs' draft boards.

What is the latest on the race for James Worpel? On this week's episode of AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable, Worpel's manager John Meesen from Kapital Sports Group joins the show to discuss where it sits as Geelong makes its case for Hawthorn's restricted free agent. Meesen also discusses why Miles Bergman re-signed at Port Adelaide, the clubs chasing Greater Western Sydney's Jacob Wehr, and when Gold Coast will re-sign Academy star Jed Walter. Gettable co-hosts Riley Beveridge and Josh Gabelich also delve into the remaining free agents on the market to assess where it sits for the likes of Brandon Starcevich, Tom De Koning and Oscar Allen among many others.

Where does Charlie Curnow want to play his footy in 2026? On this week's brand new episode of AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable, we reveal the THREE clubs that Curnow has indicated he wants to play for and whether Carlton will consider a trade for its superstar forward. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also delve into Cal's first Phantom Form Guide for the year, with in-depth analysis on where the country's best young prospects sit within this season's crop. Geelong Falcons and Vic Country gun Josh Lindsay also joins the Gettable crew at the desk to discuss his season, his standout performances at the under-18 championships, and his friendship with last year's No.1 pick.

Gettable goes to Gold Coast this week. With the AFL's annual under-16 championships taking place on the Gold Coast, AFL.com.au's trade and draft show heads north to speak to a couple of the most talented prospects in the country. Suns Academy duo Dylan Patterson and Zeke Uwland speak about their year, following a period where Patterson has become one of the nation's most exciting youngsters while Uwland has spent the entire season sidelined by a frustrating back injury. Gold Coast's national recruiting manager Kall Burns also joins the show to chat through the club's plans to match a host of Academy bids and where things sit for its bid to eventually become a destination club for the League's best players. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also chat through trade and contract news involving Brisbane's big plans, the race for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Carlton's woes and Adelaide's captain's call.

We have our hands on the Devils Dossier on this week's episode of Gettable. On this week's episode, we take you inside Tasmania's pitch to the best players in the competition with an exclusive look at the handbook the Devils are handing out to attract the League's star talent. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also bring back their favourite segment 'Who Wants To Be A No.1 Pick?' and run through the leading contenders from this year's draft who could end up as the top selection. There's also big trade and contract news from around the country including the latest on an underrated free agent, another star who is "torn" on their future, and the in-form youngster who is yet to be offered a contract.

Are Fremantle planning for a life with or without Sean Darcy? On this week's brand new episode of AFL.com.au's hit trade and draft show Gettable, Darcy's manager Scott Lucas from Phoenix Management Group joins the show to discuss the latest on his client's future. Lucas also chats through what will go into Sam Walsh's free agency decision, how contract talks for Marcus Windhager are playing out, and the young Giants key forward that is generating some interest from around the League. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also take a deep dive into Carlton's list in their regular segment 'The Vision', plus discuss the fallout from Port Adelaide signing Miles Bergman and the latest under-18s action.

On this week's episode of Gettable, Cal has the latest news on a top-10 draftee from the highly-regarded 2023 Draft. It's time for the last of the bye teams to receive a mid-season trade report card, while the US combine is back on the agenda with exclusive vision of what could be the next wave of international AFL stars. Cal also answers your hardest-hitting trade and draft questions!

Who are the most wanted players in the AFL? On this week's episode of Gettable, the crew looks at the nine most wanted players across the competition and assesses where their future lies amid a host of interes from around the country. Will the Saints keep Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? And will they poach Tom De Koning from the Blues? Who will chase down Miles Bergman? Where does Matt Rowell now see his future? All the big questions are answered. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also reveal Geelong's contract call to keep one of its stars, while discussing the latest draft news as South Australia suddenly closes in on the under-18s title.

We take you inside the Kysaiah Pickett deal on this week's Gettable. After AFL.com.au's exclusive news that Melbourne is closing on a seven-year extension for Pickett, taking him through to 2034, the Gettable crew breaks down the latest information and what it all means. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge discuss the fallout for both Melbourne and Fremantle, plus the latest trade news involving Collingwood and Carlton and how Sydney and Richmond will try to improve their lists later this year. There's also a full breakdown of last weekend's under-18s and under-16s championships action, including details of the father-son guns at Carlton, Essendon and Port Adelaide that all impressed.

Are we set for the biggest ruck race yet? On this week's episode of AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable, we reveal how the reigning premiers could be about to jump on the ruck merry-go-round and target one of this year's best and most wanted free agents. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also break down the latest in contract talks for Matt Rowell, Oscar Allen, Brandon Starcevich and plenty more, while diving deep into this year's top-end picks at the draft. Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro key forward Archie Ludowyke then joins the Gettable crew to chat through the upcoming under-18s championships and his season, which has seen him leap into top 10 calculations.

A pair of Eastern Ranges young guns are at the Gettable desk this week. After their stellar starts to the 2025 season, intercept defender Xavier Taylor and small forward Lachie Dovaston join Gettable to discuss their draft campaigns and the upcoming national under-18 championships. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also go through the latest trade news, including the clubs who are preparing big offers for Carlton's star 2026 free agent Sam Walsh. They also go through the latest ahead of Wednesday night's mid-season rookie draft, Brisbane's hunt for a Collingwood premiership star and Essendon's efforts to lock down its star free agent.

How do you fix the Saints? On this week's episode of AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable, the crew discuss their seven-point plan to supercharge St Kilda's rebuild and analyse the club's chances of retaining uncontracted star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also delve deep into your listener questions to discuss the latest on Luke Jackson, Oscar Allen, Sam Draper, Zak Butters, Harley Reid and plenty more. There's also a huge draft update – including the latest on next week's mid-season rookie draft – with all of the analysis on where the country's best junior talents could be heading at year's end.

We are going shopping on this week's episode of Gettable. We look at the players who are about to get taken off the shopping list and re-sign at their clubs, the 'best sellers' that sides are chasing, the bargain buys who are available, and the 2026 contracts clubs are looking to place pre-orders on. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also deliver some big news on a Brisbane youngster clubs are chasing, a West Coast premiership hero up for grabs, the next Sydney deals on the way, and the ex-Geelong midfielder back on the radar. There are also some huge draft updates after the weekend's AFL Academy and Young Guns games, with the Gettable crew analysing which classy youngster has now moved into top five calculations after a big performance on Sunday.

Collingwood is under the microscope on this week's Gettable. How does footy's biggest club maximise the premiership window created by the arrival of Nick Daicos, ensuring the Magpies can stay in the hunt for the next decade? And maybe even longer? What is Collingwood's list strategy? Which rival players does the club have its eye on to target as trade and free agency options?  Who are the draftees coming through their system? And what's the pitch to join Craig McRae's side? Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also run their eye over Matt Rowell's impending contract call, what Essendon does with its ruck stocks, the mid-season draftees catching attention, and the father-son guns coming through.

Where will St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera be playing next year? On this week's new episode of AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable, Wanganeen-Milera's manager Ben Williams from Players Ink joins to chat through where contract negotiations sit for the star Saint. Williams also discusses the latest on his fellow clients including uncontracted Brisbane premiership star Callum Ah Chee, Sydney veteran Dane Rampe and how new Port Adelaide recruit Jack Lukosius is recovering from a knee injury. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also delve into Essendon's ruck dilemma, provide the latest on an underrated Geelong midfielder attracting interest, as well as discussing an update on Carlton ruck Tom De Koning's future.

Potential No.1 pick Cooper Duff-Tytler is our Gettable guest this week. The big 200cm Calder Cannons ruck joins AFL.com.au's hit trade and draft show to discuss his fantastic start to the season, the upcoming AFL Academy game and how he wants to attack the remainder of his year. Duff-Tytler also runs us through the athletic rucks he moulds his game around, whether he's aiming to become the first pick in the draft, and how his basketball background shaped the type of footballer he has become. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also discuss West Coast's big offer for Harley Reid, the Hawthorn ruck in the sights of rival clubs, and the new name emerging as a potential No.1 pick in the mid-season draft.