CARLTON has thrown AFL lifelines to discarded pair Hugh Goddard and Tom Bugg in the rookie draft as it prepares to climb out of the competition cellar.
Goddard (pick one) and Bugg (19) both trained with the Blues in the lead-up to the drafts, following the same formula the club used before picking Cam O'Shea and Matt Shaw last year.
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They weren't the only ex-AFL players recycled at new clubs.
Utility Josh Smith (West Coast, pick 34) and defender Tim Mohr (Hawthorn, 43) are back on AFL lists after being cut by Collingwood and the Giants, respectively.
Eighteen players were redrafted to the same club they were delisted from as promised, including Gold Coast quartet Michael Rischitelli, Jack Leslie, Brad Scheer and Harrison Wigg.
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The rest were: Ryan Bastinac and Jacob Allison (Brisbane), Ethan Hughes and Ryan Nyhuis (Fremantle), Tim Broomhead and Sam Murray (Collingwood), Paul Hunter (Adelaide), Matt Dea (Essendon), Cameron Hewett (Port Adelaide), Kyron Hayden (North Melbourne) and Jacob Townsend and Mabior Chol (Richmond).
Retired pair Kurt Tippett (Sydney) and Will Langford (Hawthorn) were also picked up again, but purely for salary cap reasons and aren't expected to play in 2019.
Adelaide addressed its ruck depth behind Sam Jacobs with not only Hunter but also Port Melbourne big man Kieran Strachan, who attracted interest from several clubs this year.
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North Melbourne also swooped on Tom Wilkinson, who reinvented himself as a pressure forward and reliable goalkicker for NEAFL club Southport after previously being a midfielder.
The Kangaroos capped their strong draft day when they picked draft slider Tom McKenzie, a speedy half-back who was considered a chance to go in the top 30 of the National Draft.
Collingwood VFL footballer Tom Jok trained with St Kilda ahead of the drafts and impressed with his running ability, but it was Essendon that took him with the eighth pick of the rookie draft.
The Saints preferred 191cm North Adelaide defender Callum Wilkie five spots earlier, while Geelong and Richmond turned to VFL talent in Tom Atkins and Jake Aarts.
Several clubs still have list spots available and will be able to sign players via the new pre-season supplemental selection period between December 1 and March 15.
The Giants will use one of those spots on ruckman Shane Mumford, while the Bombers are set to bring ex-Docker Zac Clarke back into the AFL after a year playing in the WAFL.
Your club's rookie draft haul
Adelaide
Who they drafted: Kieran Strachan (Port Melbourne/South Bendigo), Paul Hunter (Adelaide), Jordon Butts (Murray Bushrangers)
Summary: The Crows addressed their need for ruck depth by adding 23-year-old Strachan. The 202cm ruck/forward has played six VFL games in the past two seasons and has won back-to-back best and fairests with South Bendigo. The Crows also re-rookied 200cm big man Hunter, who has spent the past three seasons on their rookie list. Swingman Butts, 18, is a strong intercept-marking defender and a good size at 195cm. The Crows had previously retained midfielders Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Patrick Wilson, and small forward Lachlan Murphy, on their rookie list. - Lee Gaskin
Brisbane
Who they drafted: Ryan Bastinac (Brisbane Lions), Jacob Allison (Brisbane Lions)
Summary: Brisbane originally delisted Allison and Bastinac to give itself more list spaces at the national draft but always intended to re-rookie the pair. Both had a year to run on their existing deals and had played senior footy in 2018. Allison is a speedy wingman with two years' experience under his belt and has proved that at his best he is a line-breaker capable of good senior footy. Bastinac spent most of last season in the NEAFL and is good for an improving midfield. - Michael Whiting
Ryan Bastinac will provide the Lions good midfield depth. Picture: AFL Photos
Carlton
Who they drafted: Hugh Goddard (St Kilda), Tom Bugg (Melbourne)
Summary: A couple of discarded AFL players made their way to the Blues, with former first-round pick Goddard and ex-Demon Bugg landing at Ikon Park. Goddard, a 196cm defender, adds depth to Carlton's backline after 10 games across four years with St Kilda. He was initially recruited to the club with pick No.21 in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft, but suffered a horror run with injury at the Saints. Bugg arrives with 96 games experience under his belt. After four years at Greater Western Sydney and three with Melbourne, Bugg was delisted at the conclusion of last season and will provide Carlton with another experienced body in the forward line. - Riley Beveridge
Collingwood
Who they drafted: Tim Broomhead (Collingwood AFL), Sam Murray (Collingwood AFL)
Summary: No surprises with Collingwood's two rookie selections. The club had committed to redrafting both players for different reasons. Broomhead badly broke his leg in a horrific incident back in round two and is progressing well in his recovery. Collingwood had committed to redrafting Murray, who is currently waiting on the results of his B sample from ASADA after testing positive to an illicit substance in a post-match test. It remains to be seen what roles the duo will play on-field in 2019 - Sarah Black.
Essendon
Who they drafted: Tuth (Tom) Jok Jok (Collingwood VFL), Matt Dea (Essendon AFL)
Summary: Jok made the headlines when he won St Kilda's time trial two weeks ago. The former Collingwood VFL winger had been invited to train at the Saints ahead of the draft, but after St Kilda took Callum Wilkie with its first rookie selection, the Bombers swooped. At 193cm, Jok's combination of height and speed can prove difficult to compete with and the former Dandenong Stingray will add a different element to Essendon's line-up. Defender Dea, who was originally a top-up player, has been given another chance after 12 games this year. While not the tallest or quickest defender, he competes hard and reads the ball well in the air. Will provide depth and experience - Sarah Black.
Fremantle
Who they drafted: Ethan Hughes (Fremantle), Tobe Watson (Swan Districts), Ryan Nyhuis (Fremantle), Jason Carter (Peel)
Summary: Freo redrafted Hughes after moving him off the primary list and brought Nyhuis back after the maximum three years as a rookie. Watson is a versatile 189cm defender from Swan Districts who was the club's Colts best and fairest in 2016 and held-down a League berth this year. He will provide cover as a general backman, while Next Generation Academy product Carter joins the club as a category B rookie. The wingman/defender is Freo's first NGA player and, while he has some rough edges still to shave off, his raw ability combined with line-breaking speed make him an exciting prospect. - Travis King
Ryan Nyhuis has played 12 games for the Dockers. Picture: AFL Photos
Geelong
Who they drafted: Tom Atkins (Geelong VFL), Blake Schlensog (Geelong Falcons)
Summary: The Cats have monitored the form of Atkins, a local boy who grew up in Geelong, for several seasons and finally gave him his opportunity at the top level. Atkins, 23, is a bull at the contest and led the VFL competition in tackles in 2018. He also finished among the VFL competition's top ten players for handballs, contested possessions, score assists, hard ball gets and clearances. Atkins also has a well-founded ability to burst clear from stoppages and hit the scoreboard. Schlensog, a member of the Cats' Next Generation Academy, has a way to go in his development but the Cats are big fans of his competitiveness and appetite for the contest. - Ben Guthrie
Gold Coast
Who they drafted: Michael Rischitelli (Gold Coast), Jack Leslie (Gold Coast), Brad Scheer (Gold Coast), Harrison Wigg (Gold Coast)
Summary: Much like Brisbane, the Suns have gone with four players they earlier delisted. Rischitelli is an unsung hero at the club and whether he plays zero games in 2019 or all 22, his leadership around the young group fills a gaping void. Leslie has shown glimpses as a key defender in his five seasons and will get his opportunities if he's good enough, while Scheer is versatile and can play half-forward or small midfield minutes. Wigg has an unfortunate first season after moving from Adelaide, fracturing his ankle and stifling his year before it began. He is ear-marked as a half-back that uses the ball well. - Michael Whiting
Veteran Michael Rischitelli adds some much-needed leadership at the Suns. Picture: AFL Photos
Greater Western Sydney
Who they drafted: Nil
Summary: After nailing six selections in the national draft the Giants took no part in the rookie section, with Irishman Callum Brown their only addition for next year. The Irishman was signed as an International Rookie last month and shapes as a project player and athletic, key position prospect. - Adam Curley
Hawthorn
Who they drafted: Damon Greaves (East Perth), Will Golds (Oakleigh), Tim Mohr (GWS), Will Langford (Hawthorn)
Summary: The backline was the focus here. Mohr is a key back who spent seven years at Greater Western Sydney and will add to the Hawks' depth. Greaves stands at 186cm and reads the game well, and has a penetrating boot. Golds is a seriously good runner who will spend time across half-back. Langford has retired but was picked up again because he was contracted until the end of 2019 and Hawthorn wanted to keep him on for list management reasons. - Dinny Navaratnam
Melbourne
Who they drafted: Kade Chandler (Norwood)
Summary: Chandler is a high possession winner as a forward with a really good leap and is strong overhead for a player standing at just 173cm. He is also renowned for his defensive pressure, having averaged six tackles per match in the Under-18 NAB AFL Championships. As a small forward, the Demons believe his point of difference is his aerial ability inside forward 50. - Ben Guthrie
North Melbourne
Who they drafted: Tom McKenzie (Northern Knights), Kyron Hayden (North Melbourne), Thomas Wilkinson (Southport)
Summary: North has continued its quest to add more outside run to its list after bringing in speedsters Jared Polec, Aaron Hall and Jasper Pittard in the trade period. McKenzie, 18, was unlucky to be overlooked in the NAB AFL Draft but is a lightning quick on-baller who uses the ball well, while Wilkinson, 22, is a pressure small forward from Victoria who revived his career in the NEAFL this year with a 36-goal season for Southport. The Roos also reclaimed second-year inside midfielder Hayden, pouncing with their second pick to prevent a rival team snatching the promising West Australian. However, the Kangaroos overlooked delisted defender Alex Morgan, who had started pre-season training at Arden St. In passing on their final selection, they kept a rookie list spot open that would enable them to take a player in the Supplemental Selection Period, which runs from December 1 to March 15, or next year's mid-season trade period. - Nick Bowen
Port Adelaide
Who they drafted: Tobin Cox (Glenelg), Cam Hewett (Port Adelaide), Martin Frederick (Woodville-West Torrens), Kai Pudney (Woodville West-Torrens)
Summary: The Power added a speedy midfielder in 177cm Cox from Glenelg after the 19-year-old was overlooked in last year's draft, and re-rookied Hewett for a fourth season. Next Generation Academy prospects Frederick and Pudney were added as a Category B rookies after not getting selected in the national draft. Frederick is a livewire half-back who impressed for South Australia at the under-18 national championships, while midfielder Pudney turned heads with his running endurance at the state combine. Key defender Jarrod Lienert and ruckman Peter Ladhams have been retained on the Power's rookie list. - Lee Gaskin
Richmond
Who they drafted: Jake Aarts (Richmond VFL), Jacob Townsend (Richmond), Mabior Chol (Richmond)
Summary: Townsend was always set to become a rookie if he didn't go to another club, while Chol was delisted in October and the club had yet to determine whether it would keep him. If he can develop further, Chol looms as an exciting talent, with impressive speed and agility for someone standing 200cm. Considering the depth players the Tigers have lost, keeping Townsend was very handy for them. Aarts is a small forward who has the strength to stand up in tackles, and he applies pressure himself, and he comes in as a 23-year-old. - Dinny Navaratnam
Premiership Tiger Jacob Townsend is looking to add to his 47 AFL games. Picture: AFL Photos
St Kilda
Who they drafted: Callum Wilkie (North Adelaide)
Summary: The second player to join the Saints from the SANFL's Roosters after they also recruited small forward Robert Young, Wilkie is a mid-sized defender who turns 23 in March and will be able to contend for a spot in the senior side early. He reads the play well and excels at taking intercept marks. Won North Adelaide's best and fairest in a premiership year. - Dinny Navaratnam
Sydney
Who they drafted: Durak Tucker (Peel Thunder), Harry Reynolds (Sandringham Dragons), Kurt Tippett (Sydney), Sam Wicks (Swans Academy)
Summary: The Swans boosted their defensive stocks with Tucker and Reynolds, who are both medium-sized and capable of providing run off half-back. Tucker is recovering from ACL surgery and missed most of the season but is a highly rated West Australian with plenty of leg speed. Reynolds is a strong runner who finished the year well at school level with Brighton Grammar. Wicks grabs a spot after kicking 11 goals from 13 games in the Swans' NEAFL team this year, while Tippett will be retained as part of his retirement settlement. - Adam Curley
West Coast
Who they drafted: Harry Edwards (Swan Districts), Josh Smith (Collingwood)
Summary: Edwards will be a project big man for the Eagles and at 195cm he is versatile enough to play multiple positions. The Swans product grew about 10cm in the past year and has good skills after playing mostly as a midfielder in his junior career. Edwards sees himself as a third tall forward who can bash and crash through the engine room if required, and is coming back from a fractured ankle which forced him to miss the WAFL Colts Grand Final. Smith played 32 games in three seasons for the Pies, but only one in 2018, partly due to hamstring trouble. The 24-year-old should provide some defensive cover for West Coast, while his experience could also be handy for the Eagles' new WAFL team. - Travis King
Western Bulldogs
Who they drafted: Lachie Young (Mt Eliza Football Netball Club), Jordon Sweet (North Adelaide), Buku Khamis (Western Jets)
Summary: The Bulldogs have bolstered their ruck division following Jordan Roughead's departure to Collingwood and Tom Campbell's delisting, taking 20-year-old South Australian Sweet. Sweet played in North Adelaide's SANFL premiership this season, stamping himself as one of the most exciting ruck prospects outside the SANFL. Young was overlooked in last year's draft but gets his chance following a strong season as a 19-year-old with the Dandenong Stingrays and Frankston. Used predominantly across half-back in 2018, Young has good speed and uses the ball well by hand and foot. Khamis joins the Dogs as a category B rookie after he wasn't selected by a rival club. - Nick Bowen
Category B rookies
James Madden (Brisbane) – International – Ireland
Matthew Owies (Carlton) – Three-year non-registered
Mark Keane (Collingwood) – International – Ireland*
Anton Tohill (Collingwood) – International – Ireland*
Stefan Okunbor (Geelong) – International – Ireland
Callum Brown (GWS) – International – Ireland
Austin Bradtke (Melbourne) – Three-year non-registered
Guy Walker (Melbourne) – Three-year non-registered
Red Og Murphy (North Melbourne) – International – Ireland
Samuel Alabakis (St Kilda) – Three-year non-registered
Patrick Bines (West Coast) – Three-year non-registered
Brodie Riach (West Coast) – Three-year non-registered
* One of the two Collingwood International Rookies will be a Category A Rookie.
Northern/NGA Academy and Queensland and NSW-based zone pre-selected players
Jason Carter (Fremantle) – NGA
Blake Schlensog (Geelong) – NGA
Manguru Frederick (Port Adelaide) – NGA
Kai Pudney (Port Adelaide) – NGA
Samuel Wicks (Sydney) – Northern Academy
Buku Khamis (Western Bulldogs) – NGA
