{"id":288635,"date":"2025-11-16T16:51:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T16:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/288635\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T16:51:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T16:51:14","slug":"crows-to-approach-draft-with-open-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/288635\/","title":{"rendered":"Crows to approach Draft with \u201copen\u201d mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n The Telstra AFL Draft begins on Wednesday\n <\/p>\n

Adelaide will approach this week\u2019s Telstra AFL Draft with an \u201call options open\u201d mentality as it looks to bolster its squad ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday night, the AFL will host Round One of the Draft live from Marvel Stadium, and the Crows have Pick 16 in hand.<\/p>\n

Despite a handful of later picks, National Recruiting Manager Hamish Ogilvie said the Club would likely limit selections on Draft night.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll likely take two picks this year,\u201d Ogilvie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll be hunting for the best available pick for our first selection and then later in the draft we\u2019ll likely try and fill a need.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving said that, we\u2019re really keen to keep our options as open as possible this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith live trading of picks, things can change really quickly on the night and we\u2019ll need to be prepared for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ogilvie said the Crows would certainly be open to pick swaps, while also keeping an eye on list allocation beyond draft night.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had a lot of open and honest discussions with other Clubs, which are still ongoing, regarding potential pick swaps,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore could happen on the night, we\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re also conscious of looking beyond the draft and potentially saving a list spot for potential injury cover or have people train on as an SSP (Supplemental Selection Period).\u201d<\/p>\n

Heading into his 18th National Draft, Ogilvie detailed the changing demands of the role in the modern era of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the biggest change has been live pick swaps,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to plan for all scenarios\u2026 it\u2019s not like the old days where you just had your order and away you went.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really grateful to the mountain of work the team has put in with this in mind.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe we\u2019re in a really strong position heading into Wednesday night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Round One of the Telstra AFL Draft takes place this Wednesday, November 19, with the remainder of selections to occur on Thursday, November 20.<\/p>\n

Both nights will be broadcast live on Fox Footy from 6.30pm (ACDT).<\/p>\n

The 2025 Rookie and Pre-Season drafts will be held on Friday, November 21.<\/p>\n

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