AFL Phantom Draft 2026: Top 10 prospects, first round projections

Key points

• Port Adelaide's Dougie Cochrane is tipped to go first in a mock AFL National Draft, after Essendon places a bid on the 195cm utility. Father-son and academy selections are expected to feature prominently in the top 10.
• Ethan Drever is projected second to Essendon, which needs to rebuild its midfield after losing Zach Merrett.
• Cody Walker is expected to join Carlton as a father-son selection, while Mitch Harris is tipped to Melbourne as the best key defender in the draft.