Tigers eye off Cat as Bombers target Tassie Devil for mid-season draft
The AFL's mid-season draft is set to take place, with Richmond and Essendon looking to strengthen their squads. Richmond is considering selecting Kye Annand, a promising defender, while Essendon is expected to pick Jaxon Artemis as their number one choice. Both teams are aiming to address their injury issues through this draft.
- ▪Richmond is eyeing Kye Annand, a 200-centimetre tall defender from Geelong VFL.
- ▪Essendon is likely to select Jaxon Artemis, a defender from Tasmania Devils VFL, as the number one pick.
- ▪The mid-season draft will allow clubs to make up to 19 selections to bolster their rosters.
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