The Carlton Draft is expanding which can only mean one thing – recruitment. Enter Dylan Buckley. Debuting in last years Draft, Dyl is ready to add another feather to his cap, becoming the Carlton Draft’s official recruiter. Dyl will search far and wide for ex-AFL talent ready to take the leap into local footy.

Geelong’s former superstar forward isn’t done with his footy just yet – he’s on the hunt for another forward line to spearhead - this time at country footy level. Whether it’s bullying ruckmen at forward stoppages, or leaving defenders for dead on a lead, the Tomahawk is ready to add another accolade to his stacked trophy room.

The Lids’ off! Former Tiger and Giant Brett Deledio is returning to the big stage after nearly 6 years out of the league. Rumoured to be devastated after being ineligible for the 2024 Carlton Draft, Deledio is ready to prove any doubters wrong, promising lots of outside ball, as well as penetrating long kicks, for any team looking for a dashing Mid-Forward superstar.

After carrying Western Australian Football on his shoulders for nearly two decades, Matthew Pavlich is ready to put another team on his back in this year’s Carlton Draft. Freo’s fearless captain and proverbial Swiss Army knife is taking a break from the news desk to break tackles, take screamers, and kick snags.