Chatting all things AFL Draft with GWS list manager Adrian Caruso

GWS head of talent Adrian Caruso joins Jonty and Mitch in the studio to talk all things AFL Draft, from the Giants’ Academy and growing the game in Western Sydney, to draft strategies and the recent changes released by the AFL. Plus, the development of the Giants’ current emerging stars, and the club’s likely Mid-Season Draft plans.

RUNDOWN

0:00 Draft Rule Changes

2:00 GWS Academy + Western Sydney growth

10:27 Draft Strategies

16:23 Giants’ Young Core

23:18 2026 Draft Class

27:55 Mid-Season Draft Plans

31:20 School Football

32:52 Extra AFL List Spot

Filmed on 06/05/2026

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