Brisbane Lions seek extra draft picks to land academy talent Murray
Caylen Murray is tipped for the top 10 at November's AFL draft, and Brisbane may trade picks to match a bid.
Brisbane academy prospect Caylen Murray is expected to attract a first-round bid in November's AFL draft, ranking 10th in Cal Twomey's ranking of draft prospects. The Lions currently hold picks 21, 27 and 28 after a trade deadline deal.
While picks 21 and 27 could match a later top-10 bid on Murray, AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge said Brisbane may pursue additional picks through trades before the draft. The Lions have a strong history of managing draft points creatively to land multiple players in a single draft.
Port Adelaide is also likely to trade picks as it looks to match a top-pick bid on Dougie Cochrane, expected at pick one. Melbourne is open to swapping picks with Port to move further up the draft board, with both clubs having until November 6 to complete any trades.
- 10th in Cal Twomey's form guide
- Murray's draft ranking
- 21, 27, and 28
- Brisbane's current picks
- November 6
- Trade deadline
- Medium defender
- Murray's position
Why it mattersHow Brisbane manoeuvres its picks will determine whether it lands Murray and other prospects, shaping the team's future direction.
AustraliaBrisbane Lions fans will see whether the club adds its academy talent to the list, affecting the team's 2027 season prospects.
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