April AFL Draft Power Rankings: Cochrane, Walker, and Van Hattum lead the 2026 prospects

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ESPN's April Power Rankings for the 2026 AFL Draft highlight Dougie Cochrane and Cody Walker as top prospects. The rankings feature two prominent rucks, Harry Van Hattum and Ethan Herbert, and showcase emerging talents like Noah Williams and Kodah Edwards. Several clubs are actively involved in draft trades, with the Blues and Demons holding multiple first-round picks. The list provides an early look at potential draftees, with Cochrane currently sidelined due to knee surgery but still considered a top prospect.


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