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This Season's Draft

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Pub Date Sep 02 2025 | Archive Date Jul 03 2025
Allen & Unwin | A&U Children

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Description

Set in the year leading up to the AFL Draft and following the experiences of six teenagers who are in its orbit, this YA novel is unique, compelling, authentic and full of footy. Perfect for sporty kids.

Summer. Winter. Autumn. Spring.

As the year unfolds, AFL footy season starts and the dreams of six teenagers play out on and off the field.

Elias. Team player. Running keeps him calm.

Zac and Fletcher. Best mates. Top 5 Draft picks?

Mason. Perfect practice with Dad makes perfect play.

Dane. Great footballer. Terrible boyfriend.

Beth. It's always been 'Dane and Beth'. What does just Beth look like?

Plans play out and life bounces in unexpected directions. A brilliant YA novel about coming of age and the love of the game with all its triumph, heartbreak and hope.

Set in the year leading up to the AFL Draft and following the experiences of six teenagers who are in its orbit, this YA novel is unique, compelling, authentic and full of footy. Perfect for sporty...


Advance Praise

'Just when you thought nothing new could be said about the AFL draft, Jason Gent writes a novel that combines a genuine knowledge of the game with insight into the young men of today and is alive from the first bounce.' - Martin Flanagan

'If you like Aussie Rules football, you'll love this book.' - David Metzenthen

'A wonderful, beautifully paced book about growing up, families and the different ways sports touches our lives.' - Jonathan Horn

'Just when you thought nothing new could be said about the AFL draft, Jason Gent writes a novel that combines a genuine knowledge of the game with insight into the young men of today and is alive...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781761181696
PRICE A$19.99 (AUD)
PAGES 240

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