The Biggest AFL Draft Decisions Facing Essendon & Carlton

The 2026 AFL Draft is shaping as one of the biggest in years, and no clubs have bigger decisions to make than Essendon and Carlton. Should Essendon simply take Harry Van Hattum if he's available, or would the Bombers be better off targeting Arki Butler, Ethan Herbert and another first-round talent by reshaping their draft hand? Meanwhile Carlton appears set to secure father-son superstar Cody Walker, but is matching a bid enough? I explain why Cody Walker is the best junior prospect on my board, why I believe he's a generational talent, and why Jack Pickett could be the perfect gamble to help rebuild Carlton's spine after losing Charlie Curnow and Tom De Koning. This isn't a mock draft. It's about the biggest list management decisions that could shape both clubs for the next decade. What would you do? 👇 Let me know in the comments: 🏴 Essendon fans: Harry Van Hattum or Arki Butler, Ethan Herbert and another first-round pick? 🔵 Carlton fans: Would you take the gamble on Jack Pickett alongside Cody Walker? I read every comment! 🏉 Subscribe:    / @pommyinoz   🛍️ Merch: https://ko-fi.com/pommyinozyt/shop/ ⭐ Become a Member:    / @pommyinoz   📸 Instagram:   / pommy.inoz   🐦 Twitter / X: https://x.com/pommyinozYT 🎵 TikTok:   / pommyinoz   💬 Discord:   / discord