Cover art for This Season's Draft
Published
A & U Children, September 2025
ISBN
9781761181696
Format
Softcover, 240 pages
Dimensions
19.8cm × 12.8cm

This Season's Draft

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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.

'From first bounce to final siren, this brilliant debut illuminates not only a footy season but the emotional seasons of teenagers.' - Karen Comer

'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

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