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After months of careful deliberations, Carlton's Stephen Silvagni will make a decision at the top of the AFL draft that could have repercussions for his club for the next decade.
Sam Walsh (centre) during the AFL draft combine.Credit:AAP
It is understood the Blues have settled on keeping the No.1 pick, having received no significant trade interest in recent weeks.
That could change on Thursday evening at Marvel Stadium if a rival club makes a bold late bid, with live trading in effect for the first time.
But as it stands Silvagni will take the opportunity to snare the best player of what is widely regarded as the most talent-laden draft since the super draft of 2001.
But who will that be?
Geelong Falcons midfielder Sam Walsh has been the hot favourite for some time, and deservedly so having taken all before him in a stunning under-18 season.
But the All-Australian captain has competition.
AFL talent chief Kevin Sheehan says South Australian duo Jack Lukosius and Izak Rankine and Victorian key forward Max King are also in the frame.
"I'm glad I'm not picking it because it's a really tough call," Sheehan said.
"I think all of those boys at different points of the year would have been considered worthy No.1s."
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