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Fridays annual national draft brought with it many twists and turns as clubs sought to secure the best talent ahead of the 2017 season.Every club walks away from the draft confident they had nailed their selections, and the refrain we couldnt believe he slipped through to our pick was heard regularly though the evening at Sydneys Hordern Pavilion.Its a huge night for the AFL industry, and only getting bigger, but also for teenage boys, their families and friends, who finally get to realise their dream. Or not, for many disappointed youngsters watching on at home.But aside from all the excitement and festivities, what lessons could we take away from this years draft?Essendon did everyone a favour by keeping their top choice under wrapsThis was the first year in recent memory that mystery still surrounded who would be taken at No. 1 right up until the time came. Essendon said pre-draft that only a handful of key staff members knew which way theyd lean on the night, meaning everyone else was sitting in suspense as the decision was announced - even the Dons media staff admitted they had no idea in the minutes beforehand.Because of this, there was genuine emotion from Andrew McGrath and his family and friends after being selected at No. 1 ahead of Tim Taranto and Hugh McCluggage. The brilliant running defender said he had no idea hed go No. 1: Not at all ... us three [possible No. 1 picks] were told [by the Bombers] we cant give anything away, and wed find out when everyone else finds out.Surprise surprise, the Giants and Suns scooped the poolRival clubs must be used to rolling their eyes at this time of year since the establishment of Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney, such has been the domination of the two new clubs at the draft table. With four selections inside the top 10, the Suns were always going to be a major player on Friday night, and they were considered to be one of the big winners after selecting Ben Ainsworth, Jack Scrimshaw, Will Brodie and their Academy player Jack Bowes. And the Giants, despite going within a whisker of winning the AFL premiership, also had their rivals looking on in jealousy. They were able to select Taranto at pick No. 2, while they also snared Academy jet Will Setterfield at No. 5 after matching a bid from Carlton, as well as Harry Perryman at No. 14 (matched bid from Adelaide) and Isaac Cumming at 20 (matched bid from Sydney).There were more bids than an auction in the early stages of the draftClubs were playing ducks and drakes with Academy and father-son nominations. North Melbourne even went for the trifecta with their second-round picks, bidding on and securing Brisbane Lions Academy defender Declan Watson, and then shooting for Collingwood father-son midfielder Callum Brown. The Pies matched on Brown, so the Roos reloaded and successfully bid on Gold Coast Academy prospect Josh Williams. Overall, 12 academy selections and three father-sons were drafted, with the last name called out, Jake Waterman, the son of legendary Eagle Chris.Theres still plenty of romance left in the cut-throat world of AFLAs well as Waterman joining West Coast, Collingwood were able to secure father-son draftees Callum Brown (son of Gavin) and Josh Daicos (son of Peter) with picks 35 and 57 respectively, with the tweets and vision of the two households celebrating their arrival at their fathers club a joy to behold.The AFL moves on quickly but theres still time for reflectionAlmost as soon as the final whistle is blown on grand final day, the AFL industry starts to plan for the following season, with the trade and draft periods following soon after the biggest game of the year. But AFL CEO Gill McLachlan took a moment during his pre-draft speech to congratulate Western Bulldogs for their drought-breaking win against the Swans. Quite rightly, long-suffering Dogs fans should take every opportunity to remind themselves that yes, their club are the reigning premiers.Draftees get straight down to businessAlmost as soon as they were shuffled off stage after being selected in the first round, the top-end talents were paraded through the media centre for interviews and photos. In less time to compose a tweet, the lucky young men transformed from enthusiastic amateurs to consummate professionals, answering questions from eager reporters, and posing for photographs in their new club colours. No. 3 pick McCluggage took an early liking to AFL draft clichés, telling one interviewer: Whether you go [at pick] one, or as a rookie, it doesnt matter once you get to the club.... But, theyre still of course excitable 18-year-oldsDespite being thrust into the world of professional football, it was easy to see the new draftees for what they were - wide-eyed youngsters living their dream. Back stage, away from their official duties, they bunched together smiling, laughing and trying to contain their excitement. Most had their heads buried in their phones, Snapchatting away, or were intently watching the draft broadcast and celebrating when friends and teammates were selected. Cheap Nike NBA Jerseys .C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have placed backup goalie Anton Khudobin on injured reserve with an unspecified lower-body injury. Discount NBA Jerseys . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. 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TORONTO -- Jacob Markstrom showed up to the Air Canada Centre on Sunday think that he was backing up star goalie Henrik Lundqvist in Swedens World Cup of Hockey opener against Russia.Caught off guard when he found out Lundqvist was sent home due to an illness, Markstrom stopped 27 shots to help the Swedes beat Russia 2-1 in Group B play.I didnt expect it, so, youre surprised, Markstrom saidt. Mentally, its a little different (preparation) because you cant really get in the zone (if youre not starting), but everything physically, I try to do the same thing so if stuff like this happens, youre ready.Gabriel Landeskog and Victor Hedman scored second-period goals for the Swedes.Alex Ovechkin scored for Russia, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots in the Group B game.Ovechkin thought he tied it with 7 seconds left, but officials waved it off , ruling the puck went off Ovechkins glove and in.I thought I touched it, Ovechkin said. To be honest with you, I didnt see the replay. But I feel the touch. I dont know if it was the puck or the stick. I definitely feel the touch on my hand on my stick.The Russians tested Markstrom early as Vladimir Tarasenko one-timed a shot off Evgeni Malkins faceoff win, but Markstrom was able to get his left pad on it and steer it aside just 30 seconds into the game.ddddddddddddoments later, Tarasenko hit Markstrom in the mask with a shot that the Vancouver goalie was able to shake off.Landeskog got Sweden on the board with a power-play goal , one-timing Erik Karlssons pass over Bobrovskys blocker at 10:41 of the second period. Less than 2 minutes later, Hedman one-timed Carl Hagelins feed glove-side past Bobrovsky.Ovechkin scored with 33 seconds left in the third, putting a wrist shot from the point off the post and past a screened Markstrom.Swedish coach Rikard Gronberg was pleased with the way the team executed the prepared game plan following a 6-2 loss to Team Europe in pretournament competition Wednesday.(We) wanted to make sure their transition game didnt happen so quickly, Gronberg said. It was really important for us to have puck control. We didnt want to get into a run and gun type of game with the Russian team because thats where their strengths are.Russia will return to action Monday night against Team North America. The Swedes play Finland on Tuesday. ' ' '