Hawthorn select Jack Dalton with pick No.34 in the 2025 National Draft.
Draft Profile: A prolific left-footed ball winner, Dalton brings a great work rate and is strong around the contest. Was a standout as a 16-year-old, winning MVP honours for Victoria Metro at the 2023 U16 National Championships. Despite a broken wrist sidelining him in the early part of this year, Dalton had an immediate impact upon return, averaged 27.9 disposals across nine games in the Coates Talent League to earn selection in the Team of the Year. He also won the Sandringham Dragons best and fairest award, as well as being one of their best in the Grand Final loss to the Eastern Ranges. Dalton showcased his class for Victoria Metro in the final three games of the National Championships and featured among the best players against both Western Australia and Victoria Country. Produced the fastest 2km time trial of the Draft Combine, with an elite 5:53.