It’s the season for mock drafts.

With the AFL’s national draft approaching, many fans and journalists are trying to sort through the draft pool and work out the order of the draft picks on November 27.

Here’s the top 20 as predicted by Brett Anderson, for SEN and Inside Football.

1. ST KILDA – Christian Petracca | Eastern Ranges
It’s a line-ball call but the Saints opt for the powerful midfielder in the hope that he can form a dynamic unit with Dunstan, Steven and Billings. 
In the mix: Patrick McCartin

2. MELBOURNE – Angus Brayshaw | Sandringham Dragons
Melbourne coach Paul Roos is an unabashed fan of the Dragons’ ball magnet and he fits the bill perfectly as a big-bodied inside midfielder. 
In the mix: N/A

3. MELBOURNE – Patrick McCartin | Geelong Falcons
Still in the mix for No.1, but shouldn’t fall any further than here. Teamed with Jesse Hogan, they’d form a formidable forward pairing for a decade. 
In the mix: Jake Lever

4. GWS GIANTS – Jayden Laverde | Western Jets
If GWS wants the dynamic Jets’ utility, they will need to nab him before the Magpies pounce with the following pick. 
In the mix: Jake Lever

5. COLLINGWOOD – Jordan De Goey | Oakleigh Chargers
The Pies could go any number of ways but after drafting some smaller types in recent years, De Goey’s bigger frame would be a decided asset. 
In the mix: Paul Ahern, Lachie Weller

6. GWS GIANTS – Jake Lever | Calder Cannons
Despite missing the entire year, Lever’s stocks are still very high. He could go as high as No.3 but is a great fit as an intercept defender. 
In the mix: N/A

7. GWS GIANTS – Hugh Goddard | Geelong Falcons
Many see Goddard as a late first-round pick, but GWS has done a mountain of work on him and can’t afford to hope he falls to its next pick at No.23. 
In the mix: Jarrod Pickett, Paul Ahern

8. GOLD COAST – Jarrod Pickett | South Fremantle
The Suns aren’t far away from announcing themselves as genuine contenders and Pickett’s run and creativity would be a great addition. 
In the mix: Kyle Langford, Lachie Weller

9. COLLINGWOOD (F/S) – Darcy Moore | Oakleigh Chargers
As much as they tried to play it down, Moore was never going to be overlooked by the Magpies and is a potential star at either end of the ground. 
In the mix: N/A

10. GEELONG – Peter Wright | Calder Cannons
The Cats traded up from No.14 late in the trade period to improve their hopes of nabbing a player who falls down the order. Despite an abundance of talls – each with injury concerns, Wright could be that player. 
In the mix: Jordan De Goey, Liam Duggan

11. WEST COAST – Lachie Weller | Southport
The Eagles have been crying out for some outside class and Weller provides that in spades – at both half forward and in the midfield. 
In the mix: Connor Blakely, Jarrod Pickett, Nakia Cockatoo

12. RICHMOND – Liam Duggan | Western Jets
The Tigers could be spoilt for choice with the majority of their target all still available. In the end the classy Western Jet is their pick. 
In the mix: Lachie Weller, Nakia Cockatoo

13. FREMANTLE – Sam Durdin | West Adelaide
Durdin was rated as a top three pick early in the year and is great value for a team needing to replenish its key position stocks. 
In the mix: Hugh Goddard

14. ADELAIDE – Brayden Maynard | Sandringham Dragons
Possibly a slight reach, but after just missing Maynard as a father-son, they take the punt and not risk waiting to their second round selection. 
In the mix: Sam Durdin, Caleb Marchbank

15. GOLD COAST – Kyle Langford | Northern Knights
The needs of other clubs see Langford – a target at No.8, still being available at the Suns next selection. An easy choice for Scott Clayton! 
In the mix: Nakia Cockatoo, Jarrod Garlett

16. NORTH MELBOURNE – Nakia Cockatoo | NT Thunder
Cockatoo spent a week at North as part of the AIS AFL Academy and they loved what they saw. If his foot is OK, this pick will prove to be a steal. 
In the mix: Paul Ahern, Jarrod Garlett

17. ESSENDON – Paul Ahern | Calder Cannons
Ahern’s best is as good as any, but his inconsistency sees him drop into the grateful hands of the Bombers. A nice surprise for Adrian Dodoro and co. 
In the mix: Jarrod Garlett, Tom Lamb

18. SYDNEY SWANS (A/S) – Isaac Heeney | Cardiff
Some have Heeney as the best midfielder in the draft, so for the Swans to land him at No.18 is bordering on criminal – just ask Ed!
In the mix: N/A

19. CARLTON – Caleb Marchbank | Murray Bushrangers
The Blues will either go tall or for a running flanker. For now, Marchbank is the better prospect and will settle nicely into the Carlton defence. 
In the mix: Jarrod Garlett

20. ESSENDON – Tom Lamb | Dandenong Stingrays
Like Ahern, Lamb’s best is top shelf, but he has been flipped all over the field and the Bombers will hope settling into one position will allow him to flourish.
In the mix: Jarrod Garlett, Corey Ellis

Read more from this mock draft on sen.com.au