WILL the proposed new father-son and academy bidding system be fairer and is it too complicated?

On this week's Road to the Draft podcast, AFL.com.au reporters Callum Twomey and Nat Edwards debate the likely new system and discuss how it will impact the competition.

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The pair name the academy players likely to be in the mix as possible recruits later in the year and whether the expected new bidding process could change where they end up.

Road to the Draft looks back at last weekend's standout performers from around the country at under-18 level, and previews the players to look for in the division two NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

New segments 'Prospect Breakdown' and 'Hits and Misses' return, and we answer your Twitter questions.

Road to the Draft will air every week throughout the under-18 national carnival and feature interviews with recruiters, prospects and coaches.