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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.Virgil van Dijk Liverpool Jersey . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. Pedro Chirivella Jersey . 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Taylor also scored on a 7-yard run in helping to keep Buffalo in the playoff hunt.The Bills (6-5) won for the second straight week when trailing at halftime after doing so just once last season.Buffalo trailed the Jaguars 7-6 after two quarters on Sunday, and overcame a two-point deficit in a 16-12 win at Cincinnati last week.Taylor also produced just the second fourth-quarter comeback of his career, and improved to 2-11 when the Bills trail by four or more at any point in a game.The Jaguars (2-9) lost for the sixth straight game -- their longest skid since opening the 2014 season at 0-6.The game was decided with four minutes left, when the Jaguars were unable to convert a fourth-and-9 at the Buffalo 46. Blake Bortles hit Marquise Lee on a crossing pattern over the middle, but he was limited to a 4-yard gain.The Bills then took over and ran out the clock.Bortles went 13 of 26 for 126 yards and two touchdowns, and also had a career-best 81 yards rushing.The Jaguars offense was hampered by injuries. Chris Ivory, who opened the scoring with a 2-yard run, was sidelined in the first half by a hamstring injury. 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Taking the handoff, McCoy burst off right tackle and blew past defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Tashuan Gipson.JAGS BIG OPENINGThe Jaguars snapped the NFLs longest active drought by scoring on their opening possession for the first time in 25 games. The streak began in Week 3 of the 2015 season, and featured the Jaguars combining for three field goals, punting 18 times and turning the ball over three times.Ivorys touchdown capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive spanning 6:45. The Jaguars converted three third-down chances, including their last one courtesy of a defensive holding penalty against Corey White on third-and-goal from the 3.WELCOME BACKSammy Watkins had three catches for 80 yards -- including a 62-yard catch -- in playing his first game in nine weeks since aggravating an injury to his surgically repaired left foot.INJURIESJaguars: Ivory (hamstring), WR Rashad Greene Sr. (Achilles) and FS Peyton Thompson (ankle) and Hurns (hamstring) did not return. Hurns was hurt while diving into the end zone on his touchdown catch.Bills: CB Ronald Darby (concussion), WR Walter Powell (left ankle).NEXT UPJaguars: Host Denver on Dec. 4.Bills: At Oakland on Dec. 4.---For more NFL coverage:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '