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Potential No.1 pick Sam Lalor is fast approaching the realisation of a dream with his name expected to be among the first couple of picks tonight.

Lalor and the other first-round candidates arrived at Marvel Stadium a short time ago and spoke with some of the media covering the event.

Lalor told Nine News he was excited to get inside and find out where he will begin his AFL career. He is projected as a possible first pick – a selection held by Richmond.

“It has been a dream my whole life to have my name called out, and it would be so cool, and like I said, to have these people in the room [when it happens] will be special,” Lalor said.