South Warrnambool export Jay Rantall has been drafted by the Collingwood Magpies at pick 40 in tonight's AFL Draft.

The medium sized midfielder averaged 25 disposals in this years NAB League season for the Greater Western Victorian Rebels as well as setting a new 2k time trial record at October's combine.

Rantall was Collingwoods first pick in the 2019 draft and will automatically aquire number 35, which is traditionally given to the Pies first selection