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Position: Defender-Ruck
Height: 196cm
Weight: 89kg
State: Western Australia
Club: North Beach
Intercepting
Versatility
Vertical
Western Australian tall Zane Zakostelsky was a late bloomer this year, with his final appearance for Claremont's Colts in their premiership-winning side his standout performance for 2023.
The North Beach junior stands at 196cm tall and can play as a key defender or work across the field as a ruckman, with Zakostelsky showing his pedigree as a multi-positional player for the Tigers this year.
Zakostelsky was named best afield in Claremont's Colts Grand Final thanks to his 22-disposal and 18-hitout performance against Perth, linking up with top-rated WA prospect Dan Curtin to clinch the flag.
That outing would cap off a strong second half to 2023 for Zakostelsky, who started his Colts campaign as a ruckman before moving into a split role.
At October's AFL Draft Combine, the teenager recorded top 10 finishes in four of the five tests and took out the top score for the standing vertical jump with an 80cm leap.
www.zerohanger.com
A player with Zakostelsky’s physical attributes is an appetising prospect, so it is no surprise his strong late-season form has seen him firm as a possible selection inside the first two rounds. Given his rawness, there is an air of mystery about just how good Zakostelsky could be at AFL level, but if a club can nurture his athletic traits and develop him well, they may be rewarded with a unique player who has plenty of weapons to thrive in the modern game.
central.rookieme.com
Height: 196cm
Weight: 89kg
State: Western Australia
Club: North Beach
Strengths
AthleticismIntercepting
Versatility
Vertical
Expert comments
"Was selected in the final two games for Western Australia at the National Championships with his intercept marking a feature. Was a consistent performer for Claremont at Colts level averaging 15.2 disposals in 13 matches." - Kevin SheehanWestern Australian tall Zane Zakostelsky was a late bloomer this year, with his final appearance for Claremont's Colts in their premiership-winning side his standout performance for 2023.
The North Beach junior stands at 196cm tall and can play as a key defender or work across the field as a ruckman, with Zakostelsky showing his pedigree as a multi-positional player for the Tigers this year.
Zakostelsky was named best afield in Claremont's Colts Grand Final thanks to his 22-disposal and 18-hitout performance against Perth, linking up with top-rated WA prospect Dan Curtin to clinch the flag.
That outing would cap off a strong second half to 2023 for Zakostelsky, who started his Colts campaign as a ruckman before moving into a split role.
At October's AFL Draft Combine, the teenager recorded top 10 finishes in four of the five tests and took out the top score for the standing vertical jump with an 80cm leap.
AFL Draft Profile: Zane Zakostelsky
The Claremont key-position talent was a late bloomer in 2023.
www.zerohanger.com
A player with Zakostelsky’s physical attributes is an appetising prospect, so it is no surprise his strong late-season form has seen him firm as a possible selection inside the first two rounds. Given his rawness, there is an air of mystery about just how good Zakostelsky could be at AFL level, but if a club can nurture his athletic traits and develop him well, they may be rewarded with a unique player who has plenty of weapons to thrive in the modern game.
Zane Zakostelsky
Claremont tall Zane Zakostelsky has untapped potential as an athletic and versatile prospect who has entered the draft conversation.
central.rookieme.com
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