Resource Noob's 2025 Draft Prospect Video Thread

[noobermensch]

A solid display from Willem in helping his Gippsland Power tune up for the finals with a big win over the Pioneers. His kicking was again a bit variable, but his midfield game has really matured over the course of the season which should make recruiters feel much more comfortable drafting him with that mid/fwd role in mind. His movement around stoppage without the ball is much improved, and he’s started to use his natural athletic traits to carry the ball forward out of congestion for damaging possessions. His acceleration for a guy his size is super impressive, and once he gets a head of steam up he seems nearly impossible to stop.

 

[noobermensch]

Grlj is back in Talent League action after a long absence for school footy, Champs and VFL. He picked up where he left of all those months ago, impacting significantly at stoppage with clean hands, bursts of pace and strong tackling pressure. He spread well and presented around the ground as an outlet for his teammates. His excellent recent form has put him right back in the top 10 frame, and a strong finals campaign could move him up into the very pointy end of the draft.

 

[noobermensch]

A typical powerful, physical and prolific performance from Cody who was clearly the Pioneers best on ground even as they lost against the impressive Power. These kinds of performances have become par for the course for Cody who remains in rarified air as one of the very elite prospects for 2026.

 

[noobermensch]

This kind of an incredible, dominant performance creates questions that recruiters need to answer. Is Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves the most talented prospect in the draft pool? Has he been hampered all season by injuries that have prevented him from fully showing what he has to offer?

No other prospect has had such a huge gap between his best and his worst this year, and this might just be the best single game performance we’ve seen this year. It’s the first time that he’s looked convincing playing on ball, showing that he’s capable of getting first hands on it and driving his team forward. His running power was as elite as always, but instead of running to get to a contest and then hovering around ineffectively he was much more active and impactful. His elite traits like his ball skills and marking are so good that if he can find the ball 29 times like he did in this game he is going to dominate.

 

[noobermensch]

Genuinely some of the worst Talent League broadcasts of the season over the weekend. Falcons v Ranges essentially unusable. Dragons v Cannons the camera operator can barely be bothered to follow the action at all.

Whenever you feel like junior footy coverage can't get any worse, these comps find new lows and new ways to disappoint.

 

[tigs2010]

Genuinely some of the worst Talent League broadcasts of the season over the weekend. Falcons v Ranges essentially unusable. Dragons v Cannons the camera operator can barely be bothered to follow the action at all.

Whenever you feel like junior footy coverage can't get any worse, these comps find new lows and new ways to disappoint.

Have they put the whole Falcons v Ranges game up yet?

I assume the start is missing as well as it was when I tried to watch live lol

 

[noobermensch]

Have they put the whole Falcons v Ranges game up yet?

I assume the start is missing as well as it was when I tried to watch live lol

No, only half the game and first quarter completely unusable.

 

[noobermensch]

Another 5 goal game from Arki who's become one of the most exciting and prolific small forwards in the Talent League, and a red hot chance to be a top 10 pick in next seasons draft. His leap and attack in the air were especially notable in this game, leading to some spectacular results even though they didn't all come off.

 

[noobermensch]

The Bison continued with his dual wing and forward line role and seems to be becoming more comfortable in it over time. He was everywhere, taking marks as an outlet around the ground and deeper forward to set up goal scoring opportunities. He booted three and could have had more if his set shot kicking had been more accurate.

 

[noobermensch]

One of the best VFL performances by a draft prospect in this pool, Fincher was put straight into the midfield from the opening bounce and rewarded the coaches trust by ending among Sandy's best for the game. He worked incredibly hard and proved how tough and competitive he is by matching it with grown men in the clinches. He found a lot of the footy, laid plenty of tackles, and showed some poise with the ball.

 

[no talent id]

One of the best VFL performances by a draft prospect in this pool, Fincher was put straight into the midfield from the opening bounce and rewarded the coaches trust by ending among Sandy's best for the game. He worked incredibly hard and proved how tough and competitive he is by matching it with grown men in the clinches. He found a lot of the footy, laid plenty of tackles, and showed some poise with the ball.

That is the first time I have ever seen this player and I would not be taking him inside the first two rounds. Small with no speed or hurt factor. One paced inside mids at that size just don't work. See Ben Hobbs as a perfect example and Fincher isn't in that same class at the same age. Concerns for me.

 

[jumperfan]

That is the first time I have ever seen this player and I would not be taking him inside the first two rounds. Small with no speed or hurt factor. One paced inside mids at that size just don't work. See Ben Hobbs as a perfect example and Fincher isn't in that same class at the same age. Concerns for me.

I can’t see him being more than a third rounder at best. Probably still worth taking a punt on for us though.

 

[noobermensch]

That is the first time I have ever seen this player and I would not be taking him inside the first two rounds. Small with no speed or hurt factor. One paced inside mids at that size just don't work. See Ben Hobbs as a perfect example and Fincher isn't in that same class at the same age. Concerns for me.

I can’t see him being more than a third rounder at best. Probably still worth taking a punt on for us though.

I get what you're both saying, but I think performing that well at VFL level says some good things about his game.

Yes he lacks clear weapons, but he reminds me of Andrew Swallow for North back in the day. Competitiveness, physicality and work rate all excellent. Whether those things alone are enough to make it at AFL level these days who knows?

Saints supporters have been asking why he's been flying under the radar, I think its partly to do with him playing half back at the Champs. A smaller guy without elite disposal or pace isn't an ideal package in that part of the ground. He's probably going to make it as a midfielder or not at all. Maybe a hard working pressure forward?

 

[jumperfan]

I get what you're both saying, but I think performing that well at VFL level says some good things about his game.

Yes he lacks clear weapons, but he reminds me of Andrew Swallow for North back in the day. Competitiveness, physicality and work rate all excellent. Whether those things alone are enough to make it at AFL level these days who knows?

Saints supporters have been asking why he's been flying under the radar, I think its partly to do with him playing half back at the Champs. A smaller guy without elite disposal or pace isn't an ideal package in that part of the ground. He's probably going to make it as a midfielder or not at all. Maybe a hard working pressure forward?

I was a bit negative before but I agree, and I do like what I’ve seen of him so far. Love his competitiveness and hunger too, I think we lack that at times.

 

[tigs2010]

No, only half the game and first quarter completely unusable.

The full game is up now, presumably with the first quarter issues FWIW

 

[noobermensch]

Kondogiannis is a medium sized or third tall defender with the running power to impact with rebounding play higher up the ground. His leap and marking strength allows him to play taller than his 190cm would suggest. In this game we saw him running off his man regularly and finding plenty of the footy, although he struggled a little with his kicking skills in the windy conditions.

 

[noobermensch]

I won't lie to you, there are a few issues with this one. The broadcast was a bit of a mess, we lost large chunks of the opening quarter and the second half has no sound. Also, this was clearly Lindsay's worst performance of the season, his kicking way off all game.

 

[noobermensch]

Heavily effected by the poor quality broadcast. Most of Q1 was lost to technical issues and the sound in the second half is missing.

Greeves was back to his variable ways with his disposal, but his power through the contest was seriously impressive in this game, and he showed that his marking can be a real weapon.

 

[noobermensch]

Another draftable club tied prospect for Carlton is Jack Ison. Ison is a versatile midfield/utility type with good size and athletic traits. In this game we saw him win plenty of ball in contested situations, apply strong tackling pressure, and get forward to kick a couple of opportunistic goals. Like a lot of players on the day he struggled with his kicking accuracy in windy conditions.

 

[noobermensch]

2026 number 1 pick and future Brownlow medalist Dougie Cochrane again showing his wares as a bottom ager at senior SANFL level. Dougie had some big moments in the fourth quarter to help the Bulldogs get up over the Crows in a narrow win.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Another 5 goal game from Arki who's become one of the most exciting and prolific small forwards in the Talent League, and a red hot chance to be a top 10 pick in next seasons draft. His leap and attack in the air were especially notable in this game, leading to some spectacular results even though they didn't all come off.

Blues need to figure out a way of getting this kid in 2026. It may be mission impossible but he's more talented than our entire small forward fleet combined and it's not even close.

Has a large amount of c u next tuesday about him too which would be nice in a team full of nice blokes.

 

[noobermensch]

Swadling had a month of productive footy playing seniors for West Perth, but with a finals spot on the line he dropped back down to Colts level to help them get up and secure their spot. Swadling is one of the most prolific ball winners we've ever seen at Colts level, averaging high 30s possessions, and racked up a casual 42 in this one. His work rate to get to every contest is immense, and he loves to chain out with multiple possessions through overlap run. His decision making and disposal was pretty solid here, although I'd love for him to put away the soccer kicks.

 

[Futbolista]

Swadling had a month of productive footy playing seniors for West Perth, but with a finals spot on the line he dropped back down to Colts level to help them get up and secure their spot. Swadling is one of the most prolific ball winners we've ever seen at Colts level, averaging high 30s possessions, and racked up a casual 42 in this one. His work rate to get to every contest is immense, and he loves to chain out with multiple possessions through overlap run. His decision making and disposal was pretty solid here, although I'd love for him to put away the soccer kicks.

His kicking seems fine to me.

 

[noobermensch]

This late season bust of strong form from Thrillem has probably sewn up number 1 pick. Sporting a tidy new haircut, Duursma played mid forward, took marks, kicked goals, tackled hard, found a decent amount of the footy and used it well by foot which has been a criticism at times. He didn't have many clearances or any of those dashing center breaks this week but was still impressive through the midfield, mostly as a first receiver.

 

[noobermensch]

Dalton was a dominant player in the rivalry matchup between the Dragons and the Chargers on the weekend, working super hard with second and third efforts in contested situations and finishing off his work with a couple of goals. Kicking efficiency hasn't always been a strength for Jack but he was a little tidier in that area here. Unfortunately, we lost the first 8 mins of the game due to technical problems with the broadcast.