Under Age U17s - 2027 AFL Draft General Discussion

[Rash]

I have not seen a huge sample size, but he doesnt look like a top 20 prospect to me so far, not even close.

cal twomey thinks he is

Top draft pair nominate Port Adelaide, opt out of Tassie watchlist

Young guns Zemes Pilot and Louis Salopek are eligible for the 2027 draft

www.afl.com.au

'Pilot and Salopek are considered likely early picks in next year's draft class and have opted to nominate for Port rather than consider the Devils' interest under their access to a group of players under their start-up rules'

 

[Davo-27]

cal twomey thinks he is

Top draft pair nominate Port Adelaide, opt out of Tassie watchlist

Young guns Zemes Pilot and Louis Salopek are eligible for the 2027 draft

www.afl.com.au

'Pilot and Salopek are considered likely early picks in next year's draft class and have opted to nominate for Port rather than consider the Devils' interest under their access to a group of players under their start-up rules'

I am a differnt person to Cal Twomey, why would i copy his opinion? Thats what journos do, im a unique opinion that rivals the official afl journos... if you want a group think journo, go read an afl magazine/site.

Im giving you my opinion as a guy who has put out quality threads since 2018, its up to you if you value that information or not...

 

[Rash]

I am a differnt person to Cal Twomey, why would i copy his opinion? Thats what journos do, im a unique opinion that rivals the official afl journos... if you want a group think journo, go read an afl magazine/site.

Im giving you my opinion as a guy who has put out quality threads since 2018, its up to you if you value that information or not...

sorry i wasnt familiar with your expertise.

Keep it up mate

 

[RareVenti]

Early top 20 for 2027

1. Baxter Sruk - vm
2. Griffin Barker - vm
3. Taj Garrett - sa
4. Angus Abbonizio - wa
5. Zemes Pilot - sa
6. Taj Murray - gcs
7. Jake Miller - vm
8. Eli Kravic - vm
9. Kyan Walters - vc
10. Mason Whitney - tas
11. Tevita Rodan - vm
12. Laurence Andriani - sa
13. Axel Walsh - wa
14. Harvey Chapman - sa
15. Oliver Boddenberg - vc
16. Riley Travaglia - vc
17. Kye Inferrera - sa
18. Lachlan Pring - vc
19. Koby Bewick - vm
20. Sam Husband - tas


Mentions (Tom Steinfort, James Artemis, Max Thompson)

Eli might crack the top 50 but not the top 10. Swap him out for Riley Stratford in a heart beat.

 

[Futbolista]

Early top 20 for 2027

1. Baxter Sruk - vm
2. Griffin Barker - vm
3. Taj Garrett - sa
4. Angus Abbonizio - wa
5. Zemes Pilot - sa
6. Taj Murray - gcs
7. Jake Miller - vm
8. Eli Kravic - vm
9. Kyan Walters - vc
10. Mason Whitney - tas
11. Tevita Rodan - vm
12. Laurence Andriani - sa
13. Axel Walsh - wa
14. Harvey Chapman - sa
15. Oliver Boddenberg - vc
16. Riley Travaglia - vc
17. Kye Inferrera - sa
18. Lachlan Pring - vc
19. Koby Bewick - vm
20. Sam Husband - tas


Mentions (Tom Steinfort, James Artemis, Max Thompson)

Both Angus Abbonizio and Axel Walsh are injured. I'm worried that we might not see much of them at all in 2026. I'm so sick of injuries.......with a small pool, WA can't afford that.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Early top 20 for 2027

1. Baxter Sruk - vm
2. Griffin Barker - vm
3. Taj Garrett - sa
4. Angus Abbonizio - wa
5. Zemes Pilot - sa
6. Taj Murray - gcs
7. Jake Miller - vm
8. Eli Kravic - vm
9. Kyan Walters - vc
10. Mason Whitney - tas
11. Tevita Rodan - vm
12. Laurence Andriani - sa
13. Axel Walsh - wa
14. Harvey Chapman - sa
15. Oliver Boddenberg - vc
16. Riley Travaglia - vc
17. Kye Inferrera - sa
18. Lachlan Pring - vc
19. Koby Bewick - vm
20. Sam Husband - tas


Mentions (Tom Steinfort, James Artemis, Max Thompson)

Isn’t Kye from WA?

 

[Tundrawolf]

Isn’t Kye from WA?

Yes, from Perth footy club.

 

[Futbolista]

Yes, from Perth footy club.

I really rate Inferrera but for some reason he isn't in the state squad while Fynn Tomasini and Finn Gunton are from PFC. Don't get me wrong I rate all 3. I started on my lists for 2026 today. I almost quit but why not one or two more years.

 

[suburb whispers]

Early top 20 for 2027

1. Baxter Sruk - vm
2. Griffin Barker - vm
3. Taj Garrett - sa
4. Angus Abbonizio - wa
5. Zemes Pilot - sa
6. Taj Murray - gcs
7. Jake Miller - vm
8. Eli Kravic - vm
9. Kyan Walters - vc
10. Mason Whitney - tas
11. Tevita Rodan - vm
12. Laurence Andriani - sa
13. Axel Walsh - wa
14. Harvey Chapman - sa
15. Oliver Boddenberg - vc
16. Riley Travaglia - vc
17. Kye Inferrera - sa
18. Lachlan Pring - vc
19. Koby Bewick - vm
20. Sam Husband - tas


Mentions (Tom Steinfort, James Artemis, Max Thompson)

Max Gulliver(Tas) will be a top 5-10 pick IMO

 

[EDFL follower]

Early top 20 for 2027

1. Baxter Sruk - vm
2. Griffin Barker - vm
3. Taj Garrett - sa
4. Angus Abbonizio - wa
5. Zemes Pilot - sa
6. Taj Murray - gcs
7. Jake Miller - vm
8. Eli Kravic - vm
9. Kyan Walters - vc
10. Mason Whitney - tas
11. Tevita Rodan - vm
12. Laurence Andriani - sa
13. Axel Walsh - wa
14. Harvey Chapman - sa
15. Oliver Boddenberg - vc
16. Riley Travaglia - vc
17. Kye Inferrera - sa
18. Lachlan Pring - vc
19. Koby Bewick - vm
20. Sam Husband - tas


Mentions (Tom Steinfort, James Artemis, Max Thompson)

Hey Davo

Roughly where would you have big Cohen Dent from Gippy Power rated? He dominated early on Sunday - faded as the game went in the heat but still looks like he could be a great prospect.

 

[Davo-27]

Hey Davo

Roughly where would you have big Cohen Dent from Gippy Power rated? He dominated early on Sunday - faded as the game went in the heat but still looks like he could be a great prospect.

He seems like a good tall ruck, but hasnt yet impressed with athleticism in games so probably outside the top 30 atm from my pov...

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Max Gulliver(Tas) will be a top 5-10 pick IMO

Well....he won't.

He is an automatic Pre selection and won't get to the draft.

 

[suburb whispers]

Well....he won't.

He is an automatic Pre selection and won't get to the draft.

Sam Husband in the same boat but is on that list…

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Sam Husband in the same boat but is on that list…

The list is a ranking list. Is that what you meant? I agree they are both top 20 ranked prospects. Super strong Tassie top-end

 

[Letarrowsfly]

damn, poor kid. It didnt look that serious live. Shattering

 

[Crestryan]

Early top 20 for 2027

1. Baxter Sruk - vm
2. Griffin Barker - vm
3. Taj Garrett - sa
4. Angus Abbonizio - wa
5. Zemes Pilot - sa
6. Taj Murray - gcs
7. Jake Miller - vm
8. Eli Kravic - vm
9. Kyan Walters - vc
10. Mason Whitney - tas
11. Tevita Rodan - vm
12. Laurence Andriani - sa
13. Axel Walsh - wa
14. Harvey Chapman - sa
15. Oliver Boddenberg - vc
16. Riley Travaglia - vc
17. Kye Inferrera - wa
18. Lachlan Pring - vc
19. Koby Bewick - vm
20. Sam Husband - tas


Mentions (Tom Steinfort, James Artemis, Max Thompson)

This must be an old list from 2024/5 as a few haven’t really come on or developed such as Eli Kravic who can’t take a mark above his head anymore also Oliver B

 

[Crestryan]

what a disaster its been for the Coates, TAC Cup, Talent League since AFL app takes over

cant even find it and have to search via google to go to that home page.

Now, stats not available and the "match centre" is a link to PlayHQ

genuinely ****ing abysmal

It’s simple , just look up under match centre on the AFL app

 

[Jen2310]

This must be an old list from 2024/5 as a few haven’t really come on or developed such as Eli Kravic who can’t take a mark above his head anymore also Oliver B

tbf, Eli barely had any preseason, was injured for a fair chunk of it. Not playing his best footy yet. I'm sure it'll come though. I'm not too concerned at this point.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

This must be an old list from 2024/5 as a few haven’t really come on or developed such as Eli Kravic who can’t take a mark above his head anymore also Oliver B

Davo's having to play catch-up for this crop as 2025 was a massive year for his work commitments.

The top 20 of Davo's here is his first top 20 for 2027.

 

[Yoda_]

It’s simple , just look up under match centre on the AFL app

look, I may, or may not have gone early on it.

Have since found it

 

[Davo-27]

This must be an old list from 2024/5 as a few haven’t really come on or developed such as Eli Kravic who can’t take a mark above his head anymore also Oliver B

I Like how clever Eli seems to be, smart players dont lose the ability to play overnight, might just be a form slump or injury issue, Oliver Boodenberg is more possible to slide in my rankings as he dosnt have that someghing special i look for, so im more likely to slide a player like him if he doesnt perform

 

[Jen2310]

I Like how clever Eli seems to be, smart players dont lose the ability to play overnight, might just be a form slump or injury issue

Battled an injury preseason and wasn't even full training until late January, so clearly not at his peak fitness which is likely just affecting some form issues the first couple games, but I've no doubt he'll power through it and play some good footy this year. Just a challenge he'll learn his way through it.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Battled an injury preseason and wasn't even full training until late January, so clearly not at his peak fitness which is likely just affecting some form issues the first couple games, but I've no doubt he'll power through it and play some good footy this year. Just a challenge he'll learn his way through it.

Just a thought...obviously the coaches at Oakleigh rate him...has played both games so far as an under-ager. They must see something.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

and….Condello and McCollough killing it as starting mids for Oakleigh. Bodes well for next year