I dont have any stats but i'd say the vast majority of players drafted as flankers/forwards/defenders etc who are described as being able to potentially move into the midfield when the build their tank, don't end up becoming AFL midfielders.
Petracca and Billings are two recent, high draft picks i can think of that fit this mould. Both are still mainly half forwards who pinch hit in the midfield.
Even Robbie Gray doesn't have the tank to play midfield full time.
Petracca and Billings are two recent, high draft picks i can think of that fit this mould. Both are still mainly half forwards who pinch hit in the midfield.
Even Robbie Gray doesn't have the tank to play midfield full time.

