List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft

[noobermensch]

Yeah in past he looked quick, agile, good off both feet.

Side note: We had an NGA that had 28 & 16 marks for Murray on weekend. Oscar Roberts if you get some spare time

I had someone else ask for him and my response was that I'd wait and see if he kept up the form first. Mind you, there's very little to cover this week so I'll probably sneak some fringe types in.

I should probably do another Kellaway game for you guys actually. He's had a couple of big ones in the last month.

 

[THE_GUN]

What am I your slave?











not sure

Yes

 

[noobermensch]

What we managed to get of this Rory Wright performance was solid. He's increasingly showing his aerial prowess and we're starting to see some slick moves in tight spaces to dance his way out of trouble. He had some of his typical lovely left foot darts, but also missed more targets than we're used to seeing from him.

Unfortunately we also lost all of the third quarter and a chunk of the fourth due to the classic Talent League Technical Difficulties, so Rory might have been absolutely brilliant in that term, we'll never know.

 

[SMILLIE]

Spoiler: Top 75 Draft Prospects

SAM ALLEN​

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Glen Iris JFC/Scotch College
Height: 182.5 cm
DOB: 13/01/07
A well-balanced and smooth moving wingman, Allen’s elite running capacity separates him from others. He runs a sub six-minute 2km time trial, but also looks capable of playing on the inside as well. Allen set a solid foundation as a bottom-age player last year, featuring in 10 matches in the Coates Talent League and averaging 12 disposals. However, given his assets, he looks capable of stepping up again in 2025. During pre-season testing, Allen showcased his athletic capacity and power as he ranked No.1 nationally in the running vertical jump with a leap of 101cm.He has started the year well with the Chargers, averaging 21.3 disposals (9.3 contested) across the first three rounds. Allen is the grandson of former Melbourne best and fairest winner Ray Groom, who later became Premier of Tasmania and is a member of Tasmanian Football’s Hall of Fame.

XAVIER BAMERT​

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/East Malvern Knights FC FC
Height: 184.6 cm
DOB: 29/01/07
An inside midfielder with a high work rate and strong ball-winning ability, Bamert first came onto the radar while playing for Vic Metro at the under-16 national championships in 2023. He averaged 23 disposals at that tournament, but was only seen in four Coates Talent League matches in 2024 due to school football commitments and injury. Bamert did feature in Sandringham’s premiership win, but suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter and took no further part in the game. The injury also meant he missed the under-17 Futures game the following week, but he impressed over pre-season and started his campaign well this year. Across the first three games for the Dragons, Bamert averaged 17.3 disposals (7.3 contested) and kicked three goals.

THOMAS BURTON​

Club: Victoria Metro/Western Jets/Point Cook FC
Height: 178 cm
DOB: 09/01/07
A small defender or midfielder, Burton possesses good speed and ball winning ability and was eye-catching in his bottom-age season in 2024. That campaign was highlighted by a 26-disposal game for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures game on the MCG, with Burton finishing among his side’s best players in that match. That performance followed some similarly strong form in the Coates Talent League, where he averaged 24 disposals across seven matches for the Jets while also playing some strong games for Caulfield Grammar. Burton logged 31 disposals for the Jets in his first match this year, while he was also prominent in the back half for the AFL Academy side in its first match against Richmond’s VFL side in April, having 20 disposals and three tackles.

JACK DALTON​

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/ East Malvern FC/Xavier College
Height: 176.5 cm
DOB: 05/04/07
A prolific ball-winning left footer who brings great work rate and is strong around the contest, Dalton led Vic Metro to victory in the under-16 national championships in 2023 and has continued to develop nicely since. He averaged 29 disposals (11 contested), four clearances and four tackles to win Vic Metro’s MVP award and secure All-Australian honours in that tournament. Despite some injury interruptions during his bottom-age year, Dalton still progressed playing on a wing with the Dragons. He averaged 19 disposals across nine games in the Coates Talent League and was a member of the side’s premiership team. Dalton went on to log 21 disposals for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September, showcasing his class. He also performed strongly during pre-season testing earlier this year, showing off his elite aerobic endurance as he finished 10th nationally in the Yo Yo test with a score of 22.04. However, a broken wrist has sidelined Dalton for the early part of this season, with a return not expected until June.

LACHY DOVASTON​

Club: Victoria Metro/Eastern Ranges/Blackburn FC/Rowville Secondary College
Height: 177 cm
DOB: 29/05/07
A small midfielder-forward with speed and evasiveness, Dovaston uses his high footy IQ to read the play and find the loose ball. An All-Australian at under-16 level in 2023, Dovaston averaged 19.7 disposals and 2.3 clearances for Vic Metro and continued his development last year. He played 15 games for the Ranges last year, averaging 16 disposals. Dovaston went on to present to pre-season testing in great condition, recording a time of 7.81 seconds in the agility test to rank eighth nationally. He made a bright start to 2025 with the Ranges in the Coates Talent League, averaging 13 disposals, 2.3 goals and five tackles across his first three games playing as a small forward.

COOPER DUFF-TYTLER​

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/Woodend Hesket FC/PEGS
Height: 200.3 cm
DOB: 22/08/07
An exciting dual-sport athlete, Duff-Tytler won a Gold medal while playing basketball for Australia at the 2023 FIBA Asian Cup at under-16 level. However, he gave up basketball last year in pursuit of a football career after impressing as a potential future star through the Victorian pathway programs in recent years. A gifted athlete, Duff-Tytler covers the ground extremely well and becomes an extra midfielder after taking the ruck contest. He can also push forward and kick a goal. Duff-Tytler featured in six games for the Cannons in the Coates Talent League in 2024, averaging 17 disposals. A 30-disposal, 10-mark, 17-hitout and two-goal game against Dandenong in round 18 provided a glimpse of his future potential. He went on to show some more good signs for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September, recording 13 disposals, three marks and 10 hitouts. Duff-Tytler started this season in dominant form for the Cannons, averaging 25 disposals, 4.5 marks and 18.5 hitouts from his first two matches. He also showed his undoubted talent for the AFL Academy in its game against Richmond’s VFL side, recording 10 disposals and eight hitouts as well as kicking a long-range goal in another impressive performance.

HUSSIEN EL ACHKAR​

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/ Pascoe Vale FC/Essendon-Keilor College
Height: 170.7 cm
DOB: 02/04/07
An energetic small forward who is dangerous inside-50, El Achkar’s speed and goal sense are real weapons. He also brings great pressure, with a willingness to tackle and harass the opposition to generate opportunities. A member of the Bachar Houli Academy, El Achkar showed plenty of promise in his bottom-age season, averaging 15 disposals and 1.3 goals from 15 matches in the Coates Talent League. That campaign included a 21-disposal, five-goal game against the Western Jets in round 19. He also showed his natural zest playing for Vic Metro at under-17 level against Queensland, kicking two goals from 15 disposals. Across the first three rounds this season, El Achkar has been dangerous up forward, averaging 14 disposals and 3.3 goals. He is a member of Essendon’s Next Generation Academy program and has trained with the Bombers this year.

LOUIS EMMETT​

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Glen Iris Gladiators FC/Scotch College
Height: 198.8 cm
DOB: 23/03/07
A ruckman or tall forward, Emmett uses the ball effectively on his preferred left foot and is a strong and skillful overhead mark. A highly mobile player, he is still developing his ruck craft but had a major influence in the under-16 national championships in 2023 as he averaged 18 disposals, six marks and 15 hitouts to earn All-Australian selection. That set the foundation for a strong bottom-age year in 2024, during which Emmett represented Vic Metro in two under-18 national championships matches. He also averaged 17 disposals, 13 hitouts and kicked 11 goals across nine matches in the Coates Talent League, finishing third in the Chargers’ best and fairest count. Emmett made a solid start to this season with Oakleigh, averaging 13 disposals, four marks and 16 hitouts across the first two rounds. A member of the AFL Academy, he also showed some of his abundant talent in an exhibition match against VFL side Coburg in April, recording 15 disposals, five marks and one goal splitting his time between ruck and forward duties. A dual-sport athlete, Emmett has a background in rowing but has given up that pursuit to focus on a football career

KYE FINCHER​

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/ East Brighton Vampires FC
Height: 183.5 cm
DOB: 18/11/07
A medium-sized dashing defender who also shows great composure down back, Fincher fired for Vic Metro at the under-16 national championships in 2023. In one game against South Australia, he logged 23 disposals and five rebound-50s to be among his team’s best. School football commitments and injury meant that Fincher only featured in three games for Sandringham as a bottom-age player last year, but he was eye-catching for Vic Metro at under-17 level. Fincher has started this season in impressive form, averaging 23 disposals at 80 per cent efficiency across his first three matches in the Coates Talent League. He continued that strong form by racking up 24 disposals in a Vic Metro trial match in April. Fincher is a member of St Kilda’s Next Generation Academy program, having been born in Hong Kong

FELIX KNEIPP​

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/ Fitzroy JFC/ Wesley College
Height: 178.8 cm
DOB: 01/01/07
A crafty and hard-working defender with brilliant speed, Kneipp can quickly turn defence into attack with his precise ball use on his left foot coming out of the back half. A Vic Metro representative at under-16 level in 2023, he showed strong development in his bottom-age year in 2024 and won 22 disposals against Queensland in an under-17 match for Vic Metro last August. That was followed by a late call-up to the under-17 Futures game last September, where Kneipp was one of Team Sloane’s best players with 20 disposals at 100 per cent efficiency on the MCG. He was also a solid performer for the Cannons in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging 16 disposals and four marks from seven matches while splitting his time with school football commitments at Wesley College. Kneipp started 2025 strongly, averaging 23 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency across his first three matches.

OLIVER GREEVES​

Club: Victoria Metro/Eastern Ranges/Vermont FC/Caulfield Grammar
Height: 190.9 cm
DOB: 02/07/07
A big-bodied midfielder-forward, Greeves is strong in the contest and creative by hand and foot. A prolific ball winner, he starred for Vic Metro in the 2023 under-16 national championships, including a best-on-ground performance in his team’s win over Western Australia on his way to earning All-Australian honours. Greeves had a very impressive bottom-age year in 2024, averaging 19 disposals from seven matches for the Ranges in the Coates Talent League. He continued that form in the under-17 Futures game last September, lining up for Team Heppell and putting his stamp on the game as he logged 31 disposals and seven marks. Greeves was at his ball-winning best to start 2025, averaging 27 disposals (10 contested) and five clearances across his first two matches for the Ranges. He also averaged 24 disposals across his two matches for the AFL Academy side against VFL opponents in April. He is a great nephew of Geelong legend Carji Greeves, the first winner of the Brownlow Medal

SAM GRLJ​

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Old Camberwell FC/ Camberwell Grammar
Height: 181.9 cm
DOB: 26/07/07
A medium defender or midfielder, Grlj possesses dazzling speed and a neat step through traffic which allow him to break the lines and set up plays. He is a hard-working type who looks capable of developing into a full-time midfielder this year. Grlj had played limited minutes onball last season due to the Chargers’ strength in that area with the likes of Jagga Smith, Finn O’Sullivan and Tom Gross. Despite that, Grlj still had some eye-catching moments in 2024 and averaged 14 disposals and four tackles across 10 matches. The best of those games came against the Western Jets in round 13 when he logged 26 disposals. Grlj was also a strong performer for Vic Metro at under-17 level last year, winning 17 disposals against Queensland. He also logged 17 touches for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day to round off a promising bottom-age campaign. Grlj made a strong start to this season, averaging 21 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency across his first three games for the Chargers as well as being dominant with 27 disposals and seven inside 50s in Vic Metro’s first trial match leading into the championships.

JACK ISON​

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Parkside FC/Scotch College
Height: 190.4 cm
DOB: 26/02/07
A left-footed inside midfielder-forward, Ison showed a few thin slices of his elite AFL traits during his only match of the under-16 national championships in 2023 before injury ruled him out of the remainder of the tournament. A quick and skillful player, he again put his class on display for Vic Metro in an under-17 match against Queensland last year, logging 16 disposals and nine marks. He also impressed with his speed and ball use for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures match last September, recording 14 disposals and three tackles. Ison played only seven matches for the Chargers in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging 13 disposals, but looked to have enormous scope for rapid improvement. A member of Carlton’s Next Generation Academy program given his Indigenous heritage, injury sidelined him for the start of 2025 but has now returned to play

ARCHIE LUDOWYKE​

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/East Sandringham FC/Brighton Grammar
Height: 196.5 cm
DOB: 19/11/07
A left-footed tall forward, Ludowyke has spectacular ability in the air with his natural leap and clean hands. He won All-Australian honours at under-16 level in 2023 and showed more glimpses of his talent as a bottom-age player last season. Across nine matches for Sandringham in the Coates Talent League, he booted 13 goals. He also kicked two goals in one appearance for Vic Metro at the under-18 national championships. Ludowyke looked at home in the under-17 Futures game last September, recording 10 disposals, six marks and a goal for Team Heppell. He made a promising start to 2025 with five goals against the Eastern Ranges in round 2 and also booted five majors across two games for the AFL Academy side in April, playing against VFL opponents Richmond and Coburg

THOMAS McGUANE​

Club: Victoria Metro/Western Jets / Keilor FC/Maribyrnong Sports Academy
Height: 177.7 cm
DOB: 27/08/07
A left-footed midfielder-forward, McGuane’s footy IQ to win the ball and set up the play for his team is what sets him apart from others. A dominant performer in his bottom-age year, he averaged 26 disposals across 16 games for the Jets in the Coates Talent League to finish runner-up in the club’s best-and-fairest award. He also played six matches of senior football for his local team, Keilor, including featuring in a premiership win. McGuane played for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures game last September but was severely restricted by illness. He opened this season in great touch, averaging 33 disposals and 7.5 clearances from the first two rounds for the Jets before starring with 26 disposals in Vic Metro’s first trial match in April. He is the son of former Collingwood star Mick McGuane, a dual Copeland Trophy winner and premiership player who also excelled for Victoria in State of Origin football.

ADAM SWEID​

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/ Pascoe Vale FC/Essendon-Keilor College
Height: 175 cm
DOB: 14/09/07
A small midfielder with explosive speed and strength, Sweid missed last year with an ACL injury but has made an impact upon his return this season. A player who is particularly impressive out of stoppages, he showcased those strengths as he averaged 27 disposals, seven tackles and a goal a game for the Cannons in the opening three rounds of the Coates Talent League. Sweid carried that impressive form into Vic Metro’s first trial match, impressing before coming off the ground with an injury scare. But that proved to be nothing more than a scare, with Sweid lining up for Vic Metro in a match against the Young Guns a week later. A member of Essendon’s Next Generation Academy, he shapes as a must-watch player heading into this year’s under-18 national championships

TAIRON AH-MU​

Club: Victoria Country/Dandenong Stingrays / Berwick FC/Haileybury College
Height: 197.6 cm
DOB: 06/06/07
A powerful tall forward and ruckman, Ah-Mu has good speed and brings both a physical and aerial presence. He also has very good fundamentals and is a reliable set shot for goal. Ah-Mu was prominent as a bottom-age player in the Coates Talent League last year, booting 22 goals from 11 matches as well as averaging 10 disposals, three marks and seven hitouts. He represented Vic Country in an under-17 match against NSW-ACT last year, while also lining up for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September. Ah-Mu made a promising start to 2025, averaging 14 disposals, six marks and 1.7 goals across his first three games for the Stingrays as well as kicking six goals in a Vic Country trial match in preparation for this year’s national championships. He hails from a strong sporting background, with his father having represented Samoa in both athletics and rugby

HARRY DEAN​

Club: Victoria Country/Murray Bushrangers/ Lavington Panthers FC/The Scots School-Albury
Height: 192.8 cm
DOB: 13/11/07
A left-footed tall defender, Dean intercepts well across half-back with his impressive ability to read the cues and cleanly take marks with his one-touch hands. He missed the under-16 national championships in 2023 due to injury and then broke his arm in a marking contest on debut in the Coates Talent League last year, bringing a premature end to his season. However, Dean has since fully recovered and will be exciting to watch as he continues to develop. He made an excellent start to 2025 with the Bushrangers, being among the side’s best players in the first three rounds as he averaged 14 disposals and six marks. He is the son of former Carlton star Peter Dean - a dual-premiership player with the Blues who played 248 games - making him a father-son prospect this year.

WILLEM DUURSMA​

Club: Victoria Country /Gippsland Power/Foster FC/Foster Secondary College
Height: 191.4 cm
DOB: 21/06/07
A rangy defender who is both strong overhead and uses the ball with precision on the way out, Duursma sets up the play with his slick ball use by hand and foot. A star of the under-16 national championships in 2023, he averaged 22 disposals, seven marks and three tackles to win Vic Country’s MVP award and earn All-Australian honours. Duursma showed great versatility in his bottom-age year, playing in all areas of the ground for Gippsland Power and featuring in three matches for Vic Country during the under-18 national championships. In the under-17 Futures game in September, he showed his class as he collected 20 disposals in defence and through the midfield. Duursma started 2025 in good form, recording 36 disposals through the midfield in an opening round match against the Murray Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League. He was also impressive for the AFL Academy side in its match against VFL side Coburg in April, collecting 20 disposals. Duursma was the recipient of the AFL Life Members scholarship last year, following previous winners including Luke Hodge, Joel Selwood, Sam Walsh and Harley Reid. He is the youngest of four siblings, with older brothers Xavier (Essendon) and Zane (North Melbourne) both in the AFL ranks and sister Yasmin being an AFLW player for Carlton

NOAH HIBBINS-HARGRAVES​

Club: Victoria Country/ Dandenong Stingrays/Mornington FC/Mornington Secondary College
Height: 185.9 cm
DOB: 16/11/07
A midfielder-forward who is classy and creative, Hibbins-Hargraves is a real threat to opposition sides in the front half. He is very strong in the air, has good speed and generally makes the right decisions by foot. Hibbins-Hargraves finished fourth in the Stingrays’ best and fairest as a bottom-age player last season, averaging 15 disposals, five marks and kicking 23 goals across 16 matches. He also looked at home in one match for Vic Country during the under-18 national championships, before being one of the better players for Team Sloane with 21 disposals and seven marks in the under-17 Futures match last September. Hibbins-Hargraves performed well in the opening round of the Coates Talent League this year, recording 18 disposals and a goal. However, he went on to hurt his collarbone in the next match and missed both of the AFL Academy games against VFL opponents in April

HARLEY HICKS​

Club: Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/ Lake Wendouree/Ballarat Grammar
Height: 178.3 cm
DOB: 26/07/07
A small forward or midfielder, Hicks can win the ball on both the inside and outside. He has explosive speed and clean hands and uses his vision and awareness to create for his team. An indigenous player, he caught the eye during the under-16 national championships in 2023, particularly against South Australia when he was among Vic Country’s best players with 19 disposals. Hicks showed some potential across 10 matches for the Rebels in the Coates Talent League last year, earning an opportunity to feature in Vic Country’s under-17 Futures match against NSW-ACT as he continued his development. He showcased his power and natural leap during pre-season testing, ranking No.1 nationally in the standing vertical jump with a leap of 88cm. However, the Western Bulldogs Next Generation Academy member has had an interrupted start to 2025, with injury leaving him sidelined for the early rounds of the season

JOSH LINDSAY​

Club: Victoria Country/Geelong/Falcons/Newtown- Chilwell FC/Geelong Grammar
Height: 182.5 cm
DOB: 07/04/07
A left-footed wingman with a lethal boot, Lindsay has been a consistently strong performer in recent years. He logged 27 disposals for Vic Country in an under-17 Futures match against NSW-ACT last year, before going on to win the medal as Team Heppell’s best player in the final under-17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day. Lindsay gathered 20 disposals and took seven marks that day, showing his class. He also averaged 17 disposals and four marks from seven matches for the Falcons in the Coates Talent League last season, alongside playing school football for Geelong Grammar. Lindsay started this season strongly, recording 27 disposals and seven clearances in round 1 for the Falcons playing an inside midfielder role. He also looked very composed for the AFL Academy in its second match against VFL side Coburg, logging 25 disposals to win the medal as the side’s best player

RILEY ONLEY​

Club: Victoria Country/Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton United FC/Scotch College
Height: 194.3 cm
DOB: 30/03/07
A tall midfielder who excels around stoppages, Onley uses his height and reach to his advantage to win plenty of contested ball. He is a powerful player who covers the ground well and produced an outstanding bottom-age season. Across seven games for the Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League last year, Onley averaged 17 disposals and three marks. He also featured in three games for Vic Country at the under-18 national championships, with his best performance coming against the Allies as he logged 20 disposals (13 contested) and seven clearances. Onley finished last year in style by being named among Team Sloane’s best players in the under-17 Futures game last September, gathering 20 disposals that day. His elite power was on full display during pre-season testing in March as he ranked No.2 nationally in the running vertical jump with a leap of 98cm. Onley started this season strongly with the Bushrangers, averaging 26 disposals across the first two matches. He is also a member of the AFL Academy

BEN RONGDIT​

Club: Victoria Country/Geelong Falcons/Colac FC/Geelong Grammar
Height: 184 cm
DOB: 10/05/07
A left-footed mid-sized defender, Rongdit caught the eye while playing for Vic Country at the under-16 national championships in 2023. His natural leap and ability to intercept the footy were both impressive as he averaged 12 disposals and seven tackles across three matches in that tournament. His bottom-age year in 2024 was restricted by an ankle injury, which meant he only played one game for the Falcons in the Coates Talent League. However, he also played some impressive football in the APS competition for Geelong Grammar and represented Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game at the end of the season. Rongdit shone brightly with his running vertical jump during pre-season testing, with a 97cm leap ranking him fourth nationally. He is a member of Geelong’s Next Generation Academy given his Sudanese heritage and is also part of the AFL Academy

JOBE SCAPIN​

Club: Victoria Country/Gippsland Power/Inverloch- Kongwak FC/Bass Coast College
Height: 187.2 cm
DOB: 05/01/07
Primarily a medium forward, Scapin has also shown the versatility to play halfback or on a wing. He is very quick and is a neat user of the footy by hand and foot. Scapin had a solid bottom-age campaign with Gippsland, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and kicking seven goals across 13 matches in the Coates Talent League. He also showed his class and crisp decision making when he gathered 15 disposals for Vic Country in an under-17 Futures match against NSW-ACT late last year. Scapin made a solid start to 2025, including a 15-disposal, eight-mark and one-goal game against Bendigo in round 3 and also being among his side’s best against Dandenong in round 2

TOBY SINNEMA​

Club: Victoria Country/Dandenong Stingrays/Devon Meadows
Height: 180.2 cm
DOB: 11/12/07
A classy midfielder, Sinnema’s athleticism and decisive decision making with the ball are features of his game. He played 17 matches for the Stingrays as a bottom-age player in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging 14 disposals including a season-high 23 touches against the Bushrangers in round 14. Sinnema also had a taste of representative football, playing for Vic Country at under-17 level against NSW-ACT and finishing as one of his side’s best players with 21 disposals in an impressive outing. He made a very promising start to 2025, averaging 19 disposals across the first three rounds for the Stingrays. He continued his form by being among Vic Country’s best players with 20 disposals in a trial match in April. Sinnema has Chinese heritage and is part of Melbourne’s Next Generation Academy

MITCHELL STEVENS​

Club: Victoria Country/Gippsland Power/ Heyfield FC/Sale Catholic College
Height: 184.8 cm
DOB: 15/08/07
An emerging medium defender, Stevens is capable of playing on a range of forwards given his competitive edge, strength in the air and commitment to the task at hand. A damaging kick and very good decision maker, he thrived after being switched from the forward line to defence last year and averaged 12 disposals across 16 matches for Gippsland. He also impressed in an under-17 Futures match for Vic Country against NSW-ACT, gathering 16 disposals. Stevens has continued to progress with his development in the early part of 2025 and averaged 18 disposals and seven tackles across the first three matches for the Power in the Coates Talent League. He is the son of Mark Stevens, who was drafted to North Melbourne before being traded to Adelaide where he played 101 games and was a premiership player in 1998. That leaves Mitch eligible to join the Crows under father-son rules this year

ARCHIE TAYLOR​

Club: Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/Cobden FC/Mercy Regional College
Height: 178.1 cm
DOB: 25/05/07
A small defender, Taylor possesses breakaway speed on the rebound and brings fierce competitiveness in the contest. He was a mainstay for the Rebels as a bottom-age player last year, featuring in all 19 matches and averaging 15 disposals while regularly shutting down the opposition’s most dangerous small forward. Taylor went on to play for Vic Country in an under-17 Futures game against NSW-ACT late last year and gathered 19 disposals at 74 per cent efficiency. He started this season in good form, averaging 20.5 disposals and three tackles across his first two matches in the Coates Talent League, including being among the Rebels’ best players against Dandenong in round 2

SHAUN WATSON​

Club: Victoria Country/Bendigo Pioneers/Mildura FC/Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Height: 193.5 cm
DOB: 29/05/07
A versatile tall, Watson wins plenty of contested ball using his strong frame and high footy IQ. He is a good contested mark and neat distributor by hand and foot and he showed distinct potential in his bottom-aged year in 2024. He played 14 matches for the Pioneers in the Coates Talent League, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and kicking six goals for the season. The performances earned him selection in the under-17 Futures game for Vic Country against NSW-ACT late in the season. Watson has relocated from Mildura to Bendigo this year, providing him with a greater opportunity to develop his game with the Pioneers and Vic Country programs. He started the season as a tall defender and impressed with his contested marking across the first three rounds, during which he averaged 12 disposals and five marks

HUNTER WRIGHT​

Club: Victoria Country/Bendigo Pioneers/Golden Square FC/Girton Grammar School
Height: 187.6 cm
DOB: 20/10/07
A left-footed midfielder, Wright is exceptionally clean with his hands and decision making, helping him to set up the game for his team. He has quality footy nous and an ability to get through traffic and was a consistent performer as a bottom-age player in the Coates Talent League last year. Wright played 14 matches for the Pioneers, averaging 13 disposals. being a consistent bottom aged player in the Coates Talent League last year averaging 13 disposals. His best game was a 23-touch performance against GWV Rebels in round 14. Wright earned a taste of representative football when he played for Vic Country against NSW-ACT in an under-17 Futures match late last season and showed plenty of promise as he logged 16 disposals and seven tackles. He started 2025 in outstanding form, averaging 20 disposals, seven clearances and 1.7 goals across the first three games for the Pioneers and being named in his side’s best players in each of those matches

HARLEY BARKER​

Club: South Australia/ Sturt/ Mount Barker FC/Heathfield High School
Height: 187.6 cm
DOB: 02/05/07
A wingman or half back, Barker’s weapons include his speed, overhead marking and penetrating kick. He represented South Australia in three matches at the under-18 national championships last year, providing glimpses of his potential. He was also a consistent performer for Sturt in the SANFL under-18s, averaging 17 disposals across 15 matches, before finishing his bottom-age year by playing for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures match last September. Barker showed off his speed during pre-season testing earlier this year, completing the 20m sprint in a time of 2.86 seconds to rank in the top-10 nationally. He made a solid start to this season with Sturt, averaging 18 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency from his first four matches. He is also a member of the AFL Academy and particularly impressed with his classy ball use as he gathered 17 disposals in an exhibition match against VFL side Coburg in April

LUKE CANDY​

Club: South Australia/Glenelg/ Brighton FC/ Sacred Heart College
Height: 184.2 cm
DOB: 16/05/07
A left-footed rebounding defender, Candy reads the game exceptionally well to intercept the footy and then distributes it nicely with his precision kicking. A clever and creative decision maker, he was a consistent performer as a bottom-age player for Glenelg in the SANFL under-18s last year, averaging 16 disposals from 15 matches. He also collected 16 disposals and provided some drive from defence while playing for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures game at the MCG last September. Candy’s great natural spring was on display during pre-season testing this year when he recorded a leap of 82cm in the standing vertical jump to rank No.3 nationally. He started this season well at under-18 level, averaging 22 disposals from his first five matches for Glenelg

SAM CUMMING​

Club: South Australia/North Adelaide/ Wentworth FC/Prince Alfred College
Height: 184.1 cm
DOB: 27/07/07
A medium midfielder with an enormous workrate and appetite for the contest, Cumming also has clean hands and is both strong and brave overhead.Originally from Wentworth in the Sunraysia Football League, he moved to Adelaide for school. He took the SANFL under-18 competition by storm as a bottom-age player last season, winning the league’s MVP award after averaging 27 disposals, 4.5 clearances and 1.1 goals across 10 games for North Adelaide. Cumming also showed his potential in two matches for South Australia at the under-18 national championships, before finishing last year as one of Team Heppell’s best players in the under-17 Futures match at the MCG. Cumming logged 24 disposals and 11 marks in that match in an impressive display. He started this year in dominant ball-winning form once again for North Adelaide, averaging 27 disposals from his first four matches. He is also a member of the AFL National Academy

NOAH DAW​

Club: South Australia/Norwood/ Hope Valley FC/ Rostrevor College
Height: 191.5 cm
DOB: 13/07/07
A tall defender, Daw intercepts well and is a strong competitor one-on-one in both aerial contests and at ground level. He played nine matches as a bottom-age prospect for Norwood last year, averaging 14 disposals and four marks after overcoming two years of lower leg injuries. Now injury-free, Daw completed a full pre-season over summer and made an encouraging start to 2025, averaging 22 disposals, seven marks and eight intercept possessions across his first six matches in the SANFL under-18s.

LOUIS KELLAWAY​

Club: South Australia/Sturt / Glenunga FC
Height: 182.6 cm
DOB:
A medium midfielder, Kellaway is lightly built but possesses exceptionally clean hands and the ability to find his way out of traffic around the contest. A creative player, he makes great decisions with the ball to set up his team through the midfield. Kellaway showed distinct promise during the under-16 national championships in 2023, averaging 19 disposals for South Australia including a dominant 27 disposals against Vic Country. He continued to develop in his bottom-age year in 2024, averaging 18 disposals, four tackles and three clearances in 12 SANFL under-18 matches for Sturt. Kellaway has been in very good ball-winning form in the early part of this season, averaging 26 disposals across his first six games at under-18 level. He is the son of former 180-game Richmond star Duncan Kellaway, making him eligible to join the Tigers under father-son rules this year.

MATTHEW LERAY​

Club: South Australia/Central Districts / Golden Grove FC/Prince Alfred College
Height: 188.5 cm
DOB: 22/02/07
A powerful midfielder, LeRay has the ability to read the game extremely well and consistently find the footy. He mixed his playing commitments last season between school football at Prince Alfred College and featuring for Central Districts in the SANFL under-18s. Across 11 matches for the Bulldogs, he averaged 22 disposals and seven marks, including being among his side’s best players in a losing Grand Final. LeRay went on to show his athletic abilities and a touch of class in the under-17 Futures game for Team Heppell last September, recording 14 disposals in that match. A dual-sport athlete, he represented South Australia in cricket at the national under-17 championships as a leg-spinner. LeRay made a strong start to this season, averaging 21 disposals across his first four matches for Central District. A member of the AFL Academy, he also had some eye-catching moments with 13 disposals and six marks in an exhibition match against VFL side Coburg in April.

MITCH MARSH​

Club: South Australia/ West Adelaide / Kangarilla FC
Height: 190.3 cm
DOB:
A medium forward, Marsh brings elite athletic abilities which allow him to become a strong marking target for teammates streaming forward. While still very raw and honing his body work in marking contests, he featured in 16 matches as a bottom-age player for West Adelaide last season, averaging 11 disposals, five marks and kicking 19 goals to give a glimpse of what is to come. He has continued to show plenty of promise in the early rounds of this season, having booted four goals in a round 1 match against North Adelaide, among 12 majors from six games to start the year. He is the son of former Adelaide and Richmond player Ben Marsh, who was a premiership player with the Crows in 1998. However, Mitch is not eligible to join either club under father-son rules given his dad managed only 55 games at the top level

BLAKE OUDSHOORN-BENNIER​

Club: South Australia/North Adelaide/ Modbury FC/The Heights School
Height: 181.5 cm
DOB: 11/04/07
A powerful midfielder, Oudshoorn-Bennier dominated as a bottom-age player for North Adelaide in the SANFL under-18s last year. He averaged 26 disposals, four tackles and four clearances to be named a joint winner of the McCallum-Tomkins Medal for the best and fairest players in the competition. Oudshoorn-Bennier also featured in one reserves match for North Adelaide last year and performed strongly with 26 disposals and eight marks. He is a player who excels at stoppages, with his anticipation and clean hands being great strengths. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury made for a delayed start to his 2025 season, but he returned to the fold in round 5 of the SANFL under-18 competition and logged 23 disposals and eight clearances in round 6

JEVAN PHILLIPOU​

Club: South Australia/WWT/ PHOS Camden FC/Henley High School
Height: 182.2 cm
DOB: 20/03/07
A medium midfielder, Phillipou is capable of winning contested ball both in the air and at ground level and is a skillful kick on both feet. He has a high workrate, allowing him to get from contest-to-contest, as well as an elite step to get him through congestion. Phillipou was a consistent bottom-age player in the SANFL under-18s last year, featuring in 17 matches and averaging 18 disposals while also booting 20 goals. Additionally, he had a taste of the under-18 national championships as he featured in one match for South Australia. Phillipou made a promising start to 2025, averaging 20 disposals, five clearances and kicking three goals across his first five matches for the Eagles. However, he broke his arm in mid-April and will be sidelined for an indefinite period. He is the younger brother of third-year St Kilda rising star Mattaes, who was a No.10 draft pick in 2022

JOSHUA REICHELT​

Club: South Australia/ Central District/Nuriootpa FC/ SEDA
Height: 180 cm
DOB: 29/06/07
A medium defender, Reichelt’s composure and ball use are standout features and he provides great rebound for his side from the back half. He was eye-catching for South Australia during the under-16 national championships in 2023, averaging 24.5 disposals and six rebound 50s across two matches to be rewarded with All-Australian selection. Reichelt continued to develop nicely last year, playing 17 matches for Central District in the SANFL under-18s and averaging 19 disposals and four rebound 50s. He also put his customary dash and decisive ball use on show as he collected 16 disposals for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures match last September. Reichelt made a prolific and productive start to this season, averaging 25 disposals at 86 per cent efficiency across the first six rounds at club level

AIDAN SCHUBERT​

Club: South Australia/ Central District/ Gawler Central FC/Trinity College
Height: 196.7 cm
DOB: 21/12/07
A developing tall forward, Schubert is athletic, covers the ground nicely and presents well as a target in attack. He is strong in the air and brings elite work rate, which helped him produce a consistent bottom-age year in 2024. Schubert featured in 11 matches for Central District in the SANFL under-18s, averaging 15 disposals, six marks and kicking 25 goals. He booted multiple majors in all but two games for the season. Coming from an elite basketball background, Schubert did not appear for South Australia during the under-18 national championships but was selected for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures match last September and had some exciting moments on his way to finishing with nine disposals and one goal. He made a promising start to this year, averaging 17 disposals, six marks and kicking 12 goals across his first six games at under-18 level

DYSON SHARP​

Club: South Australia/Central District /Barossa District FC/Xavier College
Height: 187.5 cm
DOB: 23/05/07
A powerful, strong-bodied midfielder who knows how to win a clearance, Sharp has been firmly on the radar for some time after being a back-to-back All-Australian at under-16 level in 2022 and 2023. Played in defence in 2022, he was moved into the midfield in 2023 and has been dominant in that position ever since. A competitive beast, Sharp excels at stoppages and contested ball and won both the Pool A best and fairest award and South Australia’s MVP at the 2023 under-16 tournament. He continued his progression in his bottom-age year last season, playing all four matches for his state at the under-18 national championships and averaging 18 disposals and seven clearances. Sharp also played five senior SANFL games last year, averaging 16 disposals and looking very composed as he continued to rise as a player to watch. He finished last season by winning 17 disposals for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures match last September. This year, Sharp again played senior football for Central District in each of the first two rounds. Another member of the AFL Academy, he was back to his powerful best against VFL side Coburg in an exhibition match in April, recording 26 disposals in a standout performance through the middle

CHARLIE BANFIELD​

Club: Western Australia/Claremont/ Swanbourne JFC/Scotch College
Height: 190.7 cm
DOB: 18/07/07
A versatile tall midfielder who can also go forward and have an impact, Banfield is strong and courageous overhead and can be damaging by foot. He played all four games for his state as a bottom-age prospect at the under-18 national championships last year, averaging 13 disposals and putting his impressive workrate and endurance on show. He went on to feature in Claremont’s premiership-winning team in the WAFL Colts, averaging 16 disposals across nine matches during the campaign. Banfield also had an eye-catching performance for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures game last September, kicking three goals from 14 disposals and six marks to cap a very promising season. He made a sound start to 2025, averaging 14 disposals and five marks across the first two games. Banfield is the son of former No.1 draft pick and two-time West Coast premiership player Drew and is eligible to join the Eagles under father-son rules this year.

MATTHEW BECKER​

Club: Western Australia/Peel Thunder/ Rockingham JFC/Comet Bay College
Height: 190.7 cm
DOB: 30/08/07
A medium defender, Becker was prominent for Western Australia during the under-16 national championships in 2023, standing out with his athletic traits and intercept ability. He predominantly played at WAFL Colts level with Peel Thunder last year, averaging 15 disposals and four marks across 12 games while also having a taste of the under-18 national championships with one appearance against the Allies. Becker has gone on to make a bright start to this season, including a 28-disposal, eight-mark and 10-rebound 50s match in round 3. Overall he has averaged 24 disposals, five marks and seven rebound 50s from his first four matches

CODY CURTIN​

Club: Western Australia/Claremont/ West Coast JFC/Scotch College
Height: 200 cm
DOB: 18/05/07
An exciting tall defender or forward, Curtin showed outstanding promise at both ends of the ground as a bottom-age player last year. His intercept marking in defence and goal kicking in attack were both features of his game across nine matches for Claremont in the WAFL Colts. After starting the year in defence, Curtin kicked consecutive bags of six goals late in the season, helping lead his side to a premiership. He also featured in all four games for Western Australia during the under-18 national championships, playing in the backline and showing he could match it with some of 2024’s top draft prospects. Curtin finished last year with another strong marking performance in defence for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures game, grabbing six marks and collecting 18 disposals. The younger brother of Adelaide young gun Daniel, he started this season by booting five goals for Claremont in the opening round. He is a member of the AFL Academy

KOBY EVANS​

Club: Western Australia/Perth/ Kenwick JFC
Height: 186.9 cm
DOB: 08/09/07
A medium forward, Evans has blistering pace and an innate goal sense. The Indigenous talent showed promise as a bottom-age player last year, averaging 13 disposals and kicking 10 goals from 15 games in the WAFL Colts as well as representing his state in three matches at the under-18 national championships. He kicked three goals across those championship matches, while also averaging nine disposals. Evans went on to feature for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures match in September, displaying a thirst for the contest and some aggression around the ball. He started this season in the midfield with Perth and had a huge game in round 1, in which he collected 28 disposals (22 contested), 20 ground ball gets, 11 clearances and two goals. A calf injury saw Evans miss the first AFL Academy game against Richmond’s VFL side, but he returned for the second match against Coburg in late April. Evans is also a member of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy

BASIL HART​

Club: Western Australia/Peel Thunder/Marist FC/Our Lady of Mercy College
Height: 186.3 cm
DOB: 18/01/07
A medium-sized Indigenous forward, Hart uses his pace, clean hands and anticipation to be a dangerous option in attack. He won Western Australia’s MVP award and earned All-Australian honours after being among his state’s best players in all three matches of the under-16 national championships in 2023. In his bottom-age campaign last year, Hart continued his development with 12 matches for Peel Thunder in the WAFL Colts, averaging nine disposals and kicking 10 goals. Across the first four rounds of under-18 football this season, Hart booted seven majors in some further exciting signs. He is a member of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy

BLAKE KELLY​

Club: Western Australia/Swan Districts/ Caversham FC
Height: 182 cm
DOB: 03/01/07
A medium midfielder-forward, Kelly initially came on the radar with his consistent performances for Western Australia in the under-16 national championships in 2023. There he averaged 21 disposals and six marks, being one of his state’s best players throughout where he averaged 21 disposals and six marks, being one of his team’s best players across the three matches. A powerful inside player who excels at stoppages, his fundamental skills are also sound with his clean hands and neat disposal. Kelly featured in three matches for Western Australia at the under-18 national championships last year and was among his side’s best with 16 disposals, six tackles and a goal against the Allies. He also shone in the WAFL Colts during his bottom-age campaign, averaging 20 disposals and six clearances across 10 matches, before finishing the year with a strong 18 disposal performance for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day. Kelly made a bright start to 2025 with Swan Districts, averaging 26 disposals at 73 per cent efficiency across the first four rounds

FRED RODRIGUEZ​

Club: Western Australia/South Fremantle/ Fremantle City Dockers FC/Seton Catholic College
Height: 183.8 cm
DOB: 10/07/07
A beautifully balanced midfielder, Rodriguez’s distribution on both feet is elite. He displayed that during four games for Western Australia in the under-18 national championships last year, averaging 19 disposals including a standout game against Vic Metro where he had 23 touches. Rodriguez also brings clean ball handling skills and hard two-way running, along with overall composure with the ball. During his bottom-age campaign last season, he also played 11 games for South Fremantle in the WAFL Colts, averaging 23 disposals. Rodriguez went on to show more class for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures match last September, gathering 17 disposals. He had a taste of senior football to start this year, playing a round 1 match for South Fremantle in the WAFL seniors, before impressing with his skillset playing for the AFL Academy side

DALE SUTHERLAND​

Club: Western Australia/Perth/Caversham JFC
Height: 182.7 cm
DOB: 10/01/07
A rebounding defender who has the ability to come off his opponent at the right time and intercept, Sutherland is still developing physically but is an excellent all-round athlete whose dash from defence is a feature of his game. He has a high footy IQ, which was apparent during eight matches for Perth in the WAFL Colts last year. Sutherland averaged 15 disposals and six marks across those matches, headlined by a round 5 match against East Perth where he gathered 25 disposals (15 contested), six marks, eight rebound 50s and 12 intercept possessions. He made a sound start to 2025, averaging 13 disposals and four tackles across his first two matches

SAM SWADLING​

Club: Western Australia/West Perth/Whitford JFC
Height: 187 cm
DOB: 16/01/07
A medium midfielder-forward, Swadling is composed with the ball, well balanced athletically and has elite kicking skills on both sides of his body. He also has a very good sense of creating space, is highly team-oriented and produced an impressive bottom-age campaign in 2024. Across 16 games for West Perth in the WAFL Colts last season, Swadling averaged 20 disposals, two clearances, three tackles and kicked 16 goals. He has gone on to make a promising start to 2025, averaging 32 disposals, seven clearances and four tackles across his first three matches at under-18 level

WESLEY WALLEY​

Club: Western Australia/Subiaco/ Warwick Greenwood JFC/Warwick Senior High School
Height: 181.8 cm
DOB: 29/11/07
An exciting small forward with a great natural leap, Walley also has blistering speed to create opportunities inside 50. He showed promising signs in the WAFL Colts last year, averaging nine disposals and kicking 12 goals across 14 matches for Subiaco. He also booted two majors in one appearance for Western Australia at the under-18 national championships, before finishing the year by kicking 1.4 from 10 disposals for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures match last September. Walley started this season strongly at under-18 club level, averaging 20 disposals and kicking two goals across his first two matches. He also represented the AFL Academy in exhibition matches against VFL opponents Richmond and Coburg, kicking two clever goals in the second of those games. Walley is also a member of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy as well as the AFL’s Indigenous Academy

TOBY WHAN​

Club: Western Australia/South Fremantle/ Roleystone JFC
Height: 183.9 cm
DOB: 09/05/07
An outside midfielder with high footy IQ, Whan is a booming kick on his preferred left foot. He predominantly played under-18s at club level for South Fremantle last year, averaging 20 disposals in 11 matches. His performances earned him a call-up for Western Australia’s final match of the under-18 national championships, while he was also rewarded with selection for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures match last September. That day, Whan caught the eye with a booming goal from outside 50, among 16 disposals to top off a promising bottom-age season. He started this year extremely well for the Bulldogs, averaging 28 disposals (11 contested), five clearances and four tackles across his first four matches. Whan is a member of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy due to his South African heritage

OSCAR WILLIS​

Club: Western Australia/Claremont/ Wembley Downs JFC/Churchlands Senior High School
Height: 186.4 cm
DOB: 27/07/07
A medium defender who plays with high energy and enthusiasm, Willis also has sound fundamentals including his ball use by hand and foot and his strong overhead marking for a player of his size. He had a consistent bottom-age campaign for Claremont in the WAFL Colts last year, averaging 12 disposals, three tackles and featuring in the side’s premiership win. Willis reads the game well and covers the ground nicely with his athleticism. He made a bright start to this season, averaging 16 disposals and five tackles across the first three rounds

TYLAH WILLIAMS​

Club: Western Australia/Swan Districts/Redcliffe JFC
Height: 175 cm
DOB: 22/02/07
An exciting small forward, Williams showed thin slices of his talent as he kicked 16 goals in 15 matches for Swan Districts in the WAFL Colts last year. His dazzling speed and agility were confirmed during pre-season testing earlier this year, when he ran a slick 2.88 seconds in the 20m sprint and an elite 7.86 sec in the agility run. Williams went on to find plenty of the footy in the opening rounds of this season, averaging 15 disposals, five marks and kicking four goals across the first four rounds. An Indigenous player, he is a member of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy

BEAU ADDINSALL​

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/ Broadbeach FC
Height: 181.5 cm
DOB: 09/03/07
An uncanny midfielder-forward, Addinsall possesses prolific ball-winning ability and an innate goal sense. He was a standout during the under-16 national championships in 2023, averaging 28 disposals to be rewarded with the Suns’ MVP award as well as winning the McLean Medal as the best and fairest player in Pool B. Addinsall continued that form in his bottom-age year last season, averaging 21 disposals with the Suns at under-18s level before starring for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game in September. He collected 34 disposals at 76 per cent efficiency at the MCG that day, winning another medal as his side’s best player. Addinsall also enjoyed eight VFL opportunities with the Suns last year and has continued his development this season. Across two early-season under-18 matches for the Suns, he again showed exceptional ball-winning form as he averaged 28 disposals. Addinsall also recorded a game-high 28 touches in his first match for the AFL Academy against Richmond’s VFL team in another impressive performance

DANIEL ANNABLE​

Club: Queensland/Brisbane Lions Academy/ Redlands-Victoria Point FC
Height: 184 cm
DOB: 05/04/07
A hard-working midfielder-forward, Annable uses his strong work rate and contested ball-winning ability to impact games. In the under-16 national championships in 2023 he averaged 30 disposals, five clearances and seven tackles to win the Brisbane Lions Academy MVP and earn All-Australian honours, helping his side to the Pool B title. He went on to produce an outstanding bottom-age year in 2024, playing all four matches for the Allies at the under-18 national championships and averaging 20 disposals at 78 per cent efficiency. Annable was also prolific for the Lions Academy in six matches, averaging 29 disposals, before rounding out an impressive campaign by being one of the best afield for Team Heppell with 27 disposals in the under-17 Futures game last September. He has continued that form into 2025, averaging 23 disposals in two matches for the Lions Academy before captaining the AFL Academy in a match against Richmond’s VFL side. Annable recorded 22 disposals and kicked two goals to win his team’s best on ground medal in that match

HARRISON BRIDGE​

Club: Queensland/Brisbane Lions Academy/ Sherwood FC
Height: 181.9 cm
DOB: 04/09/07
A very composed defender, Bridge intercepts exceptionally well and uses his precise left foot kicking to set up his team from defense. A one-touch player, he dominated for the Brisbane Lions Academy during the 2023 under-16 national championships. Bridge averaged 21 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency, earning All-Australian selection after being one of his side’s best performers in a Pool B title triumph. He continued to hone his craft in defence for the Lions Academy at under-18 level last year, averaging 16 disposals from seven matches. He made a promising start to 2025 at under-18 level, averaging 19 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency as well as four tackles in the first four matches for the Lions Academy

LACHLAN CARMICHAEL​

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/North Shore Bombers
Height: 183 cm
DOB: 27/08/07
A composed intercept player across half back, Carmichael is both strong overhead and creative with his ball use. A prolific ball winner, he averaged 31 disposals (80 per cent efficiency) and eight marks to be a standout player for the Swans Academy in the under-16 national championships in 2023. Carmichael won his team’s MVP award and finished equal-third in the Pool B best and fairest award as well as earning All-Australian selection. He progressed strongly during his bottom-age year, playing 13 games for a combination of the Swans Academy, NSW-ACT, the Allies and Team Heppell. He averaged 21 disposals across those matches, occasionally being given some exposure to the midfield. Carmichael was dominant in his first Swans Academy match for 2025, logging 32 disposals before representing the AFL Academy in matches against VFL sides Richmond and Coburg in April

NOAH CHAMBERLAIN​

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/ Miranda Bombers FC
Height: 192 cm
DOB: 21/03/07
A left-footed tall forward, Chamberlain is extremely athletic and can also play on the wing. He presented well as a marking target forward for the Swans Academy during the under-16 national championships in 2023, taking nine contested marks and kicking six goals across three matches on his way to earning All-Australian selection. Chamberlain continued to show enormous promise last year, playing 13 matches for a combination of the Swans Academy, NSW-ACT, The Allies and Team Heppell. He averaged 12 disposals and three marks across those matches, proving a dangerous presence in attack. Chamberlain opened his 2025 season by logging two goals from 14 disposals for the Swans Academy, before representing the AFL Academy in two matches against VFL opponents Richmond and Coburg

RYDER CORRIGAN​

Club: NSW-ACT/Murray Bushrangers/Lavington Panthers FC/Xavier High School
Height: 185.6 cm
DOB: 14/03/07
A powerfully-built midfielder, Corrigan excels in winning contested ball. He also uses the footy creatively and has the ability to push forward and hit the scoreboard. In the under-16 national championships in 2023, he averaged 22 disposals (13 contested), four clearances and kicked four goals across three matches to win the GWS Giants Academy MVP award as well as earn All-Australian selection. Corrigan had a solid bottom-age year for the Bushrangers, averaging 13 disposals and three tackles in 16 matches as well as being among NSW-ACT’s best with 21 disposals in its win at under 17 level against Vic Country. Corrigan made a strong start to his 2025 season with the Bushrangers, averaging 20 disposals (eight contested) and five marks in four matches after being appointed captain

KOBY COULSON​

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/ Broadbeach FC
Height: 180 cm
DOB: 31/07/07
A midfielder-forward who excels at stoppages, Coulson uses his footy IQ, clean hands and sharp competitive edge to extract the footy. He is agile through traffic and made an impressive start to this season, averaging 25 disposals (14 contested), five tackles and seven clearances across his first four matches for the Suns Academy. He has overcome injury setbacks in his previous two years but come into this year having had the benefit of a full pre-season and is a player who has looked confident and composed with ball in hand

RAPHAEL GEESU​

Club: Queensland/Brisbane Lions Academy/ Redland-Victoria Point Sharks FC
Height: 173.4 cm
DOB: 23/07/07
An Indigenous small forward, Geesu uses his speed and anticipation to win the ball and also provides tackling pressure on the opposition inside 50. He was a winner of the prestigious Troy Clarke medal, which is awarded annually to a player from regional Queensland who exhibits the values of dedication, passion and respect. Geesu played six matches for the Lions Academy in his bottom-age year, averaging nine disposals, before showing glimpses of his talent with nine disposals at 100 per cent efficiency for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September. Geesu was impressive in his early season match for the Lions Academy against the Swans Academy, kicking four goals from his 16 disposals in promising signs of what is potentially to come

JASPER HAY​

Club: Tasmania/ Clarence FC
Height: 198.5 cm
DOB: 10/05/07
A ruckman who is a dual-sport athlete, Hay was also a talented junior basketball star who was selected in an under-15 All-Australian squad in 2022. He has an exciting vertical leap which he uses to great effect at stoppages and in marking contests, while he also brings outstanding work rate. Hay won Tasmania’s MVP award and earnt All-Australian selection at the under-16 national championships in 2023 after averaging 11 disposals, three marks and 23 hitouts across the tournament. He continued honing his craft playing 11 matches for the Devils in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging nine disposals and 12 hitouts. A member of the AFL Academy, he gained great experience playing in defence in two exhibition matches in April, acquitting himself well in a relatively new role

LIAM HETHERTON​

Club: NSW-ACT/Murray Bushrangers/ Nth Albury FC/Xavier College-Albury
Height: 196.9 cm
DOB: 02/05/07
A tall forward, Hetherton is agile, competes fiercely and is very strong in the air. An understudy to the Whitlock twins - Jack and Matt - at the Bushrangers in 2024, he kicked seven goals across nine matches in the Coates Talent League, gaining valuable experience. Hetherton went on to excel in the under-17 Futures program late last year, kicking five goals from seven marks for NSW-ACT in a match against Vic Country in August before backing that up with eight marks and three goals for Team Sloane on the MCG last September. A member of the AFL Academy, Hetherton also gained invaluable experience playing two matches for the AFL Academy in April against bigger-bodied VFL opponents

MAX KING​

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/ Cardiff FC
Height: 191.4 cm
DOB: 09/01/07
A tall midfielder, King has speed, agility and the endurance to keep running hard both ways to advantage of his team. He starred for NSW-ACT in an under-17 Futures match against Vic Country last year, having 21 disposals, taking nine marks and winning four clearances. However, he missed the under-17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day last September due to a concussion while playing for Cardiff in the Hunter Central Coast League, where King was outstanding at senior level and kicked 30 goals last season. He showed elite athletic ability during pre-season testing this year, with his time of 2.83 seconds in the 20m sprint leaving him ranked No.4 nationally. King also excelled in the running vertical jump, leaping 98cm to rank No.2 nationally. He showed glimpses of his potential in round 4 of the Coates Talent League but was offline with his goalkicking as he booted 1.4 from 17 disposals against Tasmania

KAIDEN McNAMARA​

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/ Terrigal Avoca Panthers FC
Height: 186 cm
DOB: 26/04/07
A medium defender with good speed, McNamara can break the lines to set up the play. He made an excellent start to this year, averaging 19 disposals, four clearances and seven tackles in his opening three matches for the Swans Academy. McNamara is a highly competitive player with good footy IQ, while he also possesses sound fundamentals including clean hands

JAI MURRAY​

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach FC
Height: 184.5 cm
DOB: 09/03/07
A medium midfielder-forward, Murray wins the ball one-on-one and is a fierce competitor, tidy ball user and strong decision maker. At the under-16 national championships in 2023, he averaged 22 disposals (nine contested) and a tournament-high eight tackles on his way to earning All-Australian selection. Murray set a solid foundation as a bottom-age player last year, starring for the Suns Academy as he averaged 20 disposals over seven matches. He also gained great experience playing for Gold Coast’s VFL team last year, averaging 13 disposals, before finishing his campaign with 13 touches for Team Sloane in a solid performance in the under-17 Futures game last September. Murray made an excellent start to 2025 with the Suns Academy, averaging 25 disposals (81 per cent efficiency) and kicking five goals across the side’s first four matches

TAJ MURRAY​

Club: Northern Territory Thunder/ Nightcliff FC/ North Adelaide /Prince Alfred College
Height: 201 cm
DOB: 05/02/07
An athletic ruckman, Murray covers the ground extremely well and competes fiercely. He was a standout player for the Northern Territory in the under-16 national championships in 2023, averaging 13 disposals (seven contested), four tackles and 16 hit outs to win his side’s MVP award as well as earn All-Australian honours. Murray relocated to South Australia last year and split his football commitments between playing for North Adelaide’s under-18s, featuring for the Northern Territory at under-18 and under-18 level and playing for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures match. Across 10 games in those programs, he averaged 13 disposals, in addition to representing Prince Alfred College in school football. Murray has been in good touch early this season, averaging 15 disposals, seven marks, 10 hitouts and kicking five goals in four matches for North Adelaide’s under-18s. Also a member of the AFL Academy, Murray continued his development with eight disposals, eight hitouts and five tackles in a match against Coburg in April, rotating between forward and ruck roles

DYLAN PATTERSON​

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/ Palm Beach Currumbin FC
Height: 183 cm
DOB: 01/09/05
A super quick wingman or half back, Patterson excites with his energy and zest in creating opportunities for his team. His speed is a real weapon, along with his willingness to pressure the opposition. Patterson averaged 13 disposals (six contested) and four tackles during the under-16 national championships in 2023 to earn All-Australian selection. He went on to play 15 games for the Suns across the Academy and VFL teams during his bottom-age year in 2024, averaging 12 disposals and building his footy IQ. Last September, Patterson lined up for Team Heppell in the under-17 Futures match and won 20 disposals as well as mankind two desperate smothers. Although somewhat quiet in his opening two matches with the Suns Academy this year, he was impressive in an AFL Academy match against Richmond’s VFL side in April as he showed his speed and evasiveness on his way to winning 15 disposals off half-back

ZEKE UWLAND​

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/Burleigh FC
Height: 180 cm
DOB: 24/04/07
A skillful wingman or halfback, Uwland reads the play superbly and uses his left foot to great effect, including hitting the scoreboard. An All-Australian at under-16 level in 2023, he then starred at under-18 level for the Allies last year to win All-Australian selection once again. At last year’s championships, Uwland averaged 22 disposals across four matches, while he was also a standout performer in matches for the Suns Academy, the Suns’ VFL side and Queensland at under-17 level. Uwland won the Hunter Harrison Medal as the best player in the Academy series and gathered 22 disposals and two goals for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September. A stress fracture in his lower back has seen Uwland sidelined for the start of 2025, with the AFL Academy member missing both exhibition matches against VFL opponents Richmond and Coburg in April. He is the younger brother of current Gold Coast Suns player Bodhi, who was a Rising Star nominee and finished runner-up in the club’s best-and-fairest count last year

ISAAC WALLER​

Club: Queensland /Brisbane Lions Academy/Maroochydore FC
Height: 202.4 cm
DOB: 30/03/07
A developing ruckman or key position player, Waller possesses enormous upside given his athlete profile. While still very raw, he is strong overhead and showed glimpses of his natural talent across five matches for the Lions Academy last year. Waller also represented Queensland at under-17 level in a match against Vic Metro last year and should thrive with more exposure this year. He started 2025 impressively, averaging 12 disposals, two marks and 19 hit outs from his first three games for the Lions Academy. Waller is the grandson of former South Melbourne star Peter Morrison

KALANI WHITE​

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/ Broadbeach FC
Height: 199 cm
DOB: 05/05/07
A tall defender who has also shown he can go forward, White excites with his athleticism and outstanding overhead marking. He has a supernatural leap and the size to win contests in the air or bring the ball to ground to the benefit of his team. At the under-16 national championships in 2023 he was rarely beaten one-on-one and averaged seven disposals and two marks playing predominately deep in defence, earning All-Australian honours. White continued his development as a bottom-age player last year, which included 10 games in the pathway programs for the Suns Academy, Allies, Queensland’s under-17s and Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game. He has continued his education early this year, playing forward and ruck as he expands his experiences. A member of the AFL Academy, he is still growing into his rangy body but showed glimpses of his potential with his strong marking in two matches against VFL opponents in April. The son of former No.1 draft pick and 236-game player Jeff White, he will have a decision to make later this year given he is father-son eligible for the Demons as well as being eligible to join the Suns through Academy rules

HARRISON WILSON​

Club: NSW-ACT/Murray Bushrangers/Lavington Panthers FC/Scotch College-Melbourne
Height: 189.3 cm
DOB: 03/01/07
A medium defender, Wilson has shown the ability to intercept across half back as well as being a smart ball user on the way out. He was initially very impressive with the GWS Giants Academy during the under-16 national championships in 2023, averaging 23 disposals at outstanding efficiency of 80 per cent as well as providing great connection for his team with an average of seven handball receives to earn All-Australian honours. Wilson played eight matches for the Bushrangers in his bottom-age campaign last year, averaging 13 disposals. He was also prominent for NSW-ACT at under-17 level in a win over Vic Country, logging 25 disposals and nine rebound 50s. Wilson’s ball use was again feature for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September as he gathered 15 disposals and six rebound 50s. He begun this season in good touch for the Bushrangers, averaging 19 disposals and six marks in the first three rounds of the Coates Talent League

LUCAS WOOTTON​

Club: Tasmania/ Launceston FC
Height: 179.4 cm
DOB: 11/05/07
A hard-running and skillful defender or midfielder, Wootton uses the ball exceptionally well whether he is in defence or creating through the midfield. During the under-16 national championships in 2023, he averaged 22 disposals (74 per cent efficiency) and eight rebound 50s, consistently being among his state’s best players on his way to earning All-Australian selection. Wootton had a solid bottom-age campaign for the Devils last year, playing 14 matches in the Coates Talent League. His best performance came against the Pioneers in round 18 where he collected 25 disposals, before Wootton showed his versatility for Team Sloane in the under-17 Futures game last September with 15 disposals and three tackles in a variety of roles. He has made a sound start to 2025 with the Devils, averaging 18 disposals across the first three rounds and being among the best players in games against the Cannons and Swans

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These blokes being born in 2007, the Geelong - Port granny year, Kevin07, is just insane to me

 

[THE_GUN]

We can close this thread up now guys

Trading both picks for Reid and getting Kellaway Blair and staff are going to take this draft off and go to Thailand on an early holiday

 

[Lsta062]

Please tell me CDT is the next Max Gawn

11

Max Gawn

Age

33

Ht

209cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.7

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

35.3

5star

D

18.5

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

7.0

4star

CL

3.5

4star

HO

29.2

5star

D

8.4

3star

K

3.6

2star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

15.6

5star

and plays exactly like him.

If so, then activate tank mode

 

[tigs2010]

Please tell me CDT is the next Max Gawn and plays exactly like him.

If so, then activate tank mode

Max got 9cm on him and an elite mark.

CDT has his own elite traits but he's not Max

 

[Bojangles17]

WC will most likely have pick 1 and 2 due to Allen compo

He's not worth 5c surely no offer exceeds the hurdle he won't kick 25G this year

 

[lizard man]

Who did Harley Reid support as a kid?

 

[tigs2010]

Who did Harley Reid support as a kid?

Geelong

 

[tigs2010]

He's not worth 5c surely no offer exceeds the hurdle he won't kick 25G this year

He's playing FB so fair chance you're correct on the goals

 

[Lsta062]

Max got 9cm on him and an elite mark.

CDT has his own elite traits but he's not Max

Ah man.

Is CDT worth tanking for in your opinion? Or is it looking like a lean year?

 

[tigs2010]

Ah man.

Is CDT worth tanking for in your opinion? Or is it looking like a lean year?

Dont think worth tanking. A few good prospects, none better than the other even though he seems the most hyped currently.

 

[SA_Tiger11]

Spoke to my cousin who played against Louis Kellaway 2 weeks ago.

His take was

‘he is very handy, does not stop running’
‘Rapid pace and very agile’

Good start.

 

[Bojangles17]

Spoke to my cousin who played against Louis Kellaway 2 weeks ago.

His take was

‘he is very handy, does not stop running’
‘Rapid pace and very agile’

Good start.

Exactjy what we need , both him and robbo will be rapt in cotton wool soon so we don’t pay overs

 

[fargothegreat]

Dont think worth tanking. A few good prospects, none better than the other even though he seems the most hyped currently.

WC will take him with the pick we give em for Reid

 

[Wrenny]

Yes app is ****ed. Mine kept crashing just trying to swap from girls to boys.

 

[Bird Man]

Ah man.

Is CDT worth tanking for in your opinion? Or is it looking like a lean year?

Cam hicks the scout compares him to a Darcy like talent

 

[RedmanWasHere]

These blokes being born in 2007, the Geelong - Port granny year, Kevin07, is just insane to me

You must surely have detailed specific memories of 2007.

X happened at my house.
Y happened at someone else’s house.

 

[noobermensch]

The premier ball hunter in the draft pool was back this week in talent league action. Eastern made some interesting tactical choices here. Up against an extremely strong GCS academy team they played a bunch of young debutants and chose to play Greeves exclusively forward for the first quarter and a half, which led to them being dominated in the middle and Greeves starved of opportunities. Once he moved into the midfield Ollie did what he always does, hunted the footy, won clearances and delivered the ball to his teammates with variable kicking accuracy.

 

[SMILLIE]

You must surely have detailed specific memories of 2007.

X happened at my house.
Y happened at someone else’s house.

Yep, really doesn't feel that long ago

 

[energyquant]

Hard to get excited about this draft, with only 2 picks inside the top 5-10 or Harley Reid coming to Richmond. This rebuild is taking forever....

 

[Coach_Required]

Hard to get excited about this draft, with only 2 picks inside the top 5-10 or Harley Reid coming to Richmond. This rebuild is taking forever....

Thats because we had 8 picks last year, imagine if we didnt.

 

[db26]

I would ignore the negativity about this draft until the championships we hear the same rubbish every year it's a weake draft you got the top line picks and good recruitment team they find the gems.

 

[tiger_tough]

tigs2010's man Dougie Cochrane out for 3 months, including the U18 Champs.