List Mgmt. 2026 Draftee/NGA/FS Discussion

[Keys]

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Article provides a brief description of the most likely draft hopefuls from the WA Colts system - including the following West Coast Father/Sons and NGA tied players listed below:

Spoiler: Harper Banfield (181cm, midfielder/forward)

The son of two-time premiership Eagle Drew and younger brother of St Kilda draftee Charlie, Harper is hoping to become the Banfield’s latest AFL star. He’s smaller than his brother, but he’s a competitor with elite endurance. His sprinting and agility have also improved significantly in the last six months, suiting a half-forward, midfield role.

Spoiler: Robert Farmer (179cm, forward)

Farmer is out for revenge in 2026 after missing Claremont’s premiership. The West Coast NGA prospect kicked nine goals from seven games as a bottom-age player and he was also a train-on with the State 18s quad.

Spoiler: Noah Braun (183cm, midfielder)

The son of 2006 West Coast premiership player Michael, Noah is a goalkicking midfielder-forward who has had some big games for Claremont last year. Is pushing to make WA’s 18s squad after missing out on the summer training block.

Spoiler: Garrison Kenh (181cm, defender)

An attacking halfback who is part of West Coast’s Next Generation Academy, Kenh announced himself as one to watch a couple of years ago after winning WA’s MVP award at the Under-16 national championships. Originally from Liberia in West Africa, Kenh takes the game on with his speed and agility. He’s also trained with West Coast as part of national academy commitments.

Spoiler: Lachlan McGlade (177cm, forward)

Exciting, agile and crafty, McGlade is everything you want in a small forward. The Eagles NGA prospect likes to take the game on with his run and carry, making him one of the Royals’ most exciting players to watch. Kicked five in one game last year and will be hoping another good start to the year will cement his spot in the state squad.

Spoiler: Cody Lee (193cm, forward)

Is linked to West Coast as an NGA prospect and the Eagles would be pleased with Lee’s development. The developing tall has grown a few centimetres of late and grown into his body. His athleticism has been on show at summer squad training, finishing third in the running vertical leap at pre-season testing.

Spoiler: Jamayson Ketchup (178cm, forward)

Another Eagles NGA prospect, Ketchup isn’t just another condiment. The electric forward has an unbelievable work rate, clean skills and he always knows where the goals are. Ketchup plays his best footy at half-forward, but he can also push into the midfield when needed.

Spoiler: Kyle Perera (170cm, forward)

The West Coast NGA prospect missed most of last year with a stress fracture in his back but made an impact in the last four games of the season. Perera has been training with the State summer squad and his smarts and speed make him one to watch.

Spoiler: Lorenze Cole

The West Coast NGA prospect is known for his speed, power and X-factor. The Karratha product played in the State trial game recently and will be one to watch this year.

Spoiler: David Shanahan

Not mentioned in the article, but is a potential KPD from Swan Districts in our NGA who was on the radar of some posters last year

 

[eaglevision]

Just posted rhe same thing and scrolled up and read yours.

Yes, what does it mean if a Cat B player is out with a LTI?

NHH relocating to WA aiming to get a shot at AFL level is interesting. Which WA club is having a look?

Can only replace with another Cat B with an otherwise full list.

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

Little video on Harper Banfield from colts GF. Definitely can play

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Little video on Harper Banfield from colts GF. Definitely can play

As you know, I was keen on Charlie and believe Harper is the best of the 3

 

[Art OF war]

As you know, I was keen on Charlie and believe Harper is the best of the 3

Harper always played up in his older brothers side. His disposal can be really damaging when he makes the right decision. He always projected to be the better of the 2 imo. Would like to know his height.

 

[Elite Pete]

As you know, I was keen on Charlie and believe Harper is the best of the 3

Surprised he hasn’t been spotted training with us. It seems most its teams have had their academy or father sons out on the track at some stage.

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Surprised he hasn’t been spotted training with us. It seems most its teams have had their academy or father sons out on the track at some stage.

That is often after Christmas

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Harper always played up in his older brothers side. His disposal can be really damaging when he makes the right decision. He always projected to be the better of the 2 imo. Would like to know his height.

I’d like to know if we are going to make space on the list to match the pick.

 

[Art OF war]

I’d like to know if we are going to make space on the list to match the pick.

A reasonable question.

 

[Elite Pete]

That is often after Christmas

Might be due to the WA summer squad training or something but most Vic teams already have theirs training with them.

 

[Keys]

Checked last year’s training thread

The NGA lads and Banfield were training with us prior to Christmas

No idea why Harper or any of the NGA lads aren’t at the club this year but it’s hard not to see it as a negative. Particularly given what could be best described as our ambivalence towards the 2025 cohort

 

[bzparkes]

Checked last year’s training thread

The NGA lads and Banfield were training with us prior to Christmas

No idea why Harper or any of the NGA lads aren’t at the club this year but it’s hard not to see it as a negative. Particularly given what could be best described as our ambivalence towards the 2025 cohort

I thought it was mentioned in one of the training reports that Kenh had spent time at the club?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I thought it was mentioned in one of the training reports that Kenh had spent time at the club?

Sure, but he's just Kenh.

 

[LittleFires]

I thought it was mentioned in one of the training reports that Kenh had spent time at the club?

I’ve seen him in one session so far and all he really did was a bit of kick to kick with Tylah Williams for 10 minutes. Hopefully we see a bit more of him and Harper Banfield out there after Christmas

 

[KevinTaylor]

Kehn is part of the AFL Academy, which is why he's training with the senior squad. 2026 has depth, but 2025 had multiple players in the AFL Academy.

Freo have a couple of nga boys training who aren't in the afl Academy. I would have thought its the best place to upskill and evaluate any of the available talent.

 

[Jumpoff Joey]

I should have worded that better.
After we draft another elite mid with our first pick in 2026, then we need 2 KPD's to establish themselves over the next few years to replace Young, Edwards and co. in maybe 3 years.

Any early favourites?

Cochrane was my guy until the AFL sprinkled their secret herbs and spices....I am still pissed that he somehow falls into Ports Lap.

It would have almost been too good to be true Harley Duursma, Cochrane, CDT .etc + another top 5 mid selection. We would have basically had the core group ready for the next premiership tilt right there.

 

[KevinTaylor]

Harper always played up in his older brothers side. His disposal can be really damaging when he makes the right decision. He always projected to be the better of the 2 imo. Would like to know his height.

Seen a fair bit of Harper and rate him too. Fair bit shorter than his brother (I'll guess 180cm) but quicker.

 

[Chris_6678]

They have a whole pre-seaon to get have them train at some point?

 

[WCE777]

Any early favourites?

Cochrane was my guy until the AFL sprinkled their secret herbs and spices....I am still pissed that he somehow falls into Ports Lap.

It would have almost been too good to be true Harley Duursma, Cochrane, CDT .etc + another top 5 mid selection. We would have basically had the core group ready for the next premiership tilt right there.

As far as mids go there is a group of non aligned mids that look elite imo.

Archie Van Dyke/Arkie Butler/Kodah Edwards/Heath Mellody would be the top end but there are always others who rise and fall but getting 1 of these with H Banfield would be a great complement to our current mids.

I feel we need a more inside/outside balanced mid more than another outside player.

KPD options are more plentiful than 2025 draft, Kale Mathews-Hampton/Mitchell Stirling/Tate Hodgson/Xavier Ladbrook would be the 4 higher rated and then we have an NGA raw developing KPD in David Shanahan if he makes it?

 

[eaglevision]

As far as mids go there is a group of non aligned mids that look elite imo.

Archie Van Dyke/Arkie Butler/Kodah Edwards/Heath Mellody would be the top end but there are always others who rise and fall but getting 1 of these with H Banfield would be a great complement to our current mids.

I feel we need a more inside/outside balanced mid more than another outside player.

KPD options are more plentiful than 2025 draft, Kale Mathews-Hampton/Mitchell Stirling/Tate Hodgson/Xavier Ladbrook would be the 4 higher rated and then we have an NGA raw developing KPD in David Shanahan if he makes it?

Good names. Early preference would be:
1R-Butler (provided he shows ability to play full time mid)
2R-Mellody
3R-Stirling
Match Banfield and Kenh with throw away picks in the 3R
Cat B-Shanahan

 

[Alesana]

I've clipped up the Colts GF on my channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootyHubAU

I was pretty impressed with HBanfield, Mellody, Robinson, Lucas Cattalini (awkward kicking action), Thomas (reminded me of Marty Mattner). Hopkyns looked good aerially in defence for Claremont but his kicking was a liability - for those more in the know of Colts footy, how does Hopkyns compare to his peers as a KPD?

 

[SaintLoopy]

I've clipped up the Colts GF on my channel https://www.youtube.com/@1nsideTheGame

I was pretty impressed with HBanfield, Mellody, Robinson, Lucas Cattalini (awkward kicking action), Thomas (reminded me of Marty Mattner). Hopkyns looked good aerially in defence for Claremont but his kicking was a liability - for those more in the know of Colts footy, how does Hopkyins compare to his peers as a KPD?

Hopkins was an overager (2006 born) so never really considered. I'd put him third behind Carpenter(WP) & Cattalini (SF)

 

[eagleyed25]

Hopkins was an overager (2006 born) so never really considered. I'd put him third behind Carpenter(WP) & Cattalini (SF)

What do you mean by ‘Hopkyns was an overager so never really considered’ These boys are only 18/19, only max six months older at times than the next ‘draft year’. For various reasons boys develop and are given opportunities at different stages….

 

[SaintLoopy]

What do you mean by ‘Hopkyns was an overager so never really considered’ These boys are only 18/19, only max six months older at times than the next ‘draft year’. For various reasons boys develop and are given opportunities at different stages….

Probably harsh on my part but he is from Claremont & I'm still a bit bitter Unfortunately most overagers need to have pretty exceptional circumstances to be considered. Still a bit grumpy that half of their best on GF day were overagers.

 

[eagleyed25]

Probably harsh on my part but he is from Claremont & I'm still a bit bitter Unfortunately most overagers need to have pretty exceptional circumstances to be considered. Still a bit grumpy that half of their best on GF day were overagers.

Fair enough

 

[RanaNaved]

Salutes to all the boys flogging their guts out at the moment trying to impress the coaches.

My boy is a 2008 kid so Ive seen heaps of this years boys.
My roughie punt is on Cody Lee from Perth(No hes not mine). Always been a very solid junior player up forward with a sweet left foot and strong hands.
He has had massive improvement. Grown plenty, gotten a bit of angry in his game and looked super solid down back for Wesley.
He got a call up for the u18s summer squad and touch wood will have a gun draft year.
Any ideas if I cant put a punt on this?

I dont understand how he's NGA eligible but he is

I've seen a few of Cody Lees' PSA games. Can clunk a mark and kick a long ball, and like you said, he's a big lad. Kind of reminded me of a young Tom Barrass (not saying he'll be as good obviously).