Resource Noob's 2025 Draft Prospect Video Thread

[noobermensch]

Willem's second VFL ride was a thrill a minute. He was solid and positively impactful for the first 95% of the contest, disrupting opposition moves in the air and on the ground, then rebounding effectively with his team. He nearly cost Casey the game right at the death, giving away two holding the ball free kicks in a row, the second of which handed Brisbane a chance to win the game with a kick after the siren which they ultimately squandered.

 

[noobermensch]

We've seen some excellent VFL performances from this year's draft crop and this was no exception. Dovaston proved that his game stands up to the higher level of competition, buzzing around with his typical energy, causing disruption to his opponents and setting up his teammates, having a hand in a number of scoring chains for Box Hill. He kicked a goal of his own and could have had more if he'd been a bit more accurate in front of goal.

 

[mayne iac]

Apologies for asking but wondering if you had any footage of Toby Whans last game?

 

[noobermensch]

Schubert gave everyone a reminder of why he's considered the premium tall forward in this draft pool with a dominant marking display as his Central Districts had a big win over West Adelaide. He took marks in the forward line and around the ground as his team's primary target and competed hard to bring the ball to ground on those few occasions he wasn't able to mark cleanly. He topped off his big game by hitting the scoreboard with 4 goals.

 

[noobermensch]

Apologies for asking but wondering if you had any footage of Toby Whans last game?

Hey mate, its one I'd like to get to if the footage is good enough. I haven't watched it yet so I can't say for sure. Colts footage has been getting pretty iffy of late.

 

[noobermensch]

An early look at North Melbourne father-son prospect Sam Harris who was the dominant player in the first half of this game, racking up 16 disposals for the half and seemingly everywhere. Heavy squad rotation caused meant that he was moved out of the midfield in the second half and drifted out of the game, but his first half performance will no doubt have North supporters excited.

 

[adonski]

Any Sinnema stuff?

 

[Leedsfirst]

Where are the hiding CDT?

 

[tigs2010]

Where are the hiding CDT?

School footy Grand Final previous weekend and then there was no CTL this week just gone.

 

[noobermensch]

A second impressive VFL performance from Grlj in helping the Tigers to a comfortable win against Sandringham. Although not quite reaching the heights of last week, Grlj was again impactful both in disrupting the oppositions attacking moves and in using his dash to rebound. What's perhaps been most impressive with this two game cameo has been his confidence in attacking the game and not taking a backwards step when it comes to the physical stuff against the more mature bodies at VFL level.

 

[noobermensch]

Any Sinnema stuff?

One I'm more likely to get to between end of season and draft day, unless he has a real standout performance.

 

[noobermensch]

BOB has been back in action for the last two weeks, playing SANFL reserves for North Adelaide and putting up strong numbers. Here he racked up a stack of the footy through the midfield, showing his pace, gut running to get from contest to contest and proving himself capable of matching it physically with the senior bodies at this level. His usually excellent kicking skills were a bit hit and miss in this one, but its good to see him getting somewhere near his best form after an injury interrupted campaign. He could be primed to make a late run up the draft ranks with a strong close to the season.

 

[noobermensch]

An excellent performance from LeRay who showed his positional versatility by playing as a third tall defender in this game. He used his height to disrupt in the air and then punished his less mobile opponents by running off them repeatedly to get involved in attacking moves higher up the ground.

 

[noobermensch]

An exciting prospect for 2026, Marlon Neocleous had strong claims on BOG this game, playing predominantly through the midfield. His power and pace through the contest was a real standout feature of his game that helped him create space for himself or release his teammates on the outside. He played with an attacking mindset, creating a number of shots on goal and slotting two himself.

 

[noobermensch]

An enormous game from Whan in extremely difficult conditions. On a waterlogged deck, facing squalls of wind and rain, Whan's ability to remain clean with his hands and mostly constructive with his ball use was a real standout. He was everywhere, racking up an incredible 41 disposals and his 4 goals from midfield were a major factor in his team getting the win.

 

[noobermensch]

Justice has become a super consistent performer this season and showed some of the traits that have Essendon fans excited for his potential. Due to numbers rotating through midfield Justice only got a quarter on ball, but showed his versatility with time spent forward and on a wing. He makes things happen when he's around the ball, and his willingness to attack contests with physicality has become a trademark.

 

[Yoda_]

Hey noobermensch are you going to do another rankings video? feel like you've seen a fair bit of these kids now. Be curious to see how your viewing the top 30, even if it were in written form

 

[noobermensch]

Hey noobermensch are you going to do another rankings video? feel like you've seen a fair bit of these kids now. Be curious to see how your viewing the top 30, even if it were in written form

I will do a video eventually, they're a lot more work and take time away from my regular content so its more about fitting it in to my schedule than anything.

 

[noobermensch]

A look at one of Oskar Taylor's better performances of the season for Eastern. Oskar was mentioned on Gettable as a potential late draft bolter and this game shows the traits that could be turning the heads of recruiters. He's another in the contingent of rebounding defenders which is a real strength of this pool. He combines pace and ball skills, and while his kicking perhaps lacks the penetration of some, he has lovely balance and coordination with his technique which allows him kick at pace without compromising accuracy. His excellent reaction speed and clean hands at ground level allow him to swoop in quickly to clean up loose balls inside D50.

 

[noobermensch]

Another to add to the growing list of small and medium sized rebounding defenders that seem to make up half the 2025 draft pool. This was a huge game from Sutherland who's been putting together some outstanding performances in the Colts post Champs. Compared to others of his type in this pool, Sutherland is more disruptive defensively and has a better balance with his game. He's quick and athletic, excellent in the air for his size, and with ball in hand he backs himself to take on the game, break tackles and gain territory with run and solid kicking skills.

 

[noobermensch]

Another solid VFL debut performance from one of the 2025 draft contingent. CDT largely played forward with only occasional stints in the ruck. He showed his mobility to get around the ground, and ability to attack ground balls. He competed in the air but wasn't as clean with his hands in marking contests as you'd like which remains a bit of a concern for his prospects as a key forward, however he still found ways to impact and ended up with three goals in helping Essendon to a big win.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

First Ison video for the year coming up after 22 & 2 on his CTL return? Or too busy with Cody vs Willem content?

 

[noobermensch]

First Ison video for the year coming up after 22 & 2 on his CTL return? Or too busy with Cody vs Willem content?

Ison actually played in the CTL??

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Ison actually played in the CTL??

Allegedly... Just don't tell oppo scouts who apparently have him rising into top 20 calculations according to Beveridge

 

[noobermensch]

Sharp put together a strong performance here and was one of the Bulldog’s best in a narrow win over the Crows. He split his time pretty evenly between forward line and midfield, but it was his work in the midfield, especially at stoppage, that was most impressive. With his size and strength he’s difficult to contain in contested situations even against mature bodied men, and he used that physical advantage to accumulate a significant number of clearances, as well as tackling hard as he always does.