Resource Noob's 2026 Draft Prospect Video Thread

[noobermensch]

A huge performance at the perfect time for NHH who reminded recruiters why he absolutely should have been selected in last season's national draft. He played the first half on a back flank, flying out of the blocks with a 12 disposal first term, looking composed with the ball and working hard with rebounding run and folding back to cover defensively. In the second half he moved to a wing, playing 100% of game time, showing his elite endurance and running power, continuing to rack up stacks of the footy and use it well. He was a bit more conservative with the ball than usual, but must have gone at nearly 100% disposal efficiency and hit the scoreboard as he often does with a couple of majors.

 

[noobermensch]

Three strong VFL performances in a row for Cody Walker to underline his readiness for the step up to AFL footy and cement his spot at the pointy end of the draft pool. He again found plenty of the ball and did not look out of place crashing in to contests against the mature bodies. It's the decisive moments of pace and power that really impress, as seen with his goal in the fourth quarter where he reacted quicker than anyone else to gather a loose ball, dashing into space and kicking truly.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Have you had a look at Ethan Matthews from GWS noob? He's been putting up absurd numbers each week at CTL for the Giants academy, sounds like a classy user too from all reports.

 

[Giant Strides]

Have you had a look at Ethan Matthews from GWS noob? He's been putting up absurd numbers each week at CTL for the Giants academy, sounds like a classy user too from all reports.

No, no, he sucks. Don't need to look at him.

 

[noobermensch]

Have you had a look at Ethan Matthews from GWS noob? He's been putting up absurd numbers each week at CTL for the Giants academy, sounds like a classy user too from all reports.

I've seen a few of his games, he is impressive. There aren't a lot of Giants fans calling for footage of him (sorry Giant Strides), so I definitely do intend to get him up but don't see it as super urgent.

 

[Giant Strides]

There aren't a lot of Giants fans calling for footage of him (sorry Giant Strides), so I definitely do intend to get him up but don't see it as super urgent.

I am definitely not asking for him. Have seen some of his full games. Take your time. Or just forget about him.

 

[noobermensch]

This was another typically strong Kodah Edwards game. Powerful in the contest winning plenty of his own footy, productive going forward setting up his teammates inside 50 on a number of occasions and chipping in with a goal of his own. He was particularly good with his tackling pressure in this one and overall looks more than ready for a big Champs campaign.

 

[noobermensch]

Another round another excellent Ethan Drever performance. His ability to drive hard through the contest with pace and power was a real standout this week, recognizing opportunities to take ground and burst into space, brushing aside opponents on the way. If you're going to try and use a weak arm tackle to stop Ethan Drever then he's going to make you look foolish. His own tackling was a standout this week, crashing in hard with an edge of brutality.

 

[noobermensch]

Chapman continues to perform consistently at this level each week. He found heaps of the footy in this game, his running power and willingness to take on the game proving important in helping the Ranges move the ball against a Lions team applying heavy pressure around the ground. His disposal was a bit hot and cold, and he would have loved to nail the couple of running shots on goal he missed, but overall, this was a strong showing and Chapman continues to shape as a likely top 20 prospect.

 

[noobermensch]

Emerging defensive prospect Mitch Harris was named best on for the U18s in their trial match on the weekend. I'm not fully confident I was able to get every interaction for Mitch due to the iffy nature of the broadcast but wanted to get this up anyway for people to check out as Mitch has started to generate some draft buzz in recent weeks.

 

[noobermensch]

An impressive and well-rounded performance from Leo Steed playing for the WA U18s on the weekend. His outside run was as impressive as it always is, but he balanced that with some tough contested work, winning plenty of clearances and applying strong tackling pressure. Steed played an important part in the decisive last few minutes, helping his team to surge the ball forward twice to score the goals that clinched victory.

 

[FB19]

As always excellent work noobermensch. Any plans for videos of Kobe Williams our F/S overager? Seems to be dominating for western jets?

 

[noobermensch]

As always excellent work noobermensch. Any plans for videos of Kobe Williams our F/S overager? Seems to be dominating for western jets?

Hi mate, no plans in the short term. I tend to get deeper into the pool at the season progresses so keep an eye out.

 

[noobermensch]

A serious contender for the number 1 pick in 2027, Axel Walsh has had his injury issues over the last year but is back just in time to tune up for this year's Champs series. He was extremely active playing ruck in the first quarter, dominating the hit outs and providing strong follow up at ground level. He also competed well in the air taking a number of strong grabs. As the game progressed, he was moved into other roles and became less influential which is to be expected given his long injury layoff.

 

[noobermensch]

The MSD is always a difficult one to separate the real from the noise, but it seems as though Jaxon Artemis is a hot fancy to be one of the first names read out this year. He's had a strong start for a Tassie team that's had some big moments early in the season. He's not the finished product, lacking some polish with his skills and decision making at times, but Artemis is a super competitor who's extremely disruptive in the air and the ground across the half back line and runs hard both ways to link up and create options for his team.

 

[noobermensch]

If the rumours are true it looks likely the Bombers may well draft a local lad in the upcoming MSD. Nicholas Staropoli had a real odyssey in this one, playing brief stints on the wing, forward line and through the midfield, but it was as a defender that he shone and that seems likely to be his home at the next level. 7 of his 8 marks were direct intercepts from opposition kicks, and he showed a really nice turn of pace on occasion to burn off his opponent exiting defence.

 

[noobermensch]

Mellody was one of the U18s best in the trial match over the weekend. He played the first half at half back, providing drive for his team with his dash and strong ball skills. In the second half he moved into the midfield and showed that he has untapped potential through there, winning a decent amount of footy and operating will in congested space. He played an important role in his teams late surge to victory, kicking the goal that drew scores level.

 

[noobermensch]

Archie Elliott has been one of the more productive forwards in the Talent League through the first half of the season. He regularly hits the scoreboard and could have been leading the overall goal kicking charts with a little more accuracy in front of the big sticks, but he certainly knows how to create scoring chances for himself. He's smaller in stature but loves to fly for his marks and scraps well at ground level with his strong frame. He booted four goals in this one and drew the ball all game but unfortunately missed a sitter late in the game that could have made the difference in a close loss.

 

[noobermensch]

Another look at Jaxon Artemis who pundits are suggesting will be the first name read out at next weeks mid season draft. He was among the best for Tassie in this game, providing strong rebounding run off the half backline and finding plenty of the footy. Like his previous outing showcased on this channel, his disposal was solid without being super damaging and included a couple of errors, but it seems to be his dash and drive combined with an improving defensive game that has clubs interested.

 

[TigerTime88]

Who is your early top 5? noobermensch

 

[noobermensch]

Marcus Herbert is a more mature option from Geelong's VFL program who looms as a potential mid season draft pickup this week. Herbert has played for several seasons at half back but has shown this year that he's more than capable of running through the midfield. He demonstrated that midfield prowess in this game where he dominated, racking up a stack of the footy and driving his team forward. His run on the spread and decision making with the ball were highlights here, also managing to get forward and slot a couple of majors.

 

[noobermensch]

After being overlooked at last year's national draft Xavier Bamert could realise his AFL dream in the coming days at the mid season draft. Bamert is a versatile type who works super hard out on the field and plays with toughness and physicality. He's a nice size for a mid/flanker and strong overhead, which should allow him to be a bit of a swiss army knife type role player at the next level.

 

[noobermensch]

Sam Toner produced the best performance of his career at this level at the perfect time ahead of the upcoming mid season draft that takes place in a few days time. Toner is a raw athletic prospect who motored up and down his wing in this game, finding plenty of the footy and hitting the scoreboard. While he has some rough edges that need to be smoothed off with further development (as seen with some of his decision making and skill execution in this game) he seems like the kind of prospect the rookie list was made for, one that could pay off for a club willing to take a chance on his upside.

 

[noobermensch]

Kye Annand from the Geelong VFL program shapes as a potential MSD option for teams looking to bolster their key defender stocks. In this game he showed his ability to shut down an opponent, take intercept marks and run off to rebound with efficient disposal.