Resource Noob's 2026 Draft Prospect Video Thread

[noobermensch]

The progeny of Drew continues to emerge through the WAFL Colts, this time its Harper's chance to shine and impress Eagles supporters and recruiters in the hope of being picked up as a father-son. Harper's game was scrappy in the first half, impressing more with his attack at the contest and defensive pressure than with ball in hand but as the game progressed, he started to find more space and had a few impressive moments of power, pace and damaging delivery.

 

[noobermensch]

El Souki played a larger split in his deeper forward role this week and responded with a big bag of goals that kept his team in the contest. Unfortunately, the broadcast was a bit of a mess, and we lost the first quarter and a half including 2 of his 6 goals.

 

[noobermensch]

Snell has made a strong early move up the draft ranks with consistently excellent form for Gippsland. He was a wall across the defensive line here, shutting down his opponent, coming off to help break up attacking moves, and setting up his teammates with precise long kicks. His marking was the real highlight, including a fantastic mark running back with the flight of the ball in the fourth quarter. Teams in the hunt for a key defender will be tracking him closely.

 

[Yoda_]

hope is ok, "The Footy Hub" on YouTube is putting up similar content to your good self but focusing on the WAFL guys it seems for those interested

 

[noobermensch]

Gus Teixeira was back for his first game of the season and looks to have shifted into a mid/fwd role this year, part of a deep and talented Dragons team that looks to be shaping as a strong contender yet again. He was very good here in tricky conditions, his clean hands and skills especially impressive after the rain started belting down in the second quarter. Teixeira shapes as a well rounded prospect, strong overhead, works hard defensively, solid skills with the ball and capable of hitting the scoreboard.

 

[noobermensch]

Another prolific game from Knapp, finding a significant amount of the footy and playing a critical role in a dramatic late win for his team. Knapp's gut running and movement in congestion allowed him to find space all over the ground, both inside and outside, and he was regularly the connecting piece for Eastern's attacking moves. The strong wind effected his kicking like many on the day but nailed a number of important inside 50 kicks including a dart onto his teammates chest that led to the winning goal.

 

[noobermensch]

Another stat stuffing performance from Jackson Phillips who's been a real mover early this season. He was a big contributor here to a comprehensive win by his Stingrays, winning contests all over the ground, and breaking lines with his running power on the outside. The windy conditions made precision kicking difficult, but he still managed to setup his teammates and hit the scoreboard himself.

 

[noobermensch]

Albert MacGowan continues to be one of the most prolific ball winners through the opening rounds of the Talent League season. Here he particularly impressed with his clean hands at ground level and tidy skills in slippery conditions effected by heavy rain. He's not express pace, but his balance, size and strength allow him to change directions quickly or absorb contact while staying in control and poised with the ball.

 

[noobermensch]

A strong start through the first two Colts games for Thatcher Simmons who's struggled with injury issues his last two seasons but might be ready to remind people of his talents. Broad shouldered and a powerful frame that Simmons uses to effect in laying strong tackles, winning the ball or wrestling in marking contests. In this game he showed he possesses a touch of magic with the lead up to his second goal.

 

[noobermensch]

Not officially named BOG for the Academy but gets my nod for his impact at the contest and around the ground. Where other Academy mids struggled with the physicality and conditions on the day, Walker was typically powerful and clean, part of many of the best passages for his team on the day. His kicking was again a bit variable but given the heavy track and slippery conditions he gets a pass here.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Not officially named BOG for the Academy but gets my nod for his impact at the contest and around the ground. Where other Academy mids struggled with the physicality and conditions on the day, Walker was typically powerful and clean, part of many of the best passages for his team on the day. His kicking was again a bit variable but given the heavy track and slippery conditions he gets a pass here.

Been waiting all week for this Only thing keeping us Blues fans going with this start to the season!

 

[noobermensch]

Been waiting all week for this Only thing keeping us Blues fans going with this start to the season!

I understand that feeling

 

[noobermensch]

Williams is making a habit of picking up these BOG medals on the biggest of junior footy stages and picks up another one here. It was a difficult day for his team, but Noah was one of the few who stood out. Difficult to showcase his dash on such a heavy deck, Noah instead attacked the contest, winning plenty of footy but shining the most with his defensive actions, tackling hard and making them stick against mature bodies, and coming up with a number of other disruptive defensive actions.