Under Age U17s - 2027 AFL Draft General Discussion

[RedmanWasHere]

 

[jimjonesy1985]

Oakleigh have finalised their list and sent out Pre Season dates etc…exciting times for the crew. I’ve heard there is a lot of underagers

Is Ash Close coming back to coach the team next season? Also has Oakleigh announced the coach for U16?

 

[Yoda_]

 

[Jen2310]

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Wouldn't the U16 2026 squad be for the 2028 draft, not this one?

 

[Yoda_]

Wouldn't the U16 2026 squad be for the 2028 draft, not this one?

Fair call

 

[Kedron lions]

As if that stops them

Its honestly scary how far and young these people are willing to go in the mission of securing talent.

 

[Kedron lions]

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will be interesting to see how this plays out and if anything has been learnt from the previous expansion draft setups

 

[footyfannatic]

Jaxon Hogan has been a promising talent. Stiff not to make the Pios list but will be a good chnace throughout the season to prove himself. He has an elite running ability and elite ball use

 

[Kedron lions]

Jaxon Hogan has been a promising talent. Stiff not to make the Pios list but will be a good chnace throughout the season to prove himself. He has an elite running ability and elite ball use

Mind talking about him a bit more???
what club does he play for?
has he made a rep team?

 

[footyfannatic]

Mind talking about him a bit more???
what club does he play for?
has he made a rep team?

He plays for Moama and played in their interleague throughout the year, quality winger runs both ways and his ball use is second =to none. I havent seen better composure at at that age for anyone.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

He plays for Moama and played in their interleague throughout the year, quality winger runs both ways and his ball use is second =to none. I havent seen better composure at at that age for anyone.

Did he play in the National Championships?

 

[footyfannatic]

Did he play in the National Championships?

Believe he was injured throughout that time and will be a good chance this year

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Believe he was injured throughout that time and will be a good chance this year

wait..is he 2028 draft?

 

[Jen2310]

This is relevant to this crop

AFL ACADEMY REVAMP​

THE AFL Academy is looking at a revamp, with the League's talent division considering adding a group of up to eight 'bottom-aged' players to its squad to fast-track them for their draft years.


The Marsh AFL Academy has annually selected 30 players from around the country to participate in the 'finishing school' for draftees ahead of each November's Telstra AFL Draft.


But the League has told clubs it is considering adding as many as eight 17-year-olds to the group who are shaping as top talents the following year to assist their development heading into their draft campaigns.


The group would be in addition to – and not instead of – the 30 players who are eligible for that year's draft.

It is a throwback to the former days of the level one and level two national Academy systems, which used to have as many as 30 players in each group as

It would also be a boost for Tasmania as it shapes to be introduced for the 2026 intake, with 17-year-olds in next year's draft going to be available to the Devils in their first proposed draft in 2027.


The extra work as part of the Academy for the select group will be beneficial in setting them up for the higher demands of the elite level and the opportunity to train with AFL clubs.

Crows to retain Sanders interest, Lions eye Bailey talks, axed Swan joins Tassie

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

 

[footyfannatic]

Jackson Groves is a promising prospect I have seen. Lockdown back pocket who can impact the game significantly with little amounts of touches.

 

[Kedron lions]

Jackson Groves is a promising prospect I have seen. Lockdown back pocket who can impact the game significantly with little amounts of touches.

What club and did he make a representative team.

 

[Futbolista]

WA 2027 Draft: Colts/PSA - State Summer Squad Announcement Update (18/10/25)
*=WA State 18's summer squad

1-Axel Walsh (EP/PSA)*
2-Angus Abbonizio (S/PSA)*
3-Campbell Creyk (WP/PSA)*
4-Finn Gunton (P)*
5-James Artemis (EF)*
6-Kye Inferrera (P/PSA/Inj)
7-Fynn Tomasini (P)*
8-Jacob Kee (CL/PSA)*
9-Hunter Hearn (EF)*
10-Xavier Little (PT)*
11-Reid Foot (EF)
12-Tadhg Barrowclough (WP)
13-Taj Allan (SD)*
14-Rafe Williamson (WP)*
15-Jake Oliver (EF/PSA)
16-Hunter Bewick (WP)
17-Oscar Richardson (EF/PSA)
18-Jett Edwards (PT/PSA)
19-Will Blaxell (CL/PSA)
20-Dylan Dunlop (P)
21-Noah Hannaford (EF)*
22-Xavier Daniel (SD/PSA)*
23-Charlie Williams (CL/PSA)
24-Mitchell Baker (EF)
25-Maxim Collins (WP)*
26-Sam O'Brien (S)
27-Hudson Sanders (PT)
28-Saxon Carr (PT)
29-Coby Douglas (SF)
30-Karo Flessas (EP)
31-Ewan Thomson (PT)
32-Tarkyn Eichner (PT)
33-Taitt Abbott (EF/PSA)
34-Lachlan Jones (WP)
35-Campbell Rodgers (PT)
36-Alex Edwards (EF)
37-Chace Vanderhoek (SF)
38-Harrison Skipper (EF)
39-Lachlan Sheldrick (CL/PSA)
40-Taj van de Berg (PT)
41-Jack Worsfold (SF)
42-Isaac Boothey (EF)
43-Beau Mepham (P/PSA)
44-Tom Clements (S)
45-Max Jones (SF/PSA)
46-Kobe Lam (EP)
47-Will Jones (P)
48-Lucas Dravitzki (SF/PSA)
49-Carl Rex (CL)
50-Hayden Symons (P)

Others to keep an eye on: Patrick Button (EP), Adrian Carles (P), Kade Carthew (EF), Oliver Edwards (PT), Blake Jones (WP), Gus Mourish (EF), Beau Falloon (PT), Henry Clarey (EP/PSA), Lloyd Browne (SD/PSA), Alon Berman (SD), Matthew Fawcett (S), Tiger Martin (PT), Djavian Narrier (SD)

Colts Votes
Leaderboard M V Ave G
Campbell Creyk*** (WP) 1 9 9.00 -
Reid Foot*** (EF) 7 15 2.14 5
Karo Flessis*** (EP) 2 4 2.00 -
Fynn Tomasini*** (P) 6 10 1.67 -
James Artemis*** (EF) 9 14 1.55 1
Dylan Dunlop*** (P) 4 6 1.50 3
Xavier Little*** (PT) 4 6 1.50 -
Tadhg Barrowclough*** (WP) 5 7 1.40 -
Finn Gunton*** (P) 3 4 1.33 5
Kye Inferrera*** (P) 3 3 1.00 2
Beau Falloon*** (PT) 2 2 1.00 -
Axel Walsh*** (EP) 1 1 1.00 2
Hudson Sanders*** (PT) 7 6 0.85 3
Saxon Carr*** (PT) 4 3 0.75 4
Ewan Thomson*** (PT) 4 3 0.75 -
Chace Vanderhoek*** (SF) 4 3 0.75 -
Hunter Bewick*** (WP) 11 8 0.72 8
Taj Allan*** (SD) 3 1 0.33 -
Noah Hannaford*** (EF) 4 1 0.25 1
Hunter Hearn*** (EF) 6 1 0.16 -
Patrick Button*** (EP) 5 - ---- -
Rafe Williamson*** (WP) 4 - ---- 1
Adrian Carles*** (P) 3 - ---- -
Sam O'Brien*** (S) 3 - ---- -
Blake Jones*** (WP) 2 - ---- 1
Kobe Lam*** (EP) 1 - ---- -
Tom Clements*** (S) 1 - ---- -
Harrison Skipper*** (EF) 1 - ---- -
Campbell Rogers*** (PT) 1 - ---- -
Djavian Narrier*** (SD) 1 - ---- -

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Half Back Pocket would love to get your top 50 for Victoria

We’ve been given WA so I think you need to do a VIC

I struggle to do a Top 50 for VM, let alone all of Vic.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Maybe something like this (still a long way to go):

1​	Baxter Sruk	Eastern Ranges
2​	Jake Miller	Western Jets
3​	Koby Bewick	Calder Cannons
4​	Griffin Barker	Western Jets
5​	Harper McCulloch	Oakleigh Chargers
6​	Oliver Bond	Oakleigh Chargers
7​	Campbell Rooks	Northern Knights
8​	Archie Bakoulas	Sandringham Dragons
9​	Moustafa Darwish	Calder Cannons
10​	Jett Flower	Eastern Ranges
11​	Jack Condello	Oakleigh Chargers
12​	Tevita Rodan	Calder Cannons
13​	Riley Stratford	Sandringham Dragons
14​	Oliver Castro	Western Jets
15​	Angus Brown	Sandringham Dragons
16​	Tanner Wilson	Northern Knights
17​	Franklin Murray-Wright*	Oakleigh Chargers
18​	Joshua Destanfanis	Oakleigh Chargers
19​	Campbell White	Calder Cannons
20​	Toby Jeffs	Northern Knights
21​	Hugo Timms*	Oakleigh Chargers
22​	Axton West	Northern Knights
23​	Ryder Ham	Eastern Ranges
24​	Koby McDonald	Northern Knights
25​	Slade Law	Calder Cannons
26​	Archie King	Western Jets
27​	Zane Adams	Oakleigh Chargers
28​	Lachie Alexander	Oakleigh Chargers
29​	Bailey Summers	Western Jets
30​	Eamonn Walker	Sandringham Dragons
31​	Kai Hotton	Sandringham Dragons
32​	Mitch Upton	Eastern Ranges
33​	Eden Honan	Sandringham Dragons
34​	Hugo Hanrahan	Western Jets
35​	Oliver Roberts	Sandringham Dragons
36​	Geroge Holderhead	Calder Cannons
37​	Eli Kravic	Oakleigh Chargers
38​	Noah Hanegraaf	Calder Cannons
39​	Zain Nayef	Northern Knights
40​	Josh Djordevic	Eastern Ranges
41​	Ben Nicholls	Eastern Ranges
42​	Oliver Flanigan	Northern Knights
43​	Daniel Bullock	Oakleigh Chargers
44​	Matthew Fairchild	Oakleigh Chargers
45​	Jack Dowling	Northern Knights
46​	Oliver Dreaver	Western Jets
47​	Curtis Lamont	Western Jets
48​	Joshua Dakic	Eastern Ranges
49​	Jensen McNamara	Oakleigh Chargers
50​	Oscar Doggett	Oakleigh Chargers
	Gary Lawford*	Oakleigh Chargers
	Darcy Corr	Northern Knights
	Sam Juricskay	Western Jets
	Harry McLennan	Northern Knights
	Jock McWilliams	Sandringham Dragons

 

[RedmanWasHere]

SA's own 50 please gucciavo.

TYIA.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

SA's own 50 please gucciavo.

TYIA.

Maybe EDFL follower can do a quick VC list as well?

 

[Haggas]

Maybe something like this (still a long way to go):

1​	Baxter Sruk	Eastern Ranges
2​	Jake Miller	Western Jets
3​	Koby Bewick	Calder Cannons
4​	Griffin Barker	Western Jets
5​	Harper McCulloch	Oakleigh Chargers
6​	Oliver Bond	Oakleigh Chargers
7​	Campbell Rooks	Northern Knights
8​	Archie Bakoulas	Sandringham Dragons
9​	Moustafa Darwish	Calder Cannons
10​	Jett Flower	Eastern Ranges
11​	Jack Condello	Oakleigh Chargers
12​	Tevita Rodan	Calder Cannons
13​	Riley Stratford	Sandringham Dragons
14​	Oliver Castro	Western Jets
15​	Angus Brown	Sandringham Dragons
16​	Tanner Wilson	Northern Knights
17​	Franklin Murray-Wright*	Oakleigh Chargers
18​	Joshua Destanfanis	Oakleigh Chargers
19​	Campbell White	Calder Cannons
20​	Toby Jeffs	Northern Knights
21​	Hugo Timms*	Oakleigh Chargers
22​	Axton West	Northern Knights
23​	Ryder Ham	Eastern Ranges
24​	Koby McDonald	Northern Knights
25​	Slade Law	Calder Cannons
26​	Archie King	Western Jets
27​	Zane Adams	Oakleigh Chargers
28​	Lachie Alexander	Oakleigh Chargers
29​	Bailey Summers	Western Jets
30​	Eamonn Walker	Sandringham Dragons
31​	Kai Hotton	Sandringham Dragons
32​	Mitch Upton	Eastern Ranges
33​	Eden Honan	Sandringham Dragons
34​	Hugo Hanrahan	Western Jets
35​	Oliver Roberts	Sandringham Dragons
36​	Geroge Holderhead	Calder Cannons
37​	Eli Kravic	Oakleigh Chargers
38​	Noah Hanegraaf	Calder Cannons
39​	Zain Nayef	Northern Knights
40​	Josh Djordevic	Eastern Ranges
41​	Ben Nicholls	Eastern Ranges
42​	Oliver Flanigan	Northern Knights
43​	Daniel Bullock	Oakleigh Chargers
44​	Matthew Fairchild	Oakleigh Chargers
45​	Jack Dowling	Northern Knights
46​	Oliver Dreaver	Western Jets
47​	Curtis Lamont	Western Jets
48​	Joshua Dakic	Eastern Ranges
49​	Jensen McNamara	Oakleigh Chargers
50​	Oscar Doggett	Oakleigh Chargers
	Gary Lawford*	Oakleigh Chargers
	Darcy Corr	Northern Knights
	Sam Juricskay	Western Jets
	Harry McLennan	Northern Knights
	Jock McWilliams	Sandringham Dragons

Don't suppose you could do one for the 2028 Draft?

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Don't suppose you could do one for the 2028 Draft?

It's much easier to do once Vic Metro go through the Trial games with Country (March/April)...Virtually guaranteed to get the Top 50 players trialling

 

[Jen2310]

Looks like Oakleigh will need to find another U18 coach
Ash Close has defected -- I mean, promoted to Carlton as a development coach.

 

[Kedron lions]

Looks like Oakleigh will need to find another U18 coach
Ash Close has defected -- I mean, promoted to Carlton as a development coach.

Well deserved though brilliant coach and communicator with his boys at Oakleigh and has many skills you look for in a development coach.