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Draft Profile
SNAPSHOT: “A smooth-moving, versatile prospect who uses the ball with poise and penetration” – Michael Alvaro
Jai Murray looms as one of the hidden gems of this year’s AFL Draft, hidden amongst a brimming crop of Queensland talent. A lisfranc injury scuppered his top-age campaign, but not before showing a glimpse of his potential and achieving plenty in years prior. Murray was an Under 15 and 16 All-Australian and fell in love with football around that time, having grown up with an interest in rugby league.
Murray went on to play seven VFL games as a bottom-ager in 2024, compounding his achievements by being selected in both the Queensland and National Futures squads. Needless to say, the Suns Academy star had set himself up for a big top-age campaign. He spent time training with the senior Suns in preseason and set his sights on representing the Allies after a successful Academy Series.
Having tied with Koby Coulson for the Suns Academy MVP award, Murray sustained his season-ending injury in Round 5 of the Coates Talent League after being awkwardly caught in a tackle. Precaution was taken in his recovery, and Murray utilised the time off to become a student of the game. With access to the Suns’ resources, he watched plenty of tape and training sessions to build his knowledge.
Despite missing most of the year with his first major injury setback, Murray was one of six Suns invited to the National Draft Combine in Melbourne. Having made the switch from half-back to the midfield, Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson has become an archetypal player for Murray. He’ll look to join him at the top level, while younger brother Taj makes his way through for the 2027 draft.
SNAPSHOT: “A smooth-moving, versatile prospect who uses the ball with poise and penetration” – Michael Alvaro
Jai Murray looms as one of the hidden gems of this year’s AFL Draft, hidden amongst a brimming crop of Queensland talent. A lisfranc injury scuppered his top-age campaign, but not before showing a glimpse of his potential and achieving plenty in years prior. Murray was an Under 15 and 16 All-Australian and fell in love with football around that time, having grown up with an interest in rugby league.
Murray went on to play seven VFL games as a bottom-ager in 2024, compounding his achievements by being selected in both the Queensland and National Futures squads. Needless to say, the Suns Academy star had set himself up for a big top-age campaign. He spent time training with the senior Suns in preseason and set his sights on representing the Allies after a successful Academy Series.
Having tied with Koby Coulson for the Suns Academy MVP award, Murray sustained his season-ending injury in Round 5 of the Coates Talent League after being awkwardly caught in a tackle. Precaution was taken in his recovery, and Murray utilised the time off to become a student of the game. With access to the Suns’ resources, he watched plenty of tape and training sessions to build his knowledge.
Despite missing most of the year with his first major injury setback, Murray was one of six Suns invited to the National Draft Combine in Melbourne. Having made the switch from half-back to the midfield, Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson has become an archetypal player for Murray. He’ll look to join him at the top level, while younger brother Taj makes his way through for the 2027 draft.
