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Draft Profile
SNAPSHOT: “A high-impact utility who connects the lines with his outstanding running ability, decision making, and foot skills.” – Michael Alvaro
Zeke Uwland’s bottom-age campaign last year was better than most players’ top-age efforts. In fact, many could only dream of hitting the same heights. That’s why the Suns Academy prospect has been held in such high regard throughout 2025, despite missing much of the year through injury.
The hard-running Queenslander came into the year with an already brimming medal collection. He was an Under 16 All-Australian in 2023 and backed it up as the only bottom-ager selected in the Under 18 side for 2024. On top of that was the esteemed Hunter Harrison Medal.
Uwland was duly selected in the AFL Academy and looked primed to dominate his draft year having spent time training with the senior Suns in preseason – alongside elder brother Bodhi. Unfortunately, what followed were repeat setbacks in the form of pelvis and back stress fractures.
Knowing he would miss most of the season as its eve approached, Uwland remained optimistic of making an impact post-championships. He followed through on that promise, returning to make four VFL appearances with the Suns and averaging 16.5 disposals per game.
In a draft crop arguably missing the same depth and star factor as previous editions, Uwland’s reputation held him in good esteem despite not being able to add to his stunning CV. Nonetheless, he remains one of the top prospects among several shining Suns.
SNAPSHOT: “A high-impact utility who connects the lines with his outstanding running ability, decision making, and foot skills.” – Michael Alvaro
Zeke Uwland’s bottom-age campaign last year was better than most players’ top-age efforts. In fact, many could only dream of hitting the same heights. That’s why the Suns Academy prospect has been held in such high regard throughout 2025, despite missing much of the year through injury.
The hard-running Queenslander came into the year with an already brimming medal collection. He was an Under 16 All-Australian in 2023 and backed it up as the only bottom-ager selected in the Under 18 side for 2024. On top of that was the esteemed Hunter Harrison Medal.
Uwland was duly selected in the AFL Academy and looked primed to dominate his draft year having spent time training with the senior Suns in preseason – alongside elder brother Bodhi. Unfortunately, what followed were repeat setbacks in the form of pelvis and back stress fractures.
Knowing he would miss most of the season as its eve approached, Uwland remained optimistic of making an impact post-championships. He followed through on that promise, returning to make four VFL appearances with the Suns and averaging 16.5 disposals per game.
In a draft crop arguably missing the same depth and star factor as previous editions, Uwland’s reputation held him in good esteem despite not being able to add to his stunning CV. Nonetheless, he remains one of the top prospects among several shining Suns.
