List Mgmt. 2024 Draft Thread

_RT_ · Aug 13, 2024

HARRY ARMSTRONG

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Ormond FC/Haileybury College
Height: 195 cm
DOB: 14/06/06
A left-footed tall forward, Armstrong was a dominant player at APS level for the all-conquering Haileybury College last year. However, he missed the final and didn’t play in the Coates Talent League due to hip injury late in the year. A graceful mover, Armstrong has strong hands overhead. He comes from an elite basketball background but was very impressive in camp in the pre-season with Victoria Metro, before only appearing in two early rounds of the Coates Talent League due to persistent injuries. Now playing back at school level, he is healthy and in good touch, which will make him a must watch in the championships with Vic Metro.

LEVI ASHCROFT

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians/Brighton Grammar
Height: 179 cm
DOB: 18/12/06
A midfielder/forward who has been one of the dominant players across the pathway over the last two seasons, Ashcroft won All-Australian honours as a bottom-age player last year after averaging 26.7 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency in the under-18 national championships. He uses his footy nous and clean hands to create for his teammates, has an elite workrate which helps his team outnumber the opposition and is an excellent decision-maker with ball in hand. Ashcroft started 2024 in outstanding form both with the Dragons (averaging 27 disposals from three matches) and the AFL Academy side (averaging 31.5 disposals across two matches). He was awarded the best player medal in the second AFL Academy match against Footscray’s VFL side. The son of Marcus - who played 318 games and won three premierships with the Brisbane Lions - he looks certain to join his older brother Will as a father-son selection at the end of 2024.

JESSE DATTOLI

Club: Victoria Metro/Northern Knights/Ivanhoe FC/Carey Grammar
Height: 179 cm
DOB: 07/08/06
A crafty small forward or midfielder, Dattoli is a real livewire who has the ability to mark well overhead for his size and excel in big moments for his team. He is a tough player with elite skills, including being an excellent set shot for goal. He was outstanding against the Murray Bushrangers early last year with four goals in a match-winning performance and acquitted himself well in one game for Vic Metro as a bottom-age player last season. Dattoli played just six games for the Knights last season (averaging 16 disposals and a goal a game) due to knee cap injury. However, he is in good touch early in 2024 and has averaged 21 disposals and 1.7 goals in three matches for the Knights. Dattoli looks set to play an important role in the Vic Metro forward line at this year’s championships.

LUCCA GREGO

Club: Victoria Metro/Western Jets/Keilor FC
Height: 183 cm
DOB: 15/09/06
A medium midfielder, Grego’s ball-winning ability and step through traffic stood out in his bottom-age campaign in the Coates Talent League in 2023. He averaged an impressive 18.2 disposals and 4.5 tackles from 13 matches for the Jets. A genuine hard-edged beauty, he is a highly competitive and resilient type who can also play in defence given his strength overhead and one-on-one abilities. Grego was part of Team Naitanui in the under-17 Futures game at the MCG on AFL Grand Final Day last year and has started 2024 impressively for the Jets, where he is serving as captain. He has averaged 25 disposals and four clearances across his first five games, including a dominant best-on-ground performance against the Northern Territory in round 4

TOM GROSS

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Old Trinity Grammarians/Trinity College
Height: 181 cm
DOB: 15/09/06
A medium midfielder or forward with a sharp competitive edge and explosive speed out of stoppage, Gross produced an impressive bottom-age year in the Coates Talent League in 2023 as he averaged 23 disposals across 10 matches. He finished the year as one of Team Naitanui’s best players in the under-17 Futures game, playing as a forward and kicking 2.3 from his 18 disposals. Gross opened this season in good touch for the Charges, averaging 25.5 disposals across the first two matches, before being very lively for the AFL Academy team against Coburg (VFL), recording 21 touches in a forward and midfield role.

TAJ HOTTON

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Old Haileybury FC/Haileybury College
Height: 182 cm
DOB: 17/06/06
A high half-forward who has shown thin slices of real talent, Hotton’s marking for his size and his lateral movement are real weapons. He had an interrupted bottom-age year with injury and concussion, but still caught the eye as a premiership player with the Dragons. He also impressed for Team Naitanui in the under-17 Futures game at the MCG on AFL Grand Final Day, posting 14 disposals, four marks and three score assists across half-forward. Hotton started 2024 in sensational form, including having 32 disposals and kicking four goals against the Chargers in round 2. He then showed plenty for the AFL Academy team against Coburg (VFL), logging 18 disposals and kicking two goals to be among the best players. He is the son of former Collingwood and Carlton player Trent Hotton, while his older brother Ollie is on St Kilda’s list.

ZAK JOHNSON

Club: Victoria Metro/Northern Knights/St Mary's/Parade College
Height: 185 cm
DOB: 24/12/06
A medium midfielder, Johnson is one of the youngest eligible players in the draft pool as he does not turn 18 until late December. However, he has real AFL attributes with his speed and lateral movement - which help him get separation from his opponents - along with his very efficient kicking. A strong performer for the Knights as a bottom-age player under coach Anthony Rocca in 2023, Johnson averaged 21.3 disposals across 14 matches. He has also started this season impressively, averaging 27 disposals across his first six matches of the Coates Talent League, with his ball use standing out. He looks likely to be part of a dynamic midfield rotation for Vic Metro this year.

ISAAC KAKO

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/Pascoe Vale FC/ Parade College
Height: 175 cm
DOB: 07/03/06
A small forward, Kako is dynamic with his speed and lateral movement and is therefore extremely hard to contain. He has innate goal sense, which saw him kick 26 majors across the Coates Talent League and under-17 Futures games in 2023 - including two goals from 14 disposals for Team Selwood in a lively performance at the MCG on Grand Final Day. Kako has started this season impressively, averaging 17 disposals and kicking 10 goals from his first five matches for the Cannons. Eligible for Essendon under NGA rules given his parents originally hail from Iraq, Kako will be a must-watch for Vic Metro in the championships.

NASH KING

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/ Wallan FC/Ivanhoe Grammar
Height: 181 cm
DOB: 1/5/06
A prolific ball-winning midfielder, Nash is both crafty and explosive out of stoppages which helped him average 22.4 disposals (50% contested) in nine matches in the Coates Talent League last year. He continued that form for Team Naitanui in the under-17 Futures game, having 19 disposals to provide him with a solid foundation for 2024. Nash had an injury-interrupted start to this season, but grabbed the opportunity to remind scouts of his talents as he logged a team-high 29 disposals for Vic Metro in a recent Young Guns game in preparation for national championships.

BAILEY McKENZIE

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/South Melbourne Districts/Brighton Grammar.
Height: 191 cm
DOB: 03/10/06
A medium forward who presents well on the lead, McKenzie has one-touch hands both overhead and at ground level. A wiry type who uses his body well in marking contests and possesses natural forward craft, he had an outstanding game in just his fourth match in the Coates Talent League in April as he kicked seven goals from 23 disposals and 13 marks against the GWS Giants Academy. That performance helped ensure his selection in the Vic Metro squad for the championships.

CHRISTIAN MORAES

Club: Victoria Metro/Eastern Ranges/ Knox FC/Salesian College
Height: 183 cm
DOB: 11/08/06
A medium midfielder who is a running machine, Moraes is prepared to work both deep into defence as well as push forward to create options for his team. He has clean hands and composure with the ball and had an outstanding 2023 season with the Ranges as he averaged 26.4 disposals (12 contested) across 16 matches. Moraes started 2024 on fire, averaging 24 disposals and three goals across the first three rounds, pushing forward to add another string to his bow. He represented the AFL Academy in both challenge matches against VFL opposition, but was restricted somewhat by a heavy knock in a contest during the first match, reducing his overall output. He was back to his running best against the Jets in round 7 of the Coates Talent League, racking up 33 disposals.

JAYDEN NGUYEN

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/Aberfeldie FC
Height: 177 cm
DOB: 27/07/06
A small defender or wingman, Nguyen has made an impressive start to the season, with his speed and precise ball use being features of his game. He averaged 22.7 disposals, four marks and four tackles across his first three matches for the Cannons in the Coates Talent League to earn a late call-up for the first AFL Academy match against Coburg (VFL). There, Nguyen acquitted himself well, having 12 disposals and three rebound 50s. He has Vietnamese heritage, making him eligible for Essendon under NGA rules this year

HARRY O’FARRELL

Club: Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/Maribyrnong Park FC/St Kevins College
Height: 196 cm
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A tall defender who makes great decisions on when to mark or spoil, O’Farrell also has the mobility and size to be a great match-up for most opposition key forwards. He has a real presence in the air, with his judgement and clean hands real assets. He caught the eye during the under-18 national championships for Vic Metro last year, matching up on Allies key forward Jed Walter and handling himself well. A member of the AFL Academy, he played in the first of that side’s matches against Coburg and showed glimpses of his potential, but missed the second game against Footscray due to injury. From two matches with the Cannons this year, O’Farrell averaged 11.5 disposals and 2.5 marks before returning to school football ahead of the under-18 national championships.

HARRISON OLIVER

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians/Brighton Grammar
Height: 181 cm
DOB: 15/06/06
A composed medium defender, Oliver mixed his bottom-age season last year between playing for Brighton Grammar and the Dragons. He showed distinct promise in five matches in the Coates Talent League, averaging 11 disposals and 5.4 marks to give him a solid foundation for 2024. He has gone on to make a sound start to 2024 with the Dragons, with his decision making and precise left-foot kicking being features of his game. Across four matches early in the season, Oliver averaged 15.3 disposals at 82% efficiency.

MURPHY REID

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/South Melbourne Districts FC/ Caulfield Grammar
Height: 180 cm
DOB: 30/07/06
A midfielder-forward with a high footy IQ, Murphy can find the ball and generally uses it efficiently by hand and foot. As a bottom-age player in 2023, he featured in one game for Vic Metro and won 18 possessions in a strong performance. He was also strong across 10 Coates Talent League matches for the Dragons, averaging 20.4 disposals and playing in the club’s premiership. Reid started this year where he left off in 2023, with his speed and ball use being real weapons. He averaged 24 disposals (9.3 contested) in the opening three matches in the Coates Talent League and looks certain to be part of a very powerful Vic Metro midfield in the under-18 national championships

CHARLIE RICHARDSON

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/ Vermont FC/Brighton Grammar
Height: 191 cm
DOB: 20/02/06
A mobile medium forward, RIchardson presents well as a marking option, with his mobility and clean hands being features of his game. He played seven games in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging 10 disposals and 3.4 marks as well as kicking 10 goals in a promising bottom-age campaign. He is still finding his feet with the Chargers this year but has certainly shown some real potential and is a must-watch prospect as the season unfolds. Richardson is the grandson of Richmond legend and five-time premiership player Kevin Bartlett

THOMAS SIMS

Club: Victoria Metro/Northern Knights/MontmorencyFC/Parade College.
Height: 199 cm
DOB: 12/05/06
A tall forward or ruckman whose ability in the air separates him from others, Sims uses his natural spring and vice-like grip to pull in marks. He also follows up well at ground level and has started the season impressively with the Knights, averaging 12.3 disposals, 5.3 marks, 8.3 hit outs and 2.8 goals across six matches. The strong early-season form included kicking seven goals and taking 10 marks in a best-on-ground performance against the Chargers in round 6. He looms as a key marking target forward for Vic Metro at the under-18 national championships.

JOSH SMILLIE

Club: Victoria Metro/Eastern Ranges/Park Orchards FC/Whitefriars College
Height: 194 cm
DOB: 17/05/06
An athletic and versatile player, Smillie is capable of playing in the midfield, down back or as a hit-up marking target forward. He won Victoria Metro’s under-16 MVP award in 2022 and - although he had several injury challenges last year - he continued to build his profile as an exciting AFL prospect. A one-touch player who reads the game exceptionally well wherever he plays, he has averaged 28 disposals in five matches with the Ranges this year, including logging 34 disposals and kicking three goals against the Brisbane Lions Academy in round 6. A member of the AFL Academy, he was given the honour of captaining the Australian team in its matches against VFL opponents Coburg and Footscray. Smillie was among the better players in both games, averaging 23.5 disposals as he spent time in midfield and defensive roles.

JAGGA SMITH

Club: Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Richmond JFC
Height: 181 cm
DOB: 28/01/06
A lively and creative midfielder, Smith is a prolific ball-winner with great vision and distribution by hand and foot. He has the ability to step through congested situations and maintain his composure, as he showed in a dominant bottom-age year in the Coates Talent League. Smith averaged 29.8 disposals across 10 matches for the Chargers, earning 2023 Team of the Year honours. An All-Australian for Victoria Metro at under-16 level in 2022, he also stepped up to play two games for Vic Metro at the under-18 championships last year, showing his class as he averaged 24.5 disposals. Smith was among the best afield with 21 disposals for Team Naitanui in the under-17 Futures match last September, playing predominantly forward. He is another player who has started this season strongly, averaging 30.6 disposals and 7.6 clearances from his first five matches for the Chargers. The AFL Academy member also played well in both Australian under-18 games, averaging 22.5 disposals in midfield and forward roles.

LUKE TRAINOR

Club: Victoria Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Old Brighton Grammarians/Brighton Grammar
Height: 194 cm
DOB: 04/10/06
An athletic tall defender, Trainor is exciting overhead and shows both dash and composed ball use on the rebound. An All-Australian at under-16s level in 2022, he continued his development at Brighton Grammar and the Dragons last year, playing eight games in the Coates Talent League and averaging 14.7 disposals and four marks. Trainor started this season in outstanding form at all levels. For the Dragons he averaged 20.5 disposals (85% efficiency) and five marks across the first two rounds. He continued that form into two matches for the AFL Academy team, winning its best player medal against Coburg and backing it up with another impressive showing against Footscray where he went up against more experienced opponents. Trainor is the grandson of former Geelong and North Melbourne legend Doug Wade, as well as former North Melbourne president Tony Trainor.

JOE BERRY

Club: Victoria Country/Murray Bushrangers/ Wangaratta Magpies/FCJ College- Benalla
Height: 180 cm
DOB: 18/04/06
A crafty small forward, Berry is proving to be the most dangerous player of his type around goals. He has booted four goals on four separate occasions across his first five matches for the Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League. A left-footer with real speed, he pushes up the ground to win the ball, has elite one-touch hands at ground level and innate goal sense. He is averaging 13.6 disposals, 3.4 marks and four tackles, on top of his 16 goals in an outstanding start to the year.

ARCHER DAY-WICKS

Club: Victoria Country/Bendigo Pioneers/ Sandhurst FC/ Catherine McAulay College
Height: 186 cm
DOB: 13/05/06
An exciting left-foot midfielder or forward prospect, Day-Wicks is both strong overhead and capable of special moments around goals. He has a real appetite for the contest and had some eye-catching games for the Pioneers last season, averaging 17.6 disposals from seven matches. He also showed glimpses of his potential in one game for Vic Country during last year’s under-18 national championships, gathering 13 possessions and kicking a goal as he got a taste of the next level. Day-Wicks had an injury-interrupted start to 2024 but returned to join the Australian under 18s team in the second of its matches against Footscray and showed some snippets of his potential. He backed that up by gathering 21 disposals and laying six tackles against the Rebels the following week, hopefully kick-starting his season.

JONTY FAULL

Club: Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/ Redan FC
Height: 195 cm
DOB: 01/02/06
A tall forward who is agile and strong overhead, Faull had a consistent bottom-age campaign with the Rebels in the Coates Talent League. He averaged 13 disposals and 4.3 marks while kicking 20 goals across 12 matches. He was also prominent in the Vic Country under-17s match with four goals against Queensland and went on to boot two goals for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures match on AFL Grand Final Day in another promising performance. A back complaint has curtailed his 2024 season to date and he’s been unable to play a match. However, the highly-regarded AFL Academy member is working towards a return to play in the back half of the year.

COOPER HYNES

Club: Victoria Country/Dandenong Stingrays / Bonbeach FC
Height: 190 cm
DOB: 28/02/06
A medium forward or midfielder, Hynes was a consistent ball-winner for the Stingrays last year. He averaged 17.4 disposals, 2.5 marks and 3.1 tackles, as well as kicking 18 goals from 13 matches. He was rewarded with one game for Vic Country at the under-18 national championships and has gone on to make a great start to 2024 with some dominant performances for the Stingrays. Hynes is averaging 24.6 disposals (12 contested), 4.4 clearances, 3.2 tackles and 5.6 inside-50s from five games. He also kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance against the Gold Coast Suns Academy in round 6.

XAVIER IVISIC

Club: Victoria Country/Geelong Falcons/ Bell Park FC/Geelong Grammar
Height: 180cm
DOB: 06/01/06
A clever and quick small forward, Ivisic was creative in that role for the Falcons last year. He played 10 matches, averaging 16 disposals and 3.6 marks as well as kicking six goals. He was also one of Vic Country’s best players at under-17 level in a narrow win over Queensland last year, logging 28 disposals (10 contested), six clearances and four tackles to give a glimpse of his upside at representative level. Ivisic has started this year impressively with the Falcons, averaging 26 disposals at 73% efficiency in the first three matches before continuing his season at Geelong Grammar.

LACHIE JAQUES

Club: Victoria Country/Geelong Falcons/St Marys FC/St Josephs College
Height: 184cm
DOB: 06/01/06
A medium defender, Jaques has been one of the most impressive players for the Falcons in the Coates Talent League over the opening rounds of this season. He has a great ability to read the cues and intercept mark, which are key features of his play. He has averaged 23.4 disposals and 6.8 marks from his first five matches with the Falcons, propelling him into contention to feature in the under-18 national championships with Vic Country this year.

SAM LALOR

Club: Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/ Bacchus Marsh FC/Geelong Grammar
Height: 187 cm
DOB: 30/08/06
A powerful midfielder or forward, Lalor excels around stoppages and with contested ball, using his clean hands and anticipation to great effect. An All-Australian at under-16 level in 2022, he continued to develop with the Rebels in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging 20.3 disposals (11 contested) across eight matches. Lalor also featured in two under-18 national championships matches for Vic Country as a bottom-age player, before impressing with 19 disposals for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game last September. He returned to playing in late April with the AFL Academy team against Footscray (VFL), after injury had forced him to miss the start of the season with the Rebels. There he showed some positive signs around his undoubted talent, with a number of contested marks. He will play school football with Geelong Grammar prior to national championships this year

HARVEY LANGFORD

Club: Victoria Country/Dandenong Stingrays/ Mount Martha FC
Height: 190cm
DOB: 15/03/06
A medium midfielder, Langford is both strong overhead and a penetrating kick on his preferred left foot. A consistent contested ball winner for the Stingrays in the Coates Talent League, he averaged 22 disposals (50% contested) in his 14 matches last year. He finished his 2023 campaign impressively for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game, recording 19 disposals and five marks at the MCG on Grand Final day. Langford has gone on to make a strong start to this year. He is dangerous when he pushes forward, with his overhead marking and radar around goals both key assets. He has averaged 22.2 disposals, five marks and 1.6 goals in his first five matches for the Stingrays. Langford also showed the same qualities when he stepped up to represent Australia against both Coburg and Footscray, averaging 15.5 disposals across two positive outings to provide him a solid foundation for the upcoming championships

XAVIER LINDSAY

Club: Victoria Country/Gippsland Power/Leongatha FC/ Mary McKillop College
Height: 183 cm
DOB: 03/08/06
A left-footed midfielder or half back, Lindsay has a high footy IQ to read the cues and win the ball before making good decisions on its distribution. A neat kick who also has good natural speed and agility, he had an impressive bottom-age year in 2023, averaging 23.8 disposals (nine contested) across 12 matches for the Power. Lindsay also performed well for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game last September, logging 20 disposals and five rebound 50s to earn selection in the AFL Academy. He has gone on to start this season where he left off last year, averaging 26.2 disposals and 6.6 clearances in five matches with the Power. Injury kept him out of the first Australian under-18 match, but he returned against Footscray’s VFL side and impressed with 17 disposals, showing he can comfortably handle the step up to senior level

NOAH MRAZ

Club: Victoria Country/Dandenong Stingrays/ Narre Warren Foxes FC
Height: 198 cm
DOB: 20/02/06
A mobile tall defender with an aerial presence, Mraz had a taste of championship football as a bottom-age player last year and certainly held his own in the match against Vic Metro. He showed he could also pinch-hit in the ruck for the Stingrays throughout 2023, where he played 12 matches and averaged 11.3 disposals and three marks. He also featured in the ruck at under-17 level for Vic Country in a match against Queensland last year, before holding down a key defensive post for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day. Mraz started this season full of promise, averaging 19.5 disposals and four marks in his first two matches with the Stingrays before injuring his ankle late in the AFL Academy match against Coburg in April. He is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines on the back of that injury

FINN O’SULLIVAN

Club: Victoria Country/Oakleigh Chargers/Koroit FC/Xavier College
Height: 182 cm
DOB: 30/05/06
A classy midfielder, O’Sullivan has been one of the dominant players of his age nationally over the past two years. He averaged 27 disposals for Vic Country in the under-16 championships in 2022, not only winning the side’s MVP award but also earning All-Australian honours and being named the best and fairest player in division one. He followed that up by winning All-Australian honours last year as a bottom-age player at under-18 level, with his elite use of the ball and speed through the midfield proving outstanding assets. O’Sullivan topped off his 2023 campaign with 21 disposals (76% efficiency) for Team Selwood on the MCG in the under-17 Futures game last September to loom as one of the top draft prospects this year. Unfortunately, he suffered a thumb injury in his first game in the Coates Talent League this season, interrupting his start to the season. However, O’Sullivan successfully returned to the field with the AFL Academy team against Footscray’s VFL side, showing glimpses of his undoubted ability before breaking a finger which has him on the sidelines again. He is now hoping to play some school football before the national championships

FLYNN PENRY

Club: Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/Cobden FC/Geelong Grammar
Height: 201 cm
DOB: 20/04/06
A mobile ruckman who continues to impress with his developing ruck craft and competitiveness in contested situations, Penry mixed his football in 2023 between Geelong Grammar and the Rebels. He played eight matches in the Coates Talent League, averaging 10 disposals and 17 hit outs before putting in a performance full of promise for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game last September. That day he logged 12 disposals, three marks and 13 hitouts on the MCG. Penry missed the start of this season through injury, but returned to play two matches with Geelong Grammar and averaged 19 disposals and 27 hitouts in an encouraging start to his campaign

TOBIE TRAVAGLIA

Club: Victoria Country/Bendigo Pioneers/Sandhurst FC/Catherine McAulay College
Height: 187cm
DOB: 26/10/06
An impressive athletic halfback or wingman whose key assets include his running ability and strength overhead, Travaglia played some great matches for the Pioneers in 2023. Across 12 games in the Coates Talent League, he averaged 17.8 disposals, with his clean hands being a feature of his game. He also looked at home on the MCG for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures match last September, logging 16 disposals in an impressive performance. Travaglia made a strong start to this season with the Pioneers, averaging 23 disposals from his first four matches to earn late call-ups for the AFL Academy side. He played in both of those matches against VFL opponents Coburg and Footscray, grasping those opportunities and being among his team’s best players on both occasions. He averaged 16 disposals from the two games, with his closing speed and competitiveness catching the eye

OLIVER WARBURTON

Club: Victoria Country/Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton Swans FC/Caulfield Grammar
Height: 185 cm
DOB: 13/06/06
A versatile type, Warburton’s speed and ball-winning ability saw him perform well in several roles last year. He featured in the midfield against Queensland at under-17 level, gathering 25 possessions and logging three clearances and six inside 50s. For Team Selwood at the MCG in the under-17 Futures game last September, Warburton mopped up in defence with 12 disposals and four rebound 50s. With the Bushrangers, he played eight matches last season, averaging 17.8 disposals primarily in a midfield role. This year he started the season strongly in the Coates Talent League, averaging 21.7 disposals (8 contested) from three matches before returning to school football at Caulfield Grammar until the championships

JACK WHITLOCK

Club: Victoria Country /Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton Bears FC/ Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Height: 200 cm
DOB: 16/05/06
A lightly-framed tall forward who has good hands both out in front and overhead, Whitlock is very athletic and showed great promise in his bottom-age year with the Bushrangers. He played 12 matches in the Coates Talent League in 2023, averaging 10 disposals and four marks while kicking nine goals. He also impressed in an under-17s game for Vic Country against Queensland last year, logging 14 disposals (10 contested), taking five marks (two contested) and kicking two goals.Whitlock made an exciting start to 2024 with the Bushrangers, starring against the Tasmanian Devils in the opening round with 20 disposals, seven marks and four goals. He was added to the AFL Academy side as an injury replacement against Coburg (VFL) and showed thin slices of his great potential. He is a twin to fellow Bushranger, Matt

MATT WHITLOCK

Club: Victoria Country/Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton Bears FC/ Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Height: 197cm
DOB: 16/05/06
A tall defender, Whitlock is good one-on-one and reads the game well to take intercept marks. Athletic and lightly framed, he can also go forward and have an impact. Like his twin brother, Jack, he had a taste of representative football for Vic Country at under-17 level last year, playing a match against Queensland. Whitlock started this year in good touch for the Bushrangers, averaging 17 disposals and seven marks in the opening three rounds. Remarkably - like his twin Jack - he also received a late call-up as an injury replacement player for the AFL Academy’s second match against Footscray VFL, where he was able to show some exciting signs of things to come as the year progresses. Whitlock went on to add to his package back in the Coates Talent League, proving his ability to play forward with five goals from 14 disposals and seven marks in a round 6 match against the GWS Giants Academy

NICHOLAS ANDREACCHIO

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/Sydney Uni FC/Rosebank High School
Height: 178cm
DOB: 03/10/06
A small defender with a good burst of speed and a neat step through traffic, Andreacchio was a solid performer as a bottom-age player for the Swans Academy last year. He played five matches in the Coates Talent League in 2023, averaging 11.8 disposals before being lively and productive for his team in NSW representative games against South Australia at under-18 level (19 disposals) and against Vic Metro at under-17 level (14 disposals). This year, Andreacchio has been impressive with his ability to provide consistent rebound for the Swans Academy. He averaged 21 disposals (15 uncontested) from their first five games this season

COOPER BELL

Club: NSW-ACT/GWS Giants Academy/Belconnen FC
Height: 198 cm
DOB: 30/11/06
A tall defender, Bell also has the capability to have a run in the ruck given his size. He possesses good speed and clean hands, while being a reliable kick. Bell had only limited exposure at Coates Talent League level last year, playing five matches and averaging seven disposals. However, he was a strong performer for the Giants Academy at under-16 level in 2022, averaging 13.7 disposals from three matches. He has continued to develop and display real potential as a swingman, showing positive signs at both ends of the ground this year. From his first five matches for the Giants Academy this season, Bell averaged 10 disposals, three marks and kicked six goals

JOEL COCHRAN

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/UNSW Bulldogs FC
Height: 195 cm
DOB: 28/03/06
A super athletic and versatile midfielder or defender, Cochran dominated for the Sydney Swans Academy at under-16 level last year after being granted permission to compete as an overage player. From three under-16 matches, he averaged 25 disposals. A state-level athlete in the 400m and 800m events, he’s also strong overhead and has a great work ethic. Cochran continued his development last year playing at under-18 level for the Swans, as well as representing NSW-ACT at under-17 level and winning selection for Team Naitanui in the under-17 Futures game last September. His potential had him selected in the AFL Academy squad this year and he logged 13 disposals in the side’s first match against Coburg (VFL), showing glimpses of his talent. Injury ruled Cochran out of a second match against Footscray’s VFL team, but he has also been solid for the Swans Academy, averaging 18 disposals from his first three matches this year

OLIVER DEAN

Club: Tasmanian Devils/ North Launceston FC
Height: 201 cm
DOB: 16/10/06
A developing ruckman who does not turn 18 until October, Dean is still growing into his body. However, he is mobile and has a good feel for the game. He played 13 matches in the Coates Talent League as a bottom-age player in 2023, averaging 12 hitouts and six disposals. He also had a taste of the MCG, featuring for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game to top off his year. A member of the AFL Academy this year, Dean went up against experienced ruckman from VFL teams Coburg and Footscray in a pair of exhibition matches. Back with the Devils, he is now beginning to grow in confidence and impressed in a round 6 match against the Swans Academy where he logged 11 disposals, five marks, 22 hitouts and one goal

OLIVER DEPAOLI-KUBANK

Club: Tasmanian Devils/Ulverstone FC
Height: 178cm
DOB: 24/07/06
A lightly-framed but extremely clever wingman or high forward, Depaoli-Kubank excelled at the 2022 under-16 championships as he took out the McLean Medal, Tasmania’s MVP award and earned All-Australian honours after averaging 28 disposals. He continued his development with a promising bottom-age year last season, averaging 17 disposals (seven contested) across 15 matches for the Devils in the Coates Talent League. This year, Depaoli-Kubank had an outstanding match against the Northern Territory in round 5, catching the eye and showing his continued progression as a player with 32 disposals and two goals in an encouraging performance. Overall this season he has averaged 20.2 disposals from six matches for the Devils

JOSAIA DELANA

Club: NSW-ACT/ GWS Giants Academy /East Coast FC
Height: 176 cm
DOB: 01/07/06
A small forward or midfielder of Fijian decent, Delana has dazzling speed which he showed in five games for the Giants Academy in the Coates Talent League last year. He averaged 11 disposals from those matches, as well as having a taste of VFL football with a match late last year. At his best for NSW-ACT at under-17 level last year, Delana logged 23 disposals in a representative game against Vic Metro. He is captaining the Giants Academy this season and has been impressive, averaging 21 disposals and six clearances across his first five matches, with his clean hands and vision being real assets

LENNY DOUGLAS

Club: Tasmanian Devils/Devonport FC
Height: 179 cm
DOB: 03/07/06
A powerful small forward or midfielder, Douglas was a consistent performer for the Devils in his bottom-age year in 2023. He kicked 14 goals from his 14 matches, mainly featuring forward. He has expanded his game this year, being one of the Devils’ most dynamic players. Douglas has averaged 17.3 disposals and has kicked 15 goals from six matches, including an impressive 23-disposal, four-goal performance against the Northern Territory in round 5 of the Coates Talent League

RYAN GILDER

Club: Queensland/Brisbane Lions Academy/Sherwood FC
Height: 191 cm
DOB: 15/05/06
A medium defender, Gilder is a really competitive type with genuine closing speed and has the capability to play on tall or small opponents. He featured in three games for the Lions Academy as a bottom-age player in the Coates Talent League last year, averaging 10.7 disposals. He was also strong for Queensland at under-17 level, recording 11 disposals, four marks and eight tackles in a match against Vic Country last year. Gilder has rarely been beaten one-on-one in defence for the Lions Academy this year. From the side’s first five matches, he averaged 10 disposals and four tackles

TY GALLOP

Club: Queensland/Brisbane Lions Academy/Maroochydore FC
Height: 194 cm
DOB: 09/02/06
A big-bodied and powerful forward, Gallop competes fiercely and loves the contest as a marking target, using his body cleverly in one-on-one duels. He has a sure set of hands and is a neat shot on goal, as well as being prepared to apply pressure with his harassing and tackling inside forward 50. Gallop averaged nine disposals and three marks in his first five matches for the Lions Academy this year, with his four goals against the Swans Academy and three majors against the Eastern Ranges both being encouraging efforts

LACHLAN GULBIN

Club: Queensland /Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach FC
Height: 186 cm
DOB: 21/11/06
A medium forward, Gulbin has very good closing speed which allows him to pressure opponents in contests both in the air and at ground level. An aggressive tackler, he averaged 3.5 tackles per game in his two matches for the Suns in the Coates Talent League last year, along with 11 disposals and four marks a game. Gulbin also caught the eye with a strong performance for Queensland at under-17 level against Vic Country last year. This season he has been a consistent performer for the Suns, averaging 14.5 disposals from his first five matches, his best game coming against the Swans Academy when he recorded 19 disposals and seven marks

JOE HARRISON

Club: NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/Warners Bay FC
Height: 182 cm
DOB: 20/07/06
An inside midfielder with clean hands and great decision-making ability, Harrison creates for his team from stoppages. He possesses a good burst of speed and can also push forward and be dangerous. Harrison averaged 20.1 disposals and four tackles for the Swans Academy in five matches in 2023. He missed a couple of games early this year with injury, but was impressive in his first three matches back for the Swans, averaging 24 disposals

BEN KENNEDY

Club: NSW-ACT/Murray Bushrangers/Yarrawonga FC/ Xavier College -Kew
Height: 189 cm
DOB: 02/07/06
A medium defender, Kennedy caught the eye during three early-season matches for the Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League this year. He has genuine running ability, is a good size and brings solid ball use to the table. He also impressed across the early rounds of the Victorian APS season with Xavier College, with his intercept marking and composure with the ball being features of his game. He looks a progressive type of player who is capable of featuring in multiple positions and is well worth watching as the year unfolds.
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LEONARDO LOMBARD

Club: Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach FC
Height: 178 cm
DOB: 05/10/06
A prolific ball-winning midfielder, Lombard is on an upward trajectory. In 2022, he won the Suns’ MVP award and was an All-Australian in the under-16 national championships. His 2023 season ended with a senior premiership as part of the Suns’ VFL team, while he was still just 16 years old. On top of the VFL opportunities last year, Lombard starred for the Suns Academy in the Coates Talent League, averaging 24.8 disposals (10 contested). He also featured in one match for the Allies at the 2023 under-18 national championships as a bottom-age player, helping prepare him for a big 2024. A super competitive and explosive player, his exceptional workrate and game-sense see him in the thick of the action whenever he plays. Lombard was prominent for the AFL Academy team in its first match against Coburg (VFL), logging 18 disposals. He has again been prolific for the Suns Academy this year, averaging 23 disposals from the first five matches

SAM MARSHALL

Club: Queensland/Brisbane Lions Academy/Sandringham Dragons/Melbourne Grammar
Height: 185 cm
DOB: 19/01/06
A midfielder from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Marshall relocated to Victoria for school and had some eye-catching performances last year. He starred for the Lions Academy in the Coates Talent League early in the season, averaging 30 disposals. He also impressed with the all-conquering Allies during two matches in the under-18 national championships, averaging 18.5 disposals as he used his elite running capacity and footy smarts to find the ball. Marshall also grabbed his chance in one VFL appearance for the Lions last year, recording 19 disposals against the Northern Bullants. A member of the AFL Academy, he was prominent playing a variety of roles both on the inside and outside in matches against VFL clubs Coburg and Footscray during April. From two matches with the Dragons this season, he has averaged 23 disposals and eight marks

RICKY MENTHA

Club: Northern Territory Thunder /Pioneers FC/Gippsland Power/ Morwell FC
Height: 178 cm
DOB: 04/09/06
A crafty and agile small forward with speed and natural goal sense, the indigenous talent relocated from the Northern Territory to Gippsland last year. Mentha featured in six matches as a bottom-age player for the Power, averaging 9.2 disposals, 2.8 tackles and kicking seven goals. He also represented Northern Territory Thunder at under-18s level and played in the under-16 championships as an approved overage player, where he was impressive as he averaged 17.7 disposals and 3.3 tackles. The AFL Academy member played in both matches for the national side against VFL opponents in April, looking extremely elusive up forward. He has looked dangerous inside 50 for the Power in the Coates Talent League this year, this year albeit a little inaccurate at times. He kicked two goals from 16 disposals against the Western Jets in round 6. Mentha is a member of Melbourne’s NGA program

JOSH MURPHY

Club: NSW-ACT/Murray Bushrangers/North Albury FC
Height: 190cm
DOB: 28/11/06
An explosive forward, Murphy has the ability to really impact matches, with his strength in the air and speed being features of his game. He showed glimpses of his talent in 12 matches in the Coates Talent League last year, kicking 14 goals for the Bushrangers as well as booting 3 majors at under-17 level for NSW-ACT against Vic Metro last August. His power off the mark was also there on AFL Grand Final day as Murphy slotted two goals for Team Selwood from 12 disposals and five marks. He started 2024 by kicking 10 goals in the opening two matches for the Bushrangers and then booted seven goals at senior level for North Albury. However, Murphy was suspended for a dangerous tackle in his next match in the Ovens and Murray Football League, which he took part in when the Bushies had a bye. Murphy is expected to be ready for the Allies first match of the under-18 national championships later this month

JOBE SHANAHAN

Club: NSW-ACT/ Bendigo Pioneers/Moama FC/St Joseph’s Echuca
Height: 194 cm
DOB: 02/08/06
An exciting tall forward who can also play key defence, Shanahan is an outstanding contested mark. Using his natural leap and vice-like grip, he showed enormous promise with the Pioneers in 2023. Across 13 matches, he averaged 12 disposals and five marks. His talent was also on full display for NSW-ACT in its annual under-17 match against Vic Metro, where Shanahan grabbed eight marks (seven contested) and kicked three goals to give scouts an exciting glimpse of his potential. A member of the AFL Academy this year, he showed indications of his aerial ability in two matches for the Australian team against VFL opponents in April. He went on to star for the Pioneers against the Rebels back in the Coates Talent League, producing his best performance of the year to date with 21 disposals, seven marks and a goal in round 6. Shanahan backed that up with 3.3 from 14 disposals against the Knights the following week

LOGAN SMITH

Club: NSW-ACT/GWS Giants Academy/Queanbeyan FC
Height: 204 cm
DOB: 24/09/06
A developing ruckman who could also play back or forward given his mobility, Smith missed the Allies camp due to pre-arranged commitments but is likely to contend for championships given the promise he showed last year. He was impressive for Giants Academy in five Coates Talent League matches last season, averaging 8.2 disposals and 18 hitouts, while also having 31 hitouts for NSW-ACT against Vic Metro in the under-17 match last August. This year, Smith has been impressive to date, with his ruck craft and mobility standing out during his first five matches for the Giants.The highlight has been an impressive round 6 performance against Murray Bushrangers, where Smith logged 24 disposals, eight clearances and 22 hitouts

NATHANIEL SULZBERGER

Club: Tasmanian Devils/Sandringham Dragons/North Hobart Demons/ Caulfield Grammar
Height: 187 cm
DOB: 06/05/06
A midfielder-forward, Sulzberger relocated from Tasmania to Victoria for school last year. He played the majority of his football last season at Caulfield Grammar, but also featured in three games for the Sandringham Dragons in the Coates Talent League and averaged 12.3 disposals (78% efficiency), impressing with his composure and ball use. Sulzberger showed AFL traits in three further matches for the Dragons at the start of this season, including an 18-disposals, five-tackle and two-goal game against the Calder Cannons in round 1. He has since returned to school football duties

NED BOWMAN

Club: South Australia/Norwood /St Peters College
Height: 186 cm
DOB: 12/09/06
An emerging versatile player, Bowman really began to attract interest after he took an amazing mark earlier in the year in a club under-18s game. The grab highlighted his natural leap and aerial prowess. He is currently playing half forward and midfield roles but his speed and versatility means he could find a new home as a line-breaking defender in due course. Bowman has shown thin slices of talent across six matches for Norwood in the SANFL under-18s this year, in which he has averaged 12 disposals and three marks. He will be closely monitored by scouts as the season unfolds

ROME BURGOYNE

Club: South Australia/WWT/Port Adelaide FC/Prince Alfred College
Height: 182cm
DOB: 29/08/06
A rangy defender, Burgoyne provides exciting rebound for his team from defence and is an excellent decision maker in setting up the play from the back half. A one-touch player who intercepts well, he has had a bright start to this year with Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL under-18s. From his first five matches, Burgoyne has averaged 24 disposals at 75% efficiency. He is the son of 240-game Port Adelaide champion and premiership player Peter and is therefore eligible to join the Power under the father-son rule this year. Older brother Jase is already on Port Adelaide’s list and is an emerging star

BEN CAMPOREALE

Club: South Australia/Glenelg FC/Sacred Heart College
Height: 186cm
DOB: 21/07/06
A half back or midfielder, Camporeale can play both inside and on the outside and uses his ball-winning ability in the contest and speed to open up the game. He had a spectacular end to his 2023 season, winning best-on-the ground honours in the under-17 Futures match on the MCG on AFL Grand Final day. Playing for Team Naitanui that day, he gathered 30 disposals, eight marks and logged five inside-50s. Camporeale also played for the AFL Academy side in both its matches against VFL opponents in April, handling the step up nicely and averaging 20 disposals. He has been playing at under-18 level with Glenelg again this year and averaged 30 disposals across his first four matches. Along with twin brother Lucas, he is eligible to join Carlton as a father-son in this year’s draft. The pair are the sons of former Blues champion Scott, who played 233 AFL games for the club

LUCAS CAMPOREALE

Club: South Australia/Glenelg/Sacred Heart College
Height: 185cm
DOB: 21/07/06
A left-foot wingman, Camporeale immediately rose to prominence with scouts following his performances in the 2022 under-16 national championships for South Australia. He averaged 17.3 disposals and provided midfield drive for South Australia in that tournament on his way to earning All-Australian honours. Camporeale continued his development at under-18 level with Glenelg last year, averaging 25.9 disposals across thirteen matches. He was also prominent in the under-17 Futures match for Team Selwood last September, collecting 19 possessions as he worked hard for his side with his two-way running. A member of the AFL Academy squad this year, Camporeale was at his best in an exhibition match against Coburg’s VFL side in April, where he gathered 26 disposals. In the SANFL under-18s this year he averaged 25.3 disposals across his four matches. Along with twin brother Ben, he is eligible to join Carlton as a father-son in this year’s draft. The pair are the sons of former Blues champion Scott, who played 233 AFL games for the club. There will be plenty of interest in how the twins progress during the national championships this year

TATE DELMENICO

Club: South Australia/Woodville-West Torrens FC/ Henley High School
Height: 190 cm
DOB: 05/12/06
An intercept marking defender, Delmenico is widely regarded as one of the best marks in this year’s draft pool. He made an impressive start to his 2024 season, averaging 16 disposals (five contested) and seven marks across his first five matches for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL under-18s. Delmenico was at his best in round 7 with 22 disposals and 10 marks against Norwood, while he has already had a taste of open-aged football at Reserves level with the Eagles this year

ALEX DODSON

Club: South Australia/Sturt FC/ Glenunga International
Height: 203 cm
DOB: 15/06/06
An exciting ruck prospect, Dodson won a gold medal playing basketball for Australia at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany earlier this year. However, he has now committed himself to forging an AFL career, with his sights firmly set on representing South Australia at the under-18 national championships. While a raw prospect at the moment, Dodson’s athleticism and marking are real weapons in his game. In his first two games for Sturt in the SANFL under-18s this year he was impressive, averaging 20.5 disposals (12 contested), five marks and 23 hitouts

SID DRAPER

Club: South Australia/ South Adelaide/ Willunga FC/Cardijn College
Height: 182cm
DOB: 05/07/06
A powerful midfielder-forward, Draper has dazzling speed and an elite workrate which enables him to get to lots of contests and influence the play. As a bottom-aged player, he was a real shining light for South Australia in last year’s under-18 championships, averaging 24.8 disposals, 12 contested possessions and 3.8 tackles per game. The performances saw Draper win his states MVP award as well as earn All-Australian honours. He topped off his performances last year by winning the Allan Stewart Medal as the best-on-ground for South Adelaide in their under-18s premiership win, along with having 25 disposals when he captained Team Naitanui to victory in the under-17 Futures match last September. Draper has had an injury-interrupted start to this season, battling stress fractures in his shins. He consequently missed both of the AFL Academy side matches in April, but is gradually returning to match play and will be ready for the upcoming under-18 championships. Draper was awarded the prestigious AFL Life Members scholarship for 2023, joining the likes of Harley Reid, Sam Walsh and Hayden Young as recent recipients

PHOENIX HARGRAVE

Club: South Australia/South Adelaide/Reynella FC/Reynella East College
Height: 182cm
DOB: 15/09/06
A midfielder/forward who is extremely strong in the contest and wins plenty of contested ball, Hargrave won the MVP award in the Torrens University under-18s competition last year. He had a great campaign in a premiership-winning season for South Adelaide, averaging 22.8 disposals across 19 matches. Hargrave also had a taste of representative football last season, playing two games for South Australia in the under-18 national championships. He went on to represent Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day. This year he has made a strong start to the season, averaging 24.9 disposals (11 contested), 3.4 tackles, 4.4 clearances and 1.3 goals across his first five games, finding some good touch leading into the championships

KADE HERBERT

Club: South Australia/Woodville-West Torrens/Bute-York Peninsula
Height: 184cm
DOB: 03/04/06
A wingman, Herbert has a touch of class and shows composure with the ball and neat disposal skills. He was dominant early last year at under-18s level in the SANFL, averaging 21.4 disposals from nine matches before progressing to play five matches at senior level. He finished his year at the Eagles with 20 disposals against West Adelaide in one of several promising performances. Herbert was another player to have a taste of the under-18 national championships as a bottom-age prospect in 2023, while he also featured for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game last September to help set his goals for 2024. He has been playing senior football with the Eagles on the wing this year and has acquitted himself well, averaging 13 disposals in three matches before a minor leg injury interrupted his preparation for the championships

LOUIE MONTGOMERY

Club: South Australia/North Adelaide/ Prince Alfred College
Height: 184cm
DOB: 24/04/06
A medium defender, Montgomery is also capable of playing roles in the midfield and forward as he continues to develop nicely. He wins contested ball and runs and creates when in defence. In the SANFL under-18s last year, he played 11 matches for North Adelaide and averaged 18.7 disposals. Montgomery also played two games for his state in the under-18 national championships as a bottom-age prospect, again showing he can find the footy as he averaged 14.5 disposals from those matches. He has continued his development at under-18 level this year, averaging 22 disposals and five marks from his first five games. He is the son of former Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs player Brett Montgomery, but is only eligible to join the Power under father-son rule.

CHARLIE NICHOLLS

Club: South Australia/Central District/ Faith Lutheran
Height: 197 cm
DOB: 08/06/06
A lightly-built but extremely athletic tall forward, Nicholls continues to grow in confidence as his top-age season unfolds. He has a high work rate and keeps presenting as a marking target up forward, averaging eight marks per game along with 17 disposals across six matches at under-18 level in the SANFL. He is also hitting the scoreboard, having booted multiple goals in five of his six matches to date, for a total of 13 majors

TYLER WELSH

Club: South Australia/WWT/Adelaide FC
Height: 191cm
DOB: 15/08/06
A powerful forward, Welsh is quick off the mark and uses both his body and natural leap to out-mark his opponents. An All-Australian at under-16 level in 2022, he produced some further impressive performances at under-18 level in his bottom-age campaign in 2023. Welsh kicked 27 goals from 10 matches in the SANFL under-18s last season, while he also featured in two matches for his state during the under-18 national championships. In a match against Vic Country he starred with five goals, while he also booted two majors against Western Australia. This year he has been given the opportunity to play at senior level with the Crows in the SANFL, featuring in three early-season games. His making continues to be his major weapon. Welsh gained further senior experience with the AFL Academy side in two matches against VFL opponents in April, kicking a goal in each encounter. He is the son of Scott Welsh, who played 205 AFL games for North Melbourne, Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs. However, Tyler is only eligible to join the Crows under father-son rules this year, with his dad having played 129 of his games for Adelaide

BO ALLAN

Club: Western Australia/Peel Thunder/Halls Head FC
Height: 191cm
DOB: 16/02/06
A left-foot defender, Allan more than held his own as a bottom-age player in all four matches for Western Australia at the under-18 national championships last year. A really athletic type who can play very tight as well as provide good run from defence, he also represented Team Naitanui in the under-17 Futures match last September, with his competitive streak shining through as he recorded eight disposals and five marks. A member of the AFL Academy this year, he missed the first of the Australian games due to injury but returned for the second match against Footscray’s VFL side and impressed with his one-on-one abilities to be named among his team’s best players. Allan is back continuing his development at under-18 level with Peel Thunder as he prepares for another national championships campaign

CODY ANGOVE

Club: Western Australia/Claremont/ScarboroughJFC
Height: 182 cm
DOB: 28/05/06
A high half-forward, Angove uses his speed, endurance and anticipation to win the ball and is then able to use it efficiently with his exciting skill set. He was impressive during pre-season, before a leg injury put him on the sidelines. However, he is due back before Western Australia begins its under-18 national championships campaign. From two WAFL Colts matches with Claremont this year, Angove has averaged 13 disposals and has kicked two goals. But expect a big lift in his output with a few more games under his belt in the next month

MALAKAI CHAMPION

Club: Western Australia/Subiaco/Mines Rovers FC
Height: 172cm
DOB: 17/05/06
A small forward or wingman with dazzling speed and agility, Champion put all his tricks on show as he burst onto the scene at the under-16 national championships in 2022 and earnt All-Australian honours. An Indigenous prospect who plays with zest and energy, he is a real livewire when forward. He kicked 22 goals and averaged 15 disposals across 14 matches at under-18 level last year, as well as showcasing his potential with 16 disposals for Team Selwood in the under-17 Futures game at the MCG last September. An AFL Academy member this year, he has shown glimpses of his talent in the WAFL Colts and looked dangerous up forward for the Australian team’s exhibition match against Footscray’s VFL side in April. Champion is part of West Coast’s NGA program

HAMISH DAVIS

Club: Western Australia/Claremont/Subiaco JFC
Height: 190 cm
DOB: 2/5/06
A strong-bodied medium forward, Davis presents well as a marking target using his power to split packs and his endurance to out-work his opponents. He impressed in last year’s WAFL Colts Grand Final, marking strongly and kicking three goals in Claremont’s victory over Perth. An outstanding endurance athlete with a high workrate, Davis has progressed to start this season in fine form. From his first six matches at under-18 level he has averaged 18.5 disposals, 4.5 marks and 2.7 tackles, along with booting 11 goals. His best game to date came against Perth in round 7 he logged 28 disposals, seven marks and kicked two goals

KAYLE GERREYN

Club: Western Australia/West Perth/Joondalup Kinross JFC
Height: 199 cm
DOB: 10/05/06
A tall forward or ruckman, Gerreyn initially impressed as an approved overage player for Western Australia’s under-16 team at the national championships last year. Across three matches for his state, he averaged 16.3 disposals, four marks and 5.7 clearances. Gerreyn has excellent skills on both sides of his body for a player of his size, while he is also extremely mobile. He has started this season in encouraging fashion with West Perth in the WAFL Colts, averaging 18 disposals, 5.2 marks, four clearances and a goal a game from his first five matches

WILLIAM HAYES

Club: Western Australia/ Claremont /Subiaco JFC
Height: 179 cm
DOB: 16/05/06
A wingman or small forward, Hayes has made an extremely strong start to the year with Claremont in the WAFL Colts. Across his first six matches, he has averaged 16.7 disposals at 73 percent efficiency, along with 4.3 marks. He uses his speed and step through traffic to open up the play. Although lightly-framed, he has a touch of class and distributes the ball neatly with both his right and left feet

DEIAN ROBERTS

Club: Western Australia/Peel Thunder/Halls Head JFC
Height: 185 cm
DOB: 24/07/06
A super-powerful midfielder with both strength and speed to open up the play, Roberts is a very good stoppage player with a sharp competitive edge. He suffered a broken toe during preseason but has overcome the setback to play some consistent WAFL Colts football with Peel Thunder. From his first five games, Roberts averaged 20.2 disposals (12 contested), 4.6 clearances and 4.6 tackles to emerge as a player to watch for Western Australia in this year’s under-18 national championships

LUKE URQUHART

Club: Western Australia/East Fremantle/ Applecross Mt Pleasant JFC
Height: 190 cm
DOB: 19/09/06
A powerful midfielder who can play both inside and on the outside, Urquhart is also effective when he is thrown forward. He has come on in leaps and bounds since missing a significant chunk of his bottom-age campaign in 2023 due to hip surgery. In his first two games at WAFL Colts level for East Fremantle this year, Urquhart was impressive as he averaged 24 disposals, five clearances, 9.5 tackles and two goals.

Lsta062 · Aug 14, 2024

Groupie_ said:
yep

people here jizzing becuase they feel
they have to cos we're finally getting a number one pick

the highlights are very average

I see the fishing line

But to take this comment seriously, I counted about 3-4 disposals in his highlights reel that only Shai Bolton could emulate on our list. The rest of our players would get caught holding the ball.

Also, there is this amazing highlights reel:

If this is what we have to look forward to, then give me a ticket to his bandwagon

Bojangles17 · Aug 14, 2024

guruisatiger said:
in the vid of the 73 draft picks
we end up with
finn osullivan
murphy reid
harry armstrong
archer day wicks
luca grigga
charlie nicholls

No interstate players please , sick of them wanting to go home after winning 3 flags

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' August ranking

AFL.com.au's draft guru Cal Twomey delivers his second Phantom Form Guide ahead of the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft

www.afl.com.au

Ashcroft last week made official what the football world has known for years – that he would be nominating as a Lion under the father-son rule and joining brother Will at the club . He also spent the week at the Lions, training with the AFL group and also playing in the VFL on Saturday, where he gathered 35 disposals, 11 clearances and a goal in a best-afield showing. It was a strong display after Ashcroft had returned to school level following Vic Metro's title and won the APS premiership with Brighton Grammar. He continues to collect plenty of the ball and comes as advertised – as a consistent ball-getting midfielder who can set things up at the stoppages and go forward and kick goals.

The draft's major ball 'Jag-net'. Jagga makes his move after a run of ultra-impressive VFL games for the Tigers where he stepped up in, at times, tough conditions and against bigger, stronger and more experienced players to show his class with the ball in his hands. On debut he had 30 disposals and eight clearances and the following week backed it up with 27 touches. On Sunday he had another 22 disposals in front of scouts who know his agile movements, superior decision-making and football smarts will lift to AFL speed as well.

Langford just keeps on keeping on. He has been undeniable this year – he has performed at all levels and dominated. After being a joint winner of the Larke Medal, Langford returned to the Stingrays and again took control of contests there, including a 26-disposal and one-goal effort against Murray Bushrangers two weeks ago. The left-footer has a point of difference to lots of other midfielders in his draft range due to his height and marking ability, and he could start as a forward or half-back option at AFL level. Carrying some Hayden Young traits, Langford is a metres gained player – once he settles into a club he will quickly be trusted to be given the footy and let loose. He will play for Richmond's VFL side this week.

Recruiters got a look at O'Sullivan in a higher level on Sunday, where the midfielder played for Richmond's VFL side. He gathered 11 disposals in the game and also kicked two goals in a largely forward role. O'Sullivan's first half of the year was basically wiped out by thumb and finger injuries, which he is still monitoring to some degree by wearing a hand guard during the week. The midfielder's overhead marking, fast feet at stoppages, ability to turn out of trouble and running capacity gives him a strong skillset and clubs will be hoping he has some dominant games to close out Oakleigh's Coates Talent League season.

A big-bodied midfielder who clubs are watching closely ahead of the final month of the season. Smillie's campaign got off to a red-hot start with the Eastern Ranges in the Coates Talent League, where he dominated games with his power, strength and size. His Vic Metro carnival was solid, averaging 19 disposals and six clearances, but some illness and breaks in fixtures has meant he has only played a couple of games in the past month. Smillie's 194cm stature as a midfielder in the Tom Green mould makes him a unique onball prospect for clubs to consider with early selections.

After being crowned Vic Metro's MVP in its title-winning championships campaign, Reid returned to finish his school season with Caulfield Grammar. Reid is viewed by some clubs as being right in the top-three mix. He's a midfielder with poise, vision and confidence, and he creates space for his teammates with decision-making, terrific handballing and quick thinking. With three goals against South Australia in the under-18 carnival, Reid also proved he has forward craft, with a position around goal a potential starting point at the next level.

Sid the kid. Draper came into the under-18 championships underdone after battling his shin stress fracture for the first half of the year. It meant he was solid without reaching his All-Australian levels of 2023, but with some match fitness under his belt he has shown everyone what he is capable of in the SANFL. Across four games at League level, Draper has averaged 25 disposals and six clearances and been having huge impact on games, including kicking goals in two of those matches. He missed last week with some hamstring tightness. A Caleb Serong-type of midfielder with a super professional outlook.

Armstrong is coming with a rocket. He is the best tall forward in the draft and has strong admirers across the competition. His athleticism, superboot left-foot kicking, contested marking and room for upside makes him an appealing talent for clubs. The 195cm forward can roam up and down the ground but has been a regular goalkicker at all levels he has played – including 12 for Sandringham in only four games this season – and he was a big factor in Vic Metro winning the under-18 title. He's the one who could rise even further.

There are clubs who are assessing Lalor as a top-five player based on the things he can produce: he can take a big mark, he can dominate inside 50, he tackles with aggression and enjoys the physical side of the game and he has shown he can step up in big moments. His game for the Rebels in June was perhaps his most consistent of the year, when he gathered 34 disposals in a dominant display, and if he can finish with a couple more of those it will see him jump up boards.

Trainor completed the very rare double across one week in July: after kicking the championship-winning goal for Vic Metro in the under-18 carnival, he then booted the premiership-sealing point for Brighton Grammar in its APS season. Both games he had shifted forward after starting in defence, where he likes to roam, take marks, go for his kicks and be an attacking and intercept option.

Another draftee whose form at senior level since the under-18 championships has only boosted his standing. Allan had a very good carnival for Western Australia after missing the first game with a back injury, having a commanding presence in the midfield for his state. The taller midfielder charges around the ground and is a powerful prospect with the ability to rip the ball out of stoppages. Like fellow early Western Australia draftee Reuben Ginbey two years ago, Allan can also play as a third tall in defence as well as the midfield.

Lombard has been as well performed as any player in the draft pool this year. He was a force for the Suns Academy early in the Coates Talent League season, was a joint winner of the Larke Medal for the Allies and in between has produced very good VFL games for the Suns, including a three-goal effort against Coburg earlier this month. That wouldn’t be a surprise given he featured for the Suns in the VFL Grand Final last year as a 16-year-old. Lombard is ready to go as a fierce, fast fend-off machine whose quick steps, explosive movement and tackling pressure will add to the Suns, who will likely have to match a bid around the top-10 for him.

Travaglia just keeps ticking boxes. The attacking half-back and midfield option played for Carlton’s VFL side on the weekend, having 15 disposals and five tackles in an encouraging showing. It came after his excellent carnival, with the Vic Country co-captain winning All-Australian selection in defence. His best game came against Vic Metro when he had 25 disposals, nine marks and six intercept possessions. Travaglia takes marks, intercepts, is courageous and can run and run and run. He has had decisive impact in games and with every game shows a bit more of the traits that made Hawthorn star Will Day a first-round pick in his 2019 draft season.

The high point of Hotton's season came early, when he kicked four goals from 32 disposals for Sandringham against Oakleigh in the Coates Talent League. However his season was over in May when he went down with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury at training, seeing him miss Vic Metro’s carnival. It was a disappointment for recruiters because the way he was playing would have had him sitting comfortably among the most exciting players in the group as a half-forward/midfielder with spark.

The silver lining of Essendon's horror past two months is the fact the Bombers will be able to match a bid on Kako under the adjusted Next Generation Academy rules the AFL has introduced for 2024. It comes as the Bombers need a player just like Kako: a talented, crumbing small forward with a real eye for goal. Since kicking eight goals for Vic Metro, he returned to the Calder Cannons and played some more midfield time, including a huge game against Bendigo when he had 25 disposals and three goals.

The versatile left-footer has high appeal through simply being very good at a lot of things. He can play as a midfielder or half-back, he can change the game with his angled and precise kicking, he has speed and agility and since overcoming some injury at the start of the year he plays well most weeks. After being an All-Australian at under-18 level following a great finish to the championships with Vic Country, when he picked up 30 disposals, Lindsay has averaged 28 disposals with Gippsland and also hit the scoreboard, kicking 2.4 in those three games.

Berry has been a prolific goalkicker this year. The small forward continues to play at a high level for Murray, having kicked 26.15 from 11 games this year, and that followed a standout carnival for Vic Country where he kicked nine goals as the equal leading goalkicker. He's crafty, skilful and has a step out of trouble and hits his opportunities in different ways – through working up and down the ground, crumbing and also being good on the lead for a player his size.

Hynes has an explosive streak that sees him impact games. He is bigger and stronger and plays with power through the midfield and forward line, and put in one of his best games of the season two weeks ago when he kicked three goals from 28 disposals and six marks. Hynes has now kicked 19.9 from 11 games and also averaged 26 disposals for the Stingrays.

The tall forward has been in exciting form since he finished the carnival well for Vic Country, kicking 2.3, 3.3 and 2.0 in his three games for the Murray Bushrangers post-championships. It followed his two-goal and 13-disposal game for Vic Country in the title decider against Vic Metro. Whitlock is mobile, moves around the ground well and has good disposal for a player his height (200cm).

Tauru will be selected by clubs as an intercept, high-flying tall defender who loves to jump into contests and come down with the ball in his hands. After showing those traits for Vic Country, following an injury-interrupted first half of the season, Tauru has mixed it up in his return to Gippsland. He has played some midfield time, including facing up against Josh Smillie in a battle of the 193cm talents, as well as also swinging forward to show his aerial prowess there. He kicked 2.3 against the Greater Western Victoria Rebels and has genuine upside that is exciting for scouts assessing him as a likely first-rounder.

A stint in the VFL with Essendon has boosted Shanahan's wares. The nicely skilled key forward has played the past two weeks with the Bombers, booting four goals on debut against the Northern Bullants and backing it up with 2.3 against the Suns last week. Shanahan took the most contested marks in the under-18 championships playing for the Allies and kicked three goals against Vic Country. Some recruiters also believe he would be a strong option in defence down the track.

It was a monster effort from Dodson two weeks ago that further shone a spotlight on his talents as a big, roaming, roving ruckman. The talented basketballer had 32 disposals, 34 hitouts, 10 clearances and four inside-50s against Woodville-West Torrens in a dominant display that followed his selection as the under-18 All-Australian ruckman. Dodson has elevated himself into the position as the No.1 ruckman in the pool.

Faull missed the first half of the season with a back injury but kicked five goals in his first game of the year with the Rebels and hasn't stopped kicking goals since. The aggressive and strong-bodied tall forward had exciting moments for Vic Country at the national carnival, and was particularly good against the Allies, and has since gone back to the Coates Talent League and produced a couple of excellent games with the Rebels, including a 3.3 haul against Gippsland two weeks ago.

An ultra-consistent player across his draft season, Marshall has made every post a winner. He can go inside and outside as a midfield talent and knows how to get his hands on the ball – he averaged 27 disposals (nearly 10 contested) for the Allies and has also been prolific at school level with Melbourne Grammar and the Sandringham Dragons. A member of Brisbane's Academy, the Lions will get two more quality midfield talents through the door this year in Levi Ashcroft and Marshall.

Moraes had one of the best games of his season two weeks ago when he kicked 5.2 from 27 disposals against the Western Jets. It was a return to his hot goalkicking start to the season, where he booted nine goals in the first three weeks of the year. Moraes is a hard-running wingman who has a nous for goal and strong workrate, and his best game for Vic Metro came against South Australia when he had 22 disposals and two goals.

Gross is a medium midfielder/forward who can mark well over his head and who carries a hard edge in how he plays. He attacks the contest wherever he's used and is able to roll through a number of different positions, including forward line, midfield and also on the wing, where he was positioned at stages for Vic Metro. He won All-Australian selection after averaging 20 disposals and four tackles a game.

The thing about Oliver that sets him apart is his fierce toughness: he will back into packs, go for ground balls others won't and put himself in courageous spots for his team. It's a fearlessness that flows through his game as a rebounding defender who can set up the play out of the backline. At the championships Oliver averaged 16 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency for Metro.

Whitlock had joined his twin brother Jack in the forward line for the Bushrangers until last week, when he shifted back to defence and had a day out. He took 11 marks and collected 24 disposals while mopping things up in the back half against Dandenong. Whitlock’s versatility is part of his appeal as an athletic tall prospect at both ends of the ground – as well as his surety in defence, he has also kicked 19 goals in 11 Coates Talent League games this year.

Dattoli is a competitor and that comes through every time he takes the field. As a forward/midfielder, Dattoli is able to influence games around stoppages, where his strength and power are key, and then also capable of being a goalkicking threat. He collected 20 disposals in Vic Metro's final game against Vic Country and then went back to school level and dominated for Carey Grammar. He's tough and backs himself.

The key forward has been a prominent scoreboard threat this year – he kicked three goals two weeks back for the Knights against Bendigo and has 22 for the season in 11 games at the level. Included in that is two bigger hauls – seven against the Chargers and five against the Jets – that highlighted his mobility, size and forward presence. Sims has the height to stretch for his grabs and be hard to stop.

tigerfan1961 · Aug 14, 2024

THE_GUN said:
Richmond are refusing to part with their prized pick 1, despite an enormous bid from Gold Coast to snare the top pick in the hopes of landing Finn O'Sullivan

The Suns reportedly offered pick 6 and 12 as well as future first-round selection in exchange for first dibs at the 2024 draft, according to afl.com.au’s Cal Twomey.

With Levi Ashcroft to be taken as father-son selection,Gold Coast suns see Finn as their future captain and star of the future

This is a pisstake right???

tiger_tough · Aug 14, 2024

Think Langfords our man

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

AFL Draft: State league form consolidates August Power Rankings

Successful jumps to state league football by some of the most accomplished AFL draft prospects this year have consolidated ESPN's draft board for August.

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1. Sid Draper (July ranking: 1)
South Adelaide/South Australia
MID, 182cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 21.0 disposals, 3.8 clearances, 2.8 marks

The most explosive and agile midfielder in the draft is Draper, whose brilliant evasiveness shines in the contest. His strong SANFL form has catapulted him back into first pick contention after a stress fracture hampered the start to the season, while his remarkable ability with ball in hand and defensive endeavour has impressed post-champs. Draper may not land at 1 on draft night, but he's in high demand amongst the first five selections.

2. Jagga Smith (2)
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
MID, 181cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 29.3 disposals, 6.8 clearances, 4.8 marks

Smith is this draft's ball magnet who's now proven his wares at the VFL level. His pursuit of the football and courage in the clinches belies his thin frame, able to zag into pockets of space and pick out teammates with crafty kicks and well-weighted handballs. Ultra consistent and the consummate professional, Smith has an extremely high floor as an AFL prospect.

3. Finn O'Sullivan (4)
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Country
MID, 182cm
2024 Champs: 2 games, 11.5 disposals, 1.5 marks, 3.5 tackles

O'Sullivan has ramped up his workloads and on the weekend played his first VFL game for Richmond, kicking two goals from 12 disposals. Recruiters have raved about the cousin of Sam Walsh for years; he was a dominant force through the u16s and as a bottom-ager last year, but multiple finger injuries have prevented his best from being displayed. O'Sullivan is a strong runner with good aerial ability for a midfielder, but still needs to show more for pick one considerations.

4. Leonardo Lombard (3)
SUNS Academy/Allies
MID/FWD, 178cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 26.2 disposals, 4.8 clearances, 1.0 goals

Lombard was named a joint Larke Medallist and has had periods of dominance in the VFL for the Suns, where he will end up as an Academy prospect. In a second quarter blitz against Coburg he kicked three goals to put an exclamation mark on his forward-half ability. Lombard is strong and aggressive with a turn of pace and the dare to take the game on at every opportunity.

5. Levi Ashcroft (7)
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
MID, 179cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 25.5 disposals, 3.2 clearances, 1.0 goals

Ashcroft has officially nominated Brisbane under the father-son rule and will join his brother in the midfield brigade from 2025. He set tongues wagging on the weekend in his Lions VFL debut, with 35 disposals and a goal in a sparkling performance against bigger bodies. Ashcroft is classy and consistent, able to accumulate the ball plus hit the scoreboard from midfield like few others.

Levi Ashcroft with the ball against Coburg. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
6. Sam Lalor (6)
GWV Rebels/Vic Country
MID, 187cm
2024 Champs: 3 games, 11.0 disposals, 5.0 marks, 1.3 goals

Lalor possesses the power and skill befitting the game-breaking midfielders of today. He can wrench the ball from packs and fend his way out of trouble, but his best strength may lie as a deep forward target where he wins one-on-one contests in a variety of ways. Lalor has a penetrating kick, has good defensive intensity and is a handful to contain in the forward 50.

7. Josh Smillie (5)
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
MID, 194cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 18.8 disposals, 5.8 clearances, 3.5 tackles

Smillie's upside is tantalising, but he hasn't shown his best football in the second half of the year. Recruiters have questions over his work rate and ability away from the contest. His best football comes as a 194cm battering ram through congestion, winning the contested ball and feeding outside runner - he has a penetrating kick and has slotted goals at various stages of his campaign.

8. Tobie Travaglia (8)
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country
DEF, 187cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 21.8 disposals, 6.2 marks, 8.2 intercepts

Travaglia got his first taste of VFL action on the weekend and had 15 touches off halfbac for the Blues. His competitiveness and defensive tenacity is a standout, whether it be as a defender or midfielder. He throws himself at the contest and embraces the physicality of football despite his lighter frame, and has beautiful skills with ball in hand.

Tobie Travaglia with ball in hand. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
9. Xavier Lindsay (11)
Gippsland Power/Vic Country
MID, 183cm
2024 Champs: 3 games, 22.7 disposals, 4.3 clearances, 6.7 marks

Lindsay oozes class with ball in hand as an outside midfielder, with his classy left foot mirroring that of Errol Gulden at times. He's an outstanding leader and garners rave reviews from coaches about the standards he sets. Combining those intangibles with his silky game makes Lindsay a top-10 chance in a midfield-heavy class.

10. Harvey Langford (10)
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
MID, 190cm
2024 Champs: 25.5 disposals, 6.2 clearances, 6.2 marks

Arguably the best performed player across the year is Langford, a tall midfielder whose consistently excellent performances have seen his star rise to the pointy end of the draft. Langford has shown he can take a mark above his head and can roost the ball 60 metres on his preferred left, but his athletic profile remains the one knock. Langford will turn out for Richmond's VFL side for the first time in the final round of the year.

11. Luke Trainor (9)
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
DEF, 194cm 2024 Champs: 4 games, 19.8 disposals, 5.8 marks, 4.5 intercepts

Trainor remains the top key defender prospect in the draft, and followed up his championship-winning goal against Vic Country with a point to seal Brighton Grammar's APS title. He can play at either end of the ground but looks most at home as a spring-heeled interceptor that gets involved in transition play.

12. Joe Berry (12)
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
FWD, 180cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 13.2 disposals, 2.8 tackles, 2.2 goals

Berry possesses all the traits to thrive as a small forward at the next level. He's quick and agile with brilliant goal sense off both feet. He can work up the ground and push hard back to goal in transition, or is equally adept at the forward's feet crumbing around goals. There's untapped upside as an on-baller, too, where he's been stationed for the Bushrangers recently. Berry is elite at navigating through traffic and can add energy through the middle.

13. Harry Armstrong (20)
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
FWD, 195cm
2024 Champs: 3 games, 9.0 disposals, 5.0 marks, 3.0 goals

Armstrong is coming with a bullet. The power forward has impressed for Haileybury under Matthew Lloyd and the Sandringham Dragons, but put his name firmly in the first round with a huge four goal game against Vic Country. He has vice-like hands and a beautiful set shot routine, plus an athletic profile that could see him play at either end of the ground at the next level. Armstrong is firming as the top key forward choice this year.

14. Taj Hotton (13)
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
FWD/MID, 182cm
Talent League: 3 games, 28.7 disposals, 7.3 marks, 1.7 goals

Hotton continues to rehab his torn ACL, and is on track to be ready for an AFL pre-season. Recruiters won't forget how good he was in the Dragons' opening three games of the season, showing his midfield craft to go along with goal nous. Hotton could have pushed into top five calculations with a big championships but will now wait to see which club takes a swing at his upside on the first night.

15. Isaac Kako (14)
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro
FWD, 175cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 14.5 disposals, 1.2 tackles, 2.0 goals

An NGA rule change will see Kako end up at Essendon, where his brilliant forward craft is much-needed. He hits the ball at full pace crumbing packs and can sniff out the goals from anywhere in the forward 50, plus has shown his ability to impact at contest as a centre bounce midfielder in recent weeks. Kako is a pocket rocket that could play senior football as early as next year.

Isaac Kako in action during an AFL Futures match last season. Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images
16. Jobe Shanahan (18)
Bendigo Pioneers/Allies
FWD, 194cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 12.2 disposals, 5.5 marks, 1.2 goals

Shanahan has given his draft stocks a boost in two games with Essendon's VFL side, kicking another two goals on the weekend and presenting as a genuine key forward against men. His bounce and strong hands in the air help him play taller than the 194cm he's listed at, and he has good ability at ground level to stay involved in the action.

17. Bo Allan (15)
Peel Thunder/Western Australia
DEF/MID, 191cm
2024 Champs: 3 games, 20.0 disposals, 3.7 clearances, 6.0 tackles

Allan is primed for a WAFL finals campaign with Peel where he's been playing as a lockdown defender for the past month. A bruising and combative midfielder at junior level, the standout WA captain shows all of the leadership and dogged determination a club could want. His frame helps him win a lot of contested football, but there are still questions on his ball use and decision making forward of centre.

18. Murphy Reid (16)
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
MID, 180cm
2024 Champs: 24.5 disposals, 3.2 clearances, 1.0 goals

Reid was named Vic Metro's MVP for a brilliant carnival that boosted his draft stock. He's composed and classy with the ball, and offers positional versatility as a dangerous forward. Reid's athletic profile and physicality are knocks but he's a pure footballer with the potential become a 20 disposal, goal a game player at the next level.

19. Christian Moraes (19)
Eastern Ranges, Vic Metro
MID/FWD, 183cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 20.8 disposals, 5.8 marks, 0.8 goals

A blistering 27 disposal, five goal performance for Eastern has Moraes back in the top 10 conversation. It was a timely outing given his disappointment against Vic Country where he failed to make the most of his shots. Moraes is a hard working outside midfielder able to hit the scoreboard and link play with multiple touches. He sometimes bites off too much with his kicks but has a sound action and is tidy in space.

20. Alex Dodson (17)
Sturt/South Australia
RUC, 203cm
2024 Champs: 3 games, 17.3 disposals, 19.7 hitouts, 3.7 clearances

Dodson didn't play football last year as he focused on a basketball pathway, but returned to the game with a bang in 2024 and is the pool's premier ruck prospect. The 203cm giant has soft hands and a brilliant athletic profile, able to butter up at ground level and get involved in transition. Dodson is set to make a decision between football and basketball at the conclusion of Sturt's campaign.

Alex Dodson has those two infamous footy words associated with him - basketball background. Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images
21. Kayle Gerreyn (22)
West Perth/Western Australia
RUCK/FWD, 199cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 12.5 disposals, 9.0 hitouts, 1.2 goals

An epic season in the WAFL Colts has seen Gerreyn rise up boards slowly. He's a wonderful ball user off both sides of his body and moves well for his size in either the ruck or up forward. It's likely he settles in the forward 50 where his physical presence and capacity to accumulate the ball is unique. Gerreyn is averaging 22 disposals and 1.5 goals per game in the Colts.

22. Cooper Hynes (29)
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
FWD/MID, 190cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 16.8 disposals, 4.8 marks, 1.0 goals

Hynes has quietly put together one of the best top-age seasons of any prospect, averaging 26 disposals and kicking 19 goals in his 11 CTL games. He's a power athlete either up forward or on-ball where his explosive traits and physicality are overwhelming. There are elements of Sam Powell-Pepper in Hynes' game.

23. Ben Camporeale (21)
Glenelg/South Australia
MID, 186cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 26.8 disposals, 4.5 clearances, 3.8 tackles

Comporeale took out SA's MVP for the carnival with tenacity at the coalface leading to nearly 27 disposals per game. He forces the ball forward at all costs with his grunt work, but isn't the flashiest of midfielders. It's an exciting draft for Carlton with Ben and twin brother Lucas set to land at Ikon Park.

Ben Camporeale is a Carlton father-son prospect. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
24. Jack Whitlock (23)
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
FWD, 200cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 14.8 disposals, 5.0 marks, 1.0 goals

Whitlock is a good athlete with an exciting upside given the gains he has to make in filling out his 200cm frame. He's played purely as a lead-up forward to this stage with his hands and ball use markedly improving across the season.

Jack Whitlock in action for the AFL Academy against the Coburg Lions. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
25. Samuel Marshall (24)
Sandringham Dragons/Allies
MID, 185cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 27.0 disposals, 4.0 clearances, 3.8 tackles

Marshall is a workhorse midfielder that links play with his movement between stoppages. He's played off halfback where his ball use is a highlight, and is able to extract the Sherrin from contest as well. Marshall is a Lions Academy prospect and will land at Brisbane with Levi Ashcroft.

26. Hamish Davis (30)
Claremont/Western Australia
FWD/MID, 190cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 14.5 disposals, 4.0 marks, 1.8 goals

Davis had a statement 40 disposal game on-ball in the Colts and has been jettisoned into Claremont's senior side. By trade he's a utility forward, able to swing back but most accustomed to leading up at the ball carrier and kicking goals in a variety of ways.

27. Tom Gross (26)
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
MID/FWD, 181cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 20.0 disposals, 5.2 marks, 0.5 goals

Gross is a rugged, uncompromising midfielder who can play in a variety of roles. His tackling and pressure is a feature, as well as hsi overheard marking for his size. Gross isn't amongst the top echelon of midfielders this year, and is probably unlucky that so many quality on-ballers make up the top of this draft.

28. Jonty Faull (25)
GWV Rebels/Vic Country
FWD, 195cm
2024 Champs: 3 games, 8.3 disposals, 3.3 marks, 1.7 goals

Faull has missed a chunk of the season through injury but is getting back into rhythm in the CTL. He's a hardworking, up-and-back forward similar to Brody Mihocek, but has also shown some elite contested marking attributes at times.

29. Matt Whitlock (28)
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
DEF/FWD, 199cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 14.0 disposals, 4.8 marks, 3.2 intercepts

The twin brother of Jack, Whitlock is a genuine swingman comfortable at both ends of the ground and similarly has an exciting athletic profile for clubs to work with. He is perhaps most at home in defence where he has sound defensive instincts and a want to compete.

30. Malakai Champion
Subiaco/Western Australia
FWD, 172cm
2024 Champs: 4 games, 7.8 disposals, 2.5 tackles, 1.5 goals

Champion will give himself every chance to take mark and goal of the year at the next level. The exciting small forward often makes something out of nothing with incredible dexterity and evasiveness. He's made the jump to League level with Subiaco, averaging 2.3 goals from 10 disposals per game to reignite his standing. Champion is set to land at West Coast under refreshed NGA rules.

Finn9 · Aug 14, 2024

Hayden Young comp for Langford gets me going, but is Langford nearly as good overhead though?
Hayden Young is an elite intercept marker, feel like Langford's vertical is nowhere near

tigs2010 said:
Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' August ranking

AFL.com.au's draft guru Cal Twomey delivers his second Phantom Form Guide ahead of the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft

www.afl.com.au

Ashcroft last week made official what the football world has known for years – that he would be nominating as a Lion under the father-son rule and joining brother Will at the club . He also spent the week at the Lions, training with the AFL group and also playing in the VFL on Saturday, where he gathered 35 disposals, 11 clearances and a goal in a best-afield showing. It was a strong display after Ashcroft had returned to school level following Vic Metro's title and won the APS premiership with Brighton Grammar. He continues to collect plenty of the ball and comes as advertised – as a consistent ball-getting midfielder who can set things up at the stoppages and go forward and kick goals.

The draft's major ball 'Jag-net'. Jagga makes his move after a run of ultra-impressive VFL games for the Tigers where he stepped up in, at times, tough conditions and against bigger, stronger and more experienced players to show his class with the ball in his hands. On debut he had 30 disposals and eight clearances and the following week backed it up with 27 touches. On Sunday he had another 22 disposals in front of scouts who know his agile movements, superior decision-making and football smarts will lift to AFL speed as well.

Langford just keeps on keeping on. He has been undeniable this year – he has performed at all levels and dominated. After being a joint winner of the Larke Medal, Langford returned to the Stingrays and again took control of contests there, including a 26-disposal and one-goal effort against Murray Bushrangers two weeks ago. The left-footer has a point of difference to lots of other midfielders in his draft range due to his height and marking ability, and he could start as a forward or half-back option at AFL level. Carrying some Hayden Young traits, Langford is a metres gained player – once he settles into a club he will quickly be trusted to be given the footy and let loose. He will play for Richmond's VFL side this week.

Recruiters got a look at O'Sullivan in a higher level on Sunday, where the midfielder played for Richmond's VFL side. He gathered 11 disposals in the game and also kicked two goals in a largely forward role. O'Sullivan's first half of the year was basically wiped out by thumb and finger injuries, which he is still monitoring to some degree by wearing a hand guard during the week. The midfielder's overhead marking, fast feet at stoppages, ability to turn out of trouble and running capacity gives him a strong skillset and clubs will be hoping he has some dominant games to close out Oakleigh's Coates Talent League season.

A big-bodied midfielder who clubs are watching closely ahead of the final month of the season. Smillie's campaign got off to a red-hot start with the Eastern Ranges in the Coates Talent League, where he dominated games with his power, strength and size. His Vic Metro carnival was solid, averaging 19 disposals and six clearances, but some illness and breaks in fixtures has meant he has only played a couple of games in the past month. Smillie's 194cm stature as a midfielder in the Tom Green mould makes him a unique onball prospect for clubs to consider with early selections.

After being crowned Vic Metro's MVP in its title-winning championships campaign, Reid returned to finish his school season with Caulfield Grammar. Reid is viewed by some clubs as being right in the top-three mix. He's a midfielder with poise, vision and confidence, and he creates space for his teammates with decision-making, terrific handballing and quick thinking. With three goals against South Australia in the under-18 carnival, Reid also proved he has forward craft, with a position around goal a potential starting point at the next level.

Sid the kid. Draper came into the under-18 championships underdone after battling his shin stress fracture for the first half of the year. It meant he was solid without reaching his All-Australian levels of 2023, but with some match fitness under his belt he has shown everyone what he is capable of in the SANFL. Across four games at League level, Draper has averaged 25 disposals and six clearances and been having huge impact on games, including kicking goals in two of those matches. He missed last week with some hamstring tightness. A Caleb Serong-type of midfielder with a super professional outlook.

Armstrong is coming with a rocket. He is the best tall forward in the draft and has strong admirers across the competition. His athleticism, superboot left-foot kicking, contested marking and room for upside makes him an appealing talent for clubs. The 195cm forward can roam up and down the ground but has been a regular goalkicker at all levels he has played – including 12 for Sandringham in only four games this season – and he was a big factor in Vic Metro winning the under-18 title. He's the one who could rise even further.

There are clubs who are assessing Lalor as a top-five player based on the things he can produce: he can take a big mark, he can dominate inside 50, he tackles with aggression and enjoys the physical side of the game and he has shown he can step up in big moments. His game for the Rebels in June was perhaps his most consistent of the year, when he gathered 34 disposals in a dominant display, and if he can finish with a couple more of those it will see him jump up boards.

Trainor completed the very rare double across one week in July: after kicking the championship-winning goal for Vic Metro in the under-18 carnival, he then booted the premiership-sealing point for Brighton Grammar in its APS season. Both games he had shifted forward after starting in defence, where he likes to roam, take marks, go for his kicks and be an attacking and intercept option.

Another draftee whose form at senior level since the under-18 championships has only boosted his standing. Allan had a very good carnival for Western Australia after missing the first game with a back injury, having a commanding presence in the midfield for his state. The taller midfielder charges around the ground and is a powerful prospect with the ability to rip the ball out of stoppages. Like fellow early Western Australia draftee Reuben Ginbey two years ago, Allan can also play as a third tall in defence as well as the midfield.

Lombard has been as well performed as any player in the draft pool this year. He was a force for the Suns Academy early in the Coates Talent League season, was a joint winner of the Larke Medal for the Allies and in between has produced very good VFL games for the Suns, including a three-goal effort against Coburg earlier this month. That wouldn’t be a surprise given he featured for the Suns in the VFL Grand Final last year as a 16-year-old. Lombard is ready to go as a fierce, fast fend-off machine whose quick steps, explosive movement and tackling pressure will add to the Suns, who will likely have to match a bid around the top-10 for him.

Travaglia just keeps ticking boxes. The attacking half-back and midfield option played for Carlton’s VFL side on the weekend, having 15 disposals and five tackles in an encouraging showing. It came after his excellent carnival, with the Vic Country co-captain winning All-Australian selection in defence. His best game came against Vic Metro when he had 25 disposals, nine marks and six intercept possessions. Travaglia takes marks, intercepts, is courageous and can run and run and run. He has had decisive impact in games and with every game shows a bit more of the traits that made Hawthorn star Will Day a first-round pick in his 2019 draft season.

The high point of Hotton's season came early, when he kicked four goals from 32 disposals for Sandringham against Oakleigh in the Coates Talent League. However his season was over in May when he went down with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury at training, seeing him miss Vic Metro’s carnival. It was a disappointment for recruiters because the way he was playing would have had him sitting comfortably among the most exciting players in the group as a half-forward/midfielder with spark.

The silver lining of Essendon's horror past two months is the fact the Bombers will be able to match a bid on Kako under the adjusted Next Generation Academy rules the AFL has introduced for 2024. It comes as the Bombers need a player just like Kako: a talented, crumbing small forward with a real eye for goal. Since kicking eight goals for Vic Metro, he returned to the Calder Cannons and played some more midfield time, including a huge game against Bendigo when he had 25 disposals and three goals.

The versatile left-footer has high appeal through simply being very good at a lot of things. He can play as a midfielder or half-back, he can change the game with his angled and precise kicking, he has speed and agility and since overcoming some injury at the start of the year he plays well most weeks. After being an All-Australian at under-18 level following a great finish to the championships with Vic Country, when he picked up 30 disposals, Lindsay has averaged 28 disposals with Gippsland and also hit the scoreboard, kicking 2.4 in those three games.

Berry has been a prolific goalkicker this year. The small forward continues to play at a high level for Murray, having kicked 26.15 from 11 games this year, and that followed a standout carnival for Vic Country where he kicked nine goals as the equal leading goalkicker. He's crafty, skilful and has a step out of trouble and hits his opportunities in different ways – through working up and down the ground, crumbing and also being good on the lead for a player his size.

Hynes has an explosive streak that sees him impact games. He is bigger and stronger and plays with power through the midfield and forward line, and put in one of his best games of the season two weeks ago when he kicked three goals from 28 disposals and six marks. Hynes has now kicked 19.9 from 11 games and also averaged 26 disposals for the Stingrays.

The tall forward has been in exciting form since he finished the carnival well for Vic Country, kicking 2.3, 3.3 and 2.0 in his three games for the Murray Bushrangers post-championships. It followed his two-goal and 13-disposal game for Vic Country in the title decider against Vic Metro. Whitlock is mobile, moves around the ground well and has good disposal for a player his height (200cm).

Tauru will be selected by clubs as an intercept, high-flying tall defender who loves to jump into contests and come down with the ball in his hands. After showing those traits for Vic Country, following an injury-interrupted first half of the season, Tauru has mixed it up in his return to Gippsland. He has played some midfield time, including facing up against Josh Smillie in a battle of the 193cm talents, as well as also swinging forward to show his aerial prowess there. He kicked 2.3 against the Greater Western Victoria Rebels and has genuine upside that is exciting for scouts assessing him as a likely first-rounder.

A stint in the VFL with Essendon has boosted Shanahan's wares. The nicely skilled key forward has played the past two weeks with the Bombers, booting four goals on debut against the Northern Bullants and backing it up with 2.3 against the Suns last week. Shanahan took the most contested marks in the under-18 championships playing for the Allies and kicked three goals against Vic Country. Some recruiters also believe he would be a strong option in defence down the track.

It was a monster effort from Dodson two weeks ago that further shone a spotlight on his talents as a big, roaming, roving ruckman. The talented basketballer had 32 disposals, 34 hitouts, 10 clearances and four inside-50s against Woodville-West Torrens in a dominant display that followed his selection as the under-18 All-Australian ruckman. Dodson has elevated himself into the position as the No.1 ruckman in the pool.

Faull missed the first half of the season with a back injury but kicked five goals in his first game of the year with the Rebels and hasn't stopped kicking goals since. The aggressive and strong-bodied tall forward had exciting moments for Vic Country at the national carnival, and was particularly good against the Allies, and has since gone back to the Coates Talent League and produced a couple of excellent games with the Rebels, including a 3.3 haul against Gippsland two weeks ago.

An ultra-consistent player across his draft season, Marshall has made every post a winner. He can go inside and outside as a midfield talent and knows how to get his hands on the ball – he averaged 27 disposals (nearly 10 contested) for the Allies and has also been prolific at school level with Melbourne Grammar and the Sandringham Dragons. A member of Brisbane's Academy, the Lions will get two more quality midfield talents through the door this year in Levi Ashcroft and Marshall.

Moraes had one of the best games of his season two weeks ago when he kicked 5.2 from 27 disposals against the Western Jets. It was a return to his hot goalkicking start to the season, where he booted nine goals in the first three weeks of the year. Moraes is a hard-running wingman who has a nous for goal and strong workrate, and his best game for Vic Metro came against South Australia when he had 22 disposals and two goals.

Gross is a medium midfielder/forward who can mark well over his head and who carries a hard edge in how he plays. He attacks the contest wherever he's used and is able to roll through a number of different positions, including forward line, midfield and also on the wing, where he was positioned at stages for Vic Metro. He won All-Australian selection after averaging 20 disposals and four tackles a game.

The thing about Oliver that sets him apart is his fierce toughness: he will back into packs, go for ground balls others won't and put himself in courageous spots for his team. It's a fearlessness that flows through his game as a rebounding defender who can set up the play out of the backline. At the championships Oliver averaged 16 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency for Metro.

Whitlock had joined his twin brother Jack in the forward line for the Bushrangers until last week, when he shifted back to defence and had a day out. He took 11 marks and collected 24 disposals while mopping things up in the back half against Dandenong. Whitlock’s versatility is part of his appeal as an athletic tall prospect at both ends of the ground – as well as his surety in defence, he has also kicked 19 goals in 11 Coates Talent League games this year.

Dattoli is a competitor and that comes through every time he takes the field. As a forward/midfielder, Dattoli is able to influence games around stoppages, where his strength and power are key, and then also capable of being a goalkicking threat. He collected 20 disposals in Vic Metro's final game against Vic Country and then went back to school level and dominated for Carey Grammar. He's tough and backs himself.

The key forward has been a prominent scoreboard threat this year – he kicked three goals two weeks back for the Knights against Bendigo and has 22 for the season in 11 games at the level. Included in that is two bigger hauls – seven against the Chargers and five against the Jets – that highlighted his mobility, size and forward presence. Sims has the height to stretch for his grabs and be hard to stop.

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Finn9 said:
Hayden Young comp for Langford gets me going, but is Langford nearly as good overhead though?
Hayden Young is an elite intercept marker, feel like Langford's vertical is nowhere near

Langford is a great mark. I think him more than anyone will depend on his athletic testing.

Morro · Aug 14, 2024

Posting on behalf of tigs2010 who is in a meeting.

Massive shout out to tigs2010 for sending me this last night. I think its realistic and super sexy. 2 things I would never usually associate with you.

Rioli and pick 22 for Picks 7 and 12

Shai for pick 8 and 13

Graham FA for Pick 22 - a man can dream

Baker for Pick 17

Trade 21, 33 and 39 for Lions pick 14

Trade 14 and 17 Next year first rounder to the best offer

Tigers picks 1, 7, 8, 12, 13

FOS
Lalor
Armstrong
Reid
Faull

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Morro said:
Posting on behalf of tigs2010 who is in a meeting.

Massive shout out to tigs2010 for sending me this last night. I think its realistic and super sexy. 2 things I would never usually associate with you.

Rioli and pick 22 for Picks 7 and 12

Shai for pick 8 and 13

Graham FA for Pick 22 - a man can dream

Baker for Pick 17

Trade 21, 33 and 39 for Lions pick 14

Trade 14 and 17 Next year first rounder to the best offer

Tigers picks 1, 7, 8, 12, 13

FOS
Lalor
Armstrong
Reid
Faull

WTF? They are the 3 I would take if we have 1, 7 & 8

seth meyers wtf GIF by Late Night with Seth Meyers

Morro · Aug 14, 2024

tigs2010 said:
WTF? They are the 3 I would take if we have 1, 7 & 8

Oh hey you, how was the meeting bro? Obviously not as long as you expected.

Yeah obviously champ, I cut and pasted your message.

Greggy · Aug 14, 2024

Langford just looks like pure silk, has dominated nearly every game this year in the CTL, doesn’t go missing and great leadership too. He’s my top pick for sure. Will be the next Bont.

Groupie_ · Aug 14, 2024

Lsta062 said:
I see the fishing line

But to take this comment seriously, I counted about 3-4 disposals in his highlights reel that only Shai Bolton could emulate on our list. The rest of our players would get caught holding the ball.

Also, there is this amazing highlights reel:

If this is what we have to look forward to, then give me a ticket to his bandwagon

no fishing 100% genuine

i havent watched those but the vfl ones were bog average

people jizzed over a regular goal

Groupie_ · Aug 14, 2024

tiger_tough said:
Can't believe how many of you campaigners fell for that. Jagga better player anyway.

the hobbits

Mr Magic · Aug 14, 2024

tigs2010 said:
Langford is a great mark. I think him more than anyone will depend on his athletic testing.

I said before I like Langford but, pick 4 and now 3 for Twomey's phantom draft to me is a stretch, not that I have all info

I would have to know more before committing that type of draft currency.

Even then if other clubs pick him at three other draft candidates must slip. I think Langford is a first rounder obviously but is Callum Twomey getting a little carried away??

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Mr Magic said:
I said before I like Langford but, pick 4 and now three for Twomey to me is a stretch.

I would have to know more before committing that type of currency.

Even then if other clubs pick him at three others draft candidates must slip. I think Langford is a first rounder obviously but is Callum Twomey getting a little carried away??

I think Twomey goes off what the clubs tells him. Richmond may be telling him WC are keen so Twomey has him quite high. I'm very confident Richmond are telling him they have Ashcroft at #1 as it gives us leverage in a trade for Brisbane's first.

Mr Magic · Aug 14, 2024

tigs2010 said:
I think Twomey goes off what the clubs tells him. Richmond may be telling him WC are keen so Twomey has him quite high. I'm very confident Richmond are telling him they have Ashcroft at #1 as it gives us leverage in a trade for Brisbane's first.

He does get some info of clubs as you suggest and he inferred this in the past. If clubs are really thinking of him at 3 or 4 is he more credentialled than simply champ performance? It is interesting because others are not total discards obviously

Ctl · Aug 14, 2024

Think I’d prefer 4 picks in the top 13 than 8 picks inside 25

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Ctl said:
Think I’d prefer 4 picks in the top 13 than 8 picks inside 25

We may have both 4 in 13 and 8 in 25 lol

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Herald Sun list

1. Jagga Smith
2. Levi Ashcroft
3. Finn O'Sullivan
4. Josh Smille
5. Sid Draper
6. Sam Lalor
7. Luke Trainor
8. Murphy Reid
9. Harry Armstrong
10. Harvey Langford
11. Leo Lombard
12. Bo Allan
13. Isaac Kako
14. Tobie Travaglia
15. Taj Hotton
16. Matt Whitlock
17. Xavier Lindsay
18. Christian Morales
19. Joe Berry
20. Jack Whitlock
21. Joe Shanahan
22. Alex Dodson
23. Sam Marshall
24. Cooper Hynes
25. Tom Gross
26. Jonty Faull
27. Logan Smith
28. Harrison Oliver
29. Noah Mraz
30. Alixzander Tauru
31. Jesse Dattoli
32. Tom Sims
33. Harry O'Farrell
34. Ben Camporeale
35. Angus Clarke
36. Adrian Cole
37. Archer Day-Wicks
38. Charlie Nicholls
39. Xavier Ivsic
40. Lachie Jaques
41. Josh Dolan
42. Jasper Alger
43. Joel Cochran
44. Clancy Dennis
45. Lucas Camporeale
46. James Barrat
47. Ollie Warburton
48. Jaxon Artemis
49. Malakai Champion
50. Tyler Welsh

tiger_tough · Aug 14, 2024

tigs2010 said:
Herald Sun list

1. Jagga Smith
2. Levi Ashcroft
3. Finn O'Sullivan
4. Josh Smille
5. Sid Draper
6. Sam Lalor
7. Luke Trainor
8. Murphy Reid
9. Harry Armstrong
10. Harvey Langford
11. Leo Lombard
12. Bo Allan
13. Isaac Kako
14. Tobie Travaglia
15. Taj Hotton
16. Matt Whitlock
17. Xavier Lindsay
18. Christian Morales
19. Joe Berry
20. Jack Whitlock
21. Joe Shanahan
22. Alex Dodson
23. Sam Marshall
24. Cooper Hynes
25. Tom Gross
26. Jonty Faull
27. Logan Smith
28. Harrison Oliver
29. Noah Mraz
30. Alixzander Tauru
31. Jesse Dattoli
32. Tom Sims
33. Harry O'Farrell
34. Ben Camporeale
35. Angus Clarke
36. Adrian Cole
37. Archer Day-Wicks
38. Charlie Nicholls
39. Xavier Ivsic
40. Lachie Jaques
41. Josh Dolan
42. Jasper Alger
43. Joel Cochran
44. Clancy Dennis
45. Lucas Camporeale
46. James Barrat
47. Ollie Warburton
48. Jaxon Artemis
49. Malakai Champion
50. Tyler Welsh

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

tiger_tough said:

Herald Sun basically makes it no chance man

Karp3_dm · Aug 14, 2024

Morro said:
Posting on behalf of tigs2010 who is in a meeting.

Massive shout out to tigs2010 for sending me this last night. I think its realistic and super sexy. 2 things I would never usually associate with you.

Rioli and pick 22 for Picks 7 and 12

Shai for pick 8 and 13

Graham FA for Pick 22 - a man can dream

Baker for Pick 17

Trade 21, 33 and 39 for Lions pick 14

Trade 14 and 17 Next year first rounder to the best offer

Tigers picks 1, 7, 8, 12, 13

FOS
Lalor
Armstrong
Reid
Faull

Danog · Aug 14, 2024

Morro said:
Posting on behalf of tigs2010 who is in a meeting.

Massive shout out to tigs2010 for sending me this last night. I think its realistic and super sexy.

...you had a super sexy night with tigs last night?

....

Mad invite

tigs2010 · Aug 14, 2024

Danog said:
...you had a super sexy night with tigs last night?

....

Mad invite

next time bro. sorry

List Mgmt. 2024 Draft Thread

Who Should We Take At Pick 1?

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