List Mgmt. 2025 AFL Draft *F/S watch*

[Jen2310]

2025 Victorian summer hub squads announced

Victoria Country and Victoria Metro have announced squads to take part in summer training hubs to be held across the next two months

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Players involved in the summer training hubs will participate in football and wellbeing programs and will be provided with individual development plans.


All players selected in the summer training hub squads are born in 2007 or 2008 and will be eligible for selection in the Victoria Country and Victoria Metro squads that compete at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships.


The first camp for each program will be conducted across the next week. Victoria Country’s camp will be held at the NEC Hangar, while Victoria Metro’s camp will be held at La Trobe University Bundoora.


The squads will reconvene again in late January, with Country’s second camp to be conducted at the Gippsland Power High Performance Centre in Morwell, while the Metro squads will come together at Deakin University Waurn Ponds.

VICTORIA METRO​

The Victoria Metro squad consists of players from the six Coates Talent League metro programs: Calder Cannons, Eastern Ranges, Northern Knights, Oakleigh Chargers, Sandringham Dragons and Western Jets.


Eastern Ranges coach Lauren Morecroft (boys) and Oakleigh Chargers coach Ty Vickery (girls) will serve as head coaches of the Victoria Metro teams.


CAMP DATES
Boys
Camp 1 – Monday 16 December to Tuesday 17 December at La Trobe University, Bundoora
Camp 2 – Monday 20 January to Wednesday 22 January at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds




SQUADS
Boys

NAME	BORN	HT	CTL CLUB	COMMUNITY CLUB
Sam Allen	2007	184	Oakleigh Chargers	Glen Iris
Xavier Bamert	2007	186	Sandringham Dragons	South Melbourne Districts
Andrew Barker	2007	189	Eastern Ranges	Mooroolbark
Thomas Burton	2007	178	Western Jets	Point Cook
Arki Butler	2008	180	Sandringham Dragons	Beaumaris
Jack Dalton	2007	178	Sandringham Dragons	East Malvern
Finn Davis	2007	190	Western Jets	Williamstown CYMS
Lachy Dovaston	2007	175	Eastern Ranges	Blackburn
Cooper Duff-Tytler	2007	199	Calder Cannons	Woodend-Hesket
Hussien El Achkar	2007	171	Calder Cannons	Pascoe Vale
Louis Emmett	2007	202	Oakleigh Chargers	Glen Iris Gladiators
Kye Fincher	2007	185	Sandringham Dragons	East Brighton Vampies
Oliver Greeves	2007	191	Eastern Ranges	Vermont
Tyson Gresham	2007	167	Northern Knights	South Morang
Sam Grlj	2007	182	Oakleigh Chargers	Old Camberwell
Tate Hodgson	2008	193	Northern Knights	Park Orchards
Jack Ison	2007	189	Oakleigh Chargers	Parkside
Felix Kneipp	2007	177	Calder Cannons	Fitzroy
Archie Ludowyke	2007	195	Sandringham Dragons	East Sandringham
Thomas McGuane	2007	177	Western Jets	Keilor
Xavier Taylor	2007	191	Eastern Ranges	East Ringwood
Miles Tyrer	2007	198	Sandringham Dragons	South Melbourne Districts
Harry Van Hattum	2008	202	Northern Knights	St Mary’s Greensborough

VICTORIA COUNTRY​

The Victoria Country squads feature representatives from each of the six Coates Talent League country programs: Bendigo Pioneers, Dandenong Stingrays, Geelong Falcons, Gippsland Power, GWV Rebels and Murray Bushrangers.


Gippsland Power coach Rhett McLennan (boys) and GWV Rebels coach Sally Riley (girls) will serve as head coaches of the Victoria Country teams.


CAMP DATES
Boys
Camp 1 – Monday 16 December to Tuesday 17 December at NEC Hangar Tullamarine
Camp 2 – Wednesday 22 January to Friday 24 January at Gippsland Power High Performance Centre, Morwel
SQUADS
Boys

NAME	BORN	HT	CTL CLUB	COMMUNITY CLUB
Tairon Ah-Mu	2007	198	Dandenong Stingrays	Berwick
Tanner Armstrong	2008	175	Murray Bushrangers	Rumbalara
Harry Dean	2007	193	Murray Bushrangers	Lavington Panthers
Willem Duursma	2007	191	Gippsland Power	Foster
Josh Granger	2007	196	Dandenong Stingrays	Bonbeach YCW
Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves	2007	185	Dandenong Stingrays	Mornington
Harley Hicks	2007	178	GWV Rebels	Lake Wendouree
Xavier Ladbrook	2008	197	Gippsland Power	Nar Nar Goon
Max Lee	2007	183	Dandenong Stingrays	Edithvale-Aspendale
Josh Lindsay	2007	182	Geelong Falcons	Newtown & Chilwell
Wil Malady	2008	188	Gippsland Power	Bairnsdale
Hugo Mikunda	2007	179	Geelong Falcons	Bell Park
Zachary O'Keefe	2007	177	Gippsland Power	Maffra
Riley Onley	2007	194	Murray Bushrangers	Shepparton United
Jack Pickett	2008	192	Geelong Falcons	Torquay
Marcus Prasad	2008	167	Dandenong Stingrays	Dromana
Ben Rongdit	2007	183	Geelong Falcons	Colac
Jobe Scapin	2007	187	Gippsland Power	Inverloch-Kongwak
Toby Sinnema	2007	179	Dandenong Stingrays	Devon Meadows
Mitchell Stevens	2007	184	Gippsland Power	Heyfield
Archie Taylor	2007	178	GWV Rebels	Cobden
Cody Walker	2008	183	Bendigo Pioneers	Echuca
Shaun Watson	2007	193	Bendigo Pioneers	Mildura
Hunter Wright	2007	187	Bendigo Pioneers	Golden Square

 

[Jen2310]

25 draft prospects

DYSON SHARP

Position: Midfielder

Size: 188cm

Clubs: Central District/South Australia


Sharp is a tough midfielder from South Australia who is one of the leading candidates to be the number one pick in 2025. The big-bodied on-baller is a beast at the coalface, clean with ball in hand and is also a good user. Sharp stepped up well to SANFL level late in the year for Central District’s and he has been a dominant junior throughout the years, winning the Kevin Sheehan Medal as the MVP of the Under 16 National Championships.

ZEKE UWLAND

Position: Midfielder

Size: 178cm

Clubs: Gold Coast Academy/Queensland

The brother of Gold Coast’s Bodhi, Zeke is another top prospect in next year’s pool. Uwland is a hard-running and skilful player, who can play through the midfield or off half-back. The Academy prospect is deadly by foot, can break the lines and can provide plenty of run and carry. Uwland averaged 23 touches and six rebound 50s in the National Championships this year and was the only bottom-ager selected in the All-Australian side.
WILLEM DUURSMA

Position: Utility

Size: 191cm

Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country

The Duursma name will be very familiar to footy fans. Willem is the youngest sibling of the Duursma family, with Xavier, Yasmin and Zane all currently featuring at the top level. But Willem could well and truly be the best of the lot. The youngest Duursma is a genuine utility having shown promise in all thirds of the ground. He is a quality ball user, is strong overhead and is clean around the ground. Also a very talented basketballer, Duursma has all the tools to become a genuine star of the competition in due course.


DANIEL ANNABLE

Position: Midfielder

Size: 183cm

Clubs: Brisbane Lions Academy/Queensland

There’s something in the water in Queensland at the moment with the Lions set to cash in on yet another Academy star. Brisbane have landed a trio of father-sons in recent years in Will and Levi Ashcroft and Jaspa Fletcher, but they’ve also had significant success on the Academy front with Sam Marshall and Ty Gallop. Annable is a well-rounded midfielder who loves to extract the ball from contest and feed it out to his teammates on the outside. A hard worker who is an absolute ball magnet and nice user, Annable averaged 28 disposals and six tackles in the Coates Talent League this year.
BEAU ADDINSALL

Position: Midfielder/Forward

Size: 180cm

Clubs: Gold Coast Academy/Queensland

The Lions are cashing in on Academy stars, the Suns are a level above. Addinsall is a smooth-moving, powerful midfielder who won best on ground honours during the Under 17s Futures match at the MCG on AFL Grand Final Day. The on-baller had a game-high 34 disposals that day in an eye-catching display. Addinsall was an unlucky omission from the Allies side this year, but looms as a potential top 10 pick in 2025. Alongside Uwland and Addinsall, the Suns also have access to midfielder/forward Dylan Patterson and tall Kalani White.

COOPER DUFF-TYTLER


Position: Ruck/Forward

Size: 199cm

Clubs: Calder Cannons/Vic Metro

A promising basketballer growing up, Duff-Tytler has well and truly turned his attention to the Sherrin. Duff-Tytler is an athletic ruck/forward who is almost another midfielder, such is his athleticism and ball-winning ability. His 30-disposal, 10-mark and two-goal performance for the Calder Cannons in the Coates Talent League was just a glimpse into what he could become. Strong in the air and at ground level, Duff-Tytler looms as one of, if not the best tall prospect in 2025.
LOUIS EMMETT


Position: Ruck/Forward

Size: 198cm

Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Another leading tall prospect in the 2025 pool, Emmett caught the eye during the Oakleigh Chargers’ 2024 campaign. A mobile big man with good skills, Emmett is a damaging forward as well. The Vic Metro tall has strong hands and loves to take a big grab but his endurance and work rate means he gets to plenty of ruck contests around the ground, too.

RILEY ONLEY

Position: Midfielder


Size: 194cm

Clubs: Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Big-bodied midfielders are all the rage at the moment and Onley is one of the best in the 2025 crop. Onley is strong at the contest, clean with ball in hand and has plenty of power when bursting out of stoppage. Featured three times for Vic Country as a bottom-ager, the highlight being a 20-disposal, seven clearance effort against the Allies.
ARCHIE LUDOWYKE

Position: Key Forward


Size: 195cm

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

One of very few to feature in a stacked Vic Metro side as a bottom-ager this year, Ludowyke has plenty of upside to excite AFL recruiters. Ludowyke is one of the most entertaining prospects in the 2025 pool, he loves flying for marks and is crafty around the big sticks. Ludowyke booted 13 goals in nine matches as a bottom-ager for the Sandringham Dragons this year and will be a key focal point for Rob Harding’s side in 2025.

OLIVER GREEVES

Position: Midfielder

Size: 191cm


Clubs: Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro

Another strong midfielder, Greeves is a workhorse around stoppage but has also shown an ability to drift forward and hit the scoreboard. The Caulfield Grammar jet is an Under 16s All-Australian representative and is clean at ground level. A strong performance in the Under 17s Futures match (31 touches, seven marks) will lay the platform for what will hopefully be a fruitful 2025 season.
FRED RODRIGUEZ

Position: Midfielder

Size: 184cm


Clubs: South Fremantle/Western Australia

Rodriguez is a silky midfielder who impressed at National Championships level with Western Australia in 2024, averaging 18.8 disposals. Rodriguez is super quick and is a quality ball user by hand and foot. It’s that skillset, plus his run and carry, that will make him an attractive prospect for AFL clubs.

MAX KING

Position: Midfielder

Size: 191cm

Clubs: Sydney Swans Academy/NSW-ACT


A Sydney Academy prospect who is definitely one to watch next year. King is another one of these big-bodied midfielders who can also impact the game inside the forward 50 arc. Strong overhead and clean at ground level, the Swans could have another beauty on their hands here.
NOAH HIBBINS-HARGREAVES

Position: Forward

Size: 185cm

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country


A crafty half-forward with strong aerial presence, Hibbins-Hargreaves had a strong season for the Dandenong Stingrays in 2024. The lively Mornington product booted 23 goals from 16 games and regularly stood up late in games. Hibbins-Hargreaves is slick in transition and often finds a way to create some space and hit the scoreboard. Had a strong first half in the Under 17s Futures match before fading a little bit late.

THOMAS BURTON

Position: Defender/Midfielder

Size: 178cm

Clubs: Western Jets/Vic Metro

A dashing rebounder off half-back, Burton loves to utilise his run and carry to generate offensive plays. The Western Jets youngster averaged 23.7 disposals and 5.6 tackles in the Coates Talent League this season and was a strong performer in the Under 17s Futures match where he amassed 26 touches. Loves to find and use the footy.
JACK DALTON

Position: Midfielder

Size: 176cm

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

A natural ball-winner who is clean with ball in hand, there’s plenty to like about the Sandringham Dragons on-baller. Dalton won the Vic Metro MVP at the Under 16s National Championships and is also a good leader, having captained the side to the title that same year. A classy operator who can play both on the inside and outside, expect Dalton to put his best foot forward for the Dragons and for Metro in 2025.


KALANI WHITE

Position: Key Defender

Size: 198cm

Clubs: Gold Coast Suns Academy/Queensland

The battle for one of the most promising key backs in next year’s pool will well and truly be on in 2025. White is the son of former Melbourne player Jeff White, who played 236 games for the Dees, but is also a member of the Gold Coast Academy. White is strong in the air and can play in all thirds of the ground but likens himself to Suns star Mac Andrew. Whether he nominates the Suns or Dees remain to be seen, but he is a genuine first round contender nonetheless.
THOMAS MCGUANE

Position: Midfielder

Size: 177cm

Clubs: Western Jets/Vic Metro

Here’s one for you, Collingwood fans. Thomas McGuane is the son of 152-game Pie Mick McGuane and is certainly one to keep an eye on next year. The consistent midfielder is an absolute ball magnet, having averaged 25.7 disposals a match for the Western Jets in 2024. The left-footer is clean with the footy and has shown he can thrive at the contest and on the outside.

SAM LEWIS


Position: Midfielder/Forward

Size: 186cm

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country

A big-bodied powerful midfielder who started the 2024 season with the Dandenong Stingrays on fire, before a persistent foot injury curtailed the rest of his campaign. The Red Hill product averaged almost 20 disposals in a star-studded on-ball brigade featuring the likes of Harvey Langford and Cooper Hynes. A tough, hard worker who also finds a way to drift forward and hit the scoreboard, keep an eye on this young gun in 2025.
CODY CURTIN


Position: Key Defender

Size: 197cm

Clubs: Claremont/Western Australia

Cody Curtin, the brother of current Adelaide player Dan, is a promising key defender out of Western Australia. Curtin is an excellent mark and possesses a penetrating kick, which has definitely caught the eye of talent scouts during his bottom-age year. Curtin has thrived mainly as a defender throughout his juniors but spent some time in the forward half late in the WAFL Colts season, where he booted two bags of six goals.

JOSH LINDSAY

Position: Defender/Wing


Size: 182cm

Clubs: Geelong Falcons/Vic Country

Named best on ground for Team Heppell in the Under 17s Futures match at the MCG on AFL Grand Final day, there’s plenty to like about Josh Lindsay. A strong decision-maker who rarely wastes a disposal, Lindsay amassed 20 touches and seven marks in that match. The Geelong Falcons youngster can play off half-back or on a wing given he loves to use his run and carry to generate plays out of defence.
MATT LERAY

Position: Midfielder


Size: 189cm

Clubs: Central District/South Australia

A member of the 2025 National Academy, LeRay is another highly touted on-baller. The South Australian youngster put together a solid campaign with Central District’s in the SANFL Under 18s, averaging 22 touches and five inside 50s. LeRay is powerful out of stoppage but can also do damage on the outside given his endurance base and ability to cover the ground. Has linked up nicely with pick 1 contender Dyson Sharp in recent times.

LACHLAN CARMICHAEL

Position: Defender

Size: 183cm


Clubs: Sydney Swans Academy/NSW-ACT

The Swans have produced some gems out of their Academy in recent years and defender Lachie Carmichael could be the next one in line. Carmichael is a well-rounded player who can take an intercept mark but is also a quality distributor out of defence. He put together a solid National Championships where he averaged 18.8 disposals and 5.8 rebound 50s for the Allies. Works hard and positions himself well.
NOAH CHAMBERLAIN

Position: Forward/Wing

Size: 192cm


Clubs: Sydney Swans Academy/NSW-ACT

An athletic half-forward, Chamberlain is another prospect tied to Sydney’s Academy program. A mobile and dynamic front-half player, Chamberlain has also shown that he can be used on a wing if needed. Had an inconsistent day in the Under 17s Futures match but proved he can be that vital link-up player between the midfield and forward groups. Also featured for Sydney’s Under 18s side as a 16-year-old.

JASPER HAY

Position: Ruck/Forward

Size: 198cm

Clubs: Tasmania Devils/Tasmania


Tasmania’s leading prospect this season is key position player Jasper Hay. Hay primarily plies his trade in the ruck but could look to develop his forward and defensive craft more in 2025. The Devils didn’t have anyone drafted in this year’s crop but had nine players selected in 2022/23. A National Academy member, it will be interesting to see how Hay progresses next year.
TAIRON AH-MU

Position: Ruck/Forward

Size: 198cm

Clubs: Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country


A powerful tall who is ready to take his game to the next level, Ah-Mu was a crucial player for the Dandenong Stingrays in 2024 as a bottom-ager. Ah-Mu booted 22 goals from 11 games playing primarily as a key forward, but he is more than capable of playing in the ruck as well, which he did at times for Haileybury under Essendon champion Matthew Lloyd. The Berwick junior kicked four goals against the Lions but also kicked a bag of three on four different occasions, including one in the Qualifying Final against the Gippsland Power. It won’t be long until he really breaks a game apart.
South Australian Under 18s MVP Samuel Cumming was incredibly stiff to miss this list, having put together a consistent and prolific bottom-age campaign. Vic Country defender Ben Rongdit is tied to Geelong as a Next Generation Academy prospect, while Wes Walley and Koby Evans are National Academy members linked to West Coast.

Northern Territory prospect Taj Murray is a promising ruck who is still pretty raw, while Murray Bushrangers tall Liam Hetherton and speedy Sturt winger Harley Barker are others who feature in the National Academy.

Academy guns and father-sons: 25 AFL Draft prospects to keep under close watch in 2025

Academy guns and father-sons: 25 AFL Draft prospects to keep under close watch in 2025

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Jelly Bean]

Can someone clarify for me - do we have access to Riley Onley or not? I may be confused.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Can someone clarify for me - do we have access to Riley Onley or not? I may be confused.

No

 

[Jen2310]

Can someone clarify for me - do we have access to Riley Onley or not? I may be confused.

Would be nice, but no. He's justa draft prospect in the open draft

 

[Jelly Bean]

Do we have any academy players that are candidates for us next year?

 

[TradeDraft]

Do we have any academy players that are candidates for us next year?

McCarthy but forgot his 1st Name

 

[Jen2310]

Do we have any academy players that are candidates for us next year?

Zac McCarthy
Not sure if there are any others.