Under Age 2025 AFL Draft General Discussion

[Lore]

The 2023 AFL National Development Championships – U16 Boys will begin with a clash between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro on Saturday, June 10 during the King’s Birthday weekend in Victoria.

The first round of fixtures will be played across four states, before all ten teams converge on the Gold Coast where the final two rounds will be played from July 3 to July 7.

The 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Girls will again feature six teams. Queensland, South Australia, Victoria Country, Victoria Metro and Western Australia will all field teams, along with the Allies, which will comprise players from New South Wales, ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania.

2023 AFL National Development Championships – U16 Boys​

Teams: Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants, Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria Country, Victoria Metro, Sydney Swans Academy, Tasmania and Western Australia

DATE	HOME TEAM	AWAY TEAM	VENUE
Sat, June 10	Victoria Country	Victoria Metro	IKON Park, VIC
Sat, June 17	GWS GIANTS Academy	Sydney Swans Academy	Blacktown Int. Sportspark, NSW
Sat, June 24	Northern Territory	Tasmania	Highgate Rec. Reserve, VIC
Sun, June 25	Western Australia	South Australia	TBC, WA
Sun, June 25	Brisbane Lions	GC SUNS Academy	Brighton Homes Arena, QLD
Mon, July 3	GC SUNS Academy	Tasmania	Heritage Bank Stadium, QLD
Mon, July 3	GWS GIANTS Academy	Northern Territory	Heritage Bank Stadium, QLD
Mon, July 3	Brisbane Lions	Sydney Swans	Heritage Bank Stadium, QLD
Tue, July 4	Victoria Metro	Western Australia	Heritage Bank Stadium, QLD
Tue, July 4	Victoria Country	South Australia	Heritage Bank Stadium, QLD
Thu, July 6	Tasmania	GWS GIANTS Academy	Fankhauser Reserve, QLD
Thu, July 6	GC SUNS Academy	Sydney Swans Academy	Fankhauser Reserve, QLD
Thu, July 6	Northern Territory	Brisbane Lions Academy	Fankhauser Reserve, QLD
Fri, July 7	South Australia	Victoria Metro	Fankhauser Reserve, QLD
Fri, July 7	Western Australia	Victoria Country	Fankhauser Reserve, QLD

2023 AFL National Championships: U18, U16 fixtures released

The AFL has released the schedule for this year's U18 and U16 National Championships

www.afl.com.au

 

[PMBangers]

Where do the draft onlookers currently have Zeke Uwland ranked?

Top 10 pretty easily as it stands

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Top 10 pretty easily as it stands

What would your top 10 be thus far?

 

[Davo-27]

Update (added 10 extra players and Cooper Duff-Tytler because i under rate tall defenders), a very early top 40 as a guide, more players will be added as i get to see more talent in this draft pool

Early top 40 for 2025 draft based on u16s and CTL form

1. Dyson Sharp 188cm Central Dist
2. Oliver Greeves 190cm Eastern
3. Blake Kelly 180cm Swan Dist
4. Archie Ludowyke 193cm Sandringham (kpf with hops)
5. Lachlan Dovaston 175cm Eastern
6. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier 182cm Nth Adel
7. Louis Emmett 198cm Oakleigh (ruck/forw)
8. Marcus Cassidy 186cm Est Perth
9. Jack Dalton 176cm Sandringham
10. Noah Roberts-Thompson 180cm Sturt
11. Cooper Duff-Tytler 198cm VM (kpd)
12. Tairon Ah-Mu 199cm Dandenong (ruck)
13. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves 185cm Dandenong
14. Harry Morphet 175cm Geelong ...(broke his leg at champs)
15. Basil Hart 183cm Peel
16. Riley Onley 194cm Murray (mobile tall)
17. Xavier Bamert 184cm Sandringham
18. Aidan Schubert 194cm Central Dist (kpf)
19. Jadd Hill 176cm Perth
20. Dylan Patterson 183cm GCS A
21. Judd Marcello 189cm Wst Perth
22. Giuseppe Posterino 175cm Geelong
23. Jamie Gilchrist 185cm Eastern
24. Zeke Uwland 176cm GCS A
25. Raphael Geesu 175cm Bris A
26. Toby Whan 180cm Sth Fremantle
27. Jobe Scapin 186cm Gippsland
28. Mitchell Moate 180cm Northern
29. Jim Kelly 178cm Norwood
30. Zach O'Keefe 176cm Gippsland
31. Jack Harrison 183cm Bris A
32. Willem Duursma 189cm Gipps
33. Taj Longmuir 179cm Sth Frem
34. Sam Grij 178cm Oakleigh
35. Darcy Montgomery 180cm Subiaco
36. Thomas McGuane 176cm Western
37. Louis Kellaway 182cm Sturt
38. Jevan Phillipou 180cm WWT (reputation)
39. Will York 172cm Peel
40. Daniel Annabel 183cm Bris A

Where do the draft onlookers currently have Zeke Uwland ranked?

Uwland and Annabel up 10 spots each off of their u18 champs form. I've also been impressed with Thomas McGuane at Western Jets this year.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Currently Bendigo's best prospect for next year is Shaun Watson.
Kid is already 193cm and is playing predominantly on-ball this season.
Ran with Smillie at times a couple of weeks ago and was stronger than him in congestion, he can just walk through tackles.
Is a superb mark and a great forward option. Just needs to work on his tank but Shaun looks to have many star qualities.
Expect he'll be around about the first round if he keeps improving at the rate he is.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

If anyone wonders why his face looks familiar, one of Shaun's uncles is Chris Tarrant

Chris Tarrant

Age

43

Ht

193cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

3.2

1star

K

2.6

1star

HB

0.6

1star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.8

4star

.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Jen2310.

FWIW, Shaun's older brother RJ, is practically Taz' junior.

 

[Jen2310]

Jen2310.

FWIW, Shaun's older brother RJ, is practically Taz' junior.

Now I'm curious. The footy world is better with more Taz's.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Now I'm curious. The footy world is better with more Taz's.

From afar, you can't really.

FWIW:



RJ (L) and Shaun (R.)





Taz in 2000.

 

[eaglespremiers]

If anyone wonders why his face looks familiar, one of Shaun's uncles is Chris Tarrant.

I would say he's the spitting image of his older brother RJ, but yeah, Chris is his uncle.

 

[Demon 16]

Hey just wondering if anyone has seen or heard anything about how Kalani White (Melbourne F/S) has been going so far this year?

Playing up in Qld I believe.

 

[GoTigers2015]

Ryder Corrigan named in the best players for Murray on the weekend

Murray Bushrangers Talent League Boys v Gippsland Power Talent League Boys, 2024, R11 - Game Centre | PlayHQ

Game Centre for Murray Bushrangers Talent League Boys v Gippsland Power Talent League Boys in Coates Talent League 2024 season, Round 11

www.playhq.com

 

[Miller1971]

Hey just wondering if anyone has seen or heard anything about how Kalani White (Melbourne F/S) has been going so far this year?

Playing up in Qld I believe.

Playing u19s for Broadbeach.

Despite the surprise selection in Allies squad, he is a long way off it.

 

[Demon 16]

Playing u19s for Broadbeach.

Despite the surprise selection in Allies squad, he is a long way off it.

Interesting, thanks.

I’ve heard conflicting reports and you’re definitely not the first I’ve heard suggest that he’s not actually much good.

 

[Jen2310]

Zeke Uwland on debut

15 disposals, 1 goal

 

[buttermuffs]

Zeke Uwland on debut

15 disposals, 1 goal

Jesus Christ. Uwland brothers going crazy right now.

 

[Miller1971]

Zeke Uwland on debut

15 disposals, 1 goal

this kid is special

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Jai Murray's followed Uwland in making his VFL debut.

 

[Dudoro]

Seems like Collingwood's luck through FS will continue here. Mick's boy would be top 10 and well and truly what they desperately need in midfield.

 

[Miller1971]

Jai Murray's followed Uwland in making his VFL debut.

So had Addinsall and Patterson

Meanwhile the Lions Allies blokes are playing QAFL, and their mid range academy talent getting VFL games.

REally is strange how each club develop their youth.

 

[Davo-27]

Top 30 update 2025

1. Archie Ludowyke - Sand - 195cm
2. Dyson Sharp - Cent Dist - 188cm
3. Oliver Greeves - Eastern - 191cm
4. Fred Rodriguez - Sth Freo - 185cm
5. Blake Kelly - Swan Dist - 182cm
6. Riley Onley - Murray - 194cm
7. Louis Emmett - Oakleigh - 198cm
8. Lachlan Dovaston - Eastern - 176cm
9. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier - Nth Adel - 182cm
10. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves - Dand - 185cm
11. Basil Hart - Peel - 185cm
12. Zeke Uwland - Gold Coast A - 177cm
13. Cody Curtin - Clarem - 197cm
14. Daniel Annable - Brisbane A - 183cm
15. Thomas McGuane - Western - 177cm
16. Noah Roberts-Thompson - Sturt - 180cm
17. Jack Dalton - Sand - 177cm
18. Cooper Duff-Tytler - Cald - 199cm
19. Tairon Ah-Mu - Dand - 198cm
20. Willem Duursma - Gipps - 191cm
21. Marcus Cassidy - East Perth - 187cm
22. Xavier Bamert - Sand - 184cm
23. Dylan Patterson - Gold Coast A - 183cm
24. Jadd Hill - Perth - 178cm
25. Jobe Scapin - Gipps - 186cm
26. Sam Grij - Oakleigh - 182cm
27. Toby Whan - Sth Freo - 182cm
28. Zach O'Keefe - Gipps - 177cm
29. Raphael Geesu - Bris A - 175cm
30. Harry Morphett - Geel - 180cm

 

[Futbolista]

Top 30 update 2025

1. Archie Ludowyke - Sand - 195cm
2. Dyson Sharp - Cent Dist - 188cm
3. Oliver Greeves - Eastern - 191cm
4. Fred Rodriguez - Sth Freo - 185cm
5. Blake Kelly - Swan Dist - 182cm
6. Riley Onley - Murray - 194cm
7. Louis Emmett - Oakleigh - 198cm
8. Lachlan Dovaston - Eastern - 176cm
9. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier - Nth Adel - 182cm
10. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves - Dand - 185cm
11. Basil Hart - Peel - 185cm
12. Zeke Uwland - Gold Coast A - 177cm
13. Cody Curtin - Clarem - 197cm
14. Daniel Annable - Brisbane A - 183cm
15. Thomas McGuane - Western - 177cm
16. Noah Roberts-Thompson - Sturt - 180cm
17. Jack Dalton - Sand - 177cm
18. Cooper Duff-Tytler - Cald - 199cm
19. Tairon Ah-Mu - Dand - 198cm
20. Willem Duursma - Gipps - 191cm
21. Marcus Cassidy - East Perth - 187cm
22. Xavier Bamert - Sand - 184cm
23. Dylan Patterson - Gold Coast A - 183cm
24. Jadd Hill - Perth - 178cm
25. Jobe Scapin - Gipps - 186cm
26. Sam Grij - Oakleigh - 182cm
27. Toby Whan - Sth Freo - 182cm
28. Zach O'Keefe - Gipps - 177cm
29. Raphael Geesu - Bris A - 175cm
30. Harry Morphett - Geel - 180cm

Sam Swadling (WP). Trust me my friend.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Hey just wondering if anyone has seen or heard anything about how Kalani White (Melbourne F/S) has been going so far this year?

Playing up in Qld I believe.

He was pretty good in deep defence in GC academy games

He’s got a remarkable vertical leap and uses it quite a bit , a monty to take a huge hanger one day

Bit skinny and doesn’t always play with the physical intensity which is common for a tall his age

Played first allies game against SA , wasn’t quite ready

Wouldn’t surprise me one bit if he comes on and is a 1st rounder next year , the talls always come late . Just look at Whitlock’s Armstrong Shanahan this year

He’s 199cm so could still end up a ruck as he looks like he’s in growing mode still

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Top 30 update 2025

1. Archie Ludowyke - Sand - 195cm
2. Dyson Sharp - Cent Dist - 188cm
3. Oliver Greeves - Eastern - 191cm
4. Fred Rodriguez - Sth Freo - 185cm
5. Blake Kelly - Swan Dist - 182cm
6. Riley Onley - Murray - 194cm
7. Louis Emmett - Oakleigh - 198cm
8. Lachlan Dovaston - Eastern - 176cm
9. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier - Nth Adel - 182cm
10. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves - Dand - 185cm
11. Basil Hart - Peel - 185cm
12. Zeke Uwland - Gold Coast A - 177cm
13. Cody Curtin - Clarem - 197cm
14. Daniel Annable - Brisbane A - 183cm
15. Thomas McGuane - Western - 177cm
16. Noah Roberts-Thompson - Sturt - 180cm
17. Jack Dalton - Sand - 177cm
18. Cooper Duff-Tytler - Cald - 199cm
19. Tairon Ah-Mu - Dand - 198cm
20. Willem Duursma - Gipps - 191cm
21. Marcus Cassidy - East Perth - 187cm
22. Xavier Bamert - Sand - 184cm
23. Dylan Patterson - Gold Coast A - 183cm
24. Jadd Hill - Perth - 178cm
25. Jobe Scapin - Gipps - 186cm
26. Sam Grij - Oakleigh - 182cm
27. Toby Whan - Sth Freo - 182cm
28. Zach O'Keefe - Gipps - 177cm
29. Raphael Geesu - Bris A - 175cm
30. Harry Morphett - Geel - 180cm

Got one for you …. Noah Chamberlain . Swans academy . Lock him in for top 10

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Collins is 2025 draft, he is just born in December which is generally a disadvantage in footy development, as it makes Year 12 your draft year.

Watched him play this year … he’s good . Kicked 3 one game

Hard running half forward , left foot . Will suit modern game

 

[Yoda_]

Young El-Achar shows a bit when you see him. At 160-odd cm, size is against him but seen a couple of blistering runs from the Cannons underager





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