Under Age U17s - 2026 AFL Draft General Discussion

[Juice030103]

What number was he

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

What number was he

25 for SA.

 

[DTLSchulzy16]

Dougie Cochrane with the Kevin Sheehan medal

Not sure if this is the best place to ask this. But anywhere I can find the previous winners of this award

 

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[RedmanWasHere]

Dougie Cochrane with the Kevin Sheehan medal

Not sure if this is the best place to ask this. But anywhere I can find the previous winners of this award

For the record, Dyson Sharp won it last year.

2013 was meant to say “Rhys” instead of Ryan Mathieson.

Also, 2023 Alan McLean medal went to QLD youngster and top GC academy prospect for next year Beau Addinsall.

 

[Thunderstruck]

Callum Twomey's got his 2026 No. 1 favourite prospect.

Get in line Cal haha

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Get in line Cal haha

Was wondering who’d be first out of yourself or Davo.

 

[Thunderstruck]

Dunno if he’s been mentioned in any media platforms but Florence to me out of the 4 games I’ve watched seems the standout

Good size and having a solid year for South. Just been shaded by Edwards and Van Dyk but his size and traits prob translate better to AFL level potentially.

 

[Thunderstruck]

Was wondering who’d be first out of yourself or Davo.

Haha yea, it’s prob hard on Davo given Centrals are my local club. Cochrane has even more upside than Sharp though Sharpie will be far more ready made in terms of body and power.

The really good ones stand out early in a way that’s so obvious. The yea he’s not bad ones are rarely those that end up being absolute stars.

Hurn was the last Centrals lad to give me those vibes

 

[anonymous872]

For the record, Dyson Sharp won it last year.

2013 was meant to say “Rhys” instead of Ryan Mathieson.

Also, 2023 Alan McLean medal went to QLD youngster and top GC academy prospect for next year Beau Addinsall.

who won the Alan McLean medal this year?

 

[RedmanWasHere]

who won the Alan McLean medal this year?

Yet to be announced.

 

[Futbolista]

The WA list has finally taken shape. Now to see what happens in the next 24 months.

West Australia 2026 draft Players in Colts/PSA 2024 Round 14 Update
1-Lucas Robinson (SF/PSA)
2-Leo Steed (SD/PSA)
3-Kye Ormerod (EF)
4-Garrison Kenh (EP)
5-Koby LeCras (WP/PSA)
6-Lachlan McGlade (EP)
7-Thatcher Simmons (S/PSA/Inj)
8-Joshua Nathan (EF/PSA)
9-Damien Newry (CL)
10-Jai Debono (SD)
11-Elijah Dennis (CL/PSA)
12-Antonio Crupi (S)
13-Jayden Clarke (P/PSA)
14-Tazzi Faithfull (PT)
15-James Barnard (EP)
16-Jake Cornelius (EF)
17-Heath Wilson (SF)
18-Sam Hill (WP)
19-Mitchell Stirling (PT)
20-Harrison Gilford (S)
21-Dylan Connelly (EF)
22-Drew Clarke (PT)
23-Harvey Spawton-Guy (WP)
24-Luca Boczar (WP)
25-James Whelan (PT)
26-Riley Hay (S)
27-Noah Blakeney (CL)
28-McKenna Pringle (PT)
29-Ryan Hall (SD)
30-Benji Van Rooyen (CL)
31-Elijah Nathan (SF)
32-Tom Brown (CL/PSA)
33-Cooper McMeikan (EF)
34-Corbin Boylson (S/PSA)
35-Lorenze Cole (SD)
36-George Gale (CL/PSA)
37-Matthew Edgelow (P)
38-Sam Hookham (SF)
39-Adam Schmechtig (S)
40-Max Bradbury (WP)
41-Saul McCann (PT)
42-Austin Lekias (PT)
43-Jayke Cooper (PT)
44-Alastair Kelly (P)
45-Oliver Williams (SD/PSA)
46-Tyrell Pickett (S)
47-Coen Tuck (PT)
48-Riley Singleton (EF)
49-Nate Scott (EF)
50=Connor Lally (S)
50=Levi Morgan (S)
50=Cooper Dudfield (SD)

Leaderboard M V Ave G
Leo Steed*** (SD) 1 6 6.00 -
Lucas Robinson*** (SF) 2 6 3.00 1
Damien Newry*** (CL) 2 - ---- 1
Kye Ormerod*** (EF) 2 - ---- -
Dylan Connelly*** (EF) 2 - ---- -
Jai De Bono*** (SD) 1 - ---- -
Noah Blakeney*** (CL) 1 - ---- -

 

[omerz]

Ok, now I'm really confused......I have been planning on getting new glasses. I think I need them sooner rather than later.

it’s Harvey an aspiring cricketer also, who was on a cricket camp in Melbourne and flown up to replace Cooper Ramsey who was also injured in game 2. He was part of the Talls program so correct in saying not in the original squad but started as a train on with the team to develop further. After the game was then flying back to Melbourne for the cricket final today.

 

[Futbolista]

it’s Harvey an aspiring cricketer also, who was on a cricket camp in Melbourne and flown up to replace Cooper Ramsey who was also injured in game 2. He was part of the Talls program so correct in saying not in the original squad but started as a train on with the team to develop further. After the game was then flying back to Melbourne for the cricket final today.

Wow....a cricketer also. Interesting stuff. I remember Cameron Green playing football for WA in the national 16's championships a while back.

 

[scouter number 1]

Clear number 1 Cody walker (Vic country) from your number 1 scout

Other players of real quality and will be intriguing to see how they continue to develop and be high end picks potentially
Dougie Cochrane (SA)
Archie Van Dyk (SA)
Lucas Robinson (WA)
Koby Le Cras (WA)
Wil Malady (vic country)
Arki Butler (vic metro)
Max Downes (vic metro)
Jermaine Miller (SA)
Axel Walsh (WA)

Have I nailed it folks ?

 

[Juice030103]

Clear number 1 Cody walker (Vic country) from your number 1 scout

Other players of real quality and will be intriguing to see how they continue to develop and be high end picks potentially
Dougie Cochrane (SA)
Archie Van Dyk (SA)
Lucas Robinson (WA)
Koby Le Cras (WA)
Wil Malady (vic country)
Arki Butler (vic metro)
Max Downes (vic metro)
Jermaine Miller (SA)
Axel Walsh (WA)

Have I nailed it folks ?

Cody and Cochrane the clear 2

Also like Florence

 

[Futbolista]

Clear number 1 Cody walker (Vic country) from your number 1 scout

Other players of real quality and will be intriguing to see how they continue to develop and be high end picks potentially
Dougie Cochrane (SA)
Archie Van Dyk (SA)
Lucas Robinson (WA)
Koby Le Cras (WA)
Wil Malady (vic country)
Arki Butler (vic metro)
Max Downes (vic metro)
Jermaine Miller (SA)
Axel Walsh (WA)

Have I nailed it folks ?

Axel Walsh is a below ager at this level. Just replace him with Leo Steed (WA/SD) who is a gun. Huge hunger for the contest. I'm surprised people aren't talking about him.

 

[scouter number 1]

Cody and Cochrane the clear 2

Also like Florence

What number florence again ? Yes I’ll add steed agree
We are now at 11
Let’s do top 12 then if I have overlooked Florence and agree

 

[Haggas]

1		Dougie Cochrane
2	Carlton (F/S) or Richmond (NGA)	Cody Walker
3		Lucas Robinson
4		Archie Van Dyke
5		Mitch Toner
6		Kye Ormerod
7		Arki Butler
8		Max Downes
9		Leo Steed
10		Marlon Neocleous
11		Memphis Webb
12		Koby LeCras
13		Jack Gordon
14		Kodah Edwards
15		Marcus Prasad
16		Tate Hodgson
17		Jayden Clarke
18		Archie Devine
19		Wil Malady
20		Jack Surkitt
21		Lachlan Hicks
22		Damien Newry
23		Charlie Bovill
24	Gold Coast (Academy)	Archie Hill
25	Hawthorn (F/S) or Brisbane (Academy)	Cooper Hodge
26		Ryder Bugg
27		Harry Van Hattum
28		Jacob McNicol
29		Thatcher Simmons
30		Cain Florence
31		Blake Newton
32		Jai Debono
33		Cody Templeton
34	Sydney (Academy)	Mason McGroder
35		Garrison Kenh
36		Ethan Herbert
37	Brisbane (Academy)	Matthew Owen
38		Jackson Phillips
39		Lachlan McGlade
40	Richmond (NGA)	Tanner Armstrong

 

[scouter number 1]

1		Dougie Cochrane
2	Carlton (F/S) or Richmond (NGA)	Cody Walker
3		Lucas Robinson
4		Archie Van Dyke
5		Mitch Toner
6		Kye Ormerod
7		Arki Butler
8		Max Downes
9		Leo Steed
10		Marlon Neocleous
11		Memphis Webb
12		Koby LeCras
13		Jack Gordon
14		Kodah Edwards
15		Marcus Prasad
16		Tate Hodgson
17		Jayden Clarke
18		Archie Devine
19		Wil Malady
20		Jack Surkitt
21		Lachlan Hicks
22		Damien Newry
23		Charlie Bovill
24	Gold Coast (Academy)	Archie Hill
25	Hawthorn (F/S) or Brisbane (Academy)	Cooper Hodge
26		Ryder Bugg
27		Harry Van Hattum
28		Jacob McNicol
29		Thatcher Simmons
30		Cain Florence
31		Blake Newton
32		Jai Debono
33		Cody Templeton
34	Sydney (Academy)	Mason McGroder
35		Garrison Kenh
36		Ethan Herbert
37	Brisbane (Academy)	Matthew Owen
38		Jackson Phillips
39		Lachlan McGlade
40	Richmond (NGA)	Tanner Armstrong

Left out Jermaine miller from SA would have thought in top 20?

 

[briztoon]

1		Dougie Cochrane
2	Carlton (F/S) or Richmond (NGA)	Cody Walker
3		Lucas Robinson
4		Archie Van Dyke
5		Mitch Toner
6		Kye Ormerod
7		Arki Butler
8		Max Downes
9		Leo Steed
10		Marlon Neocleous
11		Memphis Webb
12		Koby LeCras
13		Jack Gordon
14		Kodah Edwards
15		Marcus Prasad
16		Tate Hodgson
17		Jayden Clarke
18		Archie Devine
19		Wil Malady
20		Jack Surkitt
21		Lachlan Hicks
22		Damien Newry
23		Charlie Bovill
24	Gold Coast (Academy)	Archie Hill
25	Hawthorn (F/S) or Brisbane (Academy)	Cooper Hodge
26		Ryder Bugg
27		Harry Van Hattum
28		Jacob McNicol
29		Thatcher Simmons
30		Cain Florence
31		Blake Newton
32		Jai Debono
33		Cody Templeton
34	Sydney (Academy)	Mason McGroder
35		Garrison Kenh
36		Ethan Herbert
37	Brisbane (Academy)	Matthew Owen
38		Jackson Phillips
39		Lachlan McGlade
40	Richmond (NGA)	Tanner Armstrong

I’m not sure Cooper Hodge is even in the top 3 players in our academy in his age group.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

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[Hawks_4478]

Trying to step behind this paywall but it ain't working.

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[#BallMagnet]

1		Dougie Cochrane
2	Carlton (F/S) or Richmond (NGA)	Cody Walker
3		Lucas Robinson
4		Archie Van Dyke
5		Mitch Toner
6		Kye Ormerod
7		Arki Butler
8		Max Downes
9		Leo Steed
10		Marlon Neocleous
11		Memphis Webb
12		Koby LeCras
13		Jack Gordon
14		Kodah Edwards
15		Marcus Prasad
16		Tate Hodgson
17		Jayden Clarke
18		Archie Devine
19		Wil Malady
20		Jack Surkitt
21		Lachlan Hicks
22		Damien Newry
23		Charlie Bovill
24	Gold Coast (Academy)	Archie Hill
25	Hawthorn (F/S) or Brisbane (Academy)	Cooper Hodge
26		Ryder Bugg
27		Harry Van Hattum
28		Jacob McNicol
29		Thatcher Simmons
30		Cain Florence
31		Blake Newton
32		Jai Debono
33		Cody Templeton
34	Sydney (Academy)	Mason McGroder
35		Garrison Kenh
36		Ethan Herbert
37	Brisbane (Academy)	Matthew Owen
38		Jackson Phillips
39		Lachlan McGlade
40	Richmond (NGA)	Tanner Armstrong

Some talented kids coming through their respective states for sure and still plenty of development in them yet.

SA off the back of these Champs, look to have a nice list coming through for 2026. If I had to try and put some of them in some kind of order off the back of their recent Champs and current SANFL form I’d go something like this.

1. Dougie Cochrane (CTL)
2. Kodah Edwards (Sth)
3. Archie Van Dyk (Sth)
4. Memphis Webb (Nth)
5. Cain Florance (Sth)
6. Ethan Herbert (Nth)
7. Angus White (Sth)
8. Harvey Croker (Glg)
9. Jack Gordon (CTL)
10. Jermaine Miller (CTL)
11. Jacob McNicol (Glg)
12. Zach Young (Nth)
13. Koby Moir (Glg)
14. Jack Leys (WWT)

* One to watch - Max Atkin (Glg) Competition leader with 12 goals in 3 SANFL games before breaking an elbow (season done) and missed state duties this year. Good size, quick & mobile Fwd.

Will be interesting to see how this list evolves over the next 24 months.

 

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