2018 Draft Combine

[The Doctor]

Small Forwards, Midfielders & Defenders

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-08-30/small-forwards-mids-defenders-named-for-the-nab-afl-draft-combine

Tyron Smallwood Western Australia/Claremont/Royals
08/04/2000 Height: 177cm Weight: 80kg

Small forward/midfielder with neat skills and is an excellent decision-maker when under pressure. A strong tackler he is also dangerous around goals. Represented Western Australia in the 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and made his senior debut for Claremont in the final round of the WAFL this season.

Sydney Stack Western Australia/Perth/Federals
24/04/2000 Height: 177cm Weight: 72kg

An Indigenous small forward/midfielder who has good balance between winning both contested and uncontested ball. Averaged 21.3 disposals using his handball skills at stoppages to great effect winning NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours this year. A tough and physical player with great football smarts and skill. Finished the year playing three senior games for Perth in the WAFL.

Irving Mosquito Vic Country/Gippsland Power/Maffra
24/08/2000 Height: 175cm Weight: 69kg

An Indigenous small forward with an exciting turn of speed and good goal sense. Very creative player with a penetrating left foot. Missed this year’s NAB AFL Under-18 Championships due to injury but now back with Power and is capable of turning games. Eligible for Hawthorn under the Next Generation Academy rules.

Hayden Sampson South Australia/South Adelaide
02/03/2000 Height: 177cm Weight: 67kg

Small forward/midfielder who is skilful, elusive and quick. Creative player who is a good decision-maker and smart reader of the ball off hands. His father, Clay Sampson, played with Melbourne, Adelaide and Richmond however doesn’t qualify as a father/son selection.

Toby Bedford Vic Country/Dandenong Stingrays/Rosebud
27/05/2000 Height: 176cm Weight: 65kg

Super quick and elusive small forward/midfielder who was outstanding for Vic Country against Western Australia where he collected 20 possessions, eight tackles and seven inside 50m highlighting his potential. An Indigenous player who is eligible for Melbourne under the Next Generation Academy rules.

Jarrod Cameron Western Australia/Claremont
03/05/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 69kg

A clever and creative small forward who has pace and is dynamic around the goals. His five goals for Western Australia in this year’s NAB AFL Under-18 Championships against Vic Country highlighted his potential. Brother of Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron and eligible for the West Coast Eagles under the Next Generation Academy rules.

Zac Foot Vic Country/Dandenong Stingrays/Langwarrin
24/12/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 71kg

Small midfielder/wingman with line breaking speed on the outside. Not 18-years-old until December so one of the younger players in the NAB AFL Draft with further development ahead of him. Represented Vic Country in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and has been a consistent performer for the Dandenong Stingrays with his 17 disposals and four goals against the Rebels a season highlight.

Ned McHenry Vic Country/Geelong Falcons/Barwon Heads
13/07/2000 Height: 178kg Weight: 71kg

A very competitive small forward who wins his own ball and plays with zest and passion. His elite running capacity allows him to create numbers around the contest and transition both ways. Played extremely well for Vic Country against Vic Metro with 17 disposals, 10 tackles and two goals. A member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Tom Joyce Western Australia/East Fremantle
07/03/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 72kg

Small midfielder with elite endurance and quick, clean hands on the inside. Has excellent work rate and works hard to pressure and tackle when he doesn’t have the ball. A hip operation curtailed his year, but he is on the road to a full recovery. A member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Luke English Western Australia/Perth/Manning
14/01/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 74kg

Small midfielder who excels with his ball winning ability and distribution whether playing on the inside or outside. Has elite endurance and work ethic which makes him a ball magnet. Hard at the ball and with clean hands, he averaged 23.2 disposals and 5.5 tackles to be one of Western Australia’s top performers in this year’s NAB AFL Under-18 Championships winning Under-18 All-Australian honours. Won the Jack Clarke Medal in the WAFL Under-18 competition as a bottom aged player in 2017.

Ian Hill Western Australia/Perth/South Perth
09/02/2000 Height: 174cm Weight: 65kg

Indigenous small forward with elite speed and agility making him very dangerous around goals. Capable in the air one-on-one and has innate goal sense. Had an interrupted year due to a shoulder injury but is an exciting prospect who not only wins his own ball but applies tackling pressure up forward for his team. A member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Chayce Jones Allies/Tasmania/Launceston
14/01/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 74kg

Small midfielder/forward who is strong in his attack on the ball and the opposition. Strong overhead for his height and extremely versatile having played extremely well earlier in the year for the NAB AFL Academy against North Melbourne at half back. Won Under-18 All-Australian honours after captaining Tasmania to victory in Division Two of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and starring for the Allies.



2018 NAB AFL Draft Combine – State

Small forwards/midfielders/defenders

Jake Aarts Richmond VFL
08/12/1994 Height: 180cm Weight: 76kg

Atu Bosenavualagi Oakleigh Chargers
17/09/2000 Height: 179cm Weight: 79kg

Connor Bristow Norwood
15/07/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 70kg

Declan Carmody Glenelg
16/03/2000 Height: 177cm Weight: 70kg

Ben Cavarra Williamstown
20/12/1995 Height: 175cm Weight: 72kg

Kade Chandler Norwood
13/01/2000 Height: 173cm Weight: 73kg

Kyle Clarke Murray Bushrangers
31/01/2000 Height: 174cm Weight: 72kg

Tate Coleman South Adelaide
05/10/2000 Height: 179cm Weight: 70kg

Tobin Cox Glenelg
15/07/1999 Height: 177cm Weight: 78kg

Martin Frederick Woodville-West Torrens
17/05/2000 Height: 178cm Weight: 74kg

Jed Hill GWV Rebels
06/07/2000 Height: 179cm Weight: 68cm

Tom Lewis Sturt
18/02/2000 Height: 179cm Weight: 80kg

Jay Lockhart Casey Scorpions
03/02/1996 Height: 177cm Weight: 75kg

Rhyan Mansell North Launceston
04/06/2000 Height: 178cm Weight: 72kg

Darcy Marsh Brisbane Lions Academy
25/07/2000 Height: 178cm Weight: 75kg

Jarvis Pina Peel Thunder
30/10/2000 Height: 173cm Weight: 58kg

Jake Tarca South Adelaide
23/02/2000 Height: 175cm Weight: 75kg

Boyd Woodcock North Adelaide
05/03/2000 Height: 174cm Weight: 68kg

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Tall Defenders

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-09-06/tall-defenders-revealed-for-nab-afl-draft-combine

Kyle Reid Vic Country/Gippsland Power
12/08/2000 Height: 193cm Weight: 85kg

Tall defender who is strong overhead, mobile and composed under pressure. Strong in one-on-one contests and was a shining light for Vic Country averaging 12 disposals and containing the oppositions’ tall forwards throughout the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Won All-Australian honours.

Jacob Koschitzke Allies/Albury/Murray Bushrangers
11/07/2000 Height: 196cm Weight: 94kg

Tall defender who can also go forward, he is an excellent contested mark and strong in one-on-one contests. Uses the ball well by foot and is very competitive. Had an excellent championships earning All-Australian honours. He nullifies opposition key forwards and showed composure under pressure. Cousin of St Kilda star Justin Koschitzke.

Will Kelly Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Glen Iris
16/08/2000 Height: 193cm Weight: 83kg

Tall athletic defender who has the ability to play one-on-one and defend his direct opponent. Grew in confidence playing for Vic Metro this year reading the angles well with his intercept marking. Son of Collingwood premiership player Craig Kelly and an eligible father-son selection for the Magpies.

Ben King Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Haileybury College
07/07/2000 Height: 202cm Weight: 83kg

Tall defender/forward who is strong overhead and both exceptionally quick and agile making him a difficult match up when forward. Averaged 9.5 disposals, 4.8 marks and three goals across the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships including five goals against Western Australia and four goals against South Australia earning him All-Australian honours. Also played key defence earlier in the year with the Australian Under-18 team against North Melbourne VFL winning MVP honours. An outstanding swingman prospect in the Draft along with his twin brother Max.

Ben Silvagni Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Greythorn
07/05/2000 Height: 194cm Weight: 84kg

Very competitive tall defender who is strong in the contest and has an excellent natural leap and reach. Represented Vic Metro as a defender but has also been predominant forward for the Chargers. Brother of Jack and son of Stephen Silvagni and an eligible farther-son selection for Carlton.

Riley Grundy South Australia/Sturt
28/07/2000 Height: 195cm Weight: 79kg

Developing tall defender who is strong in the one-on-one contests and fiercely competitive. Matched-up well on the oppositions’ most dangerous tall targets and held his own. Currently playing at Under-18 level in the SANFL and has big upside. Brother of Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy.

Dirk Koenan Allies/Gold Coast Suns Academy/Palm Beach
01/01/2000 Height: 194cm Weight: 84kg

Athletic tall defender who is agile and capable with his shape and size to match-up well at AFL level. Still developing and was at his best during the NAB AFL Academy Series with his work one-on-one impressive particularly against the GWS Giants and the Sydney Swans. Also represented the Allies in Division One of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Connor Idon Vic Country/Geelong Falcons/Drysdale
29/07/2000 Height: 190cm Weight: 86kg

Tall defender who can also go forward and provide a mobile, competitive marking target for his team. Impressed for Vic Country as a mobile defender who is strong one-on-one. More recently been impressed for Vic Country as a mobile defender who is strong one-on-one and more recently up forward for the Falcons. Has Ghanaian heritage from West Africa.

Buku Khamis Vic Metro/Western Jets/St Albans
24/03/2000 Height: 190cm Weight: 81kg

Sudanese-born tall defender who provided consistent rebound for his team the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 14.8 disposals at an impressive 79 per cent efficiency and winning All-Australian honours. Reads the play well with his intercept marking a feature of his game. Also had an outstanding year for the Western Jets as he has grown in confidence. Good decision-maker and user of the ball on his preferred left foot. Eligible for the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy player.

James Blanck Vic Metro/Eastern Ranges/Park Orchards
20/11/2000 Height: 195cm Weight: 80kg

Developing tall defender who is an excellent intercept mark, quick and strong one-on-one. Impressed for Vic Metro particularly against Vic Country at the MCG this year taking six marks and providing good rebound for defence.

Mark Keane Ireland – County Cork
17/03/2000 Height: 194cm Weight: 96kg

Potential tall defender who impressed at the European Combine with his strength overhead, speed and disposal skills. Joined the NAB AFL Academy in the USA in January and has progressed to Country Under-20 level with Cork this year.

Anton Tohill Ireland – Country Derry
14/12/1999 Height: 198cm Weight: 86kg

Tall defender/midfielder/forward from Derry in Northern Ireland who is the son of former GAA and International Rules star Anthony Tohill who spent time at the Melbourne Football Club in the 1990s. Athletic 18-year-old with excellent foot skills and agility. Also joined the NAB AFL Academy in the USA earlier this year and was impressive.


2018 NAB AFL Draft Combine – State

Tall Defenders

Jacob Atley Bendigo Pioneers
04/07/2000 Height: 191cm Weight: 74kg

Chris Burgess West Adelaide
26/11/1995 Height: 193cm Weight: 84kg

Jordan Butts Murray Bushrangers
31/15/1999 Height: 197cm Weight: 80kg

Sam Collins Werribee
15/06/1994 Height: 194cm Weight: 97kg

Stephen Cumming Dandenong Stingrays
22/07/2000 Height: 199cm Weight: 104kg

Mason Fletcher Calder Cannons
08/04/2000 Height: 199cm Weight: 80kg

Caleb Graham Gold Coast Suns Academy
12/09/2000 Height: 194cm Weight: 84kg

Austin Hodge Gippsland Power
02/04/1999 Height: 190cm Weight: 83kg

Nathan Kreuger South Adelaide
25/06/1999 Height: 196cm Weight: 86kg

Matthew McGuinness Lauderdale
13/07/2000 Height: 192cm Weight: 75kg

Nick Murray Murray Bushrangers/GWS Giants Academy
18/12/2000 Height: 193cm Weight: 89kg

Ethan Phillips Port Melbourne
17/04/1999 Height: 195cm Weight: 83kg

Mitchell Podhajski Calder Cannons
04/01/1999 Height: 191cm Weight: 87kg

Stefan Radovanovic Western Jets
07/09/2000 Height: 192cm Weight: 85kg

Callum Wilkie North Adelaide
10/03/1996 Height: 191cm Weight: 87kg

Lachlan Young Dandenong Stingrays
06/04/1999 Height: 190cm Weight: 78kg

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[Go_Dogs]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

Blanck interests me.

Do you have any thoughts on him Doc?

[bulldogtragic]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

A nice write up from above:

Buku Khamis Vic Metro/Western Jets/St Albans
24/03/2000 Height: 190cm Weight: 81kg

Sudanese-born tall defender who provided consistent rebound for his team the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 14.8 disposals at an impressive 79 per cent efficiency and winning All-Australian honours. Reads the play well with his intercept marking a feature of his game. Also had an outstanding year for the Western Jets as he has grown in confidence. Good decision-maker and user of the ball on his preferred left foot. Eligible for the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy player.

[KT31]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

A nice write up from above:

Buku Khamis Vic Metro/Western Jets/St Albans
24/03/2000 Height: 190cm Weight: 81kg

Sudanese-born tall defender who provided consistent rebound for his team the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 14.8 disposals at an impressive 79 per cent efficiency and winning All-Australian honours. Reads the play well with his intercept marking a feature of his game. Also had an outstanding year for the Western Jets as he has grown in confidence. Good decision-maker and user of the ball on his preferred left foot. Eligible for the Western Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy player.

If we will pick up Buku Khamis, at what pick do you see us needing or using bt ?

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Medium Forwards

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-09-13/medium-forwards-named-for-2018-afl-draft-combine

Sam Sturt Vic Country/Dandenong Stingrays/Peninsula Grammar
12/05/2000 Height: 188cm Weight: 78kg

A left-footed medium forward who is courageous, strong overhead and presents well as a target up forward. Talented cricketer who only committed to peruse an AFL career after finishing school football commitments at Peninsula Grammar. Starred in the APS v AGS representative game and has shown AFL potential in his handful of games with the Stingrays late in the season.


Izak Rankine South Australia/West Adelaide
23/04/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 76kg

Classy medium midfielder with electrifying pace and innate goal sense highlighted by his five goals in South Australia’s 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships victory over Vic Metro. Averaged 15.8 disposals and three goals per match making him one of South Australia’s stars. Now a back-to-back Under-18 All-Australian highlighting his enormous potential. He has already played three years of senior football with West Adelaide in the SANFL. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.


Joel Crocker Sandringham Dragons/Brighton Grammar
14/04/2000 Height: 191cm Weight: 73kg

A versatile medium forward who is composed, competitive and has good footy smarts. Very good user of the ball by hand and foot and impressed last year with his AFL traits before ankle injury curtailed his 2018 season. Son of Darren Crocker and eligible as a father-son selection to North Melbourne where his father is part of the coaching panel.


Luke Foley Western Australia/Subiaco/Sorrento Duncraig
08/10/1999 Height: 187cm Weight: 75kg

Medium forward with a high work rate and is a good contested mark. Has a penetrating kick with clean hands and is a former state underage 400m-1500m medallist highlighting his athletic prowess. Impressed for Western Australia in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 17.3 disposals and 3.3 marks in three matches.


Curtis Taylor Vic Metro/Calder Cannons
06/04/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 79kg

Composed medium forward who is a strong overhead mark and reads the play well of hands, front and square. Regularly hits the scoreboard and shows mercurial ability to win the ball in traffic. At his best with eight marks and three goals against Vic Country at the MCG in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships highlighting his potential. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.


Bailey Scott Allies/Queensland/Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach
09/07/2000 Height 186cm Weight: 74kg

Medium forward/midfielder who reads the game exceptionally well and makes good decisions with the ball. Smart around the goals, he averaged 23.8 possessions in a very productive 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championship series in his role as captain of the Allies, winning Under-18 All-Australian honours. Has very good running capabilities which enables him to run and support his teammates to outnumber then transition. Son of former Geelong and North Melbourne player Robert Scott he is also eligible for the Gold Coast Suns under Next Generation Academy rules.


Tarryn Thomas Tasmania/Allies/North Launceston
25/03/2000 Height: 189cm Weight: 76kg

Indigenous medium forward who can also play through the midfield or in defence. Strong overhead, quick and a good contested ball winner with natural goal sense. Won the Harrison Medal for his outstanding form for Tasmania in the AFL Academy series earlier this year. Member of the NAB AFL Academy as well as North Melbourne’s Next Generation Academy.


Charlie Sprague Vic Country/Geelong Falcons/Barwon Heads
08/05/2000 Height: 187cm Weight: 79kg

Strong marking forward who is a one-touch player with clean hands. Smart player who’s running patterns and endurance helping him present as a target and is a good decision maker with the ball in hand. Flexible type who can influence games with his ball use. Missed the 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championship series due to injury.


Shane McAdam South Australia/Sturt/Claremont
28/05/1995 Height: 185cm Weight: 84kg

A medium forward who has made a real impression in his first season in the SANFL with Sturt after crossing from Claremont. Has kick 31 goals in 17 games with his natural leap, speed and pressure up forward real assets of his game. Nephew of AFL stars Gilbert and Adrian McAdam this 23-year-old is one of several mature aged prospects eyeing the NAB AFL Draft.


Ben Jarvis South Australia/Norwood
27/07/2000 Height: 185cm Weight 77kg

Medium forward who presents well as a lead with his speed and strong hands. Aggressive player with good recovery and agility. His 17 disposals, four marks and three goals against Western Australia in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships was an outstanding performance. Originally from Port Lincoln, he is now at Rostrevor College in Adelaide.


Tom Sparrow South Australia/South Adelaide/Prince Alfred College
11/05/2000 Height: 182cm Weight: 81kg

Medium forward/midfielder who is a super competitive type who wins contested ball and has the ability to stay in the contest with his recovery and agility. A leader on the field he was a constant contributor for South Australia in their 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships victory. Averaged 21.9 disposals at Under-18 level in the SANFL and will be a key player for South Adelaide in their premiership bid this weekend.


Jordan Morrissey Ireland/Country Carlow
20/02/1999 Height: 185cm Weight: 80kg

A medium forward who is an outstanding underage prodigy with Country Carlow. Progressed from Under-18 straight to the senior ranks and made a significant impact in an outstanding year for Carlow. Has speed, goal sense and is a natural leader. A very committed individual to his training and preparation, he is highly regarded in the Gaelic circles.


Pierce Laverty Ireland/Country Down
12/02/1998 Height: 182cm Weight: 78kg

A medium forward who is quick and has an excellent natural leap. Physically a real AFL type who has starred for his Country Down at Under-18 and Under-20 level in recent years. Is a versatile player in Gaelic football with an elite step through traffic which makes him dangerous around goals.



2018 NAB AFL Draft Combine – State


Frank Anderson South Croydon
05/08/1997 Height: 186cm Weight: 82kg

Riley Bice Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy
26/09/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 68kg

Oscar Chapman North Adelaide
28/03/1999 Height: 187cm Weight: 72kg

Job Colwell South Adelaide
07/04/2000 Height: 182cm Weight: 80kg

Dylan Curley East Fremantle
02/11/2000 Height: 188cm Weight: 70kg

Patrick Farrant Swan Districts
01/10/1999 Height: 189cm Weight: 75kg

Jake Gaspar Oakleigh Chargers
19/04/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 80kg

Brayden Ham Geelong Falcons
25/04/1999 Height: 181cm Weight: 69kg

James Jordan Oakleigh Chargers
20/12/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 84kg

Josh Kemp Calder Cannons
13/04/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 73kg

Jeromy Lucas GWS Giants Academy
29/06/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 81kg

Tom Medhat West Perth
16/8/2000 Height: 190cm Weight: 79kg

Louis Miller East Perth
25/05/2000 Height: 187cm Weight: 82kg

Luke Moore South Fremantle
07/04/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 85kg

Michael Mummery NT Thunder
13/06/2000 Height: 185cm Weight: 87kg

Jai Nanscawen Dandenong Stingrays
31/03/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 73kg

James Pearling GWS Giants Academy
21/08/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 71kg

Jamie Plumridge Dandenong Stingrays
12/01/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 75kg

Joey Reinhard Sydney Swans Academy
01/12/1999 Height: 190cm Weight: 84kg

Corey Rich Frankston
29/03/1997 Height: 183cm Weight: 83kg

Mathew Walker Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy
14/02/2000 Height: 187cm Weight: 76kg

Izaak Wyatt Southern Districts
17/03/2000 Height: 187cm Weight: 72kg

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2018 NAB AFL Draft Combine – National

Medium Midfielders

Zac Butters Vic Metro/Western Jets/Darley
08/09/2000 Height: 181cm Weight: 70kg

Medium midfielder who is clever and creative using his footy smarts to set up the play. Quick and with good disposal skills, he impressed for Vic Metro despite carrying a shoulder injury which eventually ended his season at the end of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. His 19 disposals, five inside 50s and a goal against the Allies put him among Vic Metro’s best showcasing his potential.

Ely Smith Vic Country/Murray Bushrangers/Yarrawonga
13/09/2000 Height: 188cm Weight: 86kg

Medium midfielder who is a competitive type with speed and strong attack on the ball. A star in one-on-one contests and at stoppages and has excellent vision and clean hands. Burst onto the scene with an impressive game for Vic Country as a late inclusion in the final match of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships gathering 30 possessions against WA.

Bailey Smith Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Xavier College
07/12/2000 Height: 185cm Weight: 82kg

Hard running medium midfielder with elite endurance and is a prolific ball winner. Very good stoppage player and can also hit the scoreboard. Averaged 24.8 disposals (50 per cent contested) across the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, winning Vic Metro’s MVP award and NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. Tough, competitive and powerful he’ll leave nothing in the tank to be successful. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Connor Rozee South Australia/North Adelaide
22/01/2000 Height: 185cm Weight: 71kg

Medium forward/midfielder who is strong overhead for his size and has quick hands and vision. Has speed and courage and tackles aggressively. Won the Division One best and fairest in the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships in 2016 and was an important member of South Australia’s winning NAB AFL Under-18 Championship winning side. Has already debuted at senior level with North Adelaide, impressing in semi-final gaining 24 possessions across half back. Member of NAB AFL Academy.

Jackson Hately South Australia/Central District
21/10/2000 Height: 190cm Weight: 81kg

Medium midfielder who excels at stoppages and is extremely versatile. Strong contested ball winner and can impact the scoreboard. One of the stars for South Australia averaging 22.5 disposals (nine contested) and seven tackles across the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, winning Under-18 All-Australian honours. Already played very well for Central District at senior level this year. Has the running capacity to make repeat efforts and outnumber the contest as well as transition both ways. School captain at Trinity Grammar and a member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Samuel Walsh Vic Country/Geelong Falcons/St Joseph’s
02/07/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 74kg

Smooth moving, classy medium midfielder who is a prolific ball winner and a good distributor of the ball by hand and foot. Strong and brave overhead, he had an outstanding NAB AFL Under-18 Championship series averaging 29.5 disposals and seven tackles, winning Vic Country’s MVP award and the Larke Medal for the Division One best and fairest player. Named captain of the Under-18 All-Australian team. Has a professional attitude, outstanding work ethic and was rewarded with the Ben Mitchell Medal for his on and off field performance for the NAB AFL Academy this year. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Tom McKenzie Vic Metro/Northern Knights/Fitzroy
23/06/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 76kg

Medium midfielder/defender who sets up the play with his run and kicking. Uses his footy smarts to win and use the ball well and is a resilient and durable type. Was impressive for Vic Metro against Vic Country at the MCG gathering 23 possessions, 12 marks and four tackles in round three of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Composed player with good distribution by hand using his vision and awareness.

Jye Caldwell Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers/Geelong Grammar
09/07/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 71kg

Competitive and tough medium midfielder who has been plagued by injury this year. Has a great work rate and is a good contested ball and clearance player who makes good decisions around the ball. Strong overhead and dangerous around the goals. Was named Vic Country’s MVP in the NAB AFL Under-16 Championship in 2016 and named co-captain for Vic Country in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.

James Rowbottom Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Camberwell Sharks
19/09/2000 Height: 185cm Weight: 78kg

Medium midfielder who is good at stoppages using his clean hands and vision to set up the play. Tackles aggressively and is capable of playing a running role and winning the ball one-on-one. A strong and consistent performer for Vic Metro averaging 18.8 disposals across his four matches of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Riley Collier-Dawkins Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Waverley Blues
03/02/2000 Height: 193cm Weight: 88kg

Medium midfielder who uses his height and power on the inside and also can be line-breaking on the outside with his pace. An exciting type with clean hands, good vision and awareness who represented Vic Metro in three matches, averaging 12 disposals. Been impressive with the Chargers averaging 18 possessions (50 per cent contested) across the season.

Fraser Turner Tasmania/Allies/Clarence
26/12/2000 Height:186cm Weight: 75kg

Medium midfielder whose run up and down the ground on the wing was a real feature of both the Allies and Tasmania this year. A durable and competitive type with elite running capacity which allowed him to link up and carry the ball and hit the scoreboard. Huge improver this year averaging 23.8 disposals in four matches for the Allies in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Angus Hanrahan Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons/St Kevin’s College
09/08/2000 Height: 182cm Weight: 68kg

Medium midfielder who can play half back or half forward. Clever and creative player, he has good speed and footy smarts. Represented Vic Metro in three NAB AFL Under-18 Championship matches averaging 16 disposals.

Daly Andrews Vic Metro/Western Jets/Werribee Districts
22/02/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 76kg

Medium midfielder/forward who breaks lines with his pace and has a long penetrating kick. A resilient prospect whose elite athletic ability resulted in competing at national level in the 400m hurdles. Team orientated player who runs both ways, he represented Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships against the Allies gathering 19 disposals before injury curtailed his season.

Will Golds Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Xavier College
06/05/2000 Height: 181cm Weight: 68kg

Medium midfielder/defender with elite running ability, clean hands and neat disposals. Overcame an ACL injury in 2017 and is now displaying his potential at Xavier College and with the Oakleigh Chargers averaging 22.5 disposals in his six matches this year.

Liam Stocker Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Haileybury College
23/01/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 83kg

Medium midfielder who capped off a great year at TAC Cup level winning the Morrish Medal after averaging 22.2 disposals, 5.6 clearances and 4.5 tackles across the season. Missed the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships due to injury but his burst from stoppages, his ability in one-on-one contests and competitive nature make him a real prospect. Has the ability to impact games with his goal sense.

Oscar Brownless Vic Country/Geelong Falcons/Geelong Amateurs
16/02/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 76kg

Medium midfielder/forward who excels in a high half forward role using his aerobic capacity to present as a target and support his team and outnumber opposition. Has good football brains and uses his vision and awareness to create opportunities by hand. Very smart around the goals, he was a consistent contributor for Vic Country in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 16.2 disposals and 4.8 tackles. Son of Billy Brownless and eligible as a Father-Son selection to Geelong

Xavier O’Halloran Vic Metro/Western Jets/St Bernard’s
11/07/2000 Height: 187cm Weight: 83kg

Medium midfielder/forward who captained Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Passionate leader who wins contested ball and has a team first attitude. Capable of kicking a long goal form a set shot, he averaged 13.2 disposals (seven contested) 3.8 tackles and 5.5 Inside 50m in the championships.

Matt McGannon Vic Country/Gippsland Power/Fish Creek
23/12/1999 Height: 184cm Weight: 73kg

Medium midfielder/forward who is quick, a good decision maker and uses the ball well by hand and foot. A strong tackler, he has had injuries interrupt his development, but he played two games for Vic Country this year as an over-aged player and has played consistently well for Gippsland Power averaging 21 disposals in 13 matches this season.

Rylee West Vic Metro/Calder Cannons/Strathmore/St Kevin’s
12/07/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 80kg

Small midfielder/forward with a hard edge who wins his own ball averaging 22 disposals (50 per cent contested) five clearances and four tackles in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships earning him All-Australian honours. His competitive and aggressive approach together with his elite agility and power is a feature of his play which allows him to recover and get to multiple contests. Member of the NAB AFL Academy. Son of Western Bulldogs champion Scott West and eligible as a Father-Son selection.

Xavier O’Neill Oakleigh Chargers/Whitefriars College
03/08/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 78kg

Medium midfielder/forward who wins a good balance of contested and uncontested ball. Has speed and agility which is prominent at stoppages and can push forward and use his goal sense to impact the scoreboard. Had a consistent year with the Chargers averaging 19.7 disposals, 3.9 marks and 3.7 tackles across the season.

Lachlan Sholl Vic Metro/Calder Cannons/St Bernard’s
07/03/2000 Height: 185cm Weight: 77kg

Medium forward/defender who uses his elite running ability and skills to set up the play. Has good footy smarts in reading the play and making good decisions for his team. Consistent contributor for Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 16.7 disposals and 70 per cent efficiency in his three matches. Son of former Carlton player Brett Sholl but not eligible for the club under Father-Son selection rules.

Luke Valente South Australia/Norwood
06/05/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 80kg

Medium midfielder who captained the winning South Australia team to the NAB AFL Under-18 Championship win setting the standard with his contested ball winning ability, particularly at stoppages, and his composure with both his left and right side. Winner of South Australia’s MVP award, he averaged 22.8 disposals at 83.5 per cent efficiency and five tackles. Named vice-captain of the NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian team. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Jack Bytel Vic Metro/Calder Cannons/Aberfeldie
14/03/2000 Height: 189cm Weight: 80kg

Medium midfielder who is a contested ball winner and a star around stoppages. Has a good touch and clean hands and is composed in congestion. Has had an interrupted season with injury but starred as a bottom aged player last year winning best on ground honours in the NAB All-Stars Futures game in Grand Final week. Winner of Vic Metro’s MVP award at Under-16 level in 2016. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.

Jacob Kennerley South Australia/Norwood/Rostrevor College
16/06/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 76kg

Smooth moving wingman/half back with the ability to link up by hand and foot. Has very good speed and endurance and was prominent player for South Australia in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 17.8 disposals. Also a prolific ball winner for Norwood Under-18s averaging 24 disposals in 12 matches.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

2018 NAB AFL Draft Combine – State

Finn Betterman Glenelg
09/05/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 73kg

Brett Bewley Williamstown
14/04/1995 Height: 185cm Weight: 87kg

Jason Carter Peel Thunder
11/01/2000 Height: 182cm Weight: 75kg

Kyle Dunkley Oakleigh Chargers
20/06/2000 Height: 184cm Weight: 81kg

Sam Fletcher Dandenong Stingrays
27/01/2000 Height: 187cm Weight: 79kg

Xavier Fry Eastern Ranges
08/08/2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 68kg

Sam Graham Calder Cannons
24/06/2000 Height: 185cm Weight: 76kg

Matthew Green NT Thunder
05/05/2000 Height: 189cm Weight: 73kg

Ethan Hansen Perth
25/06/2000 Height: 182cm Weight: 72cm

Will Hayes Footscray VFL
05/06/1995 Height: 181cm Weight: 79kg

Ryan Hebron Sydney University
03/05/1997 Height: 186cm Weight: 82kg

Will Hickmott Subiaco
11/12/2000 Height: 180cm Weight: 76kg

Corey Hitchcock Claremont
08/06/1999 Height: 180cm Weight: 75kg

Zane Keighran Bendigo Pioneers
19/10/2000 Height: 182cm Weight: 79kg

Lachlan McDonnell Dandenong Stingrays
22/05/2000 Height: 186cm Weight: 80kg

[GVGjr]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

There are a number of players on the medium midfielders list that I think would be a good fit for us.

Liam Stocker, Ely Smith and Jye Caldwell are genuine midfielders. We probably all know Hately, Rozee and of course West.

I'd really like the opportunity to pair one of the above players with West this year

[DOG GOD]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

There are a number of players on the medium midfielders list that I think would be a good fit for us.

Liam Stocker, Ely Smith and Jye Caldwell are genuine midfielders. We probably all know Hately, Rozee and of course West.

I'd really like the opportunity to pair one of the above players with West this year

We would need to use pick 7 though ?

[GVGjr]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

We would need to use pick 7 though ?

If we were to get Wingard it probably makes it hard to get anyone else other than West

[ledge]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

So if we don’t get Wingard we are looking good with one of these and West.
Win /win either way

[mjp]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

If we were to get Wingard it probably makes it hard to get anyone else other than West

Only 50 players get drafted...there is a fair bit of depth this year and someone will fall through to the rookie draft. Even assuming we trade pick 7 (which is fair enough assuming we can retain last year’s 2x first rounders) we will have the chance to get West + another mid. The father-son thing is a genuine free hit and we are in a strong position because of it.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2018 Draft Combine

Only 50 players get drafted...there is a fair bit of depth this year and someone will fall through to the rookie draft. Even assuming we trade pick 7 (which is fair enough assuming we can retain last year’s 2x first rounders) we will have the chance to get West + another mid. The father-son thing is a genuine free hit and we are in a strong position because of it.

Yep, the draft bats a bit deep but from 40 onward's I'm sure it starts to thin out and perhaps we might look at more experienced types with some state league experience rather than the youngsters and perhaps a Crozier style trade.