2023 AFL Draft

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Continues from previous post:

Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: Midfielders

STATE COMBINE

Oliver Badr
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Glen Eira
Date of Birth: 04/06/05
Height: 177cm

Small midfielder who can also play forward and use his footy smarts and game awareness to set up scoring opportunities and impact the scoreboard. Mixed his football between Scotch College and the Oakleigh Chargers, averaging 17.1 disposals and four tackles in seven matches in the Coates Talent League including having 23 disposals against eventual premiers the Sandringham Dragons in Round 10. Ran a strong 6:34 for the 2km time trial at the state Draft Combine.

Kynan Brown
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Blackburn
Date of Birth: 13/01/05
Height: 181cm

Left-footed inside midfielder who has quick hands, sharp vision and creates play through the middle of the ground with his creativity. Had a remarkably consistent year which included starring for Victoria Metro in the National Championships averaging 22.8 disposals at 80 percent efficiency as well as 4.5 clearances and 4.8 tackles to win their best and fairest award. Had similar numbers with the Oakleigh Chargers including kicking five goals and having 25 disposals in a best on ground performance in the Wildcard Round win against the Northern Knights. Tested very well at the Draft Combine with his 6:12 on the 2km time trial and 3.04 seconds for the 20m sprint rounding off a productive season. As the son of former Melbourne utility Nathan D Brown who played 146 games for the Demons, he is eligible to be selected under the father-son rule.

Will Brown
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: East Brighton Vampires
Date of Birth: 16/06/05
Height: 195cm

Tall midfielder who can also play as a third tall forward and be creative in kicking or setting up goals. A strong contested ball winner he captained Victoria Metro averaging 15.8 disposals and four clearances during the National Championships. Finished his season in great form by winning best on ground honours in the Coates Talent League Grand Final with 18 disposals and kicking three goals to captain the Sandringham Dragons to premiership glory. It followed a very consistent year at club level averaging 16.6 disposals and kicking 17 goals in 17 matches. His endurance was impressive at the state Draft Combine where he recorded a time of 6:23 for the 2km time trial.

Ashton Ferreira
State: Western Australia
State League Club: South Fremantle
Community Club: Jandekot Jets
Date of Birth: 03/04/05
Height: 184cm

Wingman who continued to progress as the year unfolded, graduating from under 18s, through to the reserves before playing three very impressive games at senior level for South Fremantle at the end of the year where he averaged 22.3 disposals. Represented Western Australia in all four of its matches at the National Championships with his speed a real weapon. He reinforced this asset recording 2.96 seconds for the 20m sprint at the state Draft Combine along with a slick agility test time of 8.13 seconds.

Kristian Ferronato
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Greensborough
Date of Birth: 19/01/05
Height: 184cm

Powerful midfielder who is a prolific ball winner averaging 28.3 disposals and 5.8 tackles in the Coates Talent League to finish fifth in the Morrish Medal. Had 41 disposals and kicked two goals in a best on ground performance for the AGS in the annual match against the APS demonstrating his ability to accumulate possessions and reinforcing his potential. Showed elite agility at the state Draft Combine with his 8.11 seconds on the agility test which ranked fifth overall at state level, while his 3.02 seconds for the 20m sprint was also solid. A former underage Australian basketballer he has now applied his competitive streak to football and has been an excitement machine this season.

Hugo Garcia
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Calder Cannons
Community Club: Greenvale
Date of Birth: 22/05/05
Height: 185cm

Medium midfielder who mixed his football between Assumption College and the Calder Cannons averaging 19.5 disposals and 7.1 tackles in his 11 matches for the latter in the Coates Talent League. His speed and ability one-on-one were impressive throughout the season. Was unable to test at the state Draft Combine but his 2.93 seconds on the 20m sprint at the Coates Talent League testing day at the beginning of the year gave a clear indication of his impressive acceleration.

Harry Grant
State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Queanbeyan
Date of Birth: 03/07/01
Height: 173cm

Small midfielder who had an outstanding year for Central District and claimed the prestigious Magarey Medal as the best and fairest player in the SANFL. Was dominant in averaging 25.6 disposals (13 contested), 6.5 clearances and 7.1 tackles in his 20 matches. Originally from Canberra and a former member of the GWS Giants Academy, he has now played 45 games for Central District across three seasons and shapes as one of this year’s best mature-aged prospects. Impressed in testing at the state Draft Combine with his time 8.29 seconds on the agility test and 6:19 for the 2km time trial.

Patrick Hughes
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: Torquay
Date of Birth: 20/03/05
Height: 183cm

Big-bodied midfielder who excels at stoppages using his strength and clean hands to win the ball and his vision and quick hands to set up play for his team. Had an outstanding year with the Geelong Falcons in the Coates Talent League to tie for the Morrish Medal with Tasmania Devils midfielder Colby McKercher after averaging 20 disposals and five tackles per game. Was also rewarded with selection in the Coates Talent League Team of the Year.

Lawson Humphries
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Swan Districts
Community Club: Wickham Wolves
Date of Birth: 24/04/03
Height: 182cm

Medium-sized midfielder from the Pilbara in the north of Western Australia who moved to Hale School in Perth to pursue his education and football. Formerly a member of the Flying Boomerangs program, he has progressed over three years at Swan Districts from the under 18s and reserves to senior football this year. Made his senior debut in Round 8 and averaged 15.8 disposals across nine matches in a promising start to his senior career. Showed very good athletic traits at the state Draft Combine recording 3.00 seconds on the 20m sprint and 8.28 seconds on the agility test.

Lachlan McArthur
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Western Jets
Community Club: Keilor
Date of Birth: 12/09/05
Height: 188cm

Versatile type who has shown potential through the midfield as well as forward and back over the past couple of years. Last year kicked six goals for the AGS against the APS in an impressive display and kicked three in the corresponding game this year. Mixed his football commitments between PEGS and the Western Jets, playing 11 matches for the latter with his best performance coming against eventual premiers the Sandringham Dragons when he amassed 24 disposals when playing predominantly in defence.

Oliver Poole
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Bendigo Pioneers
Community Club: Echuca United
Date of Birth: 18/03/05
Height: 184cm

A smooth moving left-footer who covers the ground well and is a penetrating kick. Plays predominantly on the wing but can go forward or back. Had a consistent year with the Bendigo Pioneers averaging 14.7 disposals and kicking nine goals in 11 Coates Talent League matches. His 19 disposals and two goals in Round 15 against the Gippsland Power gave an indication of his potential. Had a taste of the National Championships playing one game for Victoria Country but looks to have plenty of upside with his development. His 6:16 seconds for the 2km at the state Draft Combine was an impressive performance and strong indicator of his competitiveness as well as his endurance.

Luca Slade
State: South Australia
State League Club: Sturt
Community Club: Glenunga
Date of Birth: 03/11/05
Height: 181cm

Medium midfielder who can play on the wing or inside using his work rate and footy IQ to get to contests and influence the play. Played all four National Championships matches for South Australia averaging 14 disposals and was a consistent performer at under 18 level for Sturt averaging 21.3 disposals and kicking 10 goals. His 3.04 seconds on the 20m sprint and 6:17 for the 2km time trial were both strong performances at the state Draft Combine.

Oskar Smartt
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Bendigo Pioneers
Community Club; Leitchville Gunbower
Date of Birth: 26/10/05
Height: 180cm

Powerful midfielder/forward who is very strong in the contest and has an excellent leap with strong hands overhead. Showed good speed and courage in his 10 matches with the Bendigo Pioneers averaging 12.6 disposals and earned selection in two matches for Victoria Country at the National Championships, playing against South Australia and Victoria Metro. His 3.02 seconds on the 20m sprint at the state Draft Combine confirmed his pace.

Mahmoud Taha
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Calder Cannons
Community Club: Pascoe Vale
Date of Birth: 04/11/05
Height: 183cm

A prolific ball winner who makes sound decisions and has a thirst for the contest. Played three matches for Victoria Metro at the National Championships averaging 17.7 disposals and four tackles. Starred for the Calder Cannons in the Coates Talent League where he averaged 27.1 disposals in 12 matches, which included having over 30 possessions on six occasions. A member of the Bachar Houli Academy, he is also part of Essendon’s NGA program with the Bombers able to match any bid after selection 40 in this year’s Draft. His time of 6:39 seconds for the 2km time trial was a strong indication of his work rate and endurance.

Liam Walters
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: St Kevin’s
Date of Birth: 15/08/05
Height: 185cm

Medium midfielder who shows composure with his clean hands and good vision in winning and distributing the ball through the middle of the ground. Is a neat kick and was a prolific ball winner particularly in the back half of the year for the Oakleigh Chargers averaging 18.9 disposals per game, which included a season-high 29 touches against the Tasmania Devils in Round 13. Is also a key player for St Kevin’s and starred for the APS with a team-high 29 disposals (10 contested) and six clearances in their narrow win against the AGS in the back half of the year.

Riley Wills
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Subiaco
Community Club: Carine
Date of Birth: 08/07/04
Height: 178cm

A quick and agile midfielder whose good form this year saw him added to Western Australia’s squad once the National Championships were underway. His ball-winning ability and neat skills were on display in three matches for his state averaging 19.7 disposals (10 contested), four clearances and six tackles to impress at the level. Showcased his athletic prowess at the state Draft Combine with his 2.92 seconds for the 20m sprint, 7.98 seconds for the agility test and 94cm effort on the running vertical jump all ranked in the top five across all state Draft Combine participants.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1062178/kevin-sheehans-2023-afl-draft-top-prospects-midfielders

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Richmond have had interest in Harvey Johnston.

Harvey Johnston who dominantly plays as a outside winger can play forward.

Averaged 15.3 disposals, 3.8 marks and 2.8 tackles in the talents league.

Harvey has a elite level of endurance, agility, disposal and speed.


https://twitter.com/jamesdevennn/status/1722149339013976212

[Diocletian]

Sounds right up Matt Clarke's alley #flankerfetish.....

[The Machine]

Played as a mid with Metro.Edwards MK 11

[Diocletian]

So we'll have to wait 7 years for him to come good then? Isn't Dow also supposed to be Edwards Mk.II?

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Kane McAuliffe to Richmond?

who says no?

South Australia, slickly goal kicking midfielder who played seniors footy at North Adelaide, would be expected around pick 40

Here’s some information on him for you!

Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lu6WB4WgHU&t=50s



https://twitter.com/jamesdevennn/status/1722541020033044512

[MintOnLamb]

Looks good 👌🤞

[Andyy]

Goal kicking mid who needs to work on his hurt factor?

I know these things are largely trash but that sounds contradicting or at least that he's crap at his defined role.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

So we'll have to wait 7 years for him to come good then? Isn't Dow also supposed to be Edwards Mk.II?

Based on that Dow will come good in 2026 which means this guy will be ready to take over the mantle from him in 2031.

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Any club need a mature-ager?

Draft nominations close on Monday. The most eyecatching nomination so far...

Phil Brown from Williamstown in the Victorian Super Rules competition, who lodged his date of birth as 1973. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Geelong list manager just got excited

https://twitter.com/CalTwomey/status/1722829868889698663

 

[Diocletian]

So we'll have to wait 7 years for him to come good then? Isn't Dow also supposed to be Edwards Mk.II?

Based on that Dow will come good in 2026 which means this guy will be ready to take over the mantle from him in 2031.

 

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Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: Tall forwards

NATIONAL COMBINE

Nate Caddy
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Yarrambat
Date of Birth:14/07/05
Height: 193cm

A pack marking forward with a vice-like grip overhead who has a real physical presence with his impact inside 50. Has also shown he can provide a lift for his team with his ability to win the contested ball as a midfielder when the occasion arises. Had an outstanding year with the Northern Knights averaging 16.3 disposals and 6.2 marks across nine matches to earn selection in the Coates Talent League Team of the Year. Kicked 39 goals across all matches in the talent pathway this year, which included games for Victoria Metro and the Australia under 18 team. Tested extremely well at the national Draft Combine with results of 3.02 seconds on the 20m sprint along with 6:35 for the 2km time trial indications of his athletic prowess. Is the nephew of two-time Richmond premiership star Josh Caddy.

Conor Corbett
Country: Ireland
County: County Cork
GAA Club: Clyda Rovers
Date of Birth: 09/03/02
Height: 190 cm Weight 88 kg

An exciting forward emerging at senior County level for Cork after being nominated as Gaelic football’s Under 17 Player of the Year in 2019 after he captained Cork to win an All-Ireland final and was its most influential player. A gifted powerful type with a high football IQ in the round ball Gaelic game, he adapted very quickly to the oval ball in training and tryouts and was immediately proficient with his delivery on his right and left foot. Looked every bit a first-choice athlete at the national Draft Combine with his running vertical jump of 86cm and a time of 6:35 for the 2km time trial.

Luke Lloyd
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: De La Salle
Date of Birth 08/08/05
Height: 193cm

Talented forward who has a real instinct for the game. Reads the cues as a forward, presents in the right spot at the right time and has one touch hands. Was at his best kicking four goals for the Sandringham Dragons against the Gippsland Power and Western Jets in the middle part of the year. He missed some matches with a leg injury later in the year before returning to play in the Dragons’ grand final winning team. He averaged 13 disposals and 5.6 marks and kicked 21 goals in 11 matches in the Coates Talent League. Also got a taste of VFL football playing a couple of matches with Frankston. His 6:35 seconds for 2km time trial at the national Draft Combine was a sound effort by a tall forward.

Logan Morris
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Western Jets
Community Club: Werribee Districts
Date of Birth: 10/05/05
Height: 191cm

A strong marking forward who showed his versatility by playing back for Victoria Metro in the National Championships matches against South Australia and the Allies before kicking four goals in an impressive display forward against Western Australia. Has continued to build on his ability to keep presenting as a mobile marking target, while clean hands at ground level are another key part of his skill set. Booted 30 goals in 10 matches in the Coates Talent League while averaging 11.7 disposals and 4.8 marks to be rewarded with Team of the Year honours.

Archer Reid
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Gippsland Power
Community Club: Inverloch-Kongwak
Date of Birth: 19/09/05
Height: 203cm

A tall forward who is an exceptional overhead mark, extremely mobile, good below his knees and has a natural goal sense. Continued to develop physically and improved his forward craft as the season progressed. Averaged 13.5 disposals, five marks and kicked 16 goals in 11 Coates Talent League matches for the Gippsland Power to finish runner-up in the club’s best and fairest award. Also presented as a mobile target for Victoria Country in all four National Championships matches, which included kicking two goals and proving very lively in the impressive win over Victoria Metro. Is the younger brother of Essendon defender Zach.

Xavier Walsh
State: Western Australia
State League Club: East Perth
Community Club: Mt Lawley Inglewood
Date of Birth: 06/09/05
Height: 195cm

Left-footed tall forward who had an interrupted year with injury and suspension but left a positive impression with his strong contested marking. Has shown he is capable of performing at both ends of the ground. Played eight games at under 18 level for East Perth averaging 10.3 disposals and 3.6 marks as well as kicking 13 goals. Represented his state against the Allies at the National Championships, where he took four marks and kicked a goal from his eight disposals. His natural leap was impressive at the national Draft Combine with a running vertical jump of 87cm.

Jed Walter
State: Queensland
State League Club: Gold Coast Suns Academy
Community Club: Palm Beach Currumbin
Date of Birth: 08/06/05
Height: 194cm

A strong and powerful tall forward who has taken all before him in the past two years starring for the Gold Coast Suns Academy and the Allies and is a back-to-back All Australian at under 18 level. Has a real physical presence up forward with his appetite for the contest, along with his second efforts and tackling pressure. Was a threatening target up forward for the Allies during the National Championships averaging 13 disposals and seven marks as well as kicking 11 goals in four matches to be a vital cog in the title-winning team. Overall, he kicked 29 goals in eight matches this year to round off a splendid underage career which will result in a bid from a rival club very early on Draft night which the Suns will gladly match.

STATE COMBINE

Hugh Byrne
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Bendigo Pioneers
Community Club: Echuca
Date of Birth: 19/10/05
Height: 194cm

Mobile tall forward who presented well as a marking target for the Bendigo Pioneers throughout the 2023 season. Played 14 matches in the Coates Talent League where he averaged 12.2 disposals, three marks and kicked 18 goals. Had a standout game against the Calder Cannons in Round 13 with 20 disposals, six marks and two goals. Was unable to test at Combine due to injury.

Calsher Dear
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: Beaumaris
Date of Birth: 04/08/05
Height: 195cm

Tall forward who had played more basketball than elite football until this year but really began to emerge for the Sandringham Dragons as the year progressed. Is still very raw but has shown mercurial ability in the air and finished the year as a threatening target up forward for the Coates Talent League premiers kicking 21 goals from his 15 matches. Is the son of former Hawthorn star and 1991 Norm Smith medalist Paul Dear who played 123 games, making him eligible to the Hawks under the father-son rule.

Liam Fawcett
State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Pooraka
Date of Birth: 22/04/05
Height: 197cm

Strong marking tall forward who is mobile and a reliable set shot for goal in clutch moments. Averaged 15.4 disposals and 6.6 marks in 16 games for Central District at under 18 level this year and booted 32 goals, including one with the last kick to win a final. Also represented South Australia in two games at the National Championships and booted two goals against the Allies. Tested soundly at the state Draft Combine with his 3.08 seconds for the 20m sprint and 6:38 for the 2km time trial both strong performances for a key forward.

Harry Francis
State: South Australia
State League Club: Glenelg
Community Club: PHOS Camden
Date of Birth: 19/06/05
Height: 195cm

Tall forward with an exciting natural leap which he uses to great effect with his marking up forward as well as when he pushes into the ruck. Mobile and good at ground level, he averaged 13.6 disposals and 4.9 marks and kicked 12 goals for Glenelg’s under 18 team this year as well as representing his state at the National Championships in the match against Victoria Metro. His running vertical jump of 95cm was ranked second across all state Draft Combine participants and highlighted his unique spring.

Jacob Grant
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Community Club: Endeavor Hills
Date of Birth: 18/07/05
Height: 193cm

A promising tall forward who caught the eye with his marking and prowess around goals for the Dandenong Stingrays to earn selection for Victoria Country in two matches at the National Championships. Played 13 matches for the Stingrays in the Coates Talent League this year, averaging 9.1 disposals and 4.1 marks as well as kicking 12 goals to grab the attention of scouts. His 91cm running vertical jump was impressive at the state Draft Combine.

Luker Kentfield
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Subiaco
Community Club: Carine
Date of Birth: 10/09/05
Height: 194cm

A well-built and aggressive tall forward who progressed this year from the under 18s to play ten matches at senior level for Subiaco. His physical presence and marking are both features of his play. Showed strength in the air and mobility as a target forward in three appearances for Western Australia at the National Championships. Kicked 22 goals across 20 matches this season at various levels in the talent pathway. His 8.42 seconds for the agility test at the state Draft Combine was a strong indicator of his mobility.

Charlie McCormack
State: NSW/ACT
State League Club: GWS Giants Academy/Murray Bushrangers
Community Club: Coolamon
Date of Birth: 02/04/05
Height: 198cm

Lightly-built forward from the Riverina of New South Wales who was one of the real surprise packets for the Allies in their unbeaten run in the National Championships. Kicked 11 goals in four matches, which included a bag of four against Western Australia. Showed not only mercurial ability in the air but lightning reflexes at ground level and looks to have plenty of upside. Also showed positive glimpses of his potential with the GWS Giants Academy and later the Murray Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League. His 6:38 for the 2km time trial was impressive for a player of his size.

Michael Rudd
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: St Mary’s
Date of Birth: 14/05/05
Height: 193cm

A left-footer who has an outstanding work rate and presents as a marking target with a vice-like grip overhead. He was a consistent performer all year for Geelong Falcons to earn selection in the Coates Talent League Team of the Year and also represented Victoria Country. Kicked 23 goals across all competitions this season and averaged 14 disposals and four marks across 16 games. His elite running capacity and competitiveness was highlighted with his 6:17 for the 2km time trial at the state Draft Combine.

Sam van Rooyen
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Claremont
Community Club: Scarborough
Date of Birth: 24/02/05
Height: 193cm

Tall forward who had a breakout game early in the season where he booted five goals from 15 disposals and nine marks which saw him added to the Western Australian squad for the National Championships. Ended up kicking 22 goals in 14 matches for the season to appear on the scouts’ radar. Is a mobile and agile player with strong hands on the lead and overhead. He finished the year with a dazzling display of athleticism at the state Draft Combine with his 7.90 seconds for the agility test a remarkable insight into his untapped potential. Is the brother of Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen.

Riley Weatherill
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: East Ringwood
Date of Birth: 21/11/05
Height: 197cm

Had an impressive finish to his season in the Eastern Ranges’ journey to the Coates Talent League Grand Final. Booted 13 majors in the last month to finish with a competition-high 37 goals for the season. A strong mark on the lead with a sharp turn of foot out he’s a difficult match up when he receives consistent supply from the midfield. Had 11 disposals and kicked a goal in his one appearance for Victoria Metro.

Patrick Weckert
State: South Australia
State League Club: Woodville-West Torrens
Community Club: Brinkworth Spalding Redhill
Date of Birth: 23/01/05
Height: 191cm

Powerful player who presents as a strong marking target with his speed on the lead and physical presence. Looks to have plenty of improvement left in him having only last year begun to focus on an AFL opportunity after playing state cricket at junior level. Has had a taste of senior in a handful of SANFL games over the past two years as well as being South Australia’s key forward at this year’s National Championships. Was at his best kicking five goals at reserves level for Woodville-West Torrens in Round 20. Kicked a total of 29 goals in the South Australian talent pathway this year with his 3.08 seconds for the 20m sprint and 6:38 seconds for the 2km time trial both strong performances at the state Draft Combine.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1062555/kevin-sheehans-2023-afl-draft-top-prospects-tall-forwards-and-rucks

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Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: Rucks

NATIONAL COMBINE

Mitchell Edwards
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Peel Thunder
Community Club: South Mandurah
Date of Birth: 02/06/05
Height: 206cm

An exciting ruckman still growing into his body. Has the height and natural leap to give his team a distinct advantage at stoppages. Has continued to develop this year and shown glimpses of his aerial ability at state under 18 level and took several exciting marks during the National Championships. A mobile and competitive player still honing his ruck craft, he is a member of Fremantle’s NGA program with the Dockers able to match a rival club’s bid should it come after selection 40 in the Draft. Tested well at the national Draft Combine with his running vertical jump of 94cm ranked fifth overall, while his 3.07 seconds on the 20m sprint was impressive for a player of his size.

Taylor Goad
State: South Australia
State League Club: South Adelaide
Community Club: Willunga
Date of Birth: 28/04/05
Height: 206cm

Developing ruckman who has only begun to focus on a potential AFL career this year after initially applying his natural talent to basketball. Showed splendid improvement this year playing for his state and club at under 18 level. Impressed in South Adelaide’s premiership campaign where he averaged 10.4 disposals, 25 hitouts and 2.2 marks in 13 matches. Both his standing vertical jump of 74cm and 20m sprint time of 2.965 seconds were ranked in the top 10 at the national Draft Combine and gave distinct indications of his elite athletic tools which could become weapons in the AFL.

Will Green
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Northcote
Date of Birth: 08/09/05
Height: 204cm

Developing tall who impressed throughout the year with his ruck craft, marking and mobility when playing for the Northern Knights, Victoria Metro and the Australia under 18s team. Holds his ground very well both under the ball in stoppages and marking contests and often provided great opportunities for his teammates at ground level. Averaged 12 disposals and 24 hitouts when representing Victoria Metro at the National Championships to earn All Australian honours. Both his running vertical jump of 87cm and 2km time of 6:34 seconds at the national Draft Combine were impressive indicators of his natural leap and endurance.

Evan Smith
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Swan Districts
Community Club: Aveley
Date of Birth: 11/08/05
Height: 201cm

A ruckman or forward, he was included in Western Australia’s squad for the National Championships after a breakout game at Colts level for Swan Districts against South Fremantle where he collected 18 disposals, six marks, 42 hitouts and kicked two goals. Played three games at the Championships and gave a thin slice of his potential against Victoria Country when he took four marks in attack but was off target with his kicking, finishing with 1.3. Missed the end of the season due to a back injury after playing nine games in the WAFL Colts where he averaged 13.1 disposals and 4.6 marks per game.

Vigo Visentini
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: Brighton Beach
Date of Birth: 05/09/05
Height: 204cm

A promising ruckman with the size and athletic ability to have a real influence on the play. Was an important member of the Sandringham Dragons’ back-to-back premiership wins in the Coates Talent League over the past two years. A strong overhead mark with a good natural leap, he averaged 12 disposals and 20.6 hitouts in 11 matches for the Dragons this season as well as showing promise in two matches for Victoria Metro at the National Championships. He is the younger brother of Dante Visentini who made his AFL debut for Port Adelaide this season.

STATE COMBINE

Boston Dowling
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Old Trinity Grammarians
Date of Birth: 08/04/05
Height: 204cm

Mobile ruckman/forward who is still honing his craft playing eleven matches for the Chargers this year averaging 11 disposals, two marks and 13.5 hitouts but it was for the AGS in its annual representative game against the APS that he gave a glimpse of his obvious potential having 17 disposals, 29 hitouts and seven clearances. Recorded an 84cm running vertical jump and 3.16 seconds for the 20m sprint at the state Draft Combine which were good results for a player of his size.

Odin Jones
State: Western Australia
State League Club: West Perth
Community Club: Joondalup Kinross
Date of Birth: 20/09/05
Height: 199cm

Super competitive ruckman who has the potential to also develop into a tall defender with his athletic profile and skill set. Is strong in his attack on the ball in the air and follows up with real purpose at ground level. Had a consistent season at club under 18 level averaging 15.8 disposals and 3.6 marks and kicking seven goals in nine matches after missing the majority of 2022 with injury.

Coen Livingstone
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Perth
Community Club: York
Date of Birth: 25/05/05
Height: 199cm

Developing ruckman/forward who had an immediate impact when he came into the Western Australia team at the National Championships, amassing 16 disposals, 17 hitouts and a goal in the 26-point win over South Australia. Had an impressive at club under 18 level for Perth averaging 16 disposals, four marks and booting 20 goals to earn Team of the Year honours for the WAFL Colts. Is the nephew of former Hawthorn star Chance Bateman and a member of the West Coast Eagles’ Next Generation Academy, meaning they can match any bid from a rival club after pick 40.

Caleb May
State: NSW/ACT
State League Club: Sydney Swans Academy
Community Club: Southwest Sydney Blues
Date of Birth: 13/05/05
Height: 207cm

A mountain of a young man who is still developing his ruck craft. He has taken giant strides this year with the Sydney Swans Academy and played a key role in the ruck for the all-conquering Allies at the National Championships. Under the tutelage of renowned ruck coach and former star Steve Taubert, he applied his craft in averaging 33 hitouts and 13.4 disposals in the Swans Academy’s five matches in the Coates Talent League before playing all four matches with the Allies to give their midfield great support.

Joe Pike
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: Barwon Heads
Date of Birth: 17/05/05
Height: 203cm

A giant young ruckman still filling into his frame who is raw and a work in progress. Comes from a basketball background and is still honing his craft around stoppages. Had a consistent year with the Geelong Falcons averaging 11.5 disposals, 2.5 marks and 25.3 hitouts as well as playing three matches for Victoria Country at the National Championships. His 8.53 seconds on the agility test was impressive for a player of his size at the state Draft Combine.

Lachlan Smith
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Gippsland Power
Community Club: Warragul
Date of Birth: 05/10/05
Height: 202cm

Left-footed ruckman who uses his impressive frame to compete ferociously at stoppages and can win his own ball. Was a strong contributor all year for the Gippsland Power in the Coates Talent League averaging 16.8 disposals, 3.7 marks and 19.4 hitouts. Was particularly impressive for Victoria Country in its win over Western Australia at the National Championships. Was unable to test at the state Draft Combine due to injury but his 3.13 seconds on the 20m sprint at the Coates Talent League testing day earlier in the year was an insight into his mobility for a ruckman.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1062555/kevin-sheehans-2023-afl-draft-top-prospects-tall-forwards-and-rucks

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We've been linked to Morris.


AFL Draft Profile: Logan Morris

A medium-sized spearhead who is an elite marker of the football thanks to his aerial capacity.

Mitch Keating
Zerohanger.com
November 9, 2023

Western Jets key forward Logan Morris is a strong and high-leaping attacker who can play much taller than his 191cm frame suggests.

The Werribee Districts junior booted 30 goals for the Jets this year from 10 games to finish equal third on the Talent League leaderboard, backing up his 31-goal campaign from last year to impress over the last 18 months and earn National Championships experience in both seasons.

Morris would earn a call-up to Vic Metro in 2023 alongside the likes of Nate Caddy, Nick Watson and Jordan Croft to form a lethal front third, with the centre-half-forward's best outing coming against Western Australia where he booted four goals.

While the tape stops to see Morris measured as a medium-sized forward, his vertical and aerial capacity allows him to have a high level of impact in marking contests, where he can also rely on his strong hands to bring the ball down.

His strength and long kicking also combine to give Morris a great chance of winning possession as a forward target and the confidence to strike a shot on goal from distance.

The market for key forwards this year sees Morris sit among the top few that are available to all 18 clubs, with a club late into the first round of the draft potentially calling his name.

St Kilda (Picks 21 and 40), Richmond (Pick 29 and 41), Collingwood (Pick 33) and Fremantle (Pick 34) would all be considering key forwards at the draft and hold selections that are likely to fall in Morris' estimated draft range.

His ability to out-muscle his opponents and have a resounding presence in the front third could draw comparisons to Collingwood spearhead Dan McStay or premiership Melbourne forward Tom McDonald.



Profile

Position: Key Forward
Height: 191cm
Weight: 90kg
State: Victoria
Club: Werribee Districts

Strengths

Aerial Threat
Marking
Strength
Scoreboard Impact

Draft Range

25-50

Potential Landing Spots

St Kilda (Picks 21+40)
Richmond (Pick 29+41)
Collingwood (Pick 33)
Fremantle (Pick 34)

AFL Comparison

Dan McStay
Tom McDonald

Expert comments

"A strong-marking forward, Morris forced his way into the Vic Metro under-18 team for a taste of national championship football in his bottom-age year in 2022. Morris has continued to build on his ability to keep presenting as a mobile marking target, while clean hands at ground level are another key part of his skill set." - Kevin Sheehan

https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-profile-logan-morris-145470/

[Diocletian]

Wow dare to dream - McStay & McDonald -  don't oversell him too much.....