No rookie draft pick means we have a spare rookie spot open for the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).
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Some names that missed out on being drafted:
Koen Sanchez (East Fremantle/Western Australia)Standing at 177cm, Sanchez is a natural footballer who can play in the midfield and up forward. Has quality skills and a high footy IQ and certainly isn’t unathletic.
Had a couple of minor health setbacks this season but no doubt has the ability to not look out of place on an AFL list.
Was rated by some as a second-round pick.
Matt Carroll (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)The 188cm defender can play on a raft of forwards and can even play on a wing. While he was considered a chance to be taken late, some phantom drafts had him going early in the second round.
A well-rounded player with some nice athletic traits, Carroll could be a solid rookie pick as a bit of a project player for a club.
Tarkyn O’Leary (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)The hard-running wingman impressed many at the draft combine, finishing first in the 2km time trial with a time of 5:48 minutes.
An elite aerobic athlete, O’Leary competed well for both the Dragons and even didn’t look out of place for the Zebras when he got a taste of VFL footy.
Standing at 178cm, O’Leary could potentially present as a small forward option if he makes it to the next level.
Jack Callinan (Tasmania/Allies)The small forward is as crafty as they come, and no doubt has the footy smarts to succeed at the next level. The son of 32-game Crow Ian, Jack has clean hands and is elite when the ball hits the ground.
Kade De La Rue (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic CountryA smart midfielder/forward with clean hands, De La Rue is one of the youngest players in his draft class as he just turned 18.
A player who presents as an inside 50 kicker, many believe De La Rue has the ceiling to make it at the next level.
Will Patton (West Adelaide/South Australia)A medium/tall defender, Patton is a strong interceptor standing at 192cm.
A strong leader with the ability to read the play, Patton is consistent and a bankable option in defensive 50.
Was considered a late-pick option and could get an opportunity via the rookie draft.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/21/the-unlucky-players-who-missed-out-on-2023-afl-draft-selection/