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Riley Baldi
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Midfielder/Forward
20/02/2001 | 174cm | 78kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A hard working, smart midfielder/forward who knows how to move around stoppages, and also go forward and hit the scoreboard.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Trent Bianco
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Midfielder/Defender
20/01/2001 | 176cm | 70kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An elite user of the ball who makes the right decisions time and time again thanks to high footy IQ, while he has defensive aspects he can build upon to develop a more all-round game.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-30
Connor Budarick
Gold Coast SUNS Academy/Queensland | Utility
06/04/2001 | 175cm | 72kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Diminutive Gold Coast Academy product Budarick is as clean as they come, able to impact on each line with sharp disposal and heavy defensive pressure.”
DRAFT RANGE: Second-third round*
Ned Cahill
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | Small Forward
11/01/2001 | 178cm | 77kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Cahill provides a rare mix of the flashy and more unheralded traits as a hard-working small forward who is developing his craft further afield.””
DRAFT RANGE: 30-60
Riley Garcia
Swan Districts/Western Australia | Balanced Midfielder
30/01/2001 | 176cm | 70kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A tough and uncompromising midfielder, Garcia has footy smarts and knows how win the ball in close or on the outside.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Liam Henry
Claremont/Western Australia | Midfielder/Forward
28/08/2001 | 179cm | 67kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An extremely talented mid/forward with class and skill, Henry just has to spend time in the gym to cope against the stronger AFL bodies.””
DRAFT RANGE: 12-20
Jack Mahony
Sandringham Dragons | Small Midfielder/Forward
12/11/2001 | 177cm | 71kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: ““Possessing smarts and ball winning ability, Mahony has long been touted as one of the leading small midfielders in this year’s crop.”
DRAFT RANGE: 25-50
Mitch O’Neill
Tasmania Devils/Allies | Small Utility
21/02/2001 | 176cm | 72kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A skilful ball user off half-back or through the midfield, O’Neill is still lightly built and needs a clean run injury-free.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-35
Kysaiah Pickett
WWT Eagles/South Australia | Small Forward
02/06/2001 | 170cm | 67kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An electric player capable of almost anything on the filed either in the air, or around goal, the player with the most X factor in the draft.”
DRAFT RANGE: 30-40
Malcolm Rosas Jr
Northern Territory/Allies | Mid/Fwd
27/06/2001 | 175cm | 70kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Rosas is as classy as they come on the ball, lighting up the forward half with his pace and poise in front of goal.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie*
Caleb Serong
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Midfielder/Forward
09/02/2001 | 178cm | 83kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “One of the most well-rounded draft prospects, Serong ticks plenty of boxes across multiple roles and is as consistent as they come with a high level of competitiveness.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-8
Cody Weightman
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | Forward
15/01/2001 | 177cm | 73kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An electric small forward who kicks goals in bags and can take high marks, Weightman’s outstanding National Championships propelled him up draft boards into first round contention.”
DRAFT RANGE: 15-30
Lachlan Ash
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country | Defender
21/06/2001 | 186cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A natural-born leader with elite kicking abilities, Ash makes the right decisions with ball-in-hand and is a damaging player coming off half-back.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-10
Louis Butler
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Defender
25/04/2001 | 183cm | 74kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “One of the better rebounders in this year’s crop, Butler is a competitive half-back flanker with sharp kicking and great tenacity.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third-fourth round
Darcy Cassar
Western Jets/Vic Metro | Utility
31/07/2001 | 184cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Having been tried across every line over three years, Cassar has solidified his status as one of the more effective outside accumulators in this year’s crop.”
DRAFT RANGE: Second-third round
Jesse Clark
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Defender
23/02/2001 | 188cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A consistent leader who plays the half-back role perfectly, Clark is a natural footballer who uses the ball well and just has to continue developing his athleticism and versatility.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Will Day
West Adelaide/South Australia | Defender
06/05/2001 | 187cm | 70kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Will Day is a lightly-framed but skillful rebounding defender with all-round athleticism and a high upside.”
DRAFT RANGE: 15-30
Ben Johnson
West Perth/Western Australia | Defender
06/03/2001 | 180cm | 65kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A potential smoky based on his athletic traits and penetrating kick, Johnson just needs a year in the gym to build both strength and endurance to be a more rounded player.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Oscar Lewis
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Midfielder/Defender
13/08/2001 | 189cm | 77kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Lewis is a dashing wingman/defender who likes to run and carry and create with his left boot who can run all day with his elite endurance”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Jaxson Prior
West Perth/Western Australia | Medium Defender
04/06/2001 | 189cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A talented half-back with good size and rebounding ability, Prior has to improve his physicality and defensive pressure in the next phase of his career.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Trent Rivers
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Midfielder/Defender
30/07/2001 | 188cm | 85kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Rivers is a big-bodied midfielder who oozes class and leadership.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-30
Brock Smith
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Defender
13/03/2001 | 188cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A reliable defender who loves a niggle and is hard to beat one-on-one due to his positioning and strength overhead.”
DRAFT RANGE: 25-50
Ryan Sturgess
Northern Knights/Vic Metro | Defender/Forward
16/11/2001 | 189cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Capable of making an impact in multiple roles, Sturgess is a reliable prospect with the eye-catching element of high marking.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Hayden Young
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | Defender
11/04/2001 | 188cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Arguably the best kick in this year’s draft pool, Young is a damaging half-back with great intercept marking and scope to move into the midfield.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-8
Miles Bergman
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Mid/Forward
18/010/2001 | 188cm | 77kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A first round bolter, Bergman could land as a top 10 selection on the back of his enormous upside and eye-catching traits.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-25
Noah Cumberland
Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies | Forward
15/03/2001 | 183cm | 79kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Aggressive both with and without the ball, Cumberland is a midfielder/forward with a terrific mix of inside and outside traits.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Sam Flanders
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Mid/Forward
24/06/2001 | 182cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An explosive mid-forward with clean hands and a high X-factor, Flanders just has to build his consistency throughout matches to take his game to the next level.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-10
Josh Honey
Western Jets/Vic Metro | Mid/Forward
17/10/2001 | 184cm | 85kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A superb athlete, Honey has a high hurt factor when he is up and about, and just needs to build his consistency both by foot and as a whole within matches to take his game to the next level.”
DRAFT RANGE: Mid-late draft
Jai Jackson
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Medium Forward
25/04/2001 | 185cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Jackson is a big-bodied inside midfielder who has the capability to push forward where he can be a threat.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Josh Morris
WWT Eagles/South Australia | Medium Forward
07/11/2001 | 186cm | 76kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A fast leading, and dangerous forward who consistently hits the scoreboard.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Callum Park
Glenelg/South Australia | Medium Forward
19/01/2001 | 189cm | 69kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A player with some nice outside traits and superb marking ability, Park is looking to build up his strength and endurance to compete against bigger bodies.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Fraser Phillips
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Medium Forward
15/05/2001 | 187cm | 72kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An incredibly talented forward with high upside, Phillips has great attributes to take to the elite level, and now just needs to piece the rest of his game together.”
DRAFT RANGE: 25-50
Cameron Taheny
Norwood/South Australia | Medium Forward
03/08/2001 | 185cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Cameron Taheny is a crafty medium forward, with superb marking skills and many traits to impact straight into the AFL level.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-30
Elijah Taylor
Perth/Western Australia | Medium Forward
01/05/2001 | 188cm | 77kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Taylor is a medium-sized forward who is raw, but has plenty of X-factor”
DRAFT RANGE: 15-35
Dylan Williams
Oakleigh Chargers | Medium Forward
01/07/2001 | 185cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “”A damaging small forward at his best, Williams has all the hallmarks of being a serious player at the elite level if he can build his consistency and up his defensive pressure.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-30
Lachlan Williams
Dandenong Stingrays | Utility
12/09/2001 | 184cm | 79kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A talented utility with high upside, Williams can beat opponents in the air or at ground level, but still has to build a tank and work on his four quarter consistency.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Noah Anderson
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Midfielder/Forward
17/02/2001 | 190cm | 87kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Anderson is a complete prospect who has the ability to tear games apart with his presence inside 50 and around the ball.”
DRAFT RANGE: 2
Darcy Chirgwin
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Country | Inside Midfielder
25/07/2001 | 191cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A big-bodied inside midfielder, Chirgwin had no problems overcoming a long-term injury by racking up an average of 24.7 disposals per game to go with his eight tackles and five clearances, with just his outside game to develop in order to match his inside talents.”
DRAFT RANGE: 30-60
Thomson Dow
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country | Midfielder/Forward
16/10/2001 | 183cm | 72kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Dow is an athletically gifted midfielder with great inside-ball winning abilities and can hit the scoreboard.”
DRAFT RANGE: 15-40
Tom Green
GWS GIANTS Academy/Allies | Inside Midfielder
23/01/2001 | 188cm | 85kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “The premier pure inside midfielder in the draft crop, Green is an elite accumulator, contested ball and clearance winner.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-8
Brodie Kemp
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country | Utility
01/05/2001 | 192cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Bendigo’s leading prospect, Kemp can play multiple roles and proved a game winner this year.”
DRAFT RANGE: 5-20
Finn Maginness
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Inside Midfielder
23/02/2001 | 187cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A hard working big-bodied midfielder who is excellent at winning his own ball and feeding it out but, also covers the ground well with his elite endurance.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-25
Ronin O’Connor
Claremont/Western Australia | Inside Midfielder
02/01/2001 | 191cm | 85kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A consistent inside midfielder who is a natural born leader with improvement to come in his outside game and scoreboard impact.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Sam Philp
Northern Knights/Vic Metro | Inside Midfielder
04/08/2001 | 185cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Philp is an inside bull whose stocks have risen steeply on the back of irresistible form and an athletic base which saw him earn a National Combine invite.”
DRAFT RANGE: Second-third round onwards
Jay Rantall
GWV Rebels/Vic Country | Inside Midfielder
10/06/2001 | 184cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An elite gut-runner, Rantall racks up the ball and does it defensively as well, as the raw talent will look to build on his technical skill going forward.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-50
Deven Robertson
Perth/Western Australia | Inside Midfielder
30/06/2001 | 184cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Robertson is a natural leader who thrives on the contested side of the game similar to how Richmond’s Trent Cotchin goes about his business.”
DRAFT RANGE: 8-20
Matt Rowell
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Inside Midfielder
01/07/2001 | 178cm | 75kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Rowell is the standout prospect in this year’s draft and is all but signed, sealed and delivered to the Gold Coast with Pick 1.”
DRAFT RANGE: 1
Harry Schoenberg
WWT Eagles/South Australia | Inside Midfielder
21/02/2001 | 182cm | 83kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A strong and hard working inside midfielder who is a classy ball user, who excels in clearance work and is a high possession winner.”
DRAFT RANGE: 25-35
Cooper Stephens
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country | Inside Midfielder
17/01/2001 | 188cm | 83kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A tough leader who thrives on the contested ball who will look to build his outside influence within games.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-40
Chad Warner
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Inside Midfielder
19/05/2001 | 181cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A hard-working medium-sized midfielder who thrives on the contested side of the game.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third-fourth round
Ryan Byrnes
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Balanced Midfielder
03/05/2001 | 181cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “As consistent as they come, Byrnes is a hard-nosed and tireless small midfielder made of leadership material.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Will Martyn
Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies | Outside Midfielder
29/03/2001 | 185cm | 83kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “The Brisbane Academy skipper proved his worth as an accumulator who works hard around the ground, with room to improve in his disposal and overall impact.”
DRAFT RANGE: 50+
Jackson Mead
WWT Eagles/South Australia | Balanced Midfielder
30/09/2001 | 183cm | 83kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A strong, smart balanced midfielder who consistently wins his own footy and uses it effectively for his team.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-30
Daniel Mott
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro | Balanced Midfielder
01/05/2001 | 183cm | 76kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A classy and consistent midfielder able to win his own ball, but also find it on the outside where he can cause the most damage.”
DRAFT RANGE: 30-60
Flynn Perez
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country | Outside Midfielder
25/08/2001 | 188cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A developing talent with some draftable qualities such as his vertical leap and class, Perez missed all of 2019 with an ACL injury, and will hope he has done enough in his bottom-age year to earn a spot on a club’s list.”
DRAFT RANGE: 40-70
Hugo Ralphsmith
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Midfielder/Forward
09/11/2001 | 186cm | 77kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A talented forward who oozes X-factor, Ralphsmith causes headaches in the air and at ground level with his fantastic leap and line breaking speed.”
DRAFT RANGE: 30-50
Brady Rowles
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country | Midfielder/Defender
10/07/2001 | 186cm | 72kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw prospect who has great footy smarts, acceleration and a high vertical leap that needs to build a greater defensive game with a focus on contested work.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Jeremy Sharp
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Midfielder/Defender
13/08/2001 | 187cm | 79kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Sharp is one of the better outside midfielders in this year’s AFL Draft pool, often using his skills and athleticism to break the lines.”
DRAFT RANGE: 15-40
Josh Shute
Sturt/South Australia | Outside Midfielder
28/03/2001 | 187cm | 73kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Shute is a classy, hard working wingman with high production and clean foot skills.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Dylan Stephens
Norwood/South Australia | Outside Midfielder
08/01/2001 | 183cm | 69kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A ready-made midfielder with the potential to impact immediately thanks to his endurance and ball-winning abilities.”
DRAFT RANGE: 3-12
Isaac Wareham
GWV Rebels/Vic Country | Outside Midfielder
24/12/2001 | 187cm | 80kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw prospect with skills and good decision making abilities, Wareham is one who has plenty of upside, as well as improvements going forward.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Sam De Koning
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country | Key Position Utility
26/02/2001 | 201cm | 86kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw and versatile key position player, De Koning shone on the big stage this year to join the leading pack in a draft short of tall options.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-40
Karl Finlay
North Adelaide/South Australia | Tall Defender
14/07/2001 | 192cm | 88kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Karl Finlay is a potent defensive weapon, with the intercept marking ability to create real drive out of the backline.”
DRAFT RANGE: 40-70
Will Gould
Glenelg/South Australia | Tall Defender
14/01/2001 | 191cm | 98kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Will Gould is a no-fuss, clean kicking key defender possessing all the required traits to slot straight in at AFL level.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-25
Dyson Hilder
North Adelaide/South Australia | Key Defender
31/03/2001 | 196cm | 91kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Hilder is a poised, composed key defender with outstanding ability to read the play and coordinate the rebound.”
DRAFT RANGE: 40-70
Fischer McAsey
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Key Position Utility
08/03/2001 | 197cm | 91kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “The standout key position player in the draft, McAsey has shown great promise at both ends of the ground with his contested and intercept marking and looks set to be the first key position player drafted.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-20
Jake Pasini
Swan Districts/Western Australia | Key Defender
06/02/2001 | 193cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A consistent and reliable defender who has played at all three levels of WAFL this season, and has worked hard on improving aspects of his game.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Trey Ruscoe
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Tall Defender
03/11/2001 | 190cm | 90kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Ruscoe is a utility who can play anywhere on the ground, due to his marking ability and his skill execution.”
DRAFT RANGE: 40-60
Josh Worrell
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Key Defender
11/04/2001 | 195cm | 83kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Worrell is the archetypical modern footballer; well skilled, and able to impact up either end both in the air and at ground level.”
DRAFT RANGE: 10-20
Jack Bell
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro | Forward/Ruck
26/01/2001 | 202cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw but talented tall, Bell plays the second ruck/forward role perfectly, and is strong with a nice vertical leap and contested marking ability, though he must build up a tank and some consistency to take his game to the next level.”
DRAFT RANGE: Late-rookie
Nick Bryan
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Ruck
22/10/2001 | 202cm | 87kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A developing ruck who has terrific athleticism and a high ceiling, Bryan just needs to build his consistency and have more of a presence around the ground to further build his game.”
DRAFT RANGE: 35-65
Charlie Comben
Gippsland Power/Vic Country | Forward/Ruck
20/07/2001 | 199cm | 82kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A contested marking forward and ruck, with a nice vertical leap who backs up his good work at ground level.”
DRAFT RANGE: 25-50
Liam Delahunty
GWS GIANTS/Allies | Forward/Defender
13/02/2001 | 192cm | 90kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A talented 192cm utility with elite speed, great vertical leap and sticky hands who uses the ball well, and now needs to develop further consistency within games and greater presence at ground level.”
DRAFT RANGE: Mid-draft
Mitch Georgiades
Subiaco/Western Australia | Tall Forward
28/09/2001 | 192cm | 87kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw tall forward with excellent athletic traits, Georgiades is a smart footballer who knows how to impose himself on games.”
DRAFT RANGE: 30-60
Luke Jackson
East Fremantle/Western Australia | Ruck
29/09/2001 | 198cm | 94kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “The premier ruckman in this year’s AFL Draft pool, Jackson is one of the players in this year’s Draft Pool whose upside is quite tantalising.”
DRAFT RANGE: 5-15
Callum Jamieson
Claremont/Western Australia | Ruck/Forward
31/07/2000 | 200cm | 81kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A mobile, competitive ruck/forward who manages to have an impact all around the ground, and once he builds greater strength, can compete against stronger bodies.”
DRAFT RANGE: Third round onwards
Emerson Jeka
Western Jets/Vic Metro | Key Forward/Defender
18/09/2001 | 197cm | 89kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Jeka is a versatile key position player who is a terrific contested mark and will look to build on his consistency and adding more aggression to his game going forward.”
DRAFT RANGE: Mid-late draft
Harrison Jones
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro | Key Position Utility
25/02/2001 | 194cm | 75kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An athletic and developing player who can play in a range of positions because of his height and leap and has shown great dedication to any role he plays.”
DRAFT RANGE: 20-35
Cooper Sharman
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro | Tall Forward
25/07/2000 | 192cm | 79kg
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A smart and reliable goalkicking forward, Sharman has developed quickly over a short space of time, but still has a long way to go and will look to build his endurance and defensive pressure at the next level.”
DRAFT RANGE: 30-60
