OVER the next four days, Rookie Me Central will take a look at all the Victorian Country and Metro players who were named in the 2022 Victorian State Hub ahead of the 2022 season. Both top-age (2022 AFL and AFLW Draft-eligible) and bottom-age (2023 AFL and AFLW Draft-eligible) have been included, and we’ll run through a few to watch as well.
>> 22 IN 2022: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
ONES TO WATCH
Jhye Clark
23/07/2004 | 188cm | Midfielder
Geelong Falcons/Vic Country
A classy midfielder who also blends hard ball winning into his game, Clark was a representative standout and made his mark across six NAB League outings. He works hard around the ground but also wins his own ball at the contest, proving an able user with both feet and a clean handler of the ball.
>> JHYE CLARK PLAYER PROFILE & NEWS
Oliver Hollands
16/01/2004 | 182cm | Midfielder
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country
Fans will recognise the Hollands name from brother Elijah and father, Ben, but Ollie is the next in line ready to make a splash. He’s a smaller midfielder at 182cm but is growing quickly, and has some of the flair of his elder sibling with great balance, versatility, and drive on the uptake.
>> OLIVER HOLLANDS PLAYER PROFILE & NEWS
Noah Long
23/08/2004 | 178cm | Midfielder
Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country
A hard working inside midfielder who finds plenty of the footy, Long possesses some of the cleanest hands going around. He attacks the contest with ferocity and while he can sharpen up his kicking, is a fantastic exponent of the handball. He is a tough and consistent competitor.
>> NOAH LONG PLAYER PROFILE & NEWS
Jonti Schuback
18/03/2004 | 183cm | Defender/Midfielder
Gippsland Power/Vic Country
A classic rebounding defender who can also play on either side of midfield, Schuback offers sound use of the ball by foot over both short and long distances. He is clean and cool in a crisis, but catches the eye most when taking the game on with his run and proactive decision making.
>> JONTI SCHUBACK PLAYER PROFILE & NEWS
VICTORIA COUNTRY BOYS
Jaxon Binns (Dandenong Stingrays | 181cm, 74kg)
Aaron Cadman (GWV Rebels | 192cm, 83kg)
Jhye Clark (Geelong Falcons | 188cm, 76kg)
Max Clohesy (Murray Bushrangers | 179cm, 74kg)
Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons | 182cm, 70kg)
Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power | 185cm, 73kg)
Felix Fogaty (GWV Rebels | 198cm, 80kg)
Brayden George (Murray Bushrangers | 185cm, 85kg)
Oliver Hollands (Murray Bushrangers | 182cm, 70kg)
Henry Hustwaite (Dandenong Stingrays | 193cm, 77kg)
Jacob Konstanty (Gippsland Power, 184cm, 66kg)
Noah Long (Bendigo Pioneers | 178cm, 76kg)
Ned Moodie (Dandenong Stingrays | 188cm, 81kg)
Olivier Northam (Geelong Falcons | 195cm, 85kg)
Will Parkhouse (Geelong Falcons | 195cm, 84kg)
Archer Reid (Gippsland Power | 201cm, 71kg)
Harley Reid (Bendigo Pioneers | 182cm, 75kg)
Jonti Schuback (Gippsland Power | 183cm, 73kg)
George Stevens (GWV Rebels | 190cm, 90kg)
Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays | 185cm, 80kg)
Josh Tweedale (Murray Bushrangers | 201cm, 72kg)
James Van Es (GWV Rebels | 195cm, 98kg)
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