2022 Vic Metro Boys Hub: Full List
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
Will Ashcroft
06/05/2004 | 183cm | Midfielder
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
Our number one choice for 2022 is Ashcroft, who is poised to follow in the footsteps of Sam Darcy and Nick Daicos as a father-son candidate with top five potential. The talented midfielder comes from famous footballing pedigree (son of Marcus) and is tied to the Brisbane Lions along with Jaspa Fletcher. While yet to debut for the Sandringham Dragons, Ashcroft has finished school and will be among the regions’ standouts in 2022. He is a clean and balanced player who offers grunt and class though the engine room, traits which see him considered the top prospect for the 2022 AFL Draft, 12 months out.
>> WILL ASHCROFT PROFILE & NEWS
Will Elliott
11/06/2004 | 200cm | Ruck/Forward
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Elliott is the son of former Australian cricketer, Matthew. He provides great versatility and upside at 200cm, able to play on each line but looking most comfortable as a ruck/forward. He’ll be among Oakleigh’s very promising tall fleet in 2022 and could improve rapidly as he continues to fill out.
>> WILL ELLIOTT PROFILE & NEWS
Paul Pascu
20/08/2004 | 183cm | Midfielder/Defender
Calder Cannons/Vic Metro
Pascu is a hardened midfielder/defender who blends tough contested work with class in possession. Having already cracked the Cannons’ side, he translated his strong representative form with bustling rebound running off half- back and very viable rotation through the centre bounce mix.
Harry Sheezel
13/10/2004 | 183cm | Forward
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro
A dangerous and dynamic forward who has shown great profciency in front of goal, Sheezel makes good things happen when the ball comes his way. At 183cm, he makes clever leads and can provide a marking target, but also showcases terrific evasive skills to create space and get shots away inside 50.
>> HARRY SHEEZEL PROFILE & NEWS
Elijah Tsatas
18/10/2004 | 184cm | Midfielder
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Tsatas made good of what football he managed in 2021 after injury disrupted early on, and adjusted quickly to representative level play. He operated mostly off a wing but is capable of playing inside, with his burst of speed and elite kicking skills in full flight making him a player who hurts the opposition.
>> ELIJAH TSATAS PROFILE & NEWS
George Wardlaw
18/06/2004 | 181cm | Midfielder
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
A midfielder with grunt on the inside, Wardlaw bustles his way out of congestion with brawn but also offers great touch with his clean handling and effective release disposals. An incredible talent who is arguably right behind Ashcroft in terms of the number one billing in 2022.
>> GEORGE WARDLAW PROFILE & NEWS
VICTORIA METRO BOYS
Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons | 183cm, 79kg)
Blake Drury (Oakleigh Chargers | 175cm, 70kg)
Darcy Edmends (Northern Knights | 181cm, 69kg)
Will Elliott (Oakleigh Chargers | 199cm, 86kg)
Dane Harvey (Northern Knights | 195cm, 79kg)
Lewis Hayes (Eastern Ranges | 195cm, 77kg)
Matthew Jefferson (Oakleigh Chargers | 193cm, 76kg)
Nick McLarty (Oakleigh Chargers | 199cm, 98kg)
Hudson O’Keeffe (Oakleigh Chargers | 200cm, 85kg)
Paul Pascu (Calder Cannons | 183cm, 78kg)
Harry Sheezel (Sandringham Dragons | 183cm, 74kg)
Luke Teal (Oakleigh Chargers | 188cm, 78kg)
Elijah Tsatas (Oakleigh Chargers | 184cm, 76kg)
George Wardlaw (Oakleigh Charers | 181cm, 80kg)
Nick Watson (Eastern Ranges | 168c, 63kg)
Kai Windsor (Eastern Ranges | 179cm, 71kg)
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