Lachlan Grubb
The incredibly speed and agile Grubb missed out on being drafted last year, but came back with Central District this year and put together a consistent season. Managing a couple of League games but primarily playing through the Reserves, the soon-to-be 19-year-old booted 20 goals in 18 games. Whilst not a huge ball-winner and still […]
Caleb Poulter
Image Credit: Mark Brake/The Advertiser POSITION: Midfielder/Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Poulter is a prototypical tall midfielder with a good inside/outside mix, who is also capable of impacting up forward.” – Eli Duxson Woodville-West Torrens and Henley High prospect, Caleb Poulter is most often utilised as midfielder who provides grunt on the inside, but also threatens to […]
Xavier Robins
Image Credit: Glenelg FC POSITION: Rebound Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A damaging player off half-back, the speedy left-footer boasts a penetrating kick, reads the play superbly, and can set up play just as well.” – Ed Pascoe The Glenelg defender missed out on the South Australian (SA) Academy Hub named at the end of 2019, but forced […]
Henry Smith
Image Credit: SANFL POSITION: Key Forward/Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A key forward/ruck who clunks contested marks and follows up at ground level, Smith boasts great upside.” – Michael Alvaro Woodville-West Torrens tall, Henry Smith is one of the many key position prospects staking his claim as an AFL Draft chance in 2020, and has returned a promising […]
Jordan Lukac
Lukac is an athletic key forward who was a goal-scoring machine this season, piling on 35 goals in 15 games for the Eagles at Under 18s level. He stepped up to roll through the ruck and rotate forward for South Australia, showcasing his vertical leap. Whilst consistent at Under 18s level, Lukac was quiet in […]
Taj Schofield
Image Credit: Hannah Howard/SANFL POSITION: Outside Midfielder/Small Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Schofield is a hard-working midfielder who is lethal on the outside with his sharp kicking ability” – Eli Duxson Taj Schofield is a Port Adelaide father-son prospect who made the switch from Western Australia to South Australia, after earning All Australian honours at the 2018 […]
Tariek Newchurch
Image Credit: Crows Academies POSITION: Small Forward/Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Newchurch is an exciting small forward with electric speed and x-factor in spades.” – Eli Duxson Tariek Newchurch is an explosive forward who is dangerous on the ground like a small, but also capable in the air as a leading half-forward. He showed good versatility for much […]
Brayden Cook
Image Credit: Nick Hook/SANFL POSITION: Medium Forward/Wing DRAFT ANALYSIS: “This year’s draft bolter, Cook is a forward/wingman with great attacking nous and the ability to win games off his own boot.” – Michael Alvaro There seems to be one every year and in 2020, Brayden Cook is the player who has bolted from the clouds to […]
James Borlase
Image Credit: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos POSITION: Key Position Utility DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Borlase is a competitive and strong-marking key position utility who enjoyed a successful season with Sturt and Prince Alfred College.” – Tom Wyman Adelaide Next Generation Academy (NGA) prospect, James Borlase produced a strong season with Sturt across all three tiers of SANFL football, and also shone […]
