Allies Key Defender

#31

Brinn Little

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Rebounding + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Versatility – Ground balls While Brisbane Lions Academy has produced two Top 20 picks in this year’s AFL Draft, Brinn Little earned the Gold Coast Suns Academy Player of the Year for his efforts throughout 2022. A consistent key defender with good size and […]

Glenelg Medium Defender

#28

Cooper Beecken

Australia

Image Credit: Glenelg FC     POSITION: Medium Defender/Wing SNAPSHOT: “Defensively focused, Beecken stands out with his intercept marking and pressure around the contest, both across half-back and on the wing.”     Cooper Beecken burst onto the scene at the end of 2020 after an impressive performance in the SANFL Under 17 Futures game, where […]

South Adelaide Midfielder

#55

Arlo Draper

Australia

Image Credit: Nick Hook Photography   POSITION: Midfielder/Forward   SNAPSHOT: “A classy midfielder/forward with impressive skills and agility, who has the ability to push forward and impact the scoreboard.”    One of several talented prospects to emerge from South Adelaide in recent times, Draper is a versatile and classy prospect who appears set to be […]

GWS GIANTS Midfielder

#23

Madison Brazendale

Australia

An over-age running machine who had a really solid 2022 season, Madison Brazendale was one of two overlooked Tasmanians to earn an AFLW Draft Combine invite this year. The 2003-born talent from Launceston averaged 17 disposals and laid almost five tackles per game across the NAB League, and showcased a high work rate, great defensive […]

East Perth Inside Midfielder

#9

Kade Dittmar

Australia

Image Credit: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos   POSITION: Inside Midfielder SNAPSHOT: “A bull-like inside ball winner who loves the tough stuff, inflicting damage with his strength and tackling.”   A full season of football has been a long time coming for Kade Dittmar, but that is exactly what he achieved this year. He represented Western Australia at […]

Allies Outside Midfielder

#12

Saxon Crozier

Australia

Picture credit: RF Photography POSITION: Outside Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Crozier is a hard-running wingman that uses his fantastic fitness level to get to good positions and have an impact.” – Tom Cheesman Saxon Crozier is a Brisbane Lions Academy prospect who played an important role in Morningside’s QAFL premiership team this season. He was one […]

Allies Small Forward

#1

Harrison Grintell

Australia

POSITION: Small Forward   SNAPSHOT: “A zippy small prospect with sound evasive technique who can hit the scoreboard and enjoys applying tackling pressure.”   One of just a handful of Draft Combine invitees from NSW-ACT this year, Harrison Grintell is another academy option for Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to consider. The 175cm small forward offers traits expected […]

Allies

#2

Charlie Byrne

Australia

POSITION: Defender/midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Byrne is a talented defender who can play just about anywhere and possesses some similar traits to his mentor, Lachlan Ash” – Peter Williams Charlie Byrne is one of the value pick-ups in this year’s AFL Draft. While much of the talk around the Murray Bushrangers’ AFL Draft prospects has been centered at […]

East Fremantle Medium Defender

#8

Brandon Walker

Australia

Image Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos POSITION: Medium Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Walker is an athletic medium defender who takes the game on and makes good decisions while running off half-back.” – Michael Alvaro Another draft prospect off the East Fremantle football production line is Brandon Walker, a rebounding defender with eye-catching athleticism. Along with twin brother, Chris, […]

SUNS Academy Medium Defender

#8

Rhys Nicholls

Australia

Picture credit: RF Photography   POSITION: Medium Defender/Outside Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Nicholls is a quick, clean midfielder/defender who showed some promising signs in 2020.” – Peter Williams Rhys Nicholls is a tall midfielder who rotated between the wing and defence for Labrador in the 2020 QAFL season. Boasting some elite speed, Nicholls has that ability to […]