Oakleigh Chargers Small Forward

#34

Jayden Davey

Australia

STRENGTHS: + Speed + Tackling pressure + Goal sense IMPROVEMENTS: – Endurance – Limited exposure Despite playing such little football of late, there is plenty of excitement surrounding Essendon father-son candidate Jayden Davey. Alongside twin brother, Alwyn Jr, he debuted in the NTFL for Palmerston aged 15, coached by father Alwyn Sr. Having been based […]

Calder Cannons Midfielder

#25

Josh Goater

Australia

POSITION: Midfielder/Utility SNAPSHOT: “One of the best athletes in the draft who knows how to use it on a footy field, Goater is an explosive midfielder who can escape congestion unlike any other prospect in the draft pool.”   Josh Goater could be anything. The 190cm, 79kg midfielder has spent time all over the ground […]

Geelong Falcons Small Defender

#16

Charlie Ham

Australia

  POSITION: Small Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Ham is a superb athlete with clean skills on top of being a capable transition runner.” – Peter Williams Charlie Ham is one of a number of Geelong Falcons to be nominated for the AFL Draft Combine this year and is seen as a player with high upside. Much like […]

Calder Cannons Key Forward

#41

Joshua Eyre

Australia

POSITION: Key Forward/Tall Utility DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An athletic key forward tied to Essendon’s Next Generation Academy; Eyre catches the eye with his size, athleticism, and booming left foot.” – Ed Pascoe Joshua Eyre came seemingly out of nowhere last year, working into the Calder Cannons’ NAB League side in Round 9 and becoming a mainstay […]

Northern Territory Academy Small Forward

#35

Maurice Rioli Jnr

Australia

Image Credit: Keri Megelus/News Corp Australia POSITION: Small Forward/Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Maurice Rioli Jnr is a speedy small forward who not only kicks goals from all angles, but also tackles with intent.” – Michael Alvaro The Rioli name has long been one synonymous with success in the footballing landscape, and Maurice Jnr is the latest member […]

West Adelaide

#36

Riley Thilthorpe

Australia

Image Credit: Dean Martin/AAP POSITION: Key Forward/Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A versatile and athletic tall who thrives aerially, Thilthorpe has long been touted as a potential top five draft pick.” – Michael Alvaro Key position stocks within the 2020 draft class have been identified as strong from a long way out, and West Adelaide’s Riley Thilthorpe is […]

Calder Cannons Key Defender

#23

Cody Brand

Australia

POSITION: Key Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An athletic key defender tied to Essendon’s Next Generation Academy, Brand is ultra competitive and one of the most reliable stoppers in the draft crop.” – Ed Pascoe Cody Brand would have to feel hard done by with the COVID situation in Victoria, as the likely Vic Metro full back […]

Swan Districts

#36

Denver Grainger-Barras

Australia

Image Credit: AFL Photos POSITION: Key Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Grainger-Barras is a defender’s defender who possesses terrific athleticism and intercept marking ability.” – Michael Alvaro The leading key position defender among 2020’s potential AFL Draft pool is Grainger-Barras, a lean and versatile prospect who does his best work aerially. Having been a mainstay throughout the West […]

Perth Key Forward

#25

Logan McDonald

Australia

Image Credit: Perth Demons FC POSITION: Key Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “McDonald is a strong key forward who finds the scoreboard regularly and boasts endurance comparable to Nick Riewoldt.” – Michael Alvaro Coming into 2020, Logan McDonald was pegged as a potential first round selection, but his outstanding form at WAFL League level has seen him rocket […]

Oakleigh Chargers

#28

Lachlan Johnson

Australia

ONE of the interesting cases in terms of club links, Lachlan Johnson is the son of Brisbane premiership defender, Chris, but is also tied to Essendon through the Next Generation Academy. While Brisbane won the race for him, the club has nominated him as a possible rookie – it means if he is not taken […]