Essendon VFLW Outside Midfielder

#11

Maykaylah Appleby

Australia

PROFILE A flying winger with serious speed and hurt factor, Appleby has often proven an irresistible attacking threat across her junior career. The AFLW Academy member was part of the Northern Knights 2019 NAB League premiership side at just 16 years old, waxing with a bunch of stars who have gone on to make names […]

Northern Knights Inside Midfielder

#2

Ned Long

Australia

Long in Collingwood’s midst for a while having often trained with the senior side while turning out for the Pies’ VFL unit. The tall midfielder-forward played four games with Hawthorn and very nearly earned another chance via the SSP lifelines, but went on to prove himself with averages of 23.7 disposals and 9.3 tackles across […]

Northern Knights Inside Midfielder

#19

Joel Trudgeon

Australia

A tough inside ball winner with supremely clean hands and great competitiveness, Joel Trudgeon was unlucky not to earn representative honours. He skippered the Northern Knights after being overlooked last year, averaging 29.6 disposals, 10 tackles, six marks, and one goal across seven games. He is not as damaging or versatile as others, but is […]

Northern Knights Key Defender

#26

Dominic Akuei

Australia

19-year-old Northern Knights prospect Dominic Akuei is one who developed quickly in 2021, capturing attention with his enormous vertical leap as he was made to transition from a key position bookend to a makeshift ruck on the fly. Nominated as a Carlton NGA candidate, he could garner interest towards the back-end of the draft, but […]

Northern Knights Key Forward

#40

Liam McMahon

Australia

POSITION: Key Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “McMahon is an athletic key forward with a terrific vertical leap and high-marking ability, making him an eye-catching prospect.” – Michael Alvaro Northern Knights product, Liam McMahon came on strongly as a bottom-ager, earning a permanent role in his region’s NAB League side with 15 appearances across a promising 2019 season. The […]

Northern Knights Forward

#13

Liam Kolar

Australia

Image Credit: Andy Brownbill/News Corp POSITION: Key Forward/Wing DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A raw multi-sport athlete with high scope for improvement, Kolar looms as a prospective bolter in this year’s draft pool.” – Michael Alvaro Having transitioned to football from a soccer and athletics background, Northern Knights prospect Liam Kolar has enjoyed a steep rise in his short […]

Northern Knights Tall Utility

#23

Nikolas Cox

Australia

  POSITION: Tall Utility DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Cox is a tall utility with a rare combination of traits; able run all day, kick efficiently off both feet, and show clean hands both in the air and at ground level.” – Michael Alvaro In a draft pool stocked well with key position talent, Nikolas Cox is one […]

Northern Knights Midfielder

#7

Ewan Macpherson

Australia

POSITION: Inside Midfielder/Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Macpherson is a neat user down back and crafty ball winner in midfield, aided by his fast-improving running capacity.” – Michael Alvaro Ewan Macpherson is another strong talent tied to the Western Bulldogs this year; eligible to be taken under the father-son rule after his father, Stephen played 188 games for […]

Murray Bushrangers

#5

Cameron Wild

Australia

A workhorse through the midfield, Cam Wild switched to the Murray Bushrangers from Northern Knights this season after his family moved to Shepparton. He earned Vic Country honours and racked up the ball at will, with the Bushrangers’ onballer being a consistent force all season, credit to his high work rate. Eligible for Carlton under […]

Northern Knights

#11

Ryan Sturgess

Australia

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Capable of making an impact in multiple roles, Sturgess is a reliable prospect with the eye-catching element of high marking.”