Ben De Bolfo
POSITION: Defender A 19-year-old prospect who became a key part of Northern’s side as a relative newcomer to the program in 2021, De Bolfo is as solid as they come. He earned Vic Metro Under 19 honours, being one of the few 2002-born players afield, having showcased his nous across the backline as the Knights’ NAB […]
Cameron Fleeton
Image Credit: David Crosling/Geelong Advertiser POSITION: General Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Fleeton is a competitive and versatile defender who reads the play beautifully to intercept, while also being able to lock down the opposition’s best forward.” – Michael Alvaro 2020 Geelong Falcons co-captain, Cameron Fleeton made terrific strides in his footballing development in the back-end of […]
Jack Avery
Image Credit: Claremont FC POSITION: General Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Avery is a tall defender who shot onto the AFL Draft scene in 2020 with an outstanding season, in which he showcased his ability to intercept mark and find plenty of the ball.” – Michael Alvaro Claremont’s Jack Avery has rocketed into AFL Draft contention on […]
Connor Downie
POSITION: Half-Back/Wing DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Downie is a half-back/midfielder who can incite attacking chains with daring run-and-carry and his penetrating left boot.” – Michael Alvaro 2020 was set to be a big year for Connor Downie, voted in as captain of the Eastern Ranges and ready to try his hand as an inside midfielder. While […]
Cody Brand
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 […]
Dominic Akuei
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 […]
Jaiden Hunter
Image Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images POSITION: Key Defender/Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Hunter is a versatile and athletic tall who thrives aerially to impact either as a key defender, or makeshift ruckman.” – Michael Alvaro Perth’s Jaiden Hunter rode the wave of a standout WAFL Colts campaign in 2020 to earn plaudits deserving of his efforts and shoot onto […]
Kellen Johnson
Image Credit: West Perth FC POSITION: Tall Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Johnson is an athletic tall defender who intercepts well and loves to take the game on with attacking runs on the rebound.” – Michael Alvaro 2020 has not been overly ideal for Kellen Johnson, but the West Perth product managed to make the most of […]
