Arlo Draper
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 […]
Jake Soligo
POSITION: Midfielder/Forward SNAPSHOT: “A hard working and agile ball winner who racks up plenty of possessions and can also pinch hit up forward.” One of Eastern’s standout prospects throughout the pathways, Jake Soligo formed a promising midfield partnership with fellow Ranges Tyler Sonsie and Tyreece Leiu from Under 16s to 19s at NAB League and representative […]
Jahmal Stretch
Image Credit: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos POSITION: Small Forward SNAPSHOT: “An electric prospect with all the tools to be an elite small forward, boasting speed, smarts, a defensive appetite and definitive x-factor.” One of the most exciting and fast-improving talents in this year’s crop is Jahmal Stretch, a native of the fabled Halls Creek […]
Jack Ginnivan
POSITION: Medium Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Ginnivan is a natural footballer with high footy IQ and an admirable work-rate, particularly in the front half” – Peter Williams Jack Ginnivan is a player who screams upside and potential, and is one that would be a polarising figure in terms of draft boards. On one hand, the Bendigo […]
Paul Haasbroek
Hawthorn pulled a small surprise in nominating Paul Haasbroek as a Next Generation Academy (NGA) candidate, providing another club-tied talent after recent academy and father-son coups. The Eastern Ranges small played six NAB League games in his 19-year-old campaign, utilised mostly as a small forward but also rolling up to the wing. A speedy athlete, […]
Corey Preston
POSITION: Medium Utility SNAPSHOT: “Arguably the most impressive 19th-year player out of Victoria, Preston uses the ball cleanly in all thirds of the ground and makes good decisions to get his teammates involved in the game.” Having earned a surprise draft combine invite in 2020 despite the absence of a regular NAB League season, […]
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 […]
