Jack Johnston
Image Credit: RF Photography POSITION: Key Position Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Johnston is a solid key defender who competes well aerially and is a sound user by foot for a player of his size.” – Michael Alvaro The depth of Gold Coast’s academy talent this year is no secret to keen draft followers, and Jack Johnston is prospect […]
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 […]
Jack Hindle
Image Credit: East Perth FC POSITION: Key Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Hindle is a strong-bodied key defender who positions nicely to mark and fares well in the contest.” – Michael Alvaro East Perth’s Jack Hindle has spent his fair share of time on the sidelines in 2020, but managed to show his wares in four WAFL Colts […]
Heath Chapman
Image Credit: @WAFLOfficial via Twitter POSITION: Key Defender DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Chapman is an attacking defender who reads the play well to intercept, then looks to move on quickly and deliver via foot.” – Michael Alvaro Among a talent pool rich in key position stocks, Heath Chapman stands out as a defensive option with many points of […]
Jack Briskey
Image Credit: RF Photography POSITION: Key Defender/Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Briskey is a highly athletic key position prospect who utilises his full skillset up either end, and even while rotating through the ruck.” – Michael Alvaro There are very few key position prospects available in this year’s AFL Draft who can match the raw and powerful athleticism […]
