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 […]
Jake South
Undersized top-age Subiaco ruck Jake South was able to gain vital experience at the AFL Under 19 Championships, standing up against weaker rucks to dominate around the stoppages. He used his overhead strength and body positioning to control play, and whilst he is not the most athletic player, can still have an impact around the […]
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 […]
Kalin Lane
Image Credit: Claremont FC POSITION: Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Lane is a fast-developing ruck prospect with terrific tap craft and the competitiveness to impact around the ground.” – Michael Alvaro Kalin Lane was a relative unknown among the most recent West Australian AFL Academy hub intake, especially after managing just one WAFL Colts appearance last year. […]
