Shannon Neale
Image Credit: (Retrieved from) South Fremantle FC POSITION: Ruck/Key Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Neale is a raw ruckman/key forward who has an enormous upside, credit largely to his outstanding athleticism.” – Lenny Fogliani Jandakot Jets junior, Shannon Neale is a ruckman who has shown an ability to push forward to become a significant aerial threat. In […]
Henry Walsh
POSITION: Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Walsh is the clear standout tap ruckman from Victoria with an aggressive nature and improving ground level work.” – Peter Williams Henry Walsh is one of the more talked about prospects this year and not just because he is the standout Vic Country ruck talent. His brother Sam has already made […]
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 […]
