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 […]
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 […]
Tyler Brockman
Image Credit: Paul Kane/AFL Photos POSITION: Small Forward/Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Brockman is a powerful small-medium forward/midfielder who brings plenty of excitement with his attacking play and sharp skills.” – Michael Alvaro Subiaco Colts premiership player Tyler Brockman has put himself in AFL Draft contention this year with a terrific top-age season, rotating through the midfield from […]
Harrison Grintell
POSITION: Small Forward SNAPSHOT: “A zippy small prospect with sound evasive technique who can hit the scoreboard and enjoys applying tackling pressure.” One of just a handful of Draft Combine invitees from NSW-ACT this year, Harrison Grintell is another academy option for Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to consider. The 175cm small forward offers traits expected […]
Jye Menzie
Picture credit: The Mercury POSITION: Small Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Menzie is an exciting, raw small forward who has some top-level traits but plenty more to develop.” – Peter Williams Jye Menzie is a raw AFL Draft prospect who is one of those players that just catches the eye. Not consistently, or quite the entire package […]
Jake Bowey
POSITION: Outside Midfielder/Small Forward DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Bowey is one of the more skilful players in this year’s AFL Draft crop, with some terrific athletic traits.” – Peter Williams Jake Bowey is a talented small midfielder who pushes forward and impacts the scoreboard where he did a lot of damage for the Sandringham Dragons in 2019. […]
Maurice Rioli Jnr
Image Credit: Keri Megelus/News Corp Australia POSITION: Small Forward/Midfielder DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Maurice Rioli Jnr is a speedy small forward who not only kicks goals from all angles, but also tackles with intent.” – Michael Alvaro The Rioli name has long been one synonymous with success in the footballing landscape, and Maurice Jnr is the latest member […]
