Meghan Gaffney
Meghan Gaffney is an over-age Tasmanian prospect who ticks a lot of boxes and could be considered as one of the top picks from the Apple Isle. Though not pre-listed like some other 19-year-olds, Gaffney represents value and a high work rate that will no doubt stop at nothing to improve. Though she might not […]
Paul Curtis
POSITION: Small Forward SNAPSHOT: “A crafty small forward capable of producing match-winning bursts, Curtis brings x-factor and high level smarts to the attacking 50.” In one of the toughest positions to play, Paul Curtis has made a habit of producing the goods as a lively small forward. The Western Jets product shot onto the […]
Zac Taylor
POSITION: Midfielder/Small Forward SNAPSHOT: “A crafty small prospect with outstanding vision, skills and decision making, Taylor has no trouble finding the ball and makes things happen in possession.” One of the players who hit peak form just as Victoria’s season was shut down, Zac Taylor produced incredible numbers towards the back-end of […]
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 […]
