A BUMPER trade period left Hawthorn with a relatively slender draft hand, though the Hawks made the most of two selections. Among those to land at Waverley was a Next Generation Academy graduate and a key defender who, barring injury, would likely have been considered a top 25 prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
>> EVERY PICK:<\/strong> National Draft<\/a> | Rookie Draft<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n National Draft:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 35. Noah Mraz<\/a> Pre-Season Draft:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Jack Gunston (re-listed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Category B Rookies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Matt Hill (rugby) >> CLICK each player’s names for full profiles & highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite picking up a pair of key defenders at the trade table in Tom Barrass <\/strong>and Josh Battle<\/strong>, the Hawks added another in Noah Mraz<\/a> with pick 35. His point of difference is his versatility, capable of playing in any key position post despite largely finding a home down back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mraz was sidelined for all bar three games this year with a navicular injury, having also been placed in concussion protocols in the back-end of preseason. Despite that, he returned in time for the National Draft Combine and impressed with his running ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having shown a great deal of professionalism to work back into shape to compete at the combine, Mraz will have a good leg up on his first AFL preseason. He showed more than enough as a bottom-ager to warrant an opportunity, boasting strong fundamental skills and aerial ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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64. Cody Anderson<\/a> (NGA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaime Uhr-Henry (basketball)<\/p>\n\n\n\n