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Q: Why isn’t Dyson Sharp<\/a> (#14) ranked higher? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: To say this was a frequently asked question is an understatement. Sharp has long been touted as a potential top prospect for 2025, but we often see with dominant, physically ready inside midfielders that their top-age rankings waver compared to their underage campaigns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From a performance perspective, especially after his best afield outing against Vic Metro, Sharp should arguably be higher ranked. But the Power Rankings aren’t solely based on that – there’s more of a crystal ball mindset. So, while Sharp has a higher floor than others, he also has a lower ceiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps the archetype of such players is James Worpel<\/strong>, who dominated his peers at junior level and was ready to hit the ground running in the AFL. Sharp, who has senior experience under his belt, will almost undoubtedly also become a very solid top level player in quick time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, his ball use – particularly his kicking – and running – particularly his speed – are of concern. More of the same output would make him undeniable in the top 10, but we’re ranking with a scope to how AFL football is progressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those two traits (ball use and speed) are crucial to thriving in how the game is currently played. Although, few other players can hold a candle to Sharp’s level of competitiveness and contested craft – it’s a tough call to make, tough attributes to balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Cody Curtin<\/a> plays rugby?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: He probably could with that frame, what a unit. Curtin squeezed into our May top 20 and remains thereabouts – also featuring in our ‘Next 10<\/a>‘ piece. Obviously a recognised name as the brother of recent AFL Rising Star nominee Daniel<\/strong>, the hulking key position utility hasn’t necessarily put a foot wrong performance-wise. But akin to Sharp, he has some question marks athletically which puts him out compared to other rising prospects. Still, his physicality and competitiveness make him a player capable of tearing games apart on his day. Another tough one to weigh up in terms of areas for improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Where are Noah Chamberlain<\/a> & Lachlan Carmichael<\/a>?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: The Swans Academy pair was strongly considered, Chamberlain in particular having featured in our May top 20. Both were highlighted in our ‘Next 10<\/a>‘ article and are right in the top 25 mix – Chamberlain boasting the higher upside compared to Carmichael’s superior output. If the former can find his groove with the Allies he’ll be right back in there, while the latter is becoming increasingly hard to deny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: What about Taj Murray<\/a>?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: Murray is among the fast-rising players in the pool, largely credit to his four-goal performance against South Australia. He could well be one of the Northern Territory’s best prospects in a long while, especially in the way of talls. Murray’s spring-heeled leap combines with mobility to make him a threat both in the air and at ground level, capable of impacting in the ruck and up forward. He has some classic hallmarks of a high-upside key position player, so will continue to rise with strong champs form. Next 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n >> THE NEXT 10:<\/strong> June 2025 Power Rankings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cody-Curtin-WA-2025-AFL-U18s-1024x666.jpg\")
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