“I am very bullish about the future potential of my Top 40 with a good spread of sizes and playing positions included,” said Sheehan.
 
“This year, my Top 40 consists of four tall defenders, four tall forwards and two potential ruckmen along with two tall midfielders. My list also includes five smalls (less than 180cm) reinforcing if you are good enough, you are big enough.
 
“The majority of this year’s Top 40 are classified as medium sized players (180-189cm) who play through the midfield, forward and back.
 
“There are players representing Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, NSW/ACT and Tasmania while outstanding prospects Connor Budarick (Queensland) and Malcom Rosas Jnr (Northern Territory) are not included after they were drafted under new AFL Draft Rules. Both have been pre-selected as Rookies by the Gold Coast SUNS.”
 

NOAH ANDERSON

Oakleigh Chargers/Boroondara Hawks/Carey Grammar
191cm 87kg 17/02/2001

Medium midfielder/forward with elite repeat efforts, using his footy smarts and ball winning ability to impact games. As Vic Metro's captain in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, he was a highly competitive player, averaging 23.5 disposals (10.8 contested) and 5.2 clearances to win 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. Strong overhead and in one-on-one contests, he also has uncanny goal sense. He starred for the Oakleigh Chargers averaging 28.3 disposals, 3.6 tackles and kicked 14 goals in seven matches in the NAB League finishing third in the club’s Best and Fairest award in their premiership season. Son of former Hawthorn and St Kilda star Dean Anderson however, he is not eligible for either club under Father/Son rules.

Competitive Advantage: Game sense and goal sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.03sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 17sec 2km.

LACHLAN ASH

Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton Bears/Notre Dame College
187cm 83kg 21/06/2001

Medium defender with line-breaking speed who reads the ball coming into defence exceptionally well. Can intercept mark and link up with his team to outnumber the opposition and provide rebounds. As co-captain of Vic Country, he starred in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 23 disposals (16.5 contested) and winning NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. He also played 10 matches for the Murray Bushrangers, often moving up through the midfield, again averaging 23 disposals to cap off an impressive season.

Competitive Advantage: Line breaking speed and game sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.01sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 20sec 2km.

MILES BERGMAN

Sandringham Dragons/Hampton Rovers/St Bede’s College
189cm 83kg 18/10/2001

Medium midfielder/forward who is strong one-on-one both in the air and at ground level. Has natural speed and power and has been a consistent performer this year at club, school and representative levels. He averaged 13.2 disposals and 5.2 marks for Vic Metro and 14.1 disposals, 5.5 marks and four tackles across 13 matches with the Sandringham Dragons. He was named the Neale Daniher Medal winner as the best player for St Bede’s in the Herald Sun Shield final this year.

Competitive Advantage: Overhead marking and versatility.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.98sec 20m sprint, Yo-yo - level 20.7, R.V.J - 90cm (ranked second overall).

TRENT BIANCO

Oakleigh Chargers/Doncaster/Marcellin College
180cm 77kg 20/01/2001

Medium midfielder/defender who is a creative playmaker with his elite decision-making and execution by both hand and foot on both sides of his body. Prolific ball winner with excellent game sense who averaged 27 disposals in the NAB League, captaining the Oakleigh Chargers to a premiership and finishing fourth in the club’s Best and Fairest award. He was a consistent performer for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18.5 disposals at 74 per cent efficiency and 3.5 tackles.

Competitive Advantage: Vision and ball use.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.09sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 37sec 2km.

CHARLIE COMBEN

Gippsland Power/Sale/Catholic College Sale
199cm 84kg 20/07/2001

Tall forward/ruckman who has improved in leaps and bounds this year. Agile and strong overhead, he can provide a great marking target up forward. He excelled for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in his three matches. With thin slices of his natural talent on display, he averaged 8.7 disposals, 3.7 marks and 16 hit outs. He has also been a key player for Gippsland Power in the NAB League, providing mobility around the ground and a marking target up forward.

Competitive Advantage: Super competitive and mobile.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.11sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 54sec 2km.

WILL DAY

West Adelaide/Sacred Heart College
189cm 76kg 05/05/2001

Lightly built medium defender who showed strength overhead and speed for South Australia in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 18.8 disposals with 82 per cent efficiency and five marks. Progressing to Reserves level, he was impressive with West Adelaide averaging 17.3 disposals in three matches. His grandfather, Robert Day, was a star for West Adelaide, who won three best and fairest awards, played state football for South Australia and won a premiership with Hawthorn in 1971.

Competitive Advantage: Overhead marking and ball use.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.05 sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 59sec 2km.

SAM DE KONING

Dandenong Stingrays/Mornington
201cm 86kg 26/02/2001

Tall defender who is athletic, mobile and can move forward to impact the game. His intercept marking a feature of his game down back where he also shows plenty of dash. An excellent decision-maker on when to mark or spoil, he was a consistent performer for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, earning NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours after averaging 12.5 disposals and 4.8 marks. His brother Tom is with Carlton and his father, Terry, played for the Western Bulldogs.

Competitive Advantage: Size and mobility.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.15sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.37sec
Yo-yo - level 20.2.

THOMSON DOW

Bendigo Pioneers/Swan Hill/Geelong Grammar
184cm 76kg 16/10/2001

Medium midfielder who is explosive and reads the game exceptionally well. He makes good decisions particularly with his creative hands and is composed with the ball. Missed a lot of football in 2018 due to injury but has plenty of upside with his game and physical development. He played all four games for Vic Country and his 18 disposals against Vic Metro at the MCG were encouraging. He averaged 19 disposals and 3.8 marks in five NAB League matches, mixing his football between the Bendigo Pioneers and Geelong Grammar. He is the brother of Carlton’s Rising Star, Paddy Dow.

Competitive Advantage: Vision and power.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.06sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.06sec, Endurance - 6min 37sec 2km.

SAM FLANDERS

Gippsland Power/Moe/Lowanna College
183cm 82kg 24/07/2001

Powerful medium forward/midfielder who has impacted matches all year, with his contested ball winning ability and strength in one-on-one contests real features of his play. Strong overhead and with a good burst of speed away from stoppages, he won 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours after he averaged 22.5 disposals, 4.5 marks, 4.5 clearances and six tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. A star for Gippsland Power averaging 22.4 disposals and winning their Best and Fairest award.

Competitive Advantage: Explosive power and goal sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.01sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.21sec (ranked seventh overall), R.V.J - 88cm (ranked third overall), Endurance - 6min 46sec 2km.

MITCH GEORGIADES

Subiaco/Hale School
192cm 87kg 28/09/2001

Tall forward who has missed the entire season due to a quad injury but has now made a complete recovery. He showed strong promise as a bottom aged player in 2018, representing his state in all four NAB AFL Under-18 Championship matches averaging 10 disposals and four marks. He also gave a glimpse of his outstanding contested marking ability when playing for team Bartel in the 2018 NAB AFL All-Stars Futures game on Toyota AFL Grand Final day. He is a very competitive player overall who reads the game exceptionally well and uses the ball effectively by hand and foot. He is the son of former Western Bulldogs player John Georgiades, who famously kicked eight goals on debut in 1989 against Carlton.

Competitive Advantage: Marking overhead and speed.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.06sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.06sec (ranked third overall),

Endurance - 6min 37sec 2km.

WILL GOULD

Glenelg/Lucindale
192cm 106kg 14/01/2001

Tall defender who captained his state showing composure and on-field leadership in big moments. Strong overhead and a fine contested ball winner, he reads the play exceptionally well and is a prodigious kick. He had an excellent 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 21.5 disposals, 4.5 marks and 7.2 rebound 50s to be awarded 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours in consecutive years. He also played a key role in senior football throughout Glenelg’s premiership year, averaging 19.7 disposals and 5.2 marks.

Competitive Advantage: Intercept marking and kicking.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.22sec 20m sprint, Yo-yo - level 19.4.

TOM GREEN

GWS GIANTS Academy/Marist College/Canberra
190cm 89kg 23/01/2001

A big-bodied medium midfielder who excels at stoppages using his clean hands and vision to set up his team on the outside. A prolific ball winner for the GWS GIANTS in the NAB League earlier in the year, he then captained the Allies throughout the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 23.8 disposals (16.2 contested), eight clearances and 4.2 tackles to win his team’s MVP. He was also awarded 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. He is the Grandson of former Richmond premiership player Michael Green.

Competitive Advantage: Strong at stoppages and vision.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.15 sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.39sec, Yo-yo - level 21.8.

LIAM HENRY

Claremont/Christ Church Grammar
180cm 68kg 28/08/2001

Indigenous medium forward/midfielder whose speed and elusiveness are at the elite level. A difficult player to contain in tight situations. He was outstanding in the decider against Vic Country, winning best-on-ground honours after he accumulated 25 possessions. Averaged 17.5 disposals and four tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to earn NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. Eligible for Fremantle Dockers under Next Generation Academy rules.

Competitive Advantage: Speed and ball use.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.06sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.20sec, Yo-yo - level 20.6.

LUKE JACKSON

East Fremantle/Bullcreek Leeming
199cm 94kg 29/09/2001

Ruckman/tall forward with an impressive natural leap. He dominated at centre bounces and stoppages throughout the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, providing his teammates with first use of the ball on numerous occasions. His follow up work at ground level to win the ball and provide support for his team was outstanding, averaging 14.5 disposals (11 contested), 36.8 hit outs, 4.5 clearances and 2.8 tackles to win 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours and finish runner up in the Larke Medal. He represented Australia in Basketball in the 2018 Under-17 World Cup before concentrating on Australian Football.

Competitive Advantage: Competitiveness and athleticism.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.12sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 21sec 2km.

EMERSON JEKA

Western Jets/Altona/Maribyrnong SC
198cm 90kg 18/09/2001

Tall forward/defender who has solid speed and agility for his size and presents well as a leading target when forward. He has very quick hands showing good team orientation in passing quickly to teammates on the move. He suffered a knee injury playing for the Under-18 All-Australian team against the Casey Demons earlier in the year which set him back, playing just two games for Vic Metro. In the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships he averaged 9.5 disposals and five marks. A very neat kick for a 198cm key position player.

Competitive Advantage: Mobility and versatility.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.06sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 7min 16sec 2km.

HARRISON JONES

Calder Cannons/Gisborne/PEGS
196cm 78kg 25/02/2001

Tall forward who is very lightly built, so has massive upside physically. He has a safe set of hands overhead and he presents well as a marking target up forward. He is an accurate set shot for goal and showed this skill with four goals in a Vic Metro trial game in April. He then played all four games for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 9.2 disposals, 3.2 marks and a goal a match. He has been a highly promising player all year, playing school football at Essendon Grammar and in the NAB League with the Calder Cannons.

Competitive Advantage: Repeat speed and overhead marking.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.96sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 32sec 2km, Yo-yo - level 21.4.

BRODIE KEMP

Bendigo Pioneers/Echuca/Geelong Grammar
192cm 89kg 01/05/2001

Tall defender/forward who excelled down back in the early rounds of the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships before going forward and providing a dangerous marking target in the last two matches. He reads the play exceptionally well in either role with his overhead marking elite. He had an outstanding 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 20 disposals and 6.5 marks. His precision kicking was also a feature in him winning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. He ruptured his ACL in a school game after the championships but is on the road to a full recovery.

Competitive Advantage: Versatility and aerial ability.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed – 2.98sec 20m sprint, Agility – 8.08sec, Yo-yo – level 21.4.

FINN MAGINNESS

Sandringham Dragons/East Brighton/Scotch College
189cm 82kg 23/02/2001

Medium midfielder who is an aggressive and consistent ball winner in the midfield and can push forward and hit the scoreboard. He is strong overhead and in stoppage situations, has good vision and is very creative by hand and foot. Overcoming the disappointment of missing Vic Metro’s initial squad, he became a consistent performer for them in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 18.2 disposals (50 per cent contested) and 7.5 tackles. He starred for Scotch College all year and was a prominent performer for the Sandringham Dragons, averaging 20.8 disposals and 5.4 tackles in nine matches. Son of Hawthorn dual Premiership player Scott Maginness and eligible for Father/Son rule for Hawthorn.

Competitive Advantage: Game sense and work rate.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.96sec 20m sprint (ranked sixth overall),
Endurance - 5min 51sec 2km, Yo-yo - level 21.4 (ranked seventh overall).

JACK MAHONY

Sandringham Dragons/St Kevin’s College
178cm 75kg 12/11/2001

Small forward/midfielder who uses his decision-making and footy smarts to set up opportunities for his team around the goals. Excels at stoppages and provides strong on-field leadership. A very consistent performer for Vic Metro, he averaged 18 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency, 2.8 clearances and 3.5 tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Mixed his football between St Kevin’s College and the Sandringham Dragons but due to injury only played three NAB League matches averaging 18 disposals.

Competitive Advantage: Game sense and clean hands.
Combine Results: Agility - 8.32sec, Endurance - 6min 24sec 2km.

FISCHER McASEY

Sandringham Dragons/East Brighton/Caulfield Grammar
197cm 91kg 08/03/2001

Tall defender whose intercept marking was a feature of his 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, playing for Vic Metro. He also showed precise decision-making on when to spoil and mark and controlled his position throughout the Championships, winning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. A one-touch player, he averaged 14.5 disposals and 6.5 marks to win Vic Metro's MVP. He also showed ability at school and NAB League level to go forward and be a dangerous marking target.

Competitive Advantage: Overhead marking and versatility.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.21 sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.69 sec, Yo-yo - level 20.1.

JACKSON MEAD

Woodville-West Torrens/Henley HS
183cm 83kg 30/09/2001

Medium midfielder/forward who is fierce in the contest and courageous in his attack on the ball. He is good overhead for his size and is an excellent decision-maker with the ball in hand. He won the Alan Stewart Medal for best on ground as a bottom aged player in the 2018 Under-18 Grand Final in South Australia. This led to strong performances for his state in this year’s NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he averaged 21.2 disposals, three clearances and five tackles earning 2019 NAB AFL All-Australian honours. Eligible under Father/Son rules for Port Adelaide where his father, Darren was the club’s inaugural best and fairest winner.

Competitive Advantage: Contested ball winning.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.07sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 16sec 2km.

MITCHELL O’NEILL

Tasmania Devils/North Hobart JFC
176cm 72kg 21/02/2001

Small midfielder who is a prolific ball winner with the ability to step through traffic with his elite agility. He is courageous and clean overhead with a long, penetrating kick. He averaged 22.2 disposals (74 per cent efficiency) and 5.5 marks playing for the Allies in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to win 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours for the second time. A consistent performer for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League earlier in the year, he averaged 20.2 disposals including his season high of 37 disposals against the Northern Territory. A knee injury curtailed his year post the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships but is expecting a full recovery.

Competitive Advantage: Clean hands and agility.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.05sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.35sec, Yo-yo - level 21.3.

SAM PHILP

Northern Knights/St Mary’s FC
186cm 79kg 04/08/2001

Medium midfielder whose attack on the ball, reading off hands and work rate have been real features of his game at the Northern Knights for the last two years. A one-touch player who wins contested ball and tackles strongly, he averaged 19.4 disposals with the Northern Knights, winning their Best and Fairest this year. Somewhat a Draft bolter, he wasn’t selected for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships but is a resilient type who starred at the NAB AFL Draft Combine with his time for the 20 metre sprint the best of all participants.

Competitive Advantage: One-touch player and contested ball.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.87sec 20m sprint (ranked first overall), Endurance - 6min 32sec 2km, Yo-yo - level 21.5.

KYSAIAH PICKETT

Woodville-West Torrens/Prince Alfred College
171cm 71kg 02/06/2001

Strong, aggressive and powerful small forward/midfielder with exciting speed and natural goal sense. Special in the air, particularly one-on-one, and provides good forward pressure inside 50. Already debuted at senior level in the SANFL and represented South Australia in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 13.7 disposals, three marks and 2.7 tackles. Nephew of former North Melbourne and Port Adelaide star Byron Pickett.

Competitive Advantage: Speed and power.
Combine Results: Agility - 8.32sec, Endurance - 6min 24sec 2km.

HUGO RALPHSMITH

Sandringham Dragons/East Brighton/Haileybury College
188cm 75kg 09/11/2001

Medium midfielder/forward who is a gifted all-round athlete with speed, agility and an impressive natural leap. His run and carry, overhead marking and goal sense make him a dangerous player with three goals, eight marks and 19 disposals in the elimination final against the Calder Cannons one of his most impressive performances for the season. He represented Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and has been impressive with Haileybury College throughout the year. He is the son of former Hawthorn and St Kilda player, Sean Ralphsmith.

Competitive Advantage: Athletic ability and goal sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.97sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 12sec 2km,
R.V.J - 86cm (ranked sixth overall).

JAY RANTALL

GWV Rebels/South Warrnambool/Warrnambool College
185cm 83kg 10/06/2001

Medium midfielder who continued to develop and progress throughout the year. Switching back to Australian Football after representing Australia in basketball at last year’s World Cup in Argentina, his work rate, clean hands and creativity with the ball were all features of his game. In 12 NAB League games for the GWV Rebels he averaged 24.9 disposals winning their Best and Fairest and played for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaged 18.8 disposals and 3.5 tackles. One of the standout performers at the NAB AFL Draft Combine winning the 2km and tied first for speed and endurance.

Competitive Advantage: Elite running capacity and competitive edge.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.07sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 5min 50sec 2km (ranked first overall), Yo-yo - level 21.8 (tied first overall).

TRENT RIVERS

East Fremantle/Willeton
188cm 83kg 30/07/2001

Medium defender who provided consistent rebounds for Western Australia in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. With speed and long kicking his key skills, he averaged 21.8 disposals at 77 per cent efficiency and five marks. Named in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian team, he consistently worked hard to outnumber the opposition and provide a handball receive option for his team to penetrate inside 50. He starred at East Fremantle averaging 26.8 disposals, 4.8 tackles and 4.1 clearances in nine matches at Under-18 level.

Competitive Advantage: Kicking and agility.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.04sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.10 sec (ranked second overall).

DEVON ROBERTSON

Perth/Aquinas College
184cm 81kg 30/06/2001

Medium midfielder who not only captained Western Australia to its first win in 10 years at the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships but won the Larke Medal as the best and fairest player in division one. He is a creative player, with clean hands and vision. He plays with a team first attitude and consistently won the ball throughout the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 30 disposals (including 11.8 contested), 6.8 tackles and 4.8 clearances. He also won his team’s MVP and was rewarded with 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. He is the nephew of former West Coast Eagles captain, Darren Glass.

Competitive Advantage: Game sense and vision.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 2.92sec, Agility - 7.79sec, Yo-yo - level 21.2.

MATTHEW ROWELL

Oakleigh Chargers/Booroondara Hawks/Carey Grammar
180cm 78kg 01/07/2001

Medium midfielder who is a massive accumulator of the ball using his relentless attack, clean hands and courage to win possession. A playmaker with great vision and game sense, he has been an ultra-consistent performer in his underaged career which includes best-on-ground honours in the last two NAB League Grand Finals and the Futures match on AFL Grand final day last year. Capped off an outstanding year with the Oakleigh Chargers averaging 31.6 disposals in just seven matches, winning their Best and Fairest award. He averaged 24.8 disposals, 5.2 clearances and six tackles throughout the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships earning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours.

Competitive Advantage: Ball winning ability, clean hands and vision.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.05sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 17sec 2km, Yo-yo - level 21.3.

CALEB SERONG

Gippsland Power/Warragul/Geelong Grammar
178cm 88kg 09/02/2001

Prolific ball winning small midfielder/forward with his one-touch marking overhead and clean hands at ground level features of his game. A powerful athlete with a penetrating kick, he has been outstanding over the last two years in representative matches using his tough, physical approach to win possession. Averaged 23.5 disposals, 5.5 marks, 5.2 clearances and 8.5 tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to win Vic Country’s MVP this year as well as 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. Mixed his football between Geelong Grammar and Gippsland Power only playing five matches in the NAB League averaging 24.2 disposals and 5.6 tackles.

Competitive Advantage: Clean hands and game sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.12sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 24sec 2km, Agility - 8.28sec.

JEREMY SHARP

East Fremantle/Aquinas College
189cm 81kg 13/08/2001

Outside medium midfielder blessed with very good speed and a long, penetrating kick. He really stood out in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships with his willingness to support his teammates and outnumber the opposition, consistently providing a handball receive option. He averaged 21 disposals (15.8 uncontested possessions) in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to be among Western Australia’s best and became a dual NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian. He impressed late in the year at senior level with East Fremantle, playing six matches and averaging 15.5 disposals.

Competitive Advantage: Speed and endurance.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.97 sec 20m sprint (ranked eighth overall),
Endurance - 6min 12sec 2km, Agility - 8.34sec.

BROCK SMITH

Gippsland Power/Moe/Lowanna College
189cm 82kg 13/03/2001

Medium defender with a great appetite for the contest and very strong overhead. He is tough and shows good use of the ball. He was solid in defence for Vic Country averaging 13.7 disposals. He had an outstanding year as captain of Gippsland Power in the NAB League, averaging 20.9 disposals at 76 per cent efficiency and 5.9 marks. A very good player one-on-one and courageous in his attack on the ball.

Competitive Advantage: One-on-one competitiveness and overhead marking.
Combine Results: (State testing) Speed - 3.15sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.73sec, Yo-yo - level 20.7.

COOPER STEPHENS

Geelong Falcons/Colac
188cm 83kg 17/01/2001

Medium midfielder who is strong in the contest and an outstanding contested ball winner. He uses the ball particularly well by foot and started the season in excellent form, averaging 25 disposals in the first two games before fracturing his leg in the third match and missing the rest of the season. He showed strong form in 2018 representing Australia at Under-17 level against New Zealand. He played for Vic Country in the 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where his decision-making and composure were key components of his game in both midfielder and defensive roles. Presented extremely well at the 2019 NAB AFL Draft Combine finishing equal first in speed and endurance testing and in the top 10 in the 2km endurance test.

Competitive Advantage: Game sense and competitiveness.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.03sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 17sec,
Yo-yo - level 21.8 (tied first overall).

DYLAN STEPHENS

Norwood/Rostrevor College
183cm 74kg 08/01/2001

Medium midfielder who is a prolific ball winner and creative user of the ball by both hand and foot. He played predominantly on the wing in the early matches of the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships before starring on the inside in the final match against the Allies, gathering 33 disposals in a best on ground performance. A penetrating left footer, he averaged 23.8 disposals and 4.8 tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and was rewarded with 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. He also progressed to play some excellent football at senior level with Norwood averaging 18.2 disposals and 4.6 tackles in 12 matches.

Competitive Advantage: Decision-making, athleticism and ball winning.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.97sec 20m sprint (ranked 10th overall), Endurance - 6min 01sec 2km (ranks third overall), Agility - 8.25sec (ranked 10th overall).

CAMERON TAHENY

Norwood/Rostrevor College
185cm 80kg 03/08/2001

Dynamic left-footed medium forward who had an injury interrupted 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships but managed to be closer to his best against the Allies where he gathered 21 disposals. Has already played some excellent senior football at Norwood kicking five goals against West Adelaide and four goals against Glenelg, averaging 2.5 goals in seven matches this year.

Competitive Advantage: Overhead marking and goal sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 2.99sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 49sec 2km.

ELIJAH TAYLOR

Perth/Thornlie
188cm 77kg 01/05/2001

An elusive medium forward who has an impressive natural leap, clean ball handling skills and a smart user of the ball from either foot around goals. He is a mercurial type of player and was dangerous up forward in Western Australia's 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championship winning team, averaging 12.2 disposals and 1.5 goals to earn 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours.

Competitive Advantage: Agility and goal sense.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.01sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 39sec 2km,
Agility - 8.01sec (ranked second overall).

CODY WEIGHTMAN

Dandenong Stingrays/Beaconsfield/Haileybury College
178cm 75kg 15/07/2001

Small forward who presents well, using his anticipation and strength with his overhead marking to be a lively target. Very good one-on-one player who can turn his opponent inside out and has innate goal sense, kicking four goals against both the Allies and South Australia this year in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships earning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. Averaged 16 disposals and 1.8 goals in four games in the NAB League this year.

Competitive Advantage: Goal sense and one-on-one ability.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.01sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 42sec 2km.

DYLAN WILLIAMS

Oakleigh Chargers/Whitefriars College
186cm 81kg 01/07/2001

Left-footed medium forward who can also go back. Extremely strong overhead and a long penetrating kick with innate goal sense. Has kicked 42 goals over the last two years in just 23 games for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League as well as kicking four goals against the Allies as a bottom ager last season. Injury curtailed his 2019 season playing only nine matches for the year with the Oakleigh Chargers and Vic Metro but he is on track to make a full recovery.

Competitive Advantage: Overhead marking and goal sense.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.02sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.06sec, R.V.J. - 87cm.

JOSH WORRELL

Sandringham Dragons/Bentleigh/Haileybury College
195cm 83kg 11/04/2001

Left-footed tall defender with very good closing speed and repeat efforts. A versatile type who played back, midfield and forward in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and showed strength overhead and sound goalkicking technique. He averaged 10.8 disposals, 3.8 marks and 1.8 goals across the Championships, including kicking four goals against Western Australia. He injured his shoulder late in the year and missed the NAB League finals.

Competitive Advantage: Overhead marking and versatility.
Combine Results (State testing): Speed - 3.11sec 20m sprint, Agility - 8.30sec, Yo-yo - level 20.3.

HAYDEN YOUNG

Dandenong Stingrays/Somerville/Mornington SC
188cm 83kg 11/04/2001

An outstanding aerialist with intercept marking a key feature of his game. He is a strong decision-maker who uses the ball in a neat manner on his left foot. He averaged 22 disposals (79.5 per cent efficiency), 5.2 marks and 4.5 rebounds in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and was named in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian team. A consistent performer in a variety of roles with the Dandenong Stingrays, he averaged 22.3 disposals across 12 matches. His brother, Lachie debuted at the Western Bulldogs this year. He joins the likes of Jayden Stephenson and Sam Walsh as winners of the AFL Life Members Scholarship.

Competitive Advantage: Precision kicking and intercept marking.
Combine Results: Speed - 3.02sec 20m sprint, Endurance - 6min 37sec 2km, Agility - 7.94sec (ranked first overall).