AFL draft: The top 75 players from the 2022 crop rated ahead of draft

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Alwyn Davey Jnr was only nine years old when he ran out onto the MCG for his father’s 100th game for Essendon.

It was a Round 23 clash against Richmond and Alwyn Davey Snr had managed just four touches the previous week, but was kept in the side for a final farewell.

“He just played 100 on the dot and I remember running out with him,” Alwyn Jnr said.

“That was unreal and that’s probably something I’ll never forget.”

Given his age, Alwyn Jnr didn’t fully appreciate what his father was able to achieve during his career.

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But the highlights videos showing some of his 120 AFL goals have come out from time to time in the Davey household.

“As soon as we were growing up we were watching all the videos and it actually seemed like he was a really good player back then,” Alwyn Jnr said.

“As you mature, you would actually understand about what he did and how he did it, which was really good. You could better understand how he made himself a better player.”

Alwyn Snr’s final game has proven a blessing for the Bombers, who now have access to a pair of father-sons this year because of it.

Alwyn Jnr is promising midfielder-forward who is part of the NAB AFL Academy this year and likens himself to his uncle – former Melbourne star Aaron Davey.

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Alwyn Davey Jnr is ready for the big stage of the AFL.

Alwyn Jnr’s twin brother, Jayden is considered to be a “replica” of his father, as a small forward who is sidelined this year with an ACL injury but did enough last year to excite AFL recruiters.

The Davey brothers are two of a raft of famous names in this year’s draft pool, which also include some other father-sons as well as brothers of current AFL players and nephews of former stars.

Will Ashcroft headlines the list as the son of three-time Brisbane premiership player Marcus Ashcroft.

A potential No. 1 pick, Ashcroft is yet to decide whether or not he will nominate for the Lions.

Brisbane also has access to Jaspa Fletcher through its Next Generation Academy, who is the son of former Geelong, St Kilda, Brisbane and Fremantle player Adrian Fletcher.

Cooper Harvey – the son of North Melbourne champion and AFL games record holder Brent Harvey – is available as a father-son to North Melbourne, while Jerome Lawrence is available for Hawthorn under the same rules as the son of 1991 premiership hero Stephen Lawrence.

The Daveys with Essendon great Jobe Watson.

Will Ashcroft could be the top pick in this year’s draft. Picture: Getty Images

Oliver Hollands is the son of former Richmond player Ben Hollands and the brother of current Gold Coast midfielder Elijah Hollands.

“He (Elijhah) has been a really good outlet to talk to, not even about the footy stuff,” Oliver said.

“Just as a mate he has been a great resource. But then if I have any questions about what’s going on at the club and some things to look forward to in hopefully getting drafted, he’s always there to talk about that sort of stuff too. He’s definitely a great resource and I’m very lucky to have him.”

An AFL Academy member, Oliver is happy to go anywhere but been interviewed by the Suns.

“It’s a dream to be able to play footy but to be able to play with your brother would be pretty incredible,” he said.

Adelaide has father-son access to Max Michalanney, who is the son of 200-game Norwood star Jim.

TOP 75 PLAYER PROFILES COMPILED BY KEVIN SHEEHAN

Originally published as AFL draft: The top 75 players from the 2022 crop rated ahead of draft