AFL Draft 2024: Vic Metro and Vic Country summer training squads locked in

From top 10 prospects to father-sons and academy stars, the new Vic Metro and Vic Country squads are brimming with talent. See all the names here.

Finn O'Sullivan in action. Picture: AFL Photos

The fourth Duursma sibling and a host of potential top-10 talents headline the Vic Metro and Vic Country summer training squads.

The top talents from this and next year’s draft will take part in the Victorian hubs over the summer, with both contingents taking part in high-performing training camps at Essendon’s base The Hangar in late December.

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Koroit ball-magnet Finn O’Sullivan, who enters his draft year as the favourite for the No. 1 pick, and fellow AFL Academy members Archer Day-Wicks, Jonty Faull, Sam Lalor, Harvey Langford, Xavier Lindsay and Noah Mraz feature in the Vic Country squad.

As does 2025 draft prospect Willem Duursma, who is hoping to join brothers Xavier and Zane and sister Yasmin in the AFL ranks after starring at the under-16 development championships this year.

Willem Duursma is draft eligible in 2025. Picture: Getty Images

Levi Ashcroft, brother of Will, is among the squads. Picture: Getty Images

A pair of twins are also part of the squad in Murray Bushrangers prospects Jack and Matt Whitlock, making up two of four players from Shepparton for Vic Country.

For Vic Metro, Brisbane father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft shapes as a top talent just like his brother, Will, while exciting midfielders Tom Gross, Christian Moraes and Josh Smillie are also highly touted.

Essendon Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Kako is also part of the side, having shown promising signs on AFL grand final day in the U17 Futures match.

The 45 talents part of these squads will be given individual development plans and take part in football and wellbeing programs.

The talent-rich Sandringham Dragons make up over a third of the Vic Metro squad with eight players, while Oakleigh Chargers (five) and the GWV Rebels (five) are also well represented.

Originally published as AFL Draft 2024: Vic Metro and Vic Country summer training squads locked in