‘Freakish talent’ making strong draft case
A season-best performance fires 190cm big-bodied midfielder Josh Goater back up AFL Draft boards, while Zac Taylor and Sam Paea also impress.
Draft
Beveridge takes aim at Crows, potential Darcy bidders
Bulldogs father-son prospect Sam Darcy is a No. 1 pick contender in this year’s draft. And Luke Beveridge has issued a pre-emptive strike against rival clubs.
Could Roos bid on two father-son guns with No.1 pick?
A barnstorming display from the son of a Bulldogs champion has seen him rocket up draft boards — and he could be among the first names read out.
NAB League top 50 rankings: New names steal limelight
While prospects played in Country v Metro trial games, some different names stepped up and thrived. See the NAB League top 50 and best performers from Round 10.
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Swans set to miss out on Dunkley
FATHER-son prospect Josh Dunkley is set to snub the Sydney Swans in favour of staying in his home state of Victoria and hoping to be drafted by a Melbourne club.
Mathieson’s footy talents are no joke
FOR as long as Rhys Mathieson’s been a prankster always capable of generating a laugh, he’s been a junior footy star bound for the AFL.
Mature-aged Keough is ready for draft
THE man who eats pasta for breakfast on game day wants to follow in the footsteps of former Bloods players Steve Morris and Joel Tippett.
Francis finds strength to thrive
STRONG West Adelaide utility Aaron Francis has overcome a family tragedy to be SA’s leading draft contender.
Fears SA footy talent could be left on draft shelf
There are fears some top-end SA talent will be left on the shelf this year because of a tipped record low number of picks used in this month’s AFL draft.
Brother’s hopes ride with junior
SHOULD Marcus Adams realise his AFL dream as expected, he’ll be playing out two careers: His own, and his brother’s that never was.
Nick ready for next level
NICK O’Kearney has presented what should be an irresistible case to AFL recruiters over the past two years.
Perfect finish to Kennedy’s trying ride
MATTHEW Kennedy’s draft year seemed doomed. But a flag, a game at the MCG and a likely spot on GWS’ list ensured it was one to savour.
SA forward the draft mystery man
FOR 15 minutes all eyes were on Ryan Burton. He was the only player at last month’s combine who was examined for previous injuries for more than five minutes.
Key position twins have recruiters excited
GIPPSLAND Power coach Leigh Brown had just helped out at Warragul footy training, where a pair of towering 16-year-olds dazzled on a cold and slippery night. WATCH THEM IN ACTION
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