Mitch Hibberd, Sam Lowson and Lachlan Hoise among the top five mid-season draft targets

One is a former Roo, the other is a lightning quick goalsneak for Coburg while another has been a goal-kicking machine in the SANFL. Check out Sam Edmund’s top five mid-season draft prospects.

Josh Deluca is having a brilliant year in the WAFL. Picture: AAP Images

One is a former Roo, the other is a lightning quick goalsneak for Coburg while another has been a goal-kicking machine in the SANFL.

Ahead of the May 27 mid-season draft, check out Sam Edmund’s top five prospects.

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MITCHELL HIBBERD

Delisted last year by North Melbourne after four senior appearances in three years, the Tasmanian has flourished in the early part of this season for VFL side Williamstown.

Predominantly playing midfield, Hibberd has impressed with his hardness and strength around the contest, averaging 23 disposals per game — 11 contested.

SAM LOWSON

Lightning quick goalsneak for Coburg, who coach Leigh Adams said would rival any AFL player for pace.

The chippy from East Ringwood tops the VFL goalkicking, averaging 2.8 goals per game and ranks elite for marks inside 50 with 2.4.

Has attracted plenty of interest.

Sam Lowson is on club’s radars ahead of the mid-season draft. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

LACHLAN HOSIE

A 189cm, 78kg forward who clearly knows where the goals are.

Leads the SANFL goalkicking with 16 from six games for Glenelg.

Ranks elite among general forwards for ranking points (98), marks inside 50m (3.0), groundball gets inside 50m (2.7) and goals per game (2.7).

KYLE DUNKLEY

The brother of Western Bulldog Josh and the son of former Sydney stopper Andrew, Dunkley is impressing in the competition formerly known as the TAC Cup, the NAB League.

Playing for Gippsland Power as a top-age 19-year-old, the big-bodied onballer is averaging 18.5 disposals a game, 9.8 of them contested.

He averages eight tackles a game, ranked elite among midfielders.

The Swans don’t have father-son priority to him in the mid-season draft, but will be able to take him early if they remain at the bottom end of the ladder.

Kyle Dunkley has impressed throughout the 2019 season. Picture: Getty Images

JOSHUA DELUCA

Former Docker who played four games in a three-year AFL stint that saw him delisted, retained on the rookie list and then delisted again.

Went back to WAFL club Subiaco where he has slotted in seamlessly.

Only recently turning 23, Deluca has been prolific this season, churning out 27.2 disposals per game — 12 contested — 5.6 clearances and 7.4 score involvements.