AFL Draft 2024: Every SuperCoach score from U17 Trial matches, Vic Metro v NSW/ACT, Vic Country v Queensland
The futures game on AFL grand final day is often a precursor to who will be drafted the next year. See a full breakdown of who starred and find out more about the “beast” who has recruiters raving.
A Victorian midfielder is quickly shaping as a top draft prospect for 2024 after producing another dominant performance in an important under-17 match last weekend.
Calder Cannons onballer Nash King caught the eyes of AFL recruiters in Werribee on Sunday after racking up 20 disposals, six clearances, seven tackles and a goal in a Vic Metro under-17 trial match against NSW/ACT.
Vic Country faced off with Queensland in a second match that day, with players vying for selection in the Under-17 Futures match on AFL Grand Final Day.
“If you were to sum Nash up, he just loves playing the game,” Calder Cannons coach Andrew Sturgess said.
“He’s obviously a contested ball and stoppage beast and that’s what he does.
“He’s had a fantastic bottom-age year and played a really good game on Sunday. Hopefully he gets an opportunity to play in the game on Grand Final Day.”
King’s Vic Metro teammate Tom Gross also had a big game through the midfield with 24 disposals, seven clearances and two goals.
Sydney Swans Academy member Joe Harrison was the equal-top ranked player for the match alongside King, racking up 29 disposals and seven clearances through the midfield.
Geelong Falcons midfielder Xavier Ivisic was the top-ranked player on the ground in Vic Country’s match against Queensland, logging 28 disposals, eight marks and six clearances.
Gold Coast Suns Academy midfielder Leonardo Lombard was Queensland’s top-ranked player with 26 disposals, four clearances and two goals.
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