THE DRAFT: AFL PROSPECTUS TOP 25

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Concluding the series on the AFL PROSPECTUS Top 25 draft prospects, we start with a player from the strongest state for under 18 talent at the present time.

Alex Spina​ (North Adelaide, SA) 179cm, mid-forward plays like Robbie Gray.

Spina is a midfielder who could play as a small forward in the higher levels. He played in the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships as a 15-year-old in 2010 and again in 2011. He also played seven SANFL Under-18 games for

North Adelaide in 2011, averaging an elite 25 disposals and four clearances per game. With good composure and awareness, he started the 2012 season in the under- 18s and progressed to reserves level, playing the final three matches and averaging 18 disposals, five marks and three tackles per game. At the 2012 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, he played four matches averaging 12 disposals, four marks and two tackles per game, but these numbers were diluted due to only managing 28 minutes in his match against Western Australia.

FREAKO A level-headed creative midfielder who should make a big impact in 2013.

Small forwards with pace to burn are a valuable commodity at AFL clubs these days.

Lewis Taylor (Geelong I8) 173cm, mid-forward plays like Brent Harvey

Taylor is a small midfielder/forward with excellent disposal on both sides of his body. He is evasive, possesses very good leg speed and agility, enabling him to work out of tight contested situations on a regular basis. At the 2011 NAB AFL Under-16 Championships he averaged an elite 21 disposals, 14 uncontested possessions, four marks and two clearances. In season 2012, he played 15 matches at TAC Cup level for Geelong, with elite averages of 21 disposals and 13 uncontested possessions, as well booting 16 goals. From his four NAB AFL Under-18 Championship matches he averaged 18 disposals and 12 uncontested possessions with his performance against Queensland the standout - 26 disposals, 16 uncontested possessions and one goal.

FREAKO Wins his own ball, takes the game on and is a good decisions maker. What e1se could you ask for!?

Not sure if Freako's comments will help this player's cause.

Dwayne Wilson (Sturt, SA) 177cm, mid-forward plays like Danyle Pearce

Wilson is an exciting mid-forward who has good skills on both sides of his body. He is able to step through traffic with ease and is an excellent kick on his preferred left foot. At the 2011 NAB AFL Under-16 Championships, he averaged 11 disposals, seven uncontested possessions and three inside 50s for South Australia, while for Sturt in the SANFL under- 18s in 2012, he played 17 games, averaging 23 disposals and booting 30 goals and 14 behinds to finish eighth on the goalkicking table. Playing only 57% game time across his three 2012 NAB AFL Under-18 Championship matches he averaged a modest eight disposals per match but recorded an elite disposal efficiency of 86%.

FREAKO Timid, yet a prolific ball winner in the SANFL. Hoping the work ethic will match the talent.