The 2019 AFL Draft Combine

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The trade and draft period opens officially on Tuesday with the 2019 AFL Draft Combine. Seventy-nine players have been invited to take part in a week of intensive testing in all facets.

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THE 2019 NAB AFL DRAFT COMBINE LIST

NSW/ACT

Liam Delahunty (GWS Academy)
Tom Green (GWS Academy)

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Malcolm Rosas (NT Thunder)

QUEENSLAND

Connor Budarick (Gold Coast Academy)
Noah Cumberland (Brisbane Lions Academy)
Will Martyn (Brisbane Lions Academy)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Will Day (West Adelaide)
Karl Finlay (North Adelaide)
Will Gould (Glenelg)
Dyson Hilder (North Adelaide)
Jackson Mead (Woodville-West Torrens)
Josh Morris (Woodville-West Torrens)
Callum Park (Glenelg)
Kysaiah Pickett (Woodville-West Torrens)
Harry Schoenberg (Woodville-West Torrens)
Josh Shute (Sturt)
Dylan Stephens (Norwood)
Cameron Taheny (Norwood) 

TASMANIA

Mitch O'Neill (Tasmania Devils)

VIC COUNTRY

Lachlan Ash (Murray Bushrangers)
Riley Baldi (Gippsland Power)
Ned Cahill (Dandenong Stingrays)
Darcy Chirgwin (Sandringham Dragons)
Jesse Clark (Geelong Falcons)
Charlie Comben (Gippsland Power)
Sam De Koning (Dandenong Stingrays)
Thomson Dow (Bendigo Pioneers)
Sam Flanders (Gippsland Power)
Brodie Kemp (Bendigo Pioneers)
Flynn Perez (Bendigo Pioneers)
Fraser Phillips (Gippsland Power)
Jay Rantall (GWV Rebels)
Brady Rowles (Bendigo Pioneers)
Caleb Serong (Gippsland Power)
Brock Smith (Gippsland Power)
Cooper Stephens (Geelong Falcons)
Isaac Wareham (GWV Rebels)
Cody Weightman (Dandenong Stingrays)
Lachlan Williams (Dandenong Stingrays)
Hayden Young (Dandenong Stingrays)

VIC METRO

Noah Anderson (Oakleigh Chargers)
Jack Bell (Sandringham Dragons)
Miles Bergman (Sandringham Dragons)
Trent Bianco (Oakleigh Chargers)
Nick Bryan (Oakleigh Chargers)
Louis Butler (Sandringham Dragons)
Ryan Byrnes (Sandringham Dragons)
Darcy Cassar (Western Jets)
Josh Honey (Western Jets)
Emerson Jeka (Western Jets)
Harrison Jones (Calder Cannons)
Oscar Lewis (Sandringham Dragons)
Finn Maginness (Sandringham Dragons)
Jack Mahony (Sandringham Dragons)
Fischer McAsey (Sandringham Dragons)
Daniel Mott (Calder Cannons)
Sam Philp (Northern Knights)
Hugo Ralphsmith (Sandringham Dragons)
Matt Rowell (Oakleigh Chargers)
Cooper Sharman (Oakleigh Chargers)
Ryan Sturgess (Northern Knights)
Dylan Williams (Oakleigh Chargers)
Josh Worrell (Sandringham Dragons)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Riley Garcia (Swan Districts)
Mitch Georgiades (Subiaco)
Liam Henry (Claremont)
Jai Jackson (East Fremantle)
Luke Jackson (East Fremantle)
Callum Jamieson (Claremont)
Ben Johnson (West Perth)
Ronin O'Connor (Claremont)
Jake Pasini (Swan Districts)
Jaxon Prior (West Perth)
Trent Rivers (East Fremantle)
Deven Robertson (Perth)
Trey Ruscoe (East Fremantle)
Jeremy Sharp (East Fremantle)
Elijah Taylor (Perth)
Chad Warner (East Fremantle)

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Another 118 players have been invited to the State Combines.

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Interested to see who tests well for agility and sprint tests. From players we might take, I expect to see Ash and Bianco up there.

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1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

THE 2019 NAB AFL DRAFT COMBINE LIST

NSW/ACT

Liam Delahunty (GWS Academy)
Tom Green (GWS Academy)

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Malcolm Rosas (NT Thunder)

QUEENSLAND

Connor Budarick (Gold Coast Academy)
Noah Cumberland (Brisbane Lions Academy)
Will Martyn (Brisbane Lions Academy)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Will Day (West Adelaide)
Karl Finlay (North Adelaide)
Will Gould (Glenelg)
Dyson Hilder (North Adelaide)
Jackson Mead (Woodville-West Torrens)
Josh Morris (Woodville-West Torrens)
Callum Park (Glenelg)
Kysaiah Pickett (Woodville-West Torrens)
Harry Schoenberg (Woodville-West Torrens)
Josh Shute (Sturt)
Dylan Stephens (Norwood)
Cameron Taheny (Norwood) 

TASMANIA

Mitch O'Neill (Tasmania Devils)

VIC COUNTRY

Lachlan Ash (Murray Bushrangers)
Riley Baldi (Gippsland Power)
Ned Cahill (Dandenong Stingrays)
Darcy Chirgwin (Sandringham Dragons)
Jesse Clark (Geelong Falcons)
Charlie Comben (Gippsland Power)
Sam De Koning (Dandenong Stingrays)
Thomson Dow (Bendigo Pioneers)
Sam Flanders (Gippsland Power)
Brodie Kemp (Bendigo Pioneers)
Flynn Perez (Bendigo Pioneers)
Fraser Phillips (Gippsland Power)
Jay Rantall (GWV Rebels)
Brady Rowles (Bendigo Pioneers)
Caleb Serong (Gippsland Power)
Brock Smith (Gippsland Power)
Cooper Stephens (Geelong Falcons)
Isaac Wareham (GWV Rebels)
Cody Weightman (Dandenong Stingrays)
Lachlan Williams (Dandenong Stingrays)
Hayden Young (Dandenong Stingrays)

VIC METRO

Noah Anderson (Oakleigh Chargers)
Jack Bell (Sandringham Dragons)
Miles Bergman (Sandringham Dragons)
Trent Bianco (Oakleigh Chargers)
Nick Bryan (Oakleigh Chargers)
Louis Butler (Sandringham Dragons)
Ryan Byrnes (Sandringham Dragons)
Darcy Cassar (Western Jets)
Josh Honey (Western Jets)
Emerson Jeka (Western Jets)
Harrison Jones (Calder Cannons)
Oscar Lewis (Sandringham Dragons)
Finn Maginness (Sandringham Dragons)
Jack Mahony (Sandringham Dragons)
Fischer McAsey (Sandringham Dragons)
Daniel Mott (Calder Cannons)
Sam Philp (Northern Knights)
Hugo Ralphsmith (Sandringham Dragons)
Matt Rowell (Oakleigh Chargers)
Cooper Sharman (Oakleigh Chargers)
Ryan Sturgess (Northern Knights)
Dylan Williams (Oakleigh Chargers)
Josh Worrell (Sandringham Dragons)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Riley Garcia (Swan Districts)
Mitch Georgiades (Subiaco)
Liam Henry (Claremont)
Jai Jackson (East Fremantle)
Luke Jackson (East Fremantle)
Callum Jamieson (Claremont)
Ben Johnson (West Perth)
Ronin O'Connor (Claremont)
Jake Pasini (Swan Districts)
Jaxon Prior (West Perth)
Trent Rivers (East Fremantle)
Deven Robertson (Perth)
Trey Ruscoe (East Fremantle)
Jeremy Sharp (East Fremantle)
Elijah Taylor (Perth)
Chad Warner (East Fremantle)

Deven Robertson and Elijah Taylor a big yes. These two will be gems 

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Just now, Dirts said:

Deven Robertson and Elijah Taylor a big yes. These two will be gems 

Perth also have a young fella that made colts wafl team of year, Simon Hayward. Small mid/ forward. Will train with seniors this year. Could fill the void in the pocket. Tough as nails too

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The AFL Draft Combine will be held in Melbourne from Tuesday October 1 to Friday October 4, with the 25 total Medium Midfielders to undergo various tests in front of AFL clubs. 

Over the next few days, we’ll be bringing you pen pictures of the NAB League Boys players by the AFL Draft Guru Kevin Sheehan from the NAB LEAGUE OFFICIAL APP [details about the App - here]

MEDIUM DEFENDERS
 
LACHLAN ASH (Murray Bushrangers) 186cm, 80kg

Medium defender with line-breaking speed who reads the ball coming into defence exceptionally well. Can intercept marks and link up with his team to outnumber the opposition and provide rebounds. As co-captain of Vic Country, he starred in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 23 disposals (16.5 contested) and winning NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian honours. He also played 10 NAB League matches for the Murray Bushrangers, often moving up through the midfield, and again averaged 23 disposals to cap off an impressive season.
 
LOUIS BUTLER (Sandringham Dragons) 183cm, 74kg

Medium defender who displays excellent use of the ball and decision-making out of defence. He has good speed and impressed while representing Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. He averaged 18 disposals in all four matches and was prolific with the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League, averaging 20.6 disposals in eight matches.
 
DARCY CASSAR (Western Jets) 183cm, 75kg

Medium defender who shows great speed from the back half and uses his vision and awareness to set up the play with excellent ball use. Prolific ball-winner in the NAB League, averaging 20.7 disposals and 5.3 rebound-50s in 10 matches with the Western Jets. He also represented Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in three matches, averaging 16 disposals.
 
JESSE CLARK (Geelong Falcons) 188cm, 79kg

Composed medium defender who reads the play exceptionally well, is good one-on-one and has strong rebound skills. He has been eye-catching all year for the Geelong Falcons in the NAB League, averaging 20.9 disposals, four marks and 5.9 rebound-50s in 11 matches. He was also a strong performer in Vic Country’s four matches across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
 
OSCAR LEWIS (Sandringham Dragons) 189cm, 77kg

Medium defender who reads the play exceptionally well in the back half. He intercepts well and has a powerful left foot. He represented Vic Metro in two matches in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships averaging 12.5 disposals and mixed his football between Brighton Grammar and Sandringham Dragons, where he averaged 13.8 disposals in eight NAB League matches. Very athletic type who can match up on smaller or taller opponents.
 
BROCK SMITH (Gippsland Power) 188cm, 81kg

Medium defender with a great appetite for the contest and very strong overhead. He is tough and shows good use of the ball. He was solid in defence for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 13.7 disposals. He has had an outstanding year as captain of Gippsland Power in the NAB League, averaging 20.9 disposals at 76 per cent efficiency and 5.9 marks. A very good player one-on-one and courageous in his attack on the ball.
 
RYAN STURGESS (Northern Knights) 187cm, 78kg

Composed medium defender with an excellent intercept mark. He is courageous in taking on the game and his kicking is a key feature of his play. He played all four games for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 14.8 disposals. Starred for the Northern Knights in the NAB League, averaging 18.8 disposals at 80.4 per cent efficiency and also has the ability to move up to the forward line, kicking nine goals in 13 matches.
 
HAYDEN YOUNG (Dandenong Stingrays) 188cm, 82kg

An outstanding aerialist with intercept marking a key feature of his game. He is a strong decision-maker who uses the ball in a neat manner on his left foot. He averaged 22 disposals (79.5 per cent efficiency), 5.2 marks and 4.5 rebound-50s in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and was named in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian Team. A consistent performer in a variety of roles with the Dandenong Stingrays, he averaged 22.3 disposals across 12 NAB League matches. His brother Lachie debuted at the Western Bulldogs this year. He joined the likes of Jaidyn Stephenson and Sam Walsh as the 2018 winner of the AFL Life Members Scholarship.

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Wow WJ, i would just like to say thank you for all the work you put in, to gives us this info.?

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The AFL Draft Guru Kevin Sheehan from the NAB LEAGUE OFFICIAL APP looks at 

TALL DEFENDERS 

SAM DE KONING (Dandenong Stingrays) 200cm, 85kg

Tall defender who is athletic, mobile and can move forward to impact the game. His intercept marking is a feature of his game down back, where he also shows plenty of dash. An excellent decision-maker on when to mark or spoil, he was a consistent performer for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, earning NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian honours after averaging 12.5 disposals and 4.8 marks. His brother Tom is with Carlton and his father Terry played for the Western Bulldogs.

BRODIE KEMP (Bendigo Pioneers) 192cm, 82kg

Tall defender/forward who excelled down back in the early rounds of the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships before going forward and providing a dangerous marking target in the last two matches. He reads the play exceptionally well in either role with his overhead marking elite. He had an outstanding 2019 Under-18 Championships, averaging 20 disposals and 6.5 marks. His precision kicking was also a feature in him winning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian honours. He ruptured his ACL in a College game after the Championships but is on the road to a full recovery.

FISCHER McASEY (Sandringham Dragons)195cm, 86kg

Tall defender whose intercept marking was a feature of his 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships playing for Vic Metro. He also showed precise decision-making ability on when to spoil or mark and controlled his position throughout the Championships, winning 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian honours. A one-touch player, he averaged 14.5 disposals and 6.5 marks to win Vic Metro’s MVP. Also shown ability at school and NAB League level to go forward and be a dangerous marking target.

JOSH WORRELL (Sandringham Dragons)195cm, 74kg

Left-footed tall defender with very good closing speed and repeat efforts. A versatile type who played back, midfield and forward in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and showed strength overhead and sound goalkicking technique. He averaged 10.8 disposals, 3.8 marks and 1.8 goals across the Championships, including kicking four goals against Western Australia. He injured his shoulder late in the year and missed the NAB League finals.

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Thanks WJ. I'm looking forward to the SMALL FORWARDS breakdown.

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Kevin Sheehan’s comments on the NAB League Boys players named in the Small Forwards/Midfielders/Defenders grouping for the 2019 NAB AFL Draft Combine.

SMALL FORWARDS/MIDFIELDERS/DEFENDERS
 
RILEY BALDI (Gippsland Power) 178cm, 74kg

Clever and creative small midfielder who reads the game exceptionally well and uses the ball with precision. Can also play a lock-down role and then push forward to impact the scoreboard. Averaged 19 disposals (14 uncontested) at 77 per cent efficiency, 6.2 tackles and 3.2 clearances to be among Vic Country’s better players in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
 
TRENT BIANCO (Oakleigh Chargers) 178cm, 70kg

Small midfielder/defender who is a creative playmaker with elite decision-making and execution by both hand and foot on both sides of his body. Prolific ball-winner who averages 25.1 disposals in the NAB League and was a consistent performer for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18.5 disposals at 74 per cent efficiency and 3.5 tackles.
 
NED CAHILL (Dandenong Stingrays) 178cm, 77kg

Crafty and clever small forward with innate goal sense and footy nous. Wins his own ball and applies strong pressure inside 50. Averages 18.4 disposals and has kicked 14 goals in 10 matches in the NAB League this season. Averaged 12.2 disposals, 3.8 tackles and 1.5 goals in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships for Vic Country.
 
JACK MAHONY (Sandringham Dragons) 176cm, 70kg

Small forward/midfielder who uses his decision-making and footy smarts to set up opportunities for his team around the goals. Excels at stoppages and provides strong on-field leadership. A very consistent performer for Vic Metro, he averaged 18 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency, 2.8 clearances and 3.5 tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
 
MATTHEW ROWELL (Oakleigh Chargers) 178cm, 74kg

Small midfielder who is a massive accumulator of the ball, using his relentless attack on the ball, clean hands and courage to win possession. A playmaker with great vision and game sense, he has been an ultra-consistent performer in his junior career which includes best-on-ground honours in the NAB League Grand Final and AFL Futures match on AFL Grand Final day last year as well as the same honour for the Australian Under-18 Team against the VFL’s Casey Demons on the MCG this year. Averaged 24.8 disposals, 5.2 clearances and 6 tackles to win All Australian honours in 2019 as well.
 
CALEB SERONG (Gippsland Power) 178cm, 83kg

Prolific ball-winning small midfielder/forward who has one-touch marking overhead and clean hands at ground level as features of his game. A powerful athlete with a penetrating kick, he has been outstanding over the last two years in representative matches using his tough and physical approach to win possession. Averaged 23.5 disposals, 5.5 marks, 5.2 clearances and 8.5 tackles to win Vic Country’s MVP this year, as well as NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours.
 
CODY WEIGHTMAN (Dandenong Stingrays) 177cm, 73kg

Small forward who presents well, using his anticipation and strength with his overhead marking to be a lively target. Very good one-on-one player who can turn his opponent inside out. He has innate goal sense, kicking four goals against both the Allies and South Australia in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and subsequently earned AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours. Averaged 16 disposals and 1.4 goals in five games in the NAB League this year.

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The WA boys this year are a very good bunch

Robertson and Rivers ooze leadership and are both hard at the contest 

Jackson is an athletic ruckman who both WA teams are very keen on 

Henry and Taylor potential gun small forwards and IMO Taylor will be something special 

Sharp whover gets him is getting a smooth moving decision maker with elite kicking skills.

If Im trading down and taking 2 WA boys Taylor and Sharp are my boys

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Continuing on the comments of AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan on the NAB League Boys players picked for this week’s AFL Draft Combine.

MEDIUM MIDFIELDERS
 
NOAH ANDERSON (Oakleigh Chargers) 188cm, 86kg

Medium midfielder/forward with elite repeat efforts, using his footy smarts and ball-winning ability to impact games. As Vic Metro’s captain in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, he was a highly competitive player, averaging 23.5 disposals (10.8 contested) and 5.2 clearances to win NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian honours. Strong overhead and in one-on-one contests, he also has uncanny goal sense. He starred for the Oakleigh Chargers averaging 28.7 disposals and 3.3 tackles and kicked 14 goals in six matches in the NAB League. Son of former Hawthorn and St Kilda star Dean Anderson, however he is not eligible for either club under Father/Son rules.
 
MILES BERGMAN (Sandringham Dragons) 186cm, 75kg

Medium midfielder/forward who is strong one-on-one both in the air and at ground level. He does not turn 18 until October so has plenty of physical upside. Has natural speed and power and has been a consistent performer this year at club, school and representative levels. He averaged 13.2 disposals and 5.2 marks for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and 14.1 disposals, 5.5 marks and four tackles across 13 NAB League matches with the Sandringham Dragons. He was named the Neale Daniher Medal winner as the best player for St Bede’s in the Herald Sun Shield final this year.
 
RYAN BYRNES (Sandringham Dragons) 181cm, 80kg

Medium midfielder who has had an outstanding year with the Sandringham Dragons, with his prolific ball-winning ability (particularly at stoppages) a real feature of his game. Has very good game sense and creativity with his hands and has developed his leadership skills across the season, captaining his side in the NAB League. He had a taste of representative football, playing one game for Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and winning 14 possessions, and has been an ultra-consistent performer at club level averaging 25.6 disposals, 3.5 marks and 3.5 tackles across 15 games. Another prominent member of St Bede’s, which won its first-ever Herald Sun Shield final this year.
 
DARCY CHIRGWIN (Sandringham Dragons) 191cm, 80kg

Medium midfielder with excellent football nous who reads the play exceptionally well and is the first to move whether up forward or around the ground. He is a prolific ball-winner at stoppages and in contested situations as well as being strong overhead when up forward. From St Mary’s Football Club in Geelong, he was only back from injury for one game for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. However, he has been prominent ever since with the Sandringham Dragons, averaging 24.7 disposals and 7.9 tackles in seven NAB League matches.
 
THOMSON DOW (Bendigo Pioneers) 182cm, 72kg

Medium midfielder who is explosive and reads the game exceptionally well. He makes good decisions – particularly with his creative hands – and is composed with the ball but missed a lot of football in 2018 due to injury. He does not turn 18 until October, so there is plenty of upside with his game and physical development. He played all four games for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and his 18 disposals against Vic Metro at the MCG were encouraging. He averaged 19 disposals and 3.8 marks in five NAB League matches, mixing his football between the Bendigo Pioneers and Geelong Grammar. He is the brother of Carlton’s rising star Paddy Dow.
 
FINN MAGINNESS (Sandringham Dragons) 187cm, 80kg

Medium midfielder who is an aggressive and consistent ball-winner in the midfield and can push forward and hit the scoreboard. He is strong overhead and in stoppage situations, he has good vision and is very creative by hand and foot. Overcoming the disappointment of missing Vic Metro’s initial squad, he became a consistent performer for them in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18.2 disposals (50 per cent contested) and 7.5 tackles. He starred for Scotch College all year and was a prominent performer for the Sandringham Dragons, averaging 20.8 disposals and 5.4 tackles in nine NAB League matches. Son of Hawthorn dual premiership player Scott Maginness and eligible for Father/Son selection by the Hawks.
 
DANIEL MOTT (Calder Cannons) 182cm, 73kg

Medium midfielder who was an ultra-consistent performer at club and representative level this year. His contested-ball-winning ability and composure with the ball are both key features of his play. He uses the ball well by hand and foot and can react in tight situations to get out of trouble. He averaged 17.2 disposals (50 per cent contested) with Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and 25.6 disposals with the Calder Cannons in 13 NAB League matches to cap off a promising season.
 
MITCH O’NEILL (Tasmania Devils) 181cm, 70kg

Medium midfielder who is a prolific ball-winner with the ability to step through traffic with his elite agility. He is courageous and clean overhead with a long, penetrating kick. He averaged 22.2 disposals (74 per cent efficiency) and 5.5 marks playing for the Allies in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to win NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian honours for the second time. A consistent performer for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League earlier in the year, he averaged 20.2 disposals including his season-high of 37 disposals against the Northern Territory. A knee injury curtailed his year after the AFL Under-18 Championships, but he is expecting a full recovery.
 
FLYNN PEREZ (Bendigo Pioneers) 187cm, 82kg

Medium midfielder who had his year stunted before it started when he injured his ACL in a pre-season camp with Vic Country. He showed his distinctive potential when he played for Team Bartel in the 2018 NAB AFL All Stars Futures game at the MCG, with his use of the ball on right and left foot a real asset. He is very clean with his hands and was previously a soccer star, captaining Victoria at under-age level before switching back to AFL as his preferred code. He is making a full recovery from injury and is on track to resume for a full pre-season.
 
SAM PHILP (Northern Knights) 185cm, 80kg

Medium midfielder whose attack on the ball, reading off hands and work rate have been features of his game at the Northern Knights all year. Somewhat of a NAB AFL Draft bolter, he didn’t play for Vic Metro in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year but continued his outstanding year in the NAB League, averaging 19.4 disposals and 3.9 tackles in 16 matches as well as kicking nine goals to catch the eye of AFL clubs.
 
HUGO RALPHSMITH (Sandringham Dragons) 186cm, 70kg

Medium midfielder/forward who is a gifted all-round athlete with speed, agility and an impressive natural leap. His run and carry, overhead marking and goal sense make him a dangerous player, illustrated by his three goals, eight marks and 19 disposals in the NAB League elimination final against the Calder Cannons. He represented Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and has been impressive with Haileybury College throughout the year. He is the son of former Hawthorn and St Kilda player Sean Ralphsmith.
 
JAY RANTALL (GWV Rebels) 184cm, 82kg

Medium midfielder who continued to develop and progress throughout the year. Switching back to AFL after representing Australia in basketball at last year’s World Cup in Argentina, his work rate, clean hands and creativity with the ball were all features of his game. He averaged 24.9 disposals in 12 NAB League games for the GWV Rebels and played for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18.8 disposals and 3.5 tackles.
 
BRADY ROWLES (Bendigo Pioneers) 188cm, 72kg

Medium midfielder who is willing to take on the opposition, using his speed, run and carry as his greatest assets. He stood out with his physical size and athletic potential when playing for Vic Country in two matches in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, along with his performances for the Pioneers in 12 NAB League games when he averaged 11.8 disposals.
 
COOPER STEPHENS (Geelong Falcons) 188cm, 83kg

Medium midfielder who is strong in the contest and is an outstanding contested-ball-winner. He uses the ball particularly well by foot and started the season in excellent form, averaging 25 disposals in the first two NAB League games before fracturing his leg in the third match and missing the rest of the season. He showed strong form last year representing Australia at Under-17 level against New Zealand. He played for Vic Country in the 2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where his decision-making and composure were key components of his game.
 
ISAAC WAREHAM (GWV Rebels) 187cm, 80kg

Medium midfielder with initial speed off the mark and eye-catching repeat efforts when playing for Vic Country in two matches in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 13 disposals and four marks. He is a good all-round athlete who is still developing, noting he is only just eligible for this year’s NAB AFL Draft as he turns 18 in late December.

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Today’s Combine activities involved the welcome, medical testing and media / club interviews. The testing begins tomorrow.

Prospects to watch at the Draft Combine

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Kevin Sheehan’s comments on the players named in the Medium Forwards grouping for the 2019 NAB AFL Draft Combine -
 
MEDIUM FORWARDS

SAM FLANDERS (Gippsland Power) 182cm, 81kg

Powerful medium forward/midfielder who has impacted matches all year, with his contested-ball-winning ability and strength in one-on-one contests real features of his play. Strong overhead and with a good burst of speed away from stoppages, he won 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 All-Australian honours after averaging 22.5 disposals, 4.5 marks, 4.5 clearances and six tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
 
JOSH HONEY (Western Jets) 184cm, 79kg

Medium forward/midfielder who showed promise in two matches for Vic Metro at the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and has been a consistent ball-winner for the Western Jets in the NAB League, using his speed from stoppages to break the game open for his team. Very impressive clearance work, with his recent 24 disposals against the Oakleigh Chargers amongst his best performances of the year.
 
FRASER PHILLIPS (Gippsland Power) 186cm, 71kg

Lightly-built medium forward with natural goal sense and an elite left foot. At his best in the NAB League with five goals from 20 disposals against the Oakleigh Chargers, using his clean hands and game sense to great effect. Represented Vic Country in three matches at the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Grandson of former Sydney Swans star Ken Phillips.
 
DYLAN WILLIAMS (Oakleigh Chargers) 185cm, 79kg

Left-footed medium forward/defender who is extremely strong overhead and has natural goal sense. Has kicked over 40 goals across the last two seasons in the NAB League, but injury interrupted his 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and he only played two matches for Vic Metro at that level.
 
LACHLAN WILLIAMS (Dandenong Stingrays) 182cm, 76kg

Extremely versatile medium forward who is also comfortable in the midfield or across half-back, using his footy smarts and ball use to great effect for his team. A good player one-on-one, he represented Vic Country in two matches at the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and has played consistently for the Dandenong Stingrays, averaging 16 disposals and kicking 12 goals in 12 NAB League matches this season.

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And a wrap up of DAY 2 Draft Combine

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Keep an eye on Miles Bergman. The Dees are are showing significant interest and are big fan of his potential. 

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7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Keep an eye on Miles Bergman. The Dees are are showing significant interest and are big fan of his potential. 

What type of player is he?

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3 minutes ago, Collar-Jazz-Knee said:

What type of player is he?

Rangey half forward who has spurts in the midfield. 

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22 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Keep an eye on Miles Bergman. The Dees are are showing significant interest and are big fan of his potential. 

Agreed.  Goalkicker.  Watched him a few weeks ago against the Falcons. He starred with good pace and goal sense. Charlie Dean was another at the Dragons that i was impressed with as a tall marking forward and I reckon should be on our radar. 

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NAB AFL Draft Combine results day three 

Vertical jump (cm)

Miles Bergman       77
Brady Rowles          73
Ben Johnson           70
Daniel Mott              70
Cody Weightman    69
Sam Flanders          69
Lachlan Williams    69
Sam Philp                 69
Nick Bryan                69

Combine record: Jordan Gallucci (89cm, 2016), Aiden Bonar (89cm, 2017)

Agility (seconds)

Hayden Young         7.940
Elijah Taylor             8.005
Thomson Dow         8.061
Trent Rivers              8.100
Oisin Gallen              8.197
Chad Warner            8.203
Sam Flanders            8.206
Noah Cumberland    8.208
Connor Budarick      8.242
Dylan Stephens        8.245

Combine record: Stephen Hill (7.77 seconds, 2008)

20m sprint (seconds)

Sam Philp                 2.867
Ben Johnson            2.885
Malcolm Rosas        2.924
Mitch Georgiades    2.925
Noah Cumberland    2.931
Finn Maginness       2.957
Harrison Jones        2.963
Jeremy Sharp          2.966
Brady Rowles          2.968
Dylan Stephens      2.972

Combine record: Joel Wilkinson (2.75 seconds, 2010)

Running vertical jump (cm)

Brady Rowles            98
Miles Bergman         90
Sam Flanders           88
Cian McBride            87
Lachlan Williams      86
Hugo Ralphsmith     86
Jaxon Prior               85
Nick Bryan                85
Oscar Lewis               83
Kysaiah Pickett         83
Cody Weightman      83
Will Day                       83
Brady Rowles            83
Cooper Stephens      83
Harrison Jones         83 

Combine record: Kyron Hayden (103cm, 2017)

Yo-Yo test (level)

Jay Rantall                 21.8 
Cooper Stephens      21.8
Connor Budarick       21.6
Chad Warner             21.6
Oscar Lewis              21.5
Sam Philp                  21.5
Lachlan Ash              21.4
Harrison Jones         21.4
Finn Maginness        21.4
Trey Ruscoe              21.4
Riley Baldi                  21.3
Sam Flanders            21.3
Matt Rowell               21.3
Jeremy Sharp            21.3

Combine record: Andrew Brayshaw (level 22.4, 2017)

[spirit of norm smith 12,880]

Bergman really is pushing up the charts. We thought we might be able to get steal him as a pick 35-40 but looking more likely to be 20-25 selection. 

I saw Hugo Ralphsmith and Charlie Dean at the Dragons and they looked like good quality youngsters. 

[Superunknown 3,307]

Is the yo-yo the beep test?

For some reason I have a vision of all these youths haphazardly spinning yo yos around.

How can we get Bergman if we use ?21 on Langdon?

[Lord Travis 10,156]

27 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

Is the yo-yo the beep test?

For some reason I have a vision of all these youths haphazardly spinning yo yos around.

How can we get Bergman if we use ?21 on Langdon?

It was reported we were aiming to trade our future second rounder for him and keep this years second rounder. Not sure how realistic it is though.

[Whispering_Jack 27,936]

Melbourne keeps an eye on Draft Combine

"Excitingly, the Dees currently hold pick No.3 in the 2019 National Draft and will be looking to bolster their list when it gets underway on the 27th of November."

Is that suggesting that we'll keep pick No 3?