2025 AFL National Draft prospects: The batch after next

[Whispering_Jack 28,885]

It would be fair to say that the decline in Melbourne’s fortunes as it staggers towards the end of the season has provided us with a stark reminder of the need to replenish AFL team lists and maintain depth. 

The coming months without participation in the finals will see activity in the trade, free agency and draft period that will determine whether the club’s slide continues or whether it can resurrect itself in the same way that Geelong has done this year.

But planning for list changes goes beyond the mere short term. Clubs are already looking beyond this year’s draft and on to 2025 and 2026.

As always, there are some interesting prospects coming up and the AFL’s futures trials are almost here.

SQUADS | 2024 AFL Under 17 Futures trials

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,282]

2 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

It would be fair to say that the decline in Melbourne’s fortunes as it staggers towards the end of the season has provided us with a stark reminder of the need to replenish AFL team lists and maintain depth. 

The coming months without participation in the finals will see activity in the trade, free agency and draft period that will determine whether the club’s slide continues or whether it can resurrect itself in the same way that Geelong has done this year.

But planning for list changes goes beyond the mere short term. Clubs are already looking beyond this year’s draft and on to 2025 and 2026.

As always, there are some interesting prospects coming up and the AFL’s futures trials are almost here.

SQUADS | 2024 AFL Under 17 Futures trials

Will be watching with interest! Kalani White and Tairon Ah-Mu... key position future right there.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,704]

42 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Will be watching with interest! Kalani White and Tairon Ah-Mu... key position future right there.

Height is far from everything, but 1.98m for Kalani (and Tairon, plus Vic Metro's Miles Tyrer) is 'right up there', I see. Kalani has 2 of the 4 taller boys as teammates (Lions Academy- yuck) - must be something in the Queensland sun (or the rain/humidity...).

[Nascent 8,538]

Looks like it will be streamed but does anyone know if it will be readily available on replay?

[Dee-licious 1,945]

8 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Will be watching with interest! Kalani White and Tairon Ah-Mu... key position future right there.

And there has been nothing to suggest with the lead up that they couldn't both be in first round contention. It is a real, this could be huge, moment for the Dees. If both end up being top line AFL footballers, that is some KPP and rucks sorted. 

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,282]

Ah-mu is an absolute unit. He will have to build a tank though I think to make it at afl level

[Moonshadow 17,423]

Listed as 198cm

Edited August 10 by Moonshadow

[Mickey 4,464]

Watched most of the 2nd quarter. Ah-mu stands out for his size, but probably unsurprising at his height and age lacks a bit of athleticism and speed.

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,282]

1 hour ago, Mickey said:

Watched most of the 2nd quarter. Ah-mu stands out for his size, but probably unsurprising at his height and age lacks a bit of athleticism and speed.

Agreed. I think he should model his game on Tom Hawkins. Very similar body size at the same age.

[Adam The God 29,120]

What's Ah-Mu's disposal like, please?

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,282]

15 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

What's Ah-Mu's disposal like, please?

Didn’t get to see much in the first half tbh. He took a nice mark on the lead and just missed the goal from about 40m out. Kicking technique looked fine. Didn’t watch the second half.

1st quarter of the other game just finished. White wasn’t too involved playing full back, but he moves really well for a 198cm player.

[Adam The God 29,120]

2 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

1st quarter of the other game just finished. White wasn’t too involved playing full back, but he moves really well for a 198cm player.

Thanks mate.

And sounds like his old man. Who was mobile enough to play full forward on occasion.

[whatwhat say what 21,893]

if terms of comparative sizes / shapes / styles of player, are tom hawkins and mac andrew the closest analogies, @DistrACTION Jackson?

[Adam The God 29,120]

I haven't lost hope of luring Mac Andrew back one day.

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,282]

19 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

if terms of comparative sizes / shapes / styles of player, are tom hawkins and mac andrew the closest analogies, @DistrACTION Jackson?

I think Sam De Koning would be similar to White, though I think white will be better below his knees. I don’t think he has quite the athleticism of Mac Andrew.

[spirit of norm smith 14,888]

Early crow but how good is Cooper Duff-Tytler.  Very much in the mode of Luke Jackson. Duff-Tytler is a fantastic young basketballer who happens to also be a star ruckman in AFL. 200cms.  Weight unknown.  Competes in ruck and works as a ruck rover all over the field.  Dees might just have to keep the future 1st round draft pick for 2025 for him.  2025 draft - Dees could add him and Ah-mu and White.  Wow !!! 

[Return to Glory 8,159]

Someone please help me out. I do know we have (unless jibbed) dibs on Kalani White and Tairon Ah-Mu. The prospect of Ah - Mu excites me. Cooper Duff-Tytler as well or have I misread?

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,282]

14 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

Someone please help me out. I do know we have (unless jibbed) dibs on Kalani White and Tairon Ah-Mu. The prospect of Ah - Mu excites me. Cooper Duff-Tytler as well or have I misread?

Think Duff-Tytler will be free to all teams

[Whispering_Jack 28,885]

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[Return to Glory 8,159]

On 10/08/2024 at 11:02, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Ah-mu is an absolute unit. He will have to build a tank though I think to make it at afl level

He's  like Hymie from Get Smart. Look for number 5 Hailebury.

 

[whatwhat say what 21,893]

22 hours ago, Return to Glory said:

He's  like Hymie from Get Smart. Look for number 5 Hailebury.

 

he is HUGE

hawkins-alike in that he looks so much bigger than his oppo and teammates