A quick look at some of the local players who may be picked up in the AFL national draft in Adelaide on November 24 and the rookie draft on November 27.
Jade Gresham (Knights)
The midfielder didn’t put a foot wrong all last season and appears on track to be drafted in the top 20. He’s a ball-winner with some of the best skills in the TAC Cup.
Tyrone Leonardis (Knights)
Surprised a few people, himself included, with his improvement last season. Can play multiple positions and tested well at the draft combine.
Brayden Fiorini (Knights)
Averaged more than 30 possessions a game in the TAC Cup last season.
Brayden Sier (Knights)
Not on many draft lists, but the Western Bulldogs saw something they like in him and invited him to train with them in the lead-up to the drafts. Played two games for the Knights last season and is seen as more of a rookie chance.
Darcy MacPherson (Knights)
Son of former Western Bulldogs player Stephen MacPherson but the Bulldogs didn’t nominate him under the father-son rule. Missed the first half of 2015 through injury but has shown enough to suggest he can make it.
Nick O’Kearney (Cannons)
Was on the radar of clubs last year as a standout bottom-ager in the TAC Cup. Not as consistent in 2015, but has the skills and the brains to become a fixture in an AFL midfield.
Callum Moore (Cannons)
A key position prospect who can play forward and has been shown to be handy in the ruck. Can kick bags of goals and played for Vic Metro at the National Carnival.
Tom Wallis (Cannons)
The son of Dean Wallis and seems destined to go to Essendon under the father-son rule.
Hisham Kerbatieh (Cannons)
An excitement machine who added consistency to his game last season. Is determined to get to the AFL and has worked hard to get noticed.
To find out whether the draft hopefuls have found an AFL home, check out starweekly.com.au/sports
