Caddy, Green, Croft selected for combine

William Green (Jacob Pattison)322002_01

Northern Knights duo Nate Caddy and William Green along with the Calder Cannons Jordan Croft and Western Jets Logan Morris have been invited to the AFL draft combine.

The AFL released the names of 61 players who have invited to the combine, with selection to attend the combine was based on the number of nominations provided by AFL recruiters.

The three-day event will be held in Melbourne from October 6-8.

Club interviews and medical screenings will be conducted at the MCG on Friday and Saturday, with physical testing to be held at Margaret Court Arena on Sunday.

Physical testing will include vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20-metre sprint, agility test and 2 kilometre time trial.

AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan said the combine provides another opportunity for players to showcase their ability ahead of this year’s AFL draft.

“The players invited to the 2023 AFL draft combine are considered by AFL club recruiters to be among the top prospects in this year’s draft pool,” he said.

“The combine will provide these young stars another opportunity to display their physical attributes during athletic testing. It also gives AFL clubs the opportunity to gain a better insight into each player during interviews.

“In many ways the combine is the final piece of the puzzle ahead of the upcoming AFL draft.”

The first 20 invitees for the state combines have also been announced, with further players to be added with further consultation with AFL clubs.