Champion Data has profiled its top prospects for next Friday's Draft. Here's what football's leading data analysts have said about the South Australians looking to be picked up by the AFL's 18 clubs...
Jack Graham (North Adelaide)
’’An elite ball-winner, averaged 25 disposals at the national championships – the equal most of any player. Has an even balance in ball-winning ability, averaging 11 contested possessions and 15 uncontested possessions.’’
Will Hayward (North Adelaide)
"Unique forward who has all the tricks. Was the No.1 forward at SANFL U18 level for average goals (3.7), score involvements (9.6) and ground ball gets inside 50m (2.9)."
Jonty Scharenberg (Glenelg)
"Is mainly an outside midfielder, averaging 15.5 uncontested possessions a game at the national championships – the second most of any player.’’
Tyson Stengle (Woodville-West Torrens)
"Averaged the second-most Champion Data ranking points (104) of any small forward at the national championships and ranked No.1 for ground ball gets inside 50m.’’
Jake Pitman (Norwood)
"No.1 ranked player at the national championships, averaging 139 Champion Data ranking points. Impacted the scoreboard for a midfielder, rating elite for goals (0.8), score assists (1.8) and score involvements (7).
Brennan Cox (Woodville-West Torrens)
"One of the best key defenders of the draft, averaging five intercept possessions and two intercept marks a game at the national championships.’’
Steven Slimming (Sturt)
"Rated above average for disposals 17.5 at the national championships and gained 339m a game – also ranked above average.’’
Ben Jarman (North Adelaide)
"Has shown at SANFL U18 level that he has the ability to be an inside midfielder, averaging 26 disposals, 13 contested possessions and six clearances a game.’’
Mitchell Hinge (Glenelg)
"Reads the play well down back, averaging just under six intercept possessions a game – the second most of any division one player.’’
Peter Ladhams (Norwood)
"Can win the ball around the ground for a ruckman, averaging 12 disposals a game – the equal most for his position type.’’
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