AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released his top 40 draft prospects ahead of the 2020 AFL Draft on December 9.
“From nearly 1000 nominations for the NAB AFL Draft from clubs across the nation, I’ve settled on my top 40 prospects for what will be the 35th NAB AFL National Draft. An integral part of our AFL competition and its competitive balance across all 18 clubs,” Sheehan said in a statement.
"We look forward to celebrating the best of the best from around Australia on NAB AFL Draft Night."
Below is Sheehan's top 40 draft prospects in the 2020 AFL Draft:
Ryan Angwin
Gippsland Power, NAB League / Foster FC
Height: 184cm
Weight: 72kg
12/12/02
Weapon: Ability to find space and create
Player comparison: Christian Salem, Melbourne
Sam Berry
Gippsland Power, NAB League / Maffra FC / Melbourne Grammar
Height: 181cm
Weight: 80kg
12/02/02
Weapon: Contested ball winning
Player comparison: Josh Dunkley, Western Bulldogs
Jake Bowey
Sandringham Dragons, NAB League / Highett FC
Height: 175cm
Weight: 67 kg
12/09/02
Weapon: Field kicking on right and left
Player comparison: Shai Bolton, Richmond
Tanner Bruhn
Geelong Falcons, NAB League / Newtown FC / Geelong Grammar
Height: 183cm
Weight: 74kg
27/05/02
Weapon: Decision making and composure
Player comparison: Taylor Adams, Collingwood
Braeden Campbell
Sydney Swans Academy / Westbrook / Pennant Hills / Allies
Height: 181cm
Weight: 75kg
04/02/02
Weapon: Dynamic left foot
Player comparison: Michael Walters, Fremantle
Jack Carroll
East Fremantle, WAFL / Geraldton
Height: 187cm
Weight: 76kg
20/12/02
Weapon: Footy Nous- speed and run and carry
Player comparison: Josh Kelly, GWS GIANTS
Heath Chapman
West Perth, WAFL / Joondalup-Kinross FC
Height: 192cm
Weight: 81kg
31/01/02
Weapon: Aerial strength and rebound
Player comparison: Jordan Ridley, Essendon
Blake Coleman
Brisbane Lions Academy / Morningside
Height: 180cm
Weight: 79kg
06/08/02
Weapon: Aerial ability and goal sense
Player comparison: Liam Ryan, West Coast Eagles
Sam Collins
Tasmanian Devils, NAB League / North Hobart FC
Height: 187cm
Weight: 82kg
06/01/02
Weapon: Intercept marking
Player comparison: Brad Sheppard, West Coast Eagles
Brayden Cook
South Adelaide, SANFL / Happy Valley FC
Height: 189cm
Weight: 80 kg
18/07/02
Weapon: Innate goal sense
Player comparison: Alex Sexton, Gold Coast SUNS
Nik Cox
Northern Knights, NAB League / Montmorency FC / Ivanhoe Grammar
Height: 200cm
Weight: 87kg
15/01/02
Weapon: Athletic ability and versatility
Player comparison: Marc Blicavs, Geelong
Alex Davies
Gold Coast Academy / Cairns Saints / Broadbeach Cats
Height: 192cm
Weight: 85kg
18/03/02
Weapon: Clean hands around stoppages
Player comparison: Patrick Cripps, Carlton
Connor Downie
Eastern Rangers, NAB League / Vermont FC
Height: 185cm
Weight: 82kg
31/05/02
Weapon: Explosive speed and raking left foot
Player comparison: Bachar Houli, Richmond
Luke Edwards
Glenelg, SANFL / Henley HS
Height: 188cm
Weight: 83kg
12/01/02
Weapon: Composure and ball use
Player comparison: Andrew Brayshaw, Fremantle
Eddie Ford
Western Jets, NAB League / Yarraville-Seddon FC
Height: 189cm
Weight: 84kg
21/06/02
Weapon: Aerial skills and innate goal sense
Player comparison: Jack Gunston, Hawthorn
Denver Grainger-Barras
Swan Districts, WAFL / Kalamunda FC
Height: 194m
Weight: 78kg
17/04/02
Weapon: Intercept marking
Player comparison: Jeremy McGovern, West Coast Eagles
Errol Gulden
Sydney Swans Academy / Maroubra Saints FC / Allies
Height: 175cm
Weight: 75kg
18/07/02
Weapon: Game sense and relentless running
Player comparison: Andrew Gaff, West Coast Eagles
Oliver Henry
Geelong Falcons, NAB League / St Marys FC / St Joseph’s College
Height: 188cm
Weight: 77kg
29/07/02
Weapon: Aerial skills
Player comparison: Jeremy Howe, Collingwood
Elijah Hollands
Murray Bushrangers, NAB League / Wodonga FC
Height: 189cm
Weight: 85kg
25/04/02
Weapon: Innate goal sense and step through traffic
Player comparison: Jordon De Goey, Collingwood
Joel Jeffery
Wanderers, NTFL / GCS Academy / Allies
Height: 192cm
Weight: 80kg
12/03/02
Weapon: Intercept marking
Player comparison: Tom Stewart, Geelong
Lachie Jones
WWT, SANFL / Bute Paskville FC
Height: 186cm
Weight: 89kg
09/04/02
Weapon: Contested ball winner
Player comparison: Tom Jonas, Port Adelaide
Brodie Lake
Southern Districts, NTFL / Central Districts, SANFL
Height: 185cm
Weight: 79kg
16/05/02
Weapon: Speed and game sense
Player comparison: Hugh McCluggage, Brisbane
Bailey Laurie
Oakleigh Chargers, NAB League / Beverley Hills / Caufield Grammar
Height: 179cm
Weight: 78kg
24/03/02
Weapon: High footy IQ
Player comparison: Brent Daniels, GWS GIANTS
Finlay Macrae
Oakleigh Chargers, NAB League / Xavier College
Height: 186cm
Weight: 78kg
13/03/02
Weapon: Composure and ball use
Player comparison: David Zaharakis , Essendon
Zavier Maher
Murray Bushrangers, NAB League / Shepparton Bears FC / Caulfield Grammar
Height: 185cm
Weight: 82kg
05/05/02
Weapon: Burst from stoppage
Player comparison: Luke Shuey, West Coast Eagles
Reef McInnes
Oakleigh Chargers, NAB League / Surrey Park FC / Scotch College
Height: 193cm
Weight: 86kg
12/12/02
Weapon: Versatility and athleticism
Player comparison: Jarrod Berry, Brisbane Lions
Logan McDonald
Perth FC, WAFL / Aquinas College
Height: 196cm
Weight: 86kg
04/04/02
Weapon: Overhead marking and repeat efforts
Player comparison: Jack Riewoldt, Richmond
Carter Michael
Brisbane Lions Academy / Maroochydore FC
Height: 188cm
Weight: 74kg
22/05/02
Weapon: Dynamic left foot kick and pace
Player comparison: Daniel Rich, Brisbane Lions
Shannon Neale
South Fremantle, WAFL / Leeming SHS
Height: 202cm
Weight: 91kg
25/7/02
Weapon: Rare athleticism
Player comparison: Rhys Stanley, Geelong
Nathan O’Driscoll
Perth, WAFL / Northern Saints FC
Height: 188cm
Weight: 79kg
17/05/02
Weapon: Ball winning ability
Player comparison: Dom Sheed, West Coast Eagles
Archie Perkins
Sandringham Dragons, NAB League / Brighton Grammar
Height: 188cm
Weight: 79kg
26/03/02
Weapon: X-factor overhead and power
Player comparison: Tim Taranto, GWS GIANTS
Will Phillips
Oakleigh Chargers, NAB League / Beverley Hills JFC / Caulfield Grammar
Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg
22/05/02
Weapon: Footy smarts and athletic ability
Player comparison: Lachie Neale, Brisbane Lions
Caleb Poulter
WWT Eagles, SANFL / Ardrossan FC
Height: 192cm
Weight: 79kg
12/10/02
Weapon: Footy IQ
Player comparison: Dyson Heppell, Essendon
Tom Powell
Sturt, SANFL / Scotch College
Height: 183cm
Weight: 74kg
02/03/02
Weapon: Clean hands and vision
Player comparison: Tom Mitchell, Hawthorn
Zac Reid
Gippsland Power, NAB League / Leongatha FC
Height: 202cm
Weight: 83kg
02/03/02
Weapon: Overhead marking and absolute reach
Player comparison: Harris Andrews, Brisbane
Conor Stone
Oakleigh Chargers, NAB League / St Kevin’s College
Height: 189cm
Weight: 83kg
22/04/02
Weapon: Versatile type who takes game on
Player comparison: Callum Mills, Sydney
Riley Thilthorpe
West Adelaide FC, SANFL / Goodwood Saints FC
Height: 201cm
Weight: 100kg
07/07/02
Weapon: Contested marking
Player comparison: Tom Lynch, Richmond
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Oakleigh Chargers / South Warrnambool FC
Height: 195cm
Weight: 90kg
04/04/02
Weapon: Innate goal sense and athleticism
Player comparison: Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans
Brandon Walker
East Fremantle, WAFL / Kardinya Kats FC
Height: 183cm
Weight: 75kg
17/10/02
Weapon: Dazzling speed
Player comparison: Jason Johannisen, Western Bulldogs
Henry Walsh
Geelong Falcons, NAB League / St Marys FC / St Joseph’s College
Height: 203cm
Weight: 87kg
27/06/02
Weapon: Elite reach in ruck and marking contests
Player comparison: Ivan Soldo, Richmond