AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released his top 30 AFL Women's draft prospects ahead of the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft which will take place on Tuesday, July 27 commencing at 6.45pm AEST on womens.afl and the AFLW Official App.
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Jaide Anthony (Victoria Country/ Dandenong Stingrays/Mount Martha FC)
Date of Birth - 20/11/03
Height - 165cm
Ultra-consistent defender who runs hard and straight in her attack on the ball. Had an excellent 2021 NAB AFL U19 Championships averaging 14.5 disposals (seven contested possessions) and three tackles winning All-Australian honours.
Indigenous youngster who topped off great performances in 2021 winning Victoria Country’s MVP award.
Maykaylah Appleby (Victoria Metro/Northern Knights/South Morang FC)
Date of Birth - 18/7/03
Height - 171cm
Skilful wingman with a touch of class. Uses the ball well by hand and foot and has good game sense and footy IQ. Played six games for the Northern Knights in the NAB League averaging 10 disposals and four marks as well as representing Victoria Metro in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.
Ashanti Bush (Allies/Northern Territory/Darwin FC)
Date of Birth - 18/8/02
Height - 162cm
Dangerous Indigenous forward who can turn her opponents inside out with her change of direction and goal sense. Has a good burst of speed and presents well on the lead as well as reading the ball exceptionally well off hands. Played two matches with Hawthorn (VFLW) late in the season getting a sense of the higher levels in the game and acquitted herself well.
Georgia Campbell (Victoria Metro/Eastern Ranges/Knox Falcons FC)
Date of Birth - 01/09/03
Height - 180cm
Exciting key forward/ruckman who is athletic and wins the ball in the air and at ground level. Father Adrian played for both Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs so is eligible to sign for either team under the Draft rules. Also has won the state title in the High Jump at Under 16s level confirming her elite natural jump. Averaged 12 disposals (6.5 contested) and three marks in matches against Victoria Country and Western Australia winning All-Australian honours. Campbell will join Melbourne for the 2021/22 NAB AFL Women’s campaign after Melbourne matched opposition bids.
Tess Craven (Victoria Country/Geelong Falcons/Drysdale FC)
Date of Birth - 23/12/03
Height - 163cm
Inside midfielder who is a prolific ball winner with clean hands, great vision and composure with the ball. An ultra-consistent and courageous player both with her attack on the ball and ability to stand under the high ball with the heat on. Averaged 21.1 disposals with the Falcons in 10 NAB League games this year winning their Best and Fairest award.
Nyakoat Dojiok (Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/Ballarat Grammar)
Date of Birth - 7/1/03
Height - 173cm
Attacking defender with her speed a real weapon allowing her to break the lines. Strong player in one-on-one contests and tackles aggressively. Born in Ethiopia with South Sudan and Ethiopian parents, she represented Victoria Country with distinction this year and had a most consistent year with the GWV Rebels in the NAB League averaging 18 disposals. Member of the NAB AFL Academy.
Jess Doyle (Allies/NSW-ACT/Sydney Swans Academy/Manly-Warringah FC)
Date of Birth - 14/09/03
Height - 170cm
Athletic forward who reads the game well and has innate goal sense particularly on her preferred left foot. Averaged 17.5 disposals and 4.5 marks to be a consistent and dangerous player up forward for the Allies in the 2021 NAB AFLW Championships earning her All-Australian selection. A member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Ella Friend (Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/Ballarat Grammar/Lake Wendoree FC)
Date Of Birth - 30/12/03
Height - 175cm
Versatile player who represented Victoria Country in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships and had a very consistent season in the NAB League with the GWV Rebels averaging 16 disposals and 4.3 marks. Also had a taste of VFLW playing two matches with the Western Bulldogs. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Tahlia Gillard (Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/ Essendon Douta Stars)
Date of Birth - 12/12/03
Height - 190cm
Ruckman still developing her craft at stoppages and is mobile and very capable overhead. Was very prominent in Victoria Metro’s win over Western Australia after also leading her team in the ruck against Victoria Country averaging 12.5 disposals, 15 hit outs and three marks and being named in the 2021 NAB AFLW All-Australian team. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Maggie Harmer (Queensland/Maroochydore)
Date of Birth - 12/04/03
Height - 170cm
Smooth moving defender who marks well overhead and shows good speed out of defence. Linked up well rebounding for her team having 15 disposals (8 contested), five marks and five tackles in an eye-catching performance against Victoria Country being one of Queensland’s best players. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Perri King (Allies/Tasmanian Devils/Glenorchy FC)
Date of Birth - 25/8/03
Height - 169 cm
A relentless running midfielder who wins the ball both on the inside and outside. An aggressive tackler whose ability to get to multiple contests and support her teammates is a real asset. Had a consistent series with the Allies and starred for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League averaging 19.7 disposals, 9 tackles and 4.8 clearances in nine matches. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy
Annie Lee (Victoria Country/Geelong Falcons/Geelong Amateur FC)
Date of Birth - 28/08/03
Height - 163cm
Mobile defender whose intercept marking and ball use on the way out features of her game in the NAB AFLWU19 Championships earning her All-Australian honours. Averaged 17.2 disposals and nine marks in rock-solid performance for the Geelong Falcons finishing 3rd in their Best and Fairest award. A one touch player with good composure under pressure she makes good decisions with the ball in hand.
Chloe Leonard (Victoria Country/GWV Rebels/Ballarat Swans FC)
Date of Birth - 01/02/02
Height - 167cm
Defender who showed dash and excelled in the contest averaging 17.5 disposals (10 contested possessions) and 5.5 tackles to win All-Australian honours at the NAB AFLW U19 Championships this year. Also had an excellent year with the GWV Rebels averaging 19.4 disposals in nine matches.
Teagan Levi (Queensland/Bond University)
Date of Birth - 14/08/03
Height - 169cm
Midfield who is a prolific ball winner and has a neat step through traffic. Super athletic player with speed, agility, strength in one on ones and was a standout against Victoria Country having 17 disposals and laying 9 tackles finishing with All Australian honours. A multi sports athlete being a National level Rugby 7s player. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Amanda Ling (Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Whitehorse Suns)
Date of Birth - 9/7/02
Height - 163cm
Prolific ball winning midfielder who excels at stoppages and creates for her team with her team-oriented approach. Strong performer for Victoria Metro in NAB AFLW U19 Championships and starred for the Oakleigh Chargers in the premiership win in NAB League with best on the ground honours. Averaged 17 disposals, 6.5 tackles and 4 clearances in 11 matches.
Hayley Macdonald (Allies/NSW-ACT/GWS Giants/Tuggeranong)
Date of Birth - 15/11/03
Height - 168cm
Clever forward with excellent clean hands both overhead and at ground level. Smart player with natural goal sense and creativity she starred for the GWS Giants in Academy matches this year and represented the Allies in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships.
Isadora McLeay (Allies/NSW-ACT, Sydney Swans Academy/North Shore Bombers)
Date of Birth - 18/09/03
Height - 178cm
Versatile defender who also went forward and showed strength overhead and used the ball extremely well by hand and foot. Averaged 16.5 disposals (12.5 contested), three rebound 50s and kicked a goal in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships winning All Australian honours.
Ally Morphett (Allies/ NSW-ACT/GWS Giants/Murray Bushrangers/ Belconnen FC/ Wagga Wagga)
Date of Birth - 11/11/03
Height - 188cm
Athletic ruckman who is still developing her ruck craft but wins the ball well and is prepared to use her athleticism to take the game on. Has massive upside with her team first attitude and willingness to continue learning. Made choice to pursue AFLW football over horse riding another one of her passions. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Georgie Prespakis (Victoria Metro/Calder Cannons/Sunbury Lions FC)
Date of Birth - 13/03/03
Height - 168cm
Exciting midfielder who excels in the contest at stoppages and kicks with penetration. Strong overhead and an aggressive tackler she averaged 28 disposals (20 contested) four marks, eight tackles and 8.5 clearances in matches against Victoria Country and WA winning All Australian honours and her team’s MVP. With her sister Madison, a current NAB AFLW Star with Carlton, a role model, she has all the attributes to be a star at NAB AFLW level. Current member of the NAB AFL Academy.
Zoe Prowse (South Australia/Sturt/Mount Lofty FC)
Date of Birth - 03/07/03
Height - 177cm
Athletic ruckman with terrific natural leap and ruck craft who follows up extremely well at ground level. Already a best and fairest winner at Sturt Football Club last year, she was outstanding in the NAB AFLW Championships averaging 17.5 disposals 4.5 marks, 2.5 inside 50s and 20 hit outs to earn All-Australian honours. Current member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Stella Reid (Victoria Metro/Oakleigh Chargers/Kew Comets FC)
Date of Birth - 10/09/03
Height - 173cm
Left footed half forward who can also play on the wing using her running ability and game sense to win the ball. Strong overhead for her size and very dangerous around goals, she excelled in championships averaging 20 disposals (8.5 contested) and 5.3 marks as well as kicking two goals in matches against Victoria Country and Western Australia winning All-Australian honours. Starred for Oakleigh Chargers in their NAB League premiership team this season.
Charlie Rowbottom (Victoria Metro/ Oakleigh Chargers/St Kevin’s Old Boys/Loreto FC)
Date of Birth - 22/01/03
Height - 179cm
Powerful midfielder who also goes forward to become a dangerous marking target and goal kicker. Excellent one on one player and natural leader no doubt inspired by her brother James, a young gun at the Sydney Swans. Averaged 20.5 disposals (11.5 contested possessions) three marks, five tackles and 4.5 clearances against Victoria Country and Western Australia in standout performances winning All Australian honours. Current member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Courtney Rowley (Western Australia/ Peel Thunder/Mandurah Mustangs FC)
Date of Birth - 24/09/03
Height - 167cm
Prolific ball winning midfielder who can play inside or outside. Very athletic type who gets to multiple contests using her speed and endurance combination to great effect averaging 26 disposals (16.5 contested possessions), 7.5 tackles and 2.5 marks in the NAB AFLW Championships winning All-Australian honours. A best and fairest winner for Peel last year and now a back-to-back premiership player. Current member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Gypsy Schirmer (South Australia/South Adelaide FC)
Date of Birth - 18/2/03
Height - 178cm
Versatile type who can play midfield, defence or attack. Prolific ball winner for South Australia in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships averaging 17 disposals and 4.5 tackles to be among her team’s better players. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Keeley Sherar (Victoria Metro/Eastern Ranges/North Ringwood FC)
Date of Birth - 29/10/03
Height - 170cm
Midfielder with a blistering turn of pace which breaks the lines and able to set up the play with her ball use on her preferred left side. Represented Victoria Metro in NAB AFLW U19 Championships this year and starred for the Ranges averaging 15 disposals and five tackles in 10 matches.
Tara Slender (Victoria Country/Bendigo Pioneers/Strathfieldsaye Storm FC)
Date of Birth - 11/03/03
Height - 175cm
Key forward who can also play midfield or in defence. A left footer who is strong overhead and athletic averaged 10 disposals and 2.5 marks in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships and was selected in the All-Australian team. A current member of the NAB AFLW Academy.
Aurora Smith (Victoria Country/Murray Bushrangers/Shepparton United FC)
Date of Birth - 13/12/03
Height - 165cm
Wingman with blistering speed and ability to win the ball in a contest. Strong overhead showing courage and clean hands she had an outstanding championship averaging 20 disposals (10 contested possessions), 2.5 marks, three clearances and 2.5 tackles to earn All-Australian honours. Also won the Daisy Pearce Medal as the Best and Fairest player with the Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League.
Makaela Tuhakaraina (Western Australia/South Fremantle/ Jandakot FC)
Date of Birth - 23/08/03
Height - 156cm
Explosive small forward, her neat step through traffic caught the eye in creating opportunities for her team in the NAB AFLW Championships. Wins her own ball averaging 14.5 disposals (10.5 contested) and 3 tackles to be a real livewire for her side winning her All-Australian honours. From New Zealand and a newcomer to the game from a rugby and tennis background, she has significant upside with her natural hand eye coordination and ball sense.
Zoe Venning (South Australia/West Adelaide/Blackwood FC)
Date of Birth - 4/11/03
Height - 168cm
Midfielder who was a stoppage star in the NAB AFLW U19 Championships showing clean hands and composure in setting up the play from midfield averaging 20 disposals and 8 tackles against Victoria Country and the Allies to be one of her sides consistent ball winners. Her work ethic and endurance were also assets for this exciting AFLW prospect.
Emelia Yassir (Victoria Metro/ Calder Cannons/Pascoe Vale FC)
Date of Birth - 25/9/03
Height - 160cm
Small midfielder who uses her pace to great effect to open up the play. Courageous and a good ball user she has a major impact on games with her zest and ball winning ability. Star for the Calder Cannons in the NAB League this year averaging 17 disposals, four tackles and four clearances in nine matches.
