James Craig (North Adelaide, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 18/04/91
Recruited from: Fitzroy
The dominant ruckman at the NAB AFL under-18 Championships for South Australia, earning All-Australian selection. Tap work at clearances is a feature of his game, as is contested marking.

Joshua Donaldson (West Perth, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 04/05/91
Recruited from: Ocean Ridge
Athletic ruckman with excellent speed and leap for his size. Tremendous competitor with good hands overhead. Can play a variety of roles. WA U18 representative in 2009.

Jack Fitzpatrick (Western Jets, VIC)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 26/06/91
Recruited from: Wyndhamvale
Supremely quick and agile ruckman who can play at both ends of the ground. Strong hands overhead is a feature. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009 and an AIS-AFL Academy graduate.

Max Gawn (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 206cm, Weight: 97kg, DOB: 28/12/91
Recruited from: Ormond
Athletic ruckman with a strong mark. Suffered a knee injury just prior to the NAB AFL U18 Championships and missed representing Vic Metro.

Joseph Groenewegan (Tassie Mariners, TAS)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Recruited from: Launceston
Mobile ruckman whose agility and clean hands at ground level are impressive. Endurance and marking are both strengths. Tasmania U18 representative in 2009 and an AIS-AFL Academy graduate.

Jack Hannath (Central District, SA)
Height: 199cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 09/07/91
Recruited from: Angaston
Developing ruckman who can influence play around the ground. Sound skills by hand and foot with good vision and awareness. South Australian U18 representative in 2009.

Dylan Jones (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 03/11/91
Recruited from: Wesley College
Mobile ruckman who can push forward and have an impact. Strong hands on the lead and work ethic off the ball are both features. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009.

Nathan Vardy (Gippsland Power, VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 89kg, DOB: 25/06/91
Recruited from: Allies
Agile ruckman with excellent foot skills for his size. Ultra-competitive and very strong overhead. Tap work at clearances is a distinct strength. Vic Country U18 representative in 2009.