IS MATT Rowell the early leader to be next year's No.1 pick?
His form, and the recruiters who have been watching him as a bottom-ager this season, suggests the Oakleigh Charger is the potential top choice.
Rowell joins the Road to the Draft podcast fresh from his brilliant performance in last week's TAC Cup Grand Final, where he was named best afield despite playing in a losing side.
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Fans will get another look at Rowell on Saturday when he features in the NAB AFL All Stars clash at the MCG, which will be broadcast live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App from 10am AEST.
In this week's episode ...
Callum Twomey and Nat Edwards are joined on this week's episode by 2019 draft prospect Matt Rowell. The guys chat about Rowell's progress and form, and his expectations for next year. They also review the recent under-18 action and answer all your Twitter questions.
Episode guide
2:25 – A full review of the TAC Cup Grand Final and Dandenong Stingrays' breakthrough premiership.
6:15 –We preview the NAB AFL Draft Combine, which starts next week.
7:55 – Highly-rated prospect Matt Rowell joins the show.
16:35 – Rowell chats about who he is looking forward to playing with and against in Saturday's Grand Final curtain-raiser.
17: 00 – Who are the best rucks available this year?
25:00 – We rank the best 10 prospects from this year's draft and last year's draft. Where would 2017 No.1 pick Cam Rayner be placed?
30:30 – With Richmond out of the finals, the guys look at who would be the perfect fit for the Tigers' first draft choice.
