A RECORD 12 players will join AFL lists next Monday at the father-son and academy bidding meeting after being nominated by their respective clubs.

Although their destinations are not guaranteed – given clubs can choose not to match rival bids if they come – all will join senior lists after being officially nominated on Friday.


As expected, Darcy Moore (Collingwood) heads the group of father-son players nominated by clubs, alongside Zaine Cordy (Western Bulldogs), Billy Stretch (Melbourne), Josh Clayton (Brisbane Lions) and Alec Waterman (West Coast).

Moore is considered likely to cost the Pies their first selection (No.8 overall) if either the Western Bulldogs (pick five) or Carlton (pick six) place a bid on the exciting 199cm key position player.


Alongside the five father-sons will be seven players tied to northern-based club academies.

The Sydney Swans will gain priority access to three academy prospects in midfielders Isaac Heeney and Jack Hiscox, and mobile tall Abe Davis.

AFL.com.au will have live coverage of the father-son and academy bidding meeting from 9.30am (AEDT) on Monday with our draft expert Callum Twomey.

FATHER-SON SELECTION PROFILES

Josh Clayton (Brisbane Lions)
The son of Gold Coast list manager and former Fitzroy player Scott Clayton has been nominated by the Brisbane Lions, who would be attracted to his versatility and ability to read the game. An athletic 190cm prospect, he was used all over the ground with TAC Cup side Sandringham and Vic Metro this season and appears best suited as a lead-up forward who can move into the midfield.

The Geelong Falcons product is the younger brother of Western Bulldogs ruckman Ayce and the son of former player Brian, who played 124 matches for the club. A tall defender who excels one-on-one, Cordy stands 192cm and has good combination of natural speed and endurance. Uses the ball well and should attract a bid inside the first 30 picks.

Darcy Moore (Collingwood)
The son of Collingwood great and two-time Brownlow medallist Peter Moore is keen to join the Magpies, where he could be developed at either end of the ground having excelled as a tall forward and key defender this year. Boasting excellent closing speed, a natural leap, strong marking ability over his head and smarts around goal, the Magpies may have to use a first-round pick to secure the 199cm prospect as a father-son selection.

Billy Stretch (Melbourne)
The promising wingman has been nominated as a father-son selection by Melbourne, where he trained for a week in January and his father Steven played 164 games, winning a best and fairest. The South Australian, who can also add zip across half-forward, was named as a midfielder in this year's Under-18 All Australian team and he finished the season strongly with SANFL club Glenelg.

The son of dual premiership Eagle Chris Waterman has established himself as a versatile midfielder with a raking left-foot kick and leadership potential. Specialises as an inside midfielder and stood out against Vic Metro at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, winning 35 possessions (17 contested) and 10 clearances in a standout performance.

CLUB ACADEMY SELECTION PROFILES

Harris Andrews
The tall defender/ruckman from Queensland is known as a good user of the ball who can also push forward and provide a target, given his genuine presence in the contest. Was nominated by the Brisbane Lions after being part of the club's academy. Can play a variety of roles and has good endurance to go with his strong overhead marking ability.

Abe Davis
The tall forward/defender has played predominantly in attack this year after showing promising signs as a defender in last year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Is a strong mark and good competitor who also comes with a degree of versatility. From the Sydney Swans Academy.

Liam Dawson
The strong defender/midfielder can play a creative role or lock down on an opponent. Was injured in this year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships but won the Harrison Medal in 2013. Showcased his renowned skills when he scored 25/30 in the clean hands test and 25/30 in the goal-kicking test at the NAB AFL Combine. From the Brisbane Lions Academy.

Jeremy Finlayson
The tall forward from Greater Western Sydney's Academy can play deep in attack where he can be difficult to stop with his strong marking ability. Is athletic and balanced but also possesses a high degree of mobility away from goal. Averaged 12 disposals and 3.7 marks during the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Isaac Heeney
A hard-edged medium midfielder who excels at clearances, in one-on-ones and contested situations. Won the Harrison Medal this year for the best and fairest of division two in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Averaged five clearances a game, over four tackles and nearly 24 disposals over the championships. Is a member of the Sydney Swans Academy.

Jack Hiscox
The former national 800m champion showed his elite running skills at the NAB AFL Combine when he won the 3km time trial in 9:18, recorded an equal-best 16.1 in the beep test and was 10th in the repeat sprint test. Is an athletic medium midfielder who is continuing to learn the game but has already showed he is not afraid to put his head over the ball. Averaged 18 disposals across two games for NSW/ACT at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. A Swans Academy nomination.

Nominated by Greater Western Sydney as an Academy selection, the 18-year-old midfielder will become the first Canberra player to be drafted since Jason Tutt in 2009. A strong onballer who can also play forward, he has excellent poise and balance and is an effective lead-up player, winning All-Australian honours as NSW/ACT's MVP in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.