Aaron Black (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 29/11/90
Recruited from: Kingsley
Really came into calculations during the second half of the season and is now regarded as a potential first-rounder. The athletic Black now looks set to be a top-25 pick at worst.
Draft range: 10-25

John Butcher (Gippsland Power, VIC)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 03/07/91
Recruited from: Maffra
Rated as a possible No.1 draft choice earlier in the year, the big man appears to have slipped, despite being still highly touted by many. He should still be a first-rounder.
Draft range: 5-20

Jake Carlisle (Calder Cannons, VIC)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 01/10/91
Recruited from: Craigieburn
The versatile tall with good foot skills has climbed up the order in recent times and now looks set to be a first-rounder. He is one of the best key position prospects this year.
Draft range: 5-20

Joshua Giddings (Glenelg, SA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 29/08/91
Recruited from: Henley
An agile, lead-up player with good foot skills, Giddings appears to be a 40-plus prospect in this year's mix. He represented South Australia in this year's under-18 champs.  
Draft range: 40-late

Benjamin Griffiths (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 99kg, DOB: 17/09/91
Recruited from: Blackburn
Outstanding in aerial contests, some recruiters believe Griffiths is a certain top 20 pick, with others believing he could be a back-end second rounder or early third-round choice. 
Draft range: 10-35

Tom Hill (Northern Knights, VIC)
Height: 199cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 07/04/91
Recruited from: Northern Bullants FC (VAFA)
Was touted as a late prospect in last year's draft, but having had another year in the TAC Cup may have improved his chances. He looms as a mid-range selection.
Draft range: 20-60

Ayden Kennedy (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 31/10/91
Recruited from: Wantirna South
Some recruiters believe the athletic goalkicker is a certainty, while others think he is more of a rookie prospect.
Draft range: 35-rookie

Matthew Panos (Norwood, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 25/01/91
Recruited from: Rostrevor College
Some believe the All-Australian goalkicker is a first-rounder; others view him as a rookie.
Draft range: 15-rookie

Troy Taylor (NT Thunder, NT)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 12/09/91
Recruited from: South Alice Springs
After being strongly linked to Gold Coast, the exciting forward who is likened to Daniel Motlop, looks set to be claimed in the top 25, with the first-round certainly in the mix.
Draft range: 8-25

Nicholas Winmar (Claremont, WA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 27/04/91
Recruited from: Scarborough
Related to the St Kilda great of the same name, Winmar is a versatile prospect who was looked at closely by several clubs last year. He looms as a 40-plus selection this year.
Draft range: 40-late
 
The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL