BACKS
Andrew Hooper (Vic Country)
Joint winner of the Larke Medal for best and fairest player at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, Hooper is a small defender who can also play through the midfield. He averaged 20 possessions a game at the championships and provided plenty of run from defence.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Blayne Wilson (WA)
A medium defender with excellent disposal by hand or foot, Wilson finished the championships with an outstanding disposal efficiency of 87.5 per cent – the highest rating among all All-Australian players.
Draft eligibility: Gold Coast can sign him as one of its 12x17-year-olds born January-April 1992. If not selected, he is eligible for the 2010 NAB AFL Draft.
Bradley Sheppard (WA)
Rebounding defender who averaged 16 touches a game with an efficiency rating of 75.9 per cent.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
HALF-BACKS
Josh Toy (Vic Metro)
A classy half-back flanker who reads the play well and provides excellent rebound from defence, Toy averaged 21 touches at the carnival with an efficiency rating of 77.4 per cent.
Draft eligibility: Gold Coast can sign him as one of its 12x17-year-olds born January-April 1992. If not selected, he is eligible for the 2010 NAB AFL Draft.
Daniel Talia (Vic Metro)
Already key position height at 195cm, Talia is a fierce competitor and has the ability to play forward or back. He is quick for his size and strong overhead.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
David Swallow (WA)
Joint winner of the Larke Medal for best and fairest player at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, Swallow is the brother of North's Andrew. He is a hard-running half-back/midfielder who averaged 21 possessions.
Draft eligibility: 2010 NAB AFL Draft
CENTRES
Anthony Morabito (WA)
A tall winger with plenty of x-factor about his game, Morabito booted two goals in the last game of the champs including a dazzling checkside effort after a strong fend-off. He had 16 clearances and went inside 50 on 27 occasions over the carnival.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Dustin Martin (Vic Country)
An attacking on-baller who averaged 21 possessions and went inside forward 50 on 27 occasions, Martin keeps his feet well in a contest and is good off either foot.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Mitchell Duncan (WA)
Lead-up forward who presents well and has already played senior footy at WAFL level. Averaged 20 possessions a game at the champs and booted eight goals.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
HALF-FORWARDS
Kane Lucas (WA)
A highly-skilled midfielder with good height (188cm), Lucas provides good run and carry with 35 handball receives for the carnival, but also isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty with 14 clearances and 34 contested possessions over the tournament's five matches.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Jack Darling (WA)
Is already a good size for his age at 190cm and isn't afraid to put his body on the line. Kicked 14 goals and just two behinds in five games and had 15 score assists. He was Champion Data's top-ranked player at the championships.
Draft eligibility: 2010 NAB AFL Draft
Gary Rohan (Vic Country)
An eye-catching, explosive half-forward capable of taking a big grab, Rohan excelled in putting on forward pressure with 20 tackles.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
FORWARDS
Brandon Matera (WA)
Son of Wally and nephew of Phil and Peter, Matera is an exciting livewire around goal who led all goalkickers at the championships with 16.
Draft eligibility: Gold Coast can sign him as one of its 12x17-year-olds born January-April 1992. If not selected, he is eligible for the 2010 NAB AFL Draft.
Matthew Panos (SA)
A 192cm forward who has good hands, is strong on the lead and kicked 14 goals at the championships. Panos is noted for his accuracy in front of goal.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Ben Cunnington (Vic Country)
Averaged 20 touches a game and displays a ferocious attack on the ball finishing the tournament with 25 tackles. He was ranked fifth overall by Champion Data.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
FOLLOWERS
James Craig (SA)
Had 112 hitouts but also showed good precision with his disposals for a big man with an efficiency rating of 83.7 per cent.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Jack Trengove (SA)
Skippered his side and averaged 23 possessions a game. Booted five goals and brought others into the game with 10 score assists. He was ranked third overall by Champion Data.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Tom Scully (Vic Metro)
Gifted onballer who has already drawn favourable comparisons with Blues' star Chris Judd. Scully enhanced his prospects of going No.1 at the next draft by averaging 25 possessions at the championships. His total of 26 clearances over the carnival more than doubled the next best tally on his team.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
INTERCHANGE
Luke Tapscott (SA)
A powerful midfielder who is strong overhead, Tapscott went inside forward 50 on 30 occasions and booted nine goals.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Ryan Harwood (TAS)
An impressive inside midfielder who finished the championships with 28 clearances and averaged 21 touches, Harwood was sixth overall in Champion Data's statistical rankings.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
Dylan McNeil (NSW/ACT)
Skippered the side and won the Hunter Harrison Medal for the best and fairest Division Two player. McNeil is an attacking midfielder who booted nine goals over the carnival. His 26 possessions against Queensland were a highlight.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
An attacking midfielder with a good turn of speed who shows poise in traffic, Colyer had 18 clearances at the championships and sent the ball inside attacking 50 a team-high 27 times.
Draft eligibility: 2009 NAB AFL Draft
