• Every pick, every club on NAB AFL Draft Tracker

CLUBS pick players for their career, not especially about the impact they are going to have in their debut season.

But everyone likes the players who can come into the AFL and have an immediate influence at the top level. Here are eight prospects who are ready to go. 

Andrew McGrath (Pick No.1, Essendon)
Attacking half-back/midfielder

It's no surprise McGrath tops this list. He could have the same impact in his first year that Callum Mills was able to produce in 2016 for the Sydney Swans off half-back and at times through the midfield. McGrath has the physicality, athleticism, speed and toughness to be able to step into an AFL team and make a difference from day one. The Bombers will expect him to do that given he was their prized No.1 choice. 

Tim Taranto (Pick No.2, Greater Western Sydney)
Goalkicking midfielder

Taranto is a really good mix of attributes that should see him acclimatize to the AFL game. He has the body size and strength (he's listed at 187cm), he's a great overhead mark for a midfielder, and he can push forward to kick goals (in two of his last three games for the year he booted four-goals hauls). He's also an excellent endurance athlete and is tough, so will be expected to feature in an AFL midfield in 2017. The Giants are spoilt for choice so he may take some time to break into that midfield, but because he can go forward he may start there. 

Ben Ainsworth (Pick No.4, Gold Coast)
Dynamic small forward

If we're being honest, Ainsworth could have been playing AFL as early as 2015, such was his display of talent as a bottom-ager. The exciting small forward is an excellent mark above his head and is dangerous around goal, and will be able to slot into a forward line at the next level right away. Gold Coast drafted Ainsworth knowing he has the ability to rove the feet of Peter Wright and Tom Lynch next season. 

Griffin Logue (Pick No.8, Fremantle)
Intercept tall defender

Logue ticks a few boxes here. His finish to the year plus his testing at the combine rocketed him up the ranks, but it's easy to see him settling into an AFL backline next season. Logue has the size and maturity with his body to match it with key forwards, and he has no work to do on his tank to keep up with those who can run. There's a spot for him in Freo's defence already. 

Will Brodie (Pick No.9, Gold Coast)
Ball-winning midfielder

He may have hit the wall a little later in the season after struggling with injuries, but Brodie's start to the year showed he can step right into an AFL midfield. He was best afield in consecutive games against VFL sides in April for the NAB AFL Academy, and performed throughout the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships for Vic Country. He combines his hard work at the stoppages with a turn of pace to get away, so should be ready to step into the Suns' midfield to fill the gap left by Dion Prestia. 

Will Brodie (left) and Ben Ainsworth (second left) can step right into the Suns' side. Picture: AFL Photos

Sam Powell-Pepper (Pick No.18, Port Adelaide)
Big-bodied midfielder

The West Australian prospect has the hardened body to play at the next level, and he matches that with his power, physicality and speed. Powell-Pepper's ability to play in a few different spots – across half-back, in the midfield and floating forward – also makes it easier to see him coming into a side and playing a role. The Power picked him with one of their top-20 selections and he'll suit their attacking style.

Jack Graham (Pick No.53, Richmond)
Bullocking inside midfielder

Graham won the Larke Medal after a dominant national carnival captaining South Australia. His presence at the stoppages and ability to burst through congestion and get the ball going his side's way stood out, and is a reason why the club that selects him will have a strong level of confidence that he will be running out in the senior side next year. Will give the Tigers some hardness around the stoppages. 

Jack Graham could have an immediate impact at the Tigers next year. Picture: AFL Photos

Luke Ryan (Pick No.66, Fremantle)
Dashing half-back

Ryan gets his chance at the top level having been overlooked for the draft when first eligible two years ago. The former Calder Cannons player had an excellent season with Coburg in the VFL using his pace and game smarts to set up the play from half-back and through the midfield. He will turn 21 before the start of next season, but the Dockers can expect he'll have a say on things next season given his mature frame and skill set.