World News – UA – Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan reveals his best draft hopes

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan released his top 30 AFL Women’s Draft prospects today ahead of the 2020 NAB AFL Women’s Draft on Tuesday, October 6 in a virtual format from 7:00 p.m. AEST on womenafl

DRAFT HUB Latest news, key dates, more 2020 NAB AFL Women’s Draft – Top 30 Draft Prospects Alyssa BannanN Northern Knights, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight – 178cm Date of birth – 04/13 / 02Strong forward marking which is very good Below the knee and extremely agile Presents as well as the target forward being the first to move and reads the game well Started the season with an impressive 143 assignments, 57 marks and a total of 9 goals in 3 games for the Northern Knights in NAB League Member of NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Olivia BarberMurray Bushrangers, NAB League / Victoria CountryHigh-182cm Date of birth – 07/14/02Tall before which is an extremely strong overhead brand and excels in one-on-one competitions A Scored 16 goals in 11 matches last year May also play in ruck and influence All-Australian under-18 saves in 2019 as a younger player with an average of 103 eliminated nations and 5 goals in 3 matches Given that she is relatively new to the game and has some basketball background, she has a lot of advantages Annise BradfieldSouthport: QAFLW / QueenslandHeight- 170cm Date of birth – 09/12 / 02Being a very consistent artist in state league football for Bond playing a range of roles showing great versatility Very strong in the contest can match him one on one with players big and small Has a great footy reading us very well game A is part of NAB AFL Academy in 2019/20 and member of Gold Coast Suns AcademyTarni BrownEastern Ranges, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 166cm Date of birth – 03/26/02 Indoor midfielder who does entered the AFLW path only in recent years after initially pursuing basketball Was in great shape earlier this year averaging 24 possessions (16 contested) in 2 games Daughter of former Collingwood champion Gavi n Brown, who already has sons Callum and Tyler with the Magpies Tarni is set to join them under father / daughter rule in the AFLW draft next week 2019/20 NAB AFLW Academy member Alice Burke Sandringham Dragons, League NAB / Haileybury College Height – 166cm Date of birth – 03/11/02 Midfielder / defender who uses the ball exceptionally well on both feet and has clean hands, good vision and good decision making Super type competitive with his ramshackle tackles and marks of harshness from his Best Duel game and fairer winner at Sandringham Dragons after just a short period of play after going through football The season started off impressively again with an average of 19 disposals (11 played) 6 tackles, 3 clearances in 3 NAB League games Daughter of former St Kilda champion Nathan Burke (now AFLW coach at the Western Bulldogs), but now he will have to train him against her as under father / daughter rule will join the Saints in the AFLW Draft next week Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20Teah CharltonSouth Adelaide, SANFL / South Australia Height – 169 cm Date of birth – 04/25/02 Midfielder / striker who is strong over the head and attacks the ball fiercely Possesses elite athleticism and, with his excellent sense of the game, has contributed to his impressive performances this year with South Adelaide averaged 179 disposals in 7 games An All-Australian at under-18 level last year as a lower member and member of the NAB AFL Academy in 2019 / 20Shanae DavisonSwan Districts, WAFLW / Noranda HawksHeight- 164cm Date midfielder / striker who uses her natural leap and clean hands to take strong marks above the often fashionable Liam Ryan leaping player Very offensive player, she also shows Good sense of the game and is a hit to goal Originally from Broome in northern Western Australia, she was invited to join the 2020 NAB AFL Academy Admission Daisy D’ArcyHermit Park, Queensland Height – 162cm Date birth – 12/12/02 Midfielder from Townsville, far north Queensland who has rugby sevens and football background but now excels in the AFLW lane Fast and dynamic at stops , she is also a creative football user Average 93 assignments and 2 tackles for Queensland at AFLW Under 18s last year Member of Gold Coast Suns Academy and NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Isabella Eddey Sandringham Dragons, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 162cm Date of birth – 11/02/02 Midfielder / attacker with silky skills who excels up close with excellent stride in traffic Demonstrates composure with the ball in hand and can be dangerous with football around of goal 1 7 on average7 divestments in 3 games at brilliant start to season before NAB League season suspensionTarni EvansQueanbeyan Tigers, ACTHeight- 180cm Date of birth- 01/02/02 Athletic left foot who can play on the wing but also capable back or forward and use height to advantage Uses speed wisely and attacks competition aggressively Has excellent skill set and ability to adapt to changing roles Average of 9 assignments in 3 matches for East Allies in AFLW Under 18 in 2019 and member of NAB AFLW Academy Zimmorlei Farquharson Calamvale / Yeronga, Queensland Height- 172cm Date of birth- 04/27/02 Competent and natural talent who played for three years in the Queensland Under-18 squad with her ability in the air and around goals a hallmark of her game Also known for her fight against forward pressure, she played a major role in the Queensland’s upset victory over Victoria Metro in 2018, offering a true X factor forward Member of Brisbane Lions Academy and NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Jessica FitzgeraldN Northern Knights, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 163cm Date of birth- 08/03/02 A quick and agile midfielder that she uses to good effect use away from saves Really impressed last year for Victoria Metro as a young girl with her good decision making and clever use of the ball Was in great shape at the start of the season averaging 18 7 disposals, 5 clearances and 37 tackles before suspension from NAB League Member of NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Laura Gardiner Geelong Falcons, NAB League / Victoria CountryHeight- 164cm Date of birth- 21/11/02 Midfielder who had an exceptional start to the season in NAB League by amassing a record 38 possessions (14 tackles) against Gippsland Power in the first round before continuing with 31 possessions (plus 9 tackles) against the Northern Knights next week before restrictions of Covid-19 His pace of work, running ability and sense of game are all hallmarks of his game Member of NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Jayde Hamilton Queanbeyan Tigers, NSW / ACTHeight – 164cm Date of Birth – 21 Midfielder who stands out for his use of the ball and his ability to make decisions with the ball Courageous player who can play inside or outside who wins a lot of football, enjoys competition and can kick Featured scorecard for NSW-ACT last year with 23 disposals on average (145 disputed) before playing for the Eastern Allies at the NAB AFLW Under-18 Championships Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019 / 20Sarah HartwigSandringham Dragons, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 173cm Date of birth- 12/04/02 Compound defender whose interception marking is a hallmark of his game with his judicious decision making In addition, versatile enough to succeed in midfield and make an impact Averaged 15 assignments and 47 tackles at the start of the year in the NAB League Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019 / 20Mimi HillOakleigh Chargers, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 165cm Date of birth- 04 Defender / midfielder who led the Oakleigh Chargers in 2019 Impressed with her tough run from defense and intercept scoring averaging 178 assignments in 10 games Creative player in setting up the game with excellent vision and clean, fast hands Started 2020 well on average 245 assignments and 6 clearances before NAB League suspension NAB AFLW Academy member in 2019/20 Maddison Levi Bond University, Queensland Height-177cm Date of birth – 04/27/02Tall forward who represented Australia in rugby sevens A player who excels at winning the ball disputed both over and head to head A fierce competitor who also has leg speed p To break the lines, she has also shown she is a long football kicker Represented Queensland at the AFLW Under-18 Championships last year averaging 11 possessions and 48 tackles Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Isabella Lewis Claremont, WAFLW Height- 162cm Date of birth- 11/16/02 Midfielder with blazing speed and very strong in the competition Also an aggressive tackler who works hard in all aspects of her game Average 98 disposals representing West Australia at last year’s AFLW Under-18 Championships Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Olivia MeagherEastern Ranges, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 157cm Date of birth- 10/12/02 Mid of pitch attacking the ball with force and fiercely tackling Started strong in the NAB League this year averaging 215 assignments and 65 clearances in 2 games before seasons suspension Member of NAB AFLW Aca demy in 2019/20 Ellie McKenzie North Knights, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight- 176cm Date of birth- 17/10/02 Midfielder / striker who is a powerful athlete who excels in saves using her power and speed to escape and his long left foot to penetrate his team front line Started the season on a high average 19 assignments, 5 points, 47 inside the 50s and 3 clearances Brother Tom was at Kangaroos as a rookie, so he lots of AFL football in her upbringing Also, member of NAB AFLW Academy and a very exciting prospect for AFLW going forward Eliza McNamaraSandringham Dragons, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight-166cm Date of birth – 04/19/02 field with an exceptional pace of work and plays with a real presence around football Was certainly in good contact before stopping on average 173 disposals and 63 tackles in 3 games Tested as an excellent endurance athlete event at the Victorian Combine, becoming the first woman to break the 7 minutes for the 2k eventDarcy MoloneyGeelong Falcons, NAB League / Victoria CountryHeight- 165cm Date of birth- 11/20/02 Midfielder who is a creative guy who connects well with his teammates providing a good run for his team on offense Started the season on fire for the Geelong Falcons amassing 28 possessions against Gippsland Power and followed with 25 assignments against the Northern Knights Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20Isabella PritchardWestern Jets, NAB League / Victoria MetroHeight-178cm Date of Birth- 03/08/02 Versatile player who can play great both back and forth High overhead and although relatively new to the game he is also capable of  » get into midfield and make an impact Another to really impress early in the season averaging 227 assignments, 33 points and 73 tackles in 3 opening rounds 2019/20 NAB AFLW Academy Member Renee SaulitisGWV Rebels, NAB League / Victoria CountryHeight- 163cm Date of Birth- 08/14/02 Forward / midfielder who is smart around goals and has a natural sense of the game Awesome as a long distance player at the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and from Warrnambool in the Hampden area Had a strong start to the year averaging 12 assignments, 25 points and 3 tackles in the opening of 2 games Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20Tyanna SmithDandenong Stingrays, NAB League / Victoria CountryHeight- 167cm Date of birth 10/29/02 Displayed as last year last, winning Stingrays Best and Fairest and All-Australian accolades at NAB AFLW Under 18s Championships with an average of 153 disposals Elite athlete who started 2020 in formidable form with an average of 25 years 3 eliminations, 7 clearances, 6 tackles in 3 games A solid AFL pedigree, the sister Ash Smith, who was drafted from the Stingrays to the West Coast Eagles, where he played 45 games as a dashing defenseman / midfielderIndy Tahau South Adelaide, SANFLW / South Australia Height – 174cm Date of Birth – 10/22/02 Versatile type who can play ruck or forward Highly competitive and athletic player who has been impressive to the center allies at the NAB AFL Championships Under-18 2019 with an average of 135 goods End of the exceptional 2019 season with the best performances on floor during the SANFLW grand final for South Adelaide after an average of 124 disposals, 27 clearances and 41 tackles in 7 matches Comes from ‘a background in rugby and still learning his trade at AFLW Member of NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Sarah Verrier Peel Thunder, WAFLW / Western Australia Height- 168cm Date of birth- 02/08/02 Skillful defender who impressed by representing the ‘Western Australia in the last 2 Under-18s averaging 112 assignments and 46 tackles last year Comes from a strong AFL family with brother Steven a Rookie with Richmon d in 2012 Member of the NAB AFL Academy in 2019/20 Stephanie Williams Darwin Buffalos, NT and Geelong Falcons: NAB LeagueHeight- 162cm Date of birth-27/01/02 Powerful forward who impressed for the Central Allies in the NAB AFLW Under-18 Championships 18 years old 2019 with 9 possessions on average of which 7 were disputed Originally from the Tiwi Islands, he has the speed, agility and sense of purpose to really make an impact on the games Now at Geelong College and nominated for The Victorian Draft Pool Member of the NAB AFLW Academy in 2019/20 Daisy Walker Sandringham Dragons, NAB LeagueHeight- 168cm Date of birth- 04/06/02 Defender / midfielder who wins the disputed ball and is an aggressive tackler Very athletic type who is strong above the ball and uses his speed to his advantage Started 2020 impressively averaging 157 assignments (83 disputed assets) with 64% elimination efficiency Brother Will is with the kango urous and she seems to have a lot of advantages and is likely to thrive in an environment AFLWAshley WoodlandNorth Adelaide, SANFLW / South AustraliaHeight- 179cm Date of birth -09 / 09 / 98Extremely versatile former AFLW Melbourne defender who has been in 4 games with the Demons before returning to North Adelaide Had a great year at SANFLW after being switched to midfield and attacking roles and really matured as a player and seems capable of making an impact if given The NAB AFLW Draft is part of the NAB AFLW Rising Stars program, which supports grassroots players and football communities and helps young Aussies achieve their dream of playing in the AFLW The NAB AFLW Rising Stars program includes the elements following: • NAB AFLW Rising Star • NAB AFLW Draft • NAB AFLW Draft Combine • NAB AFLW Trade Period • NAB AFLW Academy • NAB AFLW Under-18 Championships • NAB AFLW Under-16 Ch ampionships

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