Tarkyn O'Leary (Sandringham Dragons) participates in the 2km time trial during the 2023 AFL National Draft Combine. Picture: Dylan Burns

The 2023 AFL Draft Combine concluded with physical testing at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Sunday.

The tests conducted on Sunday were the standing vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20m sprint and agility test. It followed a 2km time trial at the AIA Centre on Friday.

Sandringham Dragons midfielder Tarkyn O’Leary took out the 2km time trial in a blistering five minutes and 48 seconds. It was the second-fastest 2km time trial ever recorded at the AFL Draft Combine with the record held by Harry Sharp who produced a time of 5:28 in 2020.

O’Leary finished ahead of Murray Bushrangers midfielder/forward Darcy Wilson (5:52) and Gold Coast Suns Academy ruckman Ethan Read (5:56).

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Western Australian players topped three of the five tests.

Perth speedster Aiden O’Driscoll produced the quickest 20-metre sprint in a time of 2.871 seconds. The younger brother of Fremantle players Nathan and Emma finished ahead of Gold Coast Suns Academy product Will Graham (2.915) and Eastern Ranges winger Caleb Windsor (2.916).

Lance Collard was quickest in the agility test with a run of 8.157 seconds. His Subiaco teammate Koltyn Tholstrup was second in 8.194 seconds and Geelong Falcons half back Angus Hastie third in 8.204 seconds.

Zane Zakostelsky finished among the top 10 in four of the Combine’s five tests, which included producing the best standing vertical jump, leaping 80cm. Phoenix Gothard, Will Graham and Mitchell Edwards tied for second place after all three recorded a 78cm jump.

Darcy Wilson showcased his athleticism by taking out the running vertical jump at 98cm ahead of Gippsland Power midfielder/forward Zane Duursma (97cm).

Below are the top 10 results from the 2023 AFL Draft Combine testing.

2km time trial

Name State State League Club Community Club Result (min:sec)
Tarkyn O’Leary VIC M Sandringham Dragons Parkdale Vultures 5:48
Darcy Wilson VIC C Murray Bushrangers Wangaratta Rovers 5:52
Ethan Read QLD GC Suns Academy Palm Beach Currumbin 5:56
Jordan Croft VIC M Calder Cannons Maribyrnong Park 6:05
Caiden Cleary NSW/ACT Sydney Swans Academy Sydney University 6:06
Aiden O’Driscoll WA Perth Northam Saints 6:06
Archie Roberts VIC M Sandringham Dragons Hampton Rovers 6:08
Connor O’Sullivan NSW/ACT Murray Bushrangers Albury 6:11
Joel Freijah VIC C GWV Rebels Horsham Saints 6:13
Harvey Johnston VIC M Sandringham Dragons Parkdale Vultures 6:17
Koltyn Tholstrup WA Subiaco Newtown Condingup 6:17


20m sprint

Name State State League Club Community Club Result (sec)
Aiden O’Driscoll WA Perth Northam Saints 2.871
Will Graham QLD GC Suns Academy Palm Beach Currumbin 2.915
Caleb Windsor VIC M Eastern Ranges South Belgrave 2.916
Lance Collard WA Subiaco North Beach 2.923
Kane McAuliffe SA North Adelaide Central Augusta 2.930
Zane Zakostelsky WA Claremont North Beach 2.954
Phoenix Gothard NSW/ACT Murray Bushrangers Albury 2.963
Taylor Goad SA South Adelaide Willunga 2.965
Eion McElholm Ireland N/A N/A 2.993
Harry DeMattia VIC C Dandenong Stingrays Edithvale-Aspendale 2.996


Agility

Name State State League Club Community Club Result (sec)
Lance Collard WA Subiaco North Beach 8.157
Koltyn Tholstrup WA Subiaco Newtown Condingup 8.194
Angus Hastie VIC C Geelong Falcons Geelong West Giants 8.204
Bodie Ryan SA Glenelg Brighton 8.208
Zane Zakostelsky WA Claremont North Beach 8.233
Ashton Moir SA Glenelg Plympton 8.244
Reece Torrent WA Peel Thunder Halls Head 8.260
Darcy Wilson VIC C Murray Bushrangers Wangaratta Rovers 8.263
Aiden O’Driscoll WA Perth Northam Saints 8.302
Nate Caddy VIC M Northern Knights Yarrambat 8.331


Standing vertical jump

Name State State League Club Community Club Result (cm)
Zane Zakostelsky WA Claremont North Beach 80
Phoenix Gothard NSW/ACT Murray Bushrangers Albury 78
Will Graham QLD GC Suns Academy Palm Beach Currumbin 78
Mitchell Edwards WA Peel Thunder South Mandurah 78
Kane McAuliffe SA North Adelaide Central Augusta 77
Darcy Wilson VIC C Murray Bushrangers Wangaratta Rovers 76
Riley Hardeman WA Swan Districts Caversham 75
Jack Delean SA South Adelaide Reynella 74
Taylor Goad SA South Adelaide Willunga 74
Aiden O’Driscoll WA Perth Northam Saints 73
Caleb Windsor VIC M Eastern Ranges South Belgrave 73

 
Running vertical jump

Name State State League Club Community Club Result (cm)
Darcy Wilson VIC C Murray Bushrangers Wangaratta Rovers 98
Zane Duursma VIC C Gippsland Power Foster 97
Will Graham QLD GC Suns Academy Palm Beach Currumbin 95
Kane McAuliffe SA North Adelaide Central Augusta 95
Mitchell Edwards WA Peel Thunder South Mandurah 94
Zane Zakostelsky WA Claremont North Beach 94
Aiden O’Driscoll WA Perth Northam Saints 92
Caleb Windsor VIC M Eastern Ranges South Belgrave 92
Riley Hardeman WA Swan Districts Caversham 91
Cooper Simpson VIC C Dandenong Stingrays Mt Martha 90


Top 10 results from the AFL State Draft Combines and AFLW Draft Combines will be announced following the completion of this weekend’s Combine events in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia.

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