Pick 31 - Charlie Comben
Clubs: Gippsland Power/Vic Country
Position: Forward/ruck
Size: 200cm, 84kg
About
From AFL.com.au: Tall forward/ruckman who has improved in leaps and bounds this year. Agile and strong overhead, he can provide a great marking target up forward. He excelled for Vic Country in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in his three matches. With thin slices of his natural talent on display, he averaged 8.7 disposals, 3.7 marks and 16 hit outs. He has also been a key player for Gippsland Power in the NAB League, providing mobility around the ground and a marking target up forward.
What they're saying
Foxsports.com.au: Comben has continued to develop across 2019, improving as the season went on. The 18-year-old had a good showing at the Under 18 Championships as Vic Country’s No. 1 ruckman, while he also showed off his mobility closer to goal. Unlike other talls, he is good below his knees and possesses plenty of upside given his 84kg frame.
Pick 34 - Jack Mahony
Clubs: Sandringham Dragons
Position: Midfielder/small forward
Size: 176cm, 70kg
About
AFL.com.au: Small forward/midfielder who uses his decision making and footy smarts to set up opportunities for his team around the goals. Excels at stoppages and provides strong on-field leadership. A veryconsistent performer for Vic Metro, he averaged 18 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency, 2.8clearances and 3.5 tackles across the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
What they're saying
Foxsports.com.au: There are plenty of comparisons between Mahony and Richmond small forward Jack Higgins. The 18-year-old is smart around goal and can also push into the midfield and win the contested ball when required. He works hard to win the ball with his running patterns and has shown a tenacity to tackle hard when he doesn’t have the ball. Mahony averaged 18 disposals, 3.5 tackles and a goal during Vic Metro’s Under 18 Championships.
Pick 35 - Flynn Perez
Clubs: Bendigo Pioneers
Position: Rebounding defender
Size: 189cm, 81kg
About
AFL.com.au: Medium midfielder who had his year stunted before it started when he injured his ACL in a preseason camp with Vic Country. He showed his distinctive potential when he played for team Bartel in the 2018 NAB AFL All-Stars Futures game at the MCG last season with his use of the ball on right and left foot a real asset. He is very clean with his hands and was previously a soccer star, captaining Victoria at underaged level before switching back to AFL as his preferred code. He is making a full recovery from injury and is on track to resume for a full preseason.
What they're saying
Foxsports.com.au: Like a number of prospects, Perez’s draft year was cut short after rupturing his ACL during pre-season training for Vic Country. But his name firmly remains in consideration for AFL clubs, given his good underage season where he averaged 16.5 disposals for Bendigo in 2018. His speed and poise with ball in hand make him an appealing option for clubs on the outside.
