David Astbury (North Ballarat Rebels, VIC)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 26/02/91
Recruited from: Tatyoon
Has always been on the radar this year and looms as a second to third rounder. He can also play up forward, with his lead-up play and strong hands are a feature.  
Draft range: 30-50

Dylan Grimes (Northern Knights, VIC)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 16/07/91
Recruited from: Hurstbridge
The younger brother of emerging Demon Jack is also set to join the AFL. Grimes is taller than his older sibling, impressing with his closing speed and strong defensive play. 
Draft range: 30-50

Tom MacKenzie (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 10/09/91
Recruited from: Anglesea
Able to play on talls or smalls, the athletic MacKenzie looms as a post top 30 prospect – more likely mid third to fourth round.
Draft range: 35-65

Simon Potts (North Adelaide, SA)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 07/03/91
Recruited from: BMW
A good reader of play and a user of the ball by foot, the South Australian under-18 representative looms as a back-end selection to rookie prospect.
Draft range: Late-rookie

Sam Reid (Murray Bushrangers, VIC)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 27/12/91
Recruited from: Wangaratta
The athletic rebounder – and younger brother of Collingwood's Ben – has been rated as a possible first-round selection by some recruiters through to a third-round choice.
Draft range: 12-45

Sam Shaw (Oakleigh Chargers, VIC)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 05/04/91
Recruited from: Xavier College
A versatile prospect, Shaw is capable of playing up forward and in the midfield, due to his outstanding leap and pace. A second to third-round prospect.
Draft range: 20-50

Daniel Talia (Calder Cannons, VIC)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 89kg, DOB: 02/10/91
Recruited from: Assumption College
Talia will be one of the most sought after key defender/forwards in this year's draft. He could sneak into the top 10 or at worst push into the early stage of the second round.
Draft range: 8-25

Mitchell Taylor (NT Thunder, NT)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 06/10/90
Recruited from: Wanderers
One of the Northern Territory's top prospects this year, the rebounder is a 19-year-old who is regarded by many recruiters as a back-end selection or early rookie prospect.
Draft range: Late-rookie

Luke Thompson (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 08/02/91
Recruited from: Timboon
Although many recruiters believed he would be taken as a 17-year-old draftee last year, the athletic and versatile Thompson is now viewed as a third to fourth rounder.
Draft range: 35-65

The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL.