Max Lynch was selected by Collingwood in the 2016 Rookie Draft. Coming from a soccer background, Lynch is a hard runner and worked his way to the top of the Murray Bushrangers during his TAC Cup years.
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The Talents
Matt Scharenberg
Matt Scharenberg is a versatile utility for the Collingwood Football Club. Taken with pick 6 in the 2013 National Draft, Scharenberg’s versatility sees him play a number of different roles, across half back, midfield and forward, making him one of Collingwood’s most valuable players.
Levi Greenwood
Levi Greenwood is a hard-nosed midfielder playing with the Collingwood Football Club. Taken with pick 32 in the 2007 National Draft, Greenwood played seven seasons with North Melbourne before moving to Collingwood in 2015.
Liam Duggan
Liam was drafted to the West Coast Eagles with pick 11 during the 2014 National Draft. A silky left footer, Liam made his debut in 2015 and is praised for his great decision-making and ball-handling skills. He was awarded West Coast’s Rookie of the Year in 2017 and has been marked by the Eagles as an upcoming leader. Liam became a premiership player in 2018.
Josh Schache
Josh Schache is a key position player for the Western Bulldogs. A record U18 Championship from the former Murray Bushranger saw him being taken with pick 2 in the 2015 National Draft by Brisbane, before returning to Victoria in 2018 to play with the Western Bulldogs.
Matt Dea
Matt Dea was a strong small defender. A mainstay of the Bombers’ backline, Dea received Essendon’s Most Courageous Player award in 2016 and 2018. Dea retired at the end of the 2019 season after playing 70 games for Richmond and Essendon combined.
Marty Gleeson
Martin Gleeson is a hard-running defender for Essendon, taken with pick 53 in the 2012 national draft. His efficient disposal and ability to shut down opposition forwards makes his one of Essendon’s most promising young players.
Kobe Mutch
Kobe Mutch is a midfielder who was drafted to Essendon during the 2016 draft with pick 42. An elite runner with a penetrating kick, Mutch is one of Essendon’s brightest young prospects.
Steven Motlop
Steven Motlop is a crafty midfielder/forward with the Port Adelaide Football Club. One of the most talented players in the AFL, Motlop was drafted by Geelong with pick 39 in the 2008 National Draft before moving to Port Adelaide in 2018.
Riley Bonner
Riley Bonner is a strong running half back for the Port Adelaide Power. He was drafted by PAFC as their first selection and 37th overall in the 2015 national draft. Bonner’s AFL debut was in 2016 against the Gold Coast Suns and has since, become a player to watch. Riley was named the Round 1 AFL Rising Star in 2018 after collecting 31 disposals against Fremantle.