Joe Atley is the younger brother of Shaun Atley. A promising midfielder for Port Adelaide Power, Joe was drafted with pick 32 in the 2016 National Draft and made his debut in 2017 against the Eagles.
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Shaun Atley
Shaun Atley is known for his acceleration and pace off half back and through the midfield for the North Melbourne Football Club. Captain of the Murray Bushrangers and earning All Australian honours for his performances in the U18 Championships, Shaun was drafted as the Kangaroos’ first pick in 2010.
Mason Wood
Mason Wood is an athletic key forward for the St Kilda Football Club. Recruited with pick 23 in the 2014 National Draft, Wood’s running power and goal kicking accuracy makes him one the AFL’s most promising young forwards.
Jarrad Waite
Jarrad Waite was a key position forward for the North Melbourne Football Club with over 200 games experience and 350 goals. Originally drafted by Carlton with pick 46 in the 2001 National Draft, Jarrad is the son of Carlton premiership player Vin Waite and was one of the AFL’s premier forwards during his tenure. He retired in 2018.
Luke Parker
Luke Parker was drafted by Sydney with pick 40 in the 2010 National Draft. The tough midfielder has stamped himself amongst the game’s elite midfielders finishing second in the 2016 Brownlow medal and winning the Swans 2017 Best and Fairest.
Jake Lloyd
Jake Lloyd is one of the AFL’s elite ball users. Playing for the Sydney Swans across half back, Lloyd has one of the most efficient disposals in the AFL, providing run and drive through the midfield. A rookie selection in 2013, Lloyd is one of the Swans brightest stars.
Tom McDonald
Tom McDonald is a senior leader for the Melbourne Football Club and one of the Demon’s most versatile players. Taken with pick 53 in the 2010 National Draft, McDonald has finished in the top ten of the club’s best and fairest every year since 2012.
Oscar McDonald
Oscar McDonald is key position player for the Carlton Football Club. Drafted with pick 53 by Melbourne in the 2014 National Draft, the brother of Tom McDonald earned a rising star nomination in 2016. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, Oscar’s time with Melbourne came to an end, but was given a chance by Carlton in preparation for the 2021 AFL season.
Jake Lever
Jake Lever is a versatile defender for the Melbourne Football Club. Drafted by Adelaide with pick 14 in the 2014 National Draft, he moved to Melbourne in 2018 after three seasons with Adelaide, earning an AFL Rising Star Nomination and an All Australian Squad selection.
Jack Ziebell
Jack Ziebell is a tough inside midfielder and captain of the North Melbourne Football Club. Drafted with pick 9 in the 2008 National Draft, Ziebell earned a rising star nomination in his first year and has developed into one of the AFL’s elite midfielders.