AFL Phantom Draft 2025: Top 10 prospects, first round projections

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Now that the AFL trade period is over, it's time for focus on November's AFL National Draft.

Richmond took Sam Lalor with the no.1 pick in last year's draft - who will West Coast select this time around?

Willem Duursma - brother of AFL players Xavier and Zane - is tipped to be the top commodity but it is predicted to be one of the most open drafts in years.

AllSportsPeople lists who we believe will be the top 10 of the AFL National Draft 2025.

MORE: AFL Draft Combine results 2025: Top 10 from all athletic tests

AFL Phantom Draft 2025 - Top 10 prospects

No.1: Willem Duursma- Gippsland Power/Vic Country

Draft team prediction: West Coast

Position: Midfielder/Defender

Height: 191cm

Duursma is a tall, inside midfielder, who is elite at ground-level - especially for his size.

Can play across half-back and also as a forward - with his versatility likely also appealing for the Eagles.

 

No.2: Zeke Uwland - Gold Coast Suns Academy/Allies

Draft team prediction: Gold Coast (West Coast bid matched)

Position: Midfield/Defender

Height: 193cm

Brother of Gold Coast defender Bodie, Uwland is a certainty to selected by the Suns once a bid is matched.

One of the best kicks in the draft, Uwland will slot into a midfield role eventually but will likely start on the wing or a flank.

 

No.3: Cooper Duff-Tytler - Calder Cannons/Vic Metro

Draft team prediction: West Coast

Position: Ruck/Forward

Height: 200cm

The best key forward in the draft, Duff-Tytler showed his potential by kicking three goals for Essendon's VFL team.

He also looks to be a possession-winning ruckman, which makes him a valuable commodity to West Coast, who lost Oscar Allen and lack aa quality ruck.

 

No.4: Daniel Annable - Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies

Draft team prediction: Brisbane (Richmond bid matched)

Position: Midfielder

Height: 183cm

Annable, who will be selected by the Brisbane once a bid comes in, played eight games for the Lions VFL team, averaging 21 possessions.

He has already displayed leadership qualities at youth level and looks ready to go at AFL level as well.

 

No.5: Dylan Patterson- Gold Coast Suns Academy/Allies

Draft team prediction: Gold Coast (Richmond bid matched)

Position: Defender/Midfielder

Height: 183cm

A second Suns academy player likely to be selected in the top 10, Patterson is one of the most dynamic players in the draft.

Can provide speed and burst though the midfield, but also from half-back.

 

No.6: Sullivan Robey -  Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro

Draft team prediction: Richmond

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Height: 192cm

Robey was initially seen as a mid-sized forward in the draft, but showed extraordinary capability through the midfield in the Coates League.

He collected 40 possessions and three goals against the Western Jets in a midfield role, and also kicked four goals in the grand final as mainly a forward.

 

No.7: Dyson Sharp -  Central District/South Australia

Draft team prediction: Richmond

Position: Midfielder

Height: 187cm

The big-bodied inside midfielder was named captain of the All Australian under-18 team and played several SANFL games for Central District during the year.

Sharp's size allows him to break tackles and work his way through contested situations - much like Matt Rowell.

 

No. 8: Xavier Taylor - Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro

Draft team prediction: Essendon

Position: Defender

Height: 191cm

Was selected as best-on-ground in the Coates Talent League grand final.

Taylor is a taller defender but also has significant mobility, burst and pace.

Loves to take the game on.

 

No.9: Harry Dean - Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Draft team prediction: Carlton (Essendon bid matched)

Position: Defender

Height: 193cm

Son of Carlton defender Peter, Harry is also a key back in a similar mould to his father.

He can shut down his opponent, play an intercept role and distributes the ball with quality.

 

No.10: Sam Grlj - Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro

Draft team prediction: Essendon

Position: Midfielder

Height: 182cm

Impressed with performances for Richmond's VFL team this season.

Grlj is a midfielder who loves to take on his opposition and is of the outside variety.

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