AFL National and International Talent Manager Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan identifies his top 30 prospects ahead of the NAB AFL Draft on the Gold Coast on November 22.

Here's the first 10 of Shifter's top 30 prospects listed in alphabetical order:

Tim Broomhead
Position: Medium Midfielder
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 75 kg
DOB: 22/03/94
Club: Port Adelaide/Port Districts

AFL Profile:
Medium midfielder with excellent speed, vision and composure with the ball. Averaged 15.2 disposals at 77% efficiency during the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships playing an important role for SA in their midfield rotations. Also stepped up to senior level at the Port Magpies, playing 10 matches.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Repeat Sprint Test - 24.98 (Top 7%) & Ranked equal 4th in Brad Johnson Goal Kicking Test (25/30)

X-factor: “His composure with the ball in his hands is a great quality. Also has good vision and execution.”


Tom Clurey
Position: Tall Defender
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 83 kg
DOB: 23/03/94
Club: Murray Bushrangers/Katamatite

AFL Profile: A strong bodied tall defender that reads the play very well. Can shut down opposition key forwards whilst also providing good rebound from defence. Displays excellent leadership qualities, very good endurance and strong hands in the marking contest. Played all five games for Vic Country at the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging 11.8 disposals and 3.8 rebound 50’s.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Beep Test - 15.1, 3km - 10min 01secs (Top 2%)

X-factor: “His ability to run all day was confirmed when he recorded a 15.1 beep test at the NAB AFL Draft Combine in extremely hot conditions. This separates him from other tall defenders.”


Aidan Corr
Position: Tall Defender
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 86 kg
DOB: 17/05/94
Club: Northern Knights/Macleod

AFL Profile: Tall defender who is extremely competitive by nature and spoils aggressively. Has good speed and agility for a tall and uses the ball well by foot to advantage. Takes a strong mark and can go forward to good effect. Injured just prior to Round 4 of the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships and missed the final two matches. AIS-AFL Academy graduate.

NAB AFL Combine Results: 20m Sprint Test - 2.89 (Top 6%) & Ranked equal 7th in Nathan Buckley Kicking Test (27/30)

X-factor: “His closing speed together with his team orientation gives him the tools to close down on the oppositions most athletic tall forward.”


Joe Daniher (Father/Son Essendon)
Position: Ruckman
Height: 201 cm
Weight: 89 kg
DOB: 04/03/94
Club: Calder Cannons/Aberfeldie

AFL Profile: Left-footed tall forward/ruckman that is exceptional overhead and an accurate set shot for goal. Has rare mobility for a player of his size and can win the ball at ground level up the field. Will become choice number 10 as father/son to Essendon, where father Anthony played. Excelled in final game of NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, taking 11 marks and kicking four goals. Won All Australian honours. Graduate of the AIS-AFL Academy.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Didn’t test, however has previously recorded with the AIS-AFL Academy. 20m Sprint - 3.02 secs

X-factor: “His ability to reach and mark the ball at its highest point makes him such a difficult player to match up on.”


Dayle Garlett
Position: Medium Forward
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 75 kg
DOB: 09/01/94
Club: Swan Districts/Upper Swan

AFL Profile: Left footed medium forward/midfielder who can find space to win the ball and shows great evasiveness through traffic. Very smart goal kicker and stoppage player as well. Excelled for WA in the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging 19.2 possessions, 3.4 clearances and winning All-Australian honours.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Running Vertical Jump Right - 79cm (Top 26%), Agility - 8.42 secs (Top 26%)

X-factor: “His pin point left foot is his most damaging weapon, particularly around goals where he has an innate ability to kick the near impossible.”


Taylor Garner
Position: Medium Forward
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 77 kg
DOB: 08/01/94
Club: Dandenong Stingrays/Rowville

AFL Profile: Medium forward who was a real surprise packet in the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships with his mobility and overhead marking features. Showed good footy nous as a forward, averaging 3.5 tackles and 14.8 disposals. 2012 All Australian.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Didn’t test due to recent left shoulder surgery.

X-factor: “His overhead marking is both courageous and spectacular, with the ability to leap from any angle a real feature.”


Nick Graham
Position: Medium Midfielder
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 79 kg
DOB: 12/06/94
Club: Gippsland Power/Traralgon Tyers United

AFL Profile: Medium midfielder who is a terrific competitor with great lateral movement and evasive ability. Strong overhead and very good by foot, he has been a prolific ball winner for Gippsland Power this year, averaging 25 disposals .Can also play role up forward presenting as a target and applying good defensive pressure. Capped off a great year by winning the Morrish Medal as the TAC Cup’s best and fairest player.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Didn’t test due to pending minor right knee surgery.

X-factor: “Excels at getting through the congestion, with his lateral movement and evasive skills a real feature of his play.”


Brodie Grundy
Position: Ruckman
Height: 202 cm
Weight: 100 kg
DOB: 15/04/94
Club: Sturt/Cabra

AFL Profile: Ruckman who imposes himself on games with his physical presence. Excels in directing the ball at stoppages and can be a dangerous marking target up forward. Won All Australian Under 18 honours in 2011 and has played senior football with Sturt. Backed it up this year becoming a dual All Australian, averaging 15 disposals and 24.2 hit outs in 2012. Graduate of the AIS-AFL Academy.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Matthew Lloyd Clean Hands Test - Ranked equal 5th (27/30)

X-factor: “His ability in the art of ruck work is exceptional for a young player. This allows him to influence the contest so often in games.”


Nathan Hrovat
Position: Small Midfielder
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 79 kg
DOB: 07/07/94
Club: Northern Knights/Carey Grammar

AFL Profile: Dynamic small midfielder who is a prolific ball winner and great user of the footy. Shows pace and great agility, and runs hard all day, reading the play exceptionally well. Averaged 25.2 disposals (10 contested) and 4.4 clearances in winning Vic Metro’s MVP and All Australian honours this
year.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Agility - 8.41 secs (Top 22%), Beep Test - 13.2

X-factor: “A star at the stoppages. Has the skill set to exit accurately by hand or foot on either side which is a rare quality.”


Kristian Jaksch
Position: Tall Defender/Forward
Height: 194 cm
Weight: 83 kg
DOB: 07/10/94
Club: Oakleigh Chargers/Carey Grammar

AFL Profile: Tall forward/defender that is extremely strong overhead, averaging 5.6 marks and 13 disposals for Vic Metro in NAB AFL Under 18 Championships. Kicked six goals vs TAS in an outstanding performance and uses the ball well by foot when in defence. Makes good decisions with the ball, shows excellent vision and is a strong spoiler.

NAB AFL Combine Results: Running Vertical Jump (Left) - 84cm (Top 16%), 20m Sprint - 3.04 secs

X-factor: “Showed this year the ability to perform at a high level at both ends of the ground, which is rare for a 194cm player.”



Check back next week to see the remaining players in Kevin Sheehan's top 30