HEADING into this year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, all eyes were focused on the four South Australians seen as likely first-round draft picks.
Izak Rankine debuted at SANFL level as a 16-year-old, was named an under-18 All Australian as a 17-year-old and this year was the only player to win that honour again. In terms of draft CVs, there aren't many that are as good as Rankine's.
Tomorrow's Heroes - Hugh McCluggage
The explosive playmaker looms as a top-five pick after his brilliant 2016 campaign.
Tomorrow's Heroes - Sam Powell-Pepper
Tomorrow's Heroes - Will Setterfield
A real leader who can play in a number of positions, Berry looms as one of the best characters to come through this year's draft pool.
Strong in the air and clean on the ground, Todd Marshall is one of the most promising key forwards in this year's NAB AFL Draft.
The athletic West Australian has been compared to West Coast great Dean Cox and looms as an early pick in the NAB AFL Draft.
The draft prospect has been compared to Geelong great Jimmy Bartel with his overhead marking a highlight.
The Tennis Blast event in Merton Park sees top players offer advice to the next generation of players.
