Each week, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Chris Doerre casts his eye over the country's best junior footballers to give readers an early insight into the next generation of AFL stars.
As well as attending live games, Doerre pores through match vision, analyses the stats and talks to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful draft analysis.
Aside from the weekly wraps, Doerre will also unveil his power rankings at the end of each month and as we get closer to November's national draft, Doerre will also predict who goes where with his annual phantom draft.
1. Noah Anderson
Best position: Inside midfield/general forward
Height, weight: 188cm, 86kg
Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers
Projected draft range: 1-3
Plays like: Jordan De Goey
July Rankings: 1
Rationale: A match-winner who breaks games open in the matter of minutes. The most influential in the pool whether he's used as a midfielder or forward. Anderson's influence both as a forward and through the midfield sets him apart from Green and Rowell
Strengths: Impact per possession, moments where he individually takes games over, versatility to impact games from any postion, work at ground level inside 50m, overhead marking inside 50m, finds space inside 50m, first possession winner at stoppages, contested ball winning, distribution by hand, scoreboard impact, instinctive around goal, spread from the contest, explosive line breaker, hurt factor by foot, vision, moves the ball on quickly, endurance, work rate, two-way run
Weaknesses: Inconsistency across four quarters
2. Thomas Green (GWS Academy)
Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 188cm, 85kg
Recruited from: GWS Giants
Projected draft range: 3-20
Plays like: Patrick Cripps
July Rankings: 2
Rationale: The most prolific stoppage player and contested ball winner I've seen at the is age and stage
Strengths: Stoppage work, winning clearances, contested ball winning, hunts the ground balls with a greater want than any other, distribution by hand, strength through the hips to stand up through tackles, capabilities forward of centre, marking threat on the lead and inside 50m, overhead marking, scoreboard impact, production on the board in the NEAFL, composure, vision, reliable skills, leadership, improving mobility and endurance, leadership and encouragement on the field
Weaknesses: Athleticism, endurance
3. Matthew Rowell
Best position: Inside midfield/outside midfield
Height, weight: 178cm, 74kg
Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers
Projected draft range: 1-3
Plays like: Joel Selwood
July Rankings: 3
Rationale: Has built his reputation as a big game player adding best on ground honours in the Under-18 v Casey match to best on ground medals in a losing TAC Cup Grand Final and during the Under-17 All-Stars Grand Final curtain raiser. Strong Under-18 Championships solidify position inside the top three. His Under-18 Championships play only consolidated his position at the top prospect of the pool
Strengths: Performances on the biggest of stages, attack on the ball, contested ball winning, distribution by hand, explosive acceleration, run and carry, endurance, works hard both ways, leadership and voice on the field, versatility to play inside or outside midfield, overhead marking, intercept marking, two-way running
Weaknesses: Often slow to move the ball on after marks and free kicks, hurt factor and penetration by foot
4. Lachlan Ash
Best position: General defence
Height, weight: 186cm, 80kg
Recruited from: Murray BushrangersProjected draft range: 3-10
Plays like: Kade Simpson
July Rankings: 5
Rationale: A well-rounded defender who intercepts and hurts the opposition with his run and precision by foot from defence. Rises due to Kemp dropping
Strengths: Line breaking run and carry, agility, evasion, damaging kick, vision, intercept marking, reading of the ball in flight, ground ball winning, tackling, forward pressure, versatility to push up through the midfield
Weaknesses: Can try to do too much with ball in hand, contested ball winning, unclear midfield potential
5. Will Gould
Best position: General defence/key defence
Height, weight: 191cm, 98kg
Recruited from: Glenelg
Projected draft range: 5-20
Plays like: Shannon Hurn
July Rankings: 7
Rationale: An Under-18 All-Australian, Gould is the most physically advanced and imposing prospect in the pool. A season one-ready defender who performs reliably at SANFL League level each week. Rises on the back of a strong finish to the Under-18 Championships and consistent SANFL League form
Strengths: One-on-one strength, penetrating and damaging kick with 60m penetration, vision, reading of the ball in flight, intercept marking, consistent performances on the board against SANFL league competition, aggression, attack on the ball, explosive speed, strength through the hips to stand up through tackles, leadership through on field example
Weaknesses: Endurance, unclear whether tall enough to be a key defender at AFL level
6. Brodie Kemp
Best position: Inside midfield/utility
Height, weight: 192cm, 82kg
Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers
Projected draft range: 3-20
Plays like: Marcus Bontempelli
July Rankings: 4
Rationale: Among the midfielders with the greatest upside in the pool. Clean ball-winner with unbelievable acceleration with ball in hand. Made big plays in big moments during the Under-18 Championships. Has sustained a season-ending ACL tear which will keep him out for about a year. Despite this, Kemp is likely to be selected inside this year's top 10. Drops two spots due to his knee injury
Strengths: Versatility to impact games in any position other than ruck, acceleration, line breaker, movement and evasion through traffic, ground ball winner, intercept marking, reading of the ball in flight, aerial marking, one-on-one marking, leadup marking, contested marking, marking forward of centre, hurt factor by foot, vision, stands up tallest in the big moments
Weaknesses: Needs to find more of the ball to become a top-tier midfielder, consistency over four quarters.
7. Hayden Young
Best position: General defence/midfield
Height, weight: 188cm, 82kg
Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays
Projected draft range: 3-10
Plays like: Christian Salem
July Rankings: 6
Rationale: Provides consistent drive from defence with his work by foot a highlight. Drops as Gould rises.
Strengths: Versatility to play defence or midfield, aggressive attack on the ball, precise and damaging kick, vision, decision making, run and carry, one-on-one defence, defensive accountability, reading of the drop of the ball, intercept marking, contested ball winning, stoppage work
Weaknesses: Sometimes too accountable, finding outside time and space, needs to provide a marking target more often around the ground rather than moving around the back and running by as often for cheap possessions
8. Deven Robertson
Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 182cm, 80kg
Recruited from: Perth
Projected draft range: 5-30
Plays like: Adam Treloar
July Rankings: 8
Rationale: Nephew of Darren Glass, Robertson is one of the most productive ball-winning midfielders in the pool. Winning the Larke Medal for the best player during the Under-18 Championships, Robertson was as consistent and influential as any during the carnival
Strengths: Production, attack on the ball, contested ball winning, freakish reflexes on ground ball pickups, stoppage work, work rate, endurance, speed, agility, evasion, tackling, pressure around the ground, distribution by hand, moves the ball on quickly, courage, leadership on and off the field
Weaknesses: Scoreboard impact, ball use under pressure, unclear versatility
9. Sam Flanders
Best position: General forward/inside midfield
Height, weight: 182cm, 81kg
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Projected draft range: 3-20
Plays like: Christian Petracca
July Rankings: 9
Rationale: One of the draft's most damaging forward of centre and shows continued improvement as a ball-winning midfielder. A consistent Under-18 Championships and continued strong play in the NAB League sees Flanders hold his position
Strengths: Scoreboard impact, one-on-one marking, overhead marking, explosive acceleration, hurt-factor by foot, vision, contested ball winning, first possession winner at stoppages, strength through the hips to stand up through tackles, leadership and voice out on the field
Weaknesses: Consistency, endurance
10. Caleb Serong
Best position: Inside midfield/general forward
Height, weight: 178cm, 83kg
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Projected draft range: 5-25
Plays like: Ben Ainsworth
Juy Rankings: 11
Rationale: Consistent impact through Vic Country's midfield during the Under-18 Championships and is one of this draft's best midfielders and forwards. Rises on review of early Under-18 Championships matches
Strengths: One-on-one capabilities, powerful overhead mark, aerial marking threat, high leaper who times his leaps effectively, explosive first step, agility, strong tackler, impact per possession, scoreboard impact, finishing around goal, contested ball winning capabilities, first possession winning, first to loose balls, plays on when the opportunity is there
Weaknesses: Kick placement and reliability, skill execution under pressure
11. Fischer McAsey
Best position: Key defence
Height, weight: 195cm, 86kg
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Projected draft range: 10-40
Plays like: Darcy Moore
July Rankings: 10
Rationale: Won Vic Metro's MVP as a key defender and is showing he can also play forward in the NAB League. The premier key defender in this draft. Drops as Serong rises
Strengths: Intercept marking, reading of the drop of the ball, contested marking, closing speed, leap, aggressive spoiling, reliable kick
Weaknesses: One-on-one strength, one-on-one marking, unclear capacity to play a second position
12. Harry Schoenberg
Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 180cm, 78kg
Recruited from: Woodville-West Torrens
Projected draft range: 10-50
Plays like: Dylan Shiel
July Rankings: 12
Rationale: Rocketed into the draft discussion on the back of his Under-18 Championships performances where he was South Australia's most prolific midfielder and won his state's MVP award.
Strengths: Contested ball winning, wins first possession on the move, high work rate and is always on the move whether at stoppages or around the ground, acceleration to burst away from stoppages, strength to shrug tackles, tackling, skills by hand and foot, vision, evasion, impact per possession
Weaknesses: Unclear versatility, scoreboard impact
13. Ryan Byrnes
Best position: Inside midfield
Height, weight: 181cm, 80kg
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Projected draft range: 10-40
Plays like: Jack Steven
July Rankings: 13
Rationale: On performance is making the case he is one of this draft's most damaging midfielders by winning the ball and hurting the opposition with his acceleration and hurt-factor by foot
Strengths: Wins first possession at stoppages, use of speed with ball in hand around stoppages, line breaking pace, agility, evasion in traffic, hurt factor by foot, high impact per possession, vision to find targets inside 50m, production
Weaknesses: Scoreboard impact, unclear versatility
14. Liam Henry (Fremantle Next-Generation Academy)
Best position: General forward
Height, weight: 179cm, 67kg
Recruited from: Claremont
Projected draft range: 10-30
Plays like: Michael Walters
July Rankings: 14
Rationale: One of Western Australia's most influential through the Under-18 Championships and is one of this year's most exciting forwards
Strengths: Freakish ground ball pickups on the move at speed, forward pressure, kicking out in front of targets to lead onto, vision, pace, composure with ball in hand, skill execution under pressure, moves the ball on quickly, agility, evasion, influence per possession, feels dangerous any time the ball is in his area, lead-up marking
Weaknesses: One-on-one strength, one-on-one marking, kicking penetration, unclear capacity to roll through the midfield
15. Jeremy Sharp
Best position: General defence/outside midfield
Height, weight: 187cm, 79kg
Recruited from: East Fremantle
Projected draft range: 10-30
Plays like: Jasper Pittard
July Rankings: 16
Rationale: Rationale: One of the premier rebounding defenders and outside runners in the draft. His speed, endurance and ball use are his greatest assets. Showed promise during the Under-18 Championships and on the back of his improving play in the WAFL moves up one spot
Strengths: Speed, endurance, line breaking capabilities, evasion, composure and decision making with ball in hand, vision, long and damaging kick, versatility to play in defence or on a wing
Weaknesses: Contested ball winning, unclear midfield capabilities, intercept marking
16. Luke Jackson
Best position: Ruck
Height, weight: 198cm, 94kg
Recruited from: East Fremantle
Projected draft range: 10-40
Plays like: Paddy Ryder
July Rankings: Not ranked
Rationale: A raw, athletic, high leaping ruckman who made the decision to pursue football instead of basketball. Follows up powerfully often winning first possession and tackling aggressively. Rises on the back of dominant Under-18 Championships and WAFL play
Strengths: High leaper, follow-up work, contested ball-winning, tackling, contested marking, aerial marking, reading of the ball in flight, endurance
Weaknesses: Shorter than is ideal for a ruckman, raw, skills, running patterns, struggles to find the ball outside the contest
17. Dyson Hilder
Best position: Key defence
Height, weight: 196cm, 91kg
Recruited from: North Adelaide
Projected draft range: 20-60
Plays like: Scott Thompson
July Rankings: 15
Rationale: Key defender who was one of South Australia's best during the Under-18 Championships. Looks like a key defender with the attributes and performances on the board to suggest he has a high probability to develop at AFL level. Drops as others rise
Strengths: Intercept marking, one-on-one marking, one-on-one strength, reading of the drop of the ball, early reader of the ball in flight, kicking, vision
Weaknesses: Athleticism, versatility
18. Jack Mahony
Best position: General forward/inside midfield
Height, weight: 176cm, 70kg
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Projected draft range: 10-30
Plays like: Jack Higgins
July Rankings: 17
Rationale: Consistency of performance, advanced game and class demonstrated throughout the Under-18 Championships suggest he deserves first round consideration. Drops as Jackson rises
Strengths: Crumbing, work at ground level, ground ball winning, forward pressure, tackling, precision kick placement out in front of targets to lead onto, decision making, vision, best suited as a forward but able to push up through the midfield
Weaknesses: Height, scoreboard impact, reliable but not dominant overhead mark
19. Dylan Stephens
Best position: Outside midfield
Height, weight: 183cm, 69kg
Recruited from: Norwood
Projected draft range: 5-15
Plays like: Ben Johnson
July Rankings: Not ranked
Rationale: Showed improvement over the course of the Under-18 Championships and has continued that improvement in the SANFL at League level over recent weeks leading to the rise.
Strengths: Endurance to run all day, agility, speed, run and carry, reliable ball user, production, versatility to play midfield in an inside or outside role or as a forward, tackling, pressure around the ground, scoreboard impact, production, performances at SANFL League level
Weaknesses: Size, hurt-factor, completely left side dominant
20. Dylan Williams
Best position: General forward/inside midfield
Height, weight: 185cm, 79kg
Recruited from: Oakleigh Chargers
Projected draft range: 10-40
Plays like: Steve Johnson
July Rankings: 20
Rationale: Williams has battled injury and form in 2019 which has limited his output. Unable to recapture his 2018 form, Williams looked like a genuine top-five choice this time last year. He remains inside the top-20 based purely on the quality of his 2018 play
Strengths: One touch at ground level, strong one-on-one mark, overhead marking, vertical leap, clever finisher around goal, skills, kicking penetration, contested ball winning, midfield capabilities, 2018 performance
Weaknesses: Endurance, forward pressure, tackling, consistency, 2019 performance