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2015 AFL Rookies to Watch

  • The tough-tacklng forward has an eye for goal and possesses supreme fitness. Steele should add some toughness and poise to the Giants midfield this year.
    1/10

    Jack Steele - Giants

    The tough-tacklng forward has an eye for goal and possesses supreme fitness. Steele should add some toughness and poise to the Giants midfield this year.
  • The no. 3 pick in the 2014 draft is expected to ignite the Demons’ fresh-faced midfield with his toughness around the hard-ball.
    2/10

    Angus Brayshaw - Demons

    The no. 3 pick in the 2014 draft is expected to ignite the Demons’ fresh-faced midfield with his toughness around the hard-ball.
  • The speedster looks to play an interesting role in this young Suns team. In pre-season alone, we have seen some wonder- goals and highlight plays, expect plenty more from the 18-year-old.
    3/10

    Jarrod Garlett - Suns

    The speedster looks to play an interesting role in this young Suns team. In pre-season alone, we have seen some wonder- goals and highlight plays, expect plenty more from the 18-year-old.
  • The slick midfielder will provide some hard running out wide. Broekhorst’s agility and evasiveness should liven up the Blues midfield this year.
    4/10

    Blaine Broekhorst - Blues

    The slick midfielder will provide some hard running out wide. Broekhorst’s agility and evasiveness should liven up the Blues midfield this year.
  • The Swans academy product is the real deal. A ball-winning midfielder who looks a great chance to crack into Sydney’s ultra-competitive midfield group this season.
    5/10

    Isaac Heeney - Swans

    The Swans academy product is the real deal. A ball-winning midfielder who looks a great chance to crack into Sydney’s ultra-competitive midfield group this season.
  • The feather-weight forward is as explosive as they come, with shades of Lewis Jetta’s blistering pace. Watch out for him flying down the ground and racking up the highlights.
    6/10

    Jarrod Pickett - Giants

    The feather-weight forward is as explosive as they come, with shades of Lewis Jetta’s blistering pace. Watch out for him flying down the ground and racking up the highlights.
  • The rugged 18-year-old possesses a great kicking game and has impressed in pre-season. Taken with the no. 5 pick in the draft, expectations are high.
    7/10

    Jordan De Goey- Magpies

    The rugged 18-year-old possesses a great kicking game and has impressed in pre-season. Taken with the no. 5 pick in the draft, expectations are high.
  • At 23-years-old, Lambert has worked his way into the AFL the hard way. The midfielder physically has the tools to adapt to the AFL level and some early run would not be a surprise.
    8/10

    Kane Lambert - Tigers

    At 23-years-old, Lambert has worked his way into the AFL the hard way. The midfielder physically has the tools to adapt to the AFL level and some early run would not be a surprise.
  • The lighting midfielder will provide some much-needed run through the middle for the Cats, especially with the dparture of Travis Varcoe. He has impressed in the NAB Challenge and has an eye for goal to go with his blistering speed.
    9/10

    Nakia Cockatoo - Cats

    The lighting midfielder will provide some much-needed run through the middle for the Cats, especially with the dparture of Travis Varcoe. He has impressed in the NAB Challenge and has an eye for goal to go with his blistering speed.
  • The no. 1 pick has been hailed as the next in line in St Kilda’s forward pack. He’s a strong mark and more of a traditional full-forward. How much he actually plays this year is uncertain, but when he does, it will be worth the watch.
    10/10

    Patrick McCartin - Saints

    The no. 1 pick has been hailed as the next in line in St Kilda’s forward pack. He’s a strong mark and more of a traditional full-forward. How much he actually plays this year is uncertain, but when he does, it will be worth the watch.
The tough-tacklng forward has an eye for goal and possesses supreme fitness. Steele should add some toughness and poise to the Giants midfield this year.
The no. 3 pick in the 2014 draft is expected to ignite the Demons’ fresh-faced midfield with his toughness around the hard-ball.
The speedster looks to play an interesting role in this young Suns team. In pre-season alone, we have seen some wonder- goals and highlight plays, expect plenty more from the 18-year-old.
The slick midfielder will provide some hard running out wide. Broekhorst’s agility and evasiveness should liven up the Blues midfield this year.
The Swans academy product is the real deal. A ball-winning midfielder who looks a great chance to crack into Sydney’s ultra-competitive midfield group this season.
The feather-weight forward is as explosive as they come, with shades of Lewis Jetta’s blistering pace. Watch out for him flying down the ground and racking up the highlights.
The rugged 18-year-old possesses a great kicking game and has impressed in pre-season. Taken with the no. 5 pick in the draft, expectations are high.
At 23-years-old, Lambert has worked his way into the AFL the hard way. The midfielder physically has the tools to adapt to the AFL level and some early run would not be a surprise.
The lighting midfielder will provide some much-needed run through the middle for the Cats, especially with the dparture of Travis Varcoe. He has impressed in the NAB Challenge and has an eye for goal to go with his blistering speed.
The no. 1 pick has been hailed as the next in line in St Kilda’s forward pack. He’s a strong mark and more of a traditional full-forward. How much he actually plays this year is uncertain, but when he does, it will be worth the watch.
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