Half a dozen VFL players earned AFL contracts via the Mid-Season Draft last year, with that number potentially beaten come next week's talent intake.
2023 saw six players selected also, while the year prior had five players drafted out of the VFL in what continues to be a steady trend for the state league.
The leading prospects coming out of the VFL this year could make up a large contingent of those picked in the 2025 Mid-Season Draft, with Richmond and Collingwood boasting some of the best names of the year to date.
Here are 10 of the leading Mid-Season Draft prospects out of the VFL for 2025...
10. Caleb Lewis (Casey)
The Demons-listed forward has made just the one appearance for Casey and four since the start of last year, with some of his best form coming elsewhere.
He did kick two majors in his only VFL showing of 2025, doing so in Round 1 against North Melbourne, adding to his 11 prior goals in seven games with Casey and Footscray.
The 21-year-old has flourished for Dingley in the Southern Football Netball League, booting five goals in a strong outing against reigning premiers Cheltenham, while Lewis managed a further three majors in his showing against Vic Metro for the Young Guns.
The high-flying 198cm forward might not get a chance with the Demons giving their long list of tall forward and lack of open list spots, but Collingwood, North Melbourne and West Coast could all come calling.
