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...
3. Mutaz El Nour (Richmond)
The Richmond VFL defender has been in the Mid-Season Draft mix for multiple years now, having garnered AFL interest during his time with the Northern Bullants and Tiger in recent years.
El Nour's game as an intercepting and lockdown 192cm defender has only continued to grow, with the 23-year-old taking his game to new heights since the arrival of senor coach Jake Batchelor.
One of four names from Richmond's VFL side to make this list, El Nour could join the likes of Sam Durham, Massimo D'Ambrosio and James Trezise in earning a promotion out of Punt Road via the Mid-Season Draft.
