On the first day of every month throughout 2025, Craft of the Draft will drop an updated and expanded prospect power rankings, taking into consideration a combination of form and potential.
Due to 1 June coinciding with the first game of the U18s National Championships, the June list has been delayed until June 2.
This edition is the third released, with nine club-linked players, including Gold Coast Academy prospect Dylan Patterson, who is the big mover.
READ: MAY 2025 DRAFT POWER RANKINGS
Others in the mix
There are plenty of players knocking on the door. Carlton father-son Harry Dean's stocks continue to rise and he wouldn't look out of place on the list as a marking defender.
South Australian wingers Harley Barker and Matt LeRay are both athletic, dangerous-kicking hard workers, while fellow Croweater Mitch Marsh's stocks continued soaring with a four-goal game for SA on Sunday.
There is plenty to like about Bendigo utility Hunter Wright, Richmond father-son midfielder Louis Kellaway, Gold Coast Academy midfielder Koby Coulson, interceptor Xavier Taylor and Essendon NGA duo Adam Sweid and Hussien El Achkar, who were all considered.
5. 5th-1st
5 - Josh Lindsay
Geelong Falcons, half-back
A concussion has marred the Geelong Grammar student's last month, but his skillset is already well known after his early season form. The bounce off half-back, daring corridor kicks, run and carry, professionalism and leadership all give him a strong base to work off as he looks to continue building as 2025 progresses. He's arguably the most clinical ball-user in the draft class and will be a prominent playmaker for Vic Country, so expect him to be given every opportunity to shine.
4 - Dylan Patterson
Gold Coast Academy, utility
Patterson's stocks continue to soar following a glistening trio of Coates League games where his star power shone through. With fellow Suns Academy prospect Zeke Uwland missing most of the season through injury, there is a view from some that Patterson could be the first Gold Coast Academy player bid on at the draft. He oozes talent and potency that is lacking in a draft crop with fewer top-end standouts.
3 - Willem Duursma
Gippsland Power, utility
He's answering the critics one game at a time. The athletic, hard-working utility has been given every opportunity to show his combativeness and defensive work for Gippsland Power this season, and has proven he can impact inside and out, and in offensive and defensive phases of the game. The best version of Duursma remains the creative, outside running player who kills opponents in transition, but he's undoubtedly proven he has several more strings to his bow.
2 - Daniel Annable
Brisbane Lions Academy, midfielder
Looks to be breaking clear as the most consistent and balanced traditional midfielder in this draft class. The Brisbane-linked prospect has not put a foot wrong this year. He had an outstanding AFL Academy series, averaged 29 disposals through three games for Brisbane Academy and was arguably the standout midfielder in the first game of the U18s National Championships. Has leadership in spades, can beat opponents inside and outside the contest and has deceptive speed and a sneaky ability to impact forward of the footy to go with his pressure.
1 - Cooper Duff-Tytler
Calder Cannons, ruck/forward
The narrative remains similar to where it sat last month around Cooper Duff-Tytler, having played just one game for Calder Cannons in the Coates League in between school footy commitments for Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School. He's arguably the best player in the draft crop, but does a club use Pick 1 on a 200cm player? He certainly has the tricks, skill, athleticism and aggression to make it a tough decision for the club with the coveted selection.
