The first day of the month means Craft of the Draft's latest power rankings have dropped.
The list is headlined by a big riser in the top 10 and five changes to May's 30. Club-tied duo Cody Walker and Dougie Cochrane still occupy the top two spots, while there are a further three club-tied prospects in the top 30.
With many players currently taking part in schoolboy footy, the quality of talent pathways footy around the country has been diluted, but the cream of the crop has still risen to the top.
Trial matches in South Australia and Western Australia in May have lifted the stocks of several players, which is reflected by greater representation of those states in this ranking.
The top half of the rankings have remained largely unchanged, save for some minor shuffling, while several new names have been included in the later sections of the top 30.
Albert MacGowan was the most difficult name to leave out, but has been usurped by players who have performed at a higher level than the APS competition he is currently playing in. His Vic Metro teammates Sam Gayfer and Seb Marsic were also around the mark - the latter currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
Sam Tassone looks set for a big Under-18s National Championships and was unlucky to just drop out, while Croweaters teammate Harry Franz is also right there.
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10) Ethan Drever (GWV Rebels)
Drever rockets into the top 10. The GWV Rebels midfielder could hardly have done much more, carrying a significant load in the midfield for the Rebels with his power and burst speed allowing him to win clearances at ease. He has the sort of aura and starpower reserved for the very best and plays with a confidence and swagger few can match. His repeat efforts at stoppage and on the spread underline his endurance base and he has the clean hands necessary to make the step up to AFL level.
9) Marlon Neocleous (Gippsland Power)
An excitement machine for a club seeking a small forward. The bigger the occasion, the more Neocleous performs and he's the sort of player who rides momentum, so can kick multiple goals or set them up in a short space of time. Unlike many small forwards, he doesn't just have an eye for goals, with his vision to connect inside 50 with teammates another standout feature. An exceptionally hard worker on and off the field, he has received midfield time playing for Caulfield Grammar in recent weeks and been hard to stop.
8) Kodah Edwards
The South Australian loves getting his hands on the footy in the clinches, has quick hands and a fleet of foot that allows him to burst into space and lace out forwards with ease. Starred in South Australia's trial game against NSW/ACT in late May and provides energy and spark when he goes into the midfield and is damaging when playing inside 50. Doesn't panic and always seems to find his way into space. Gets the ball going forward with vigour and intent.
7) Noah Williams (Geelong Falcons)
Has been tagged each week for Geelong Grammar so far this season which has been a good test of his character and resilience. Unsurprisingly, he has responded well, willing to engage physically and break free to influence the game as a midfielder in a school that has not had team success. Has been given exposure as a balanced midfielder with a thirst for the contest and a clean kick so far in 2026, having proven his wares as a half-back last year.
6) Gus Teixeira (Sandringham Dragons)
A solid may has backed up a breakout April for Teixeira, who is currently playing through the midfield under former Carlton AFLW coach Daniel Harford at St Kevin's College. Has acceleration, power, strength and toughness to be a force in the clinches and spreads quicker than most which allows him to stay involved in multiple phases of the game, while he seizes his moments and has proven himself a front half threat who can finish in front of goals. A big Under-18s National Championships awaits.
