Central District forward Aidan Schubert is a towering tall forward who can be just as damaging further up the field as a ruckman as he is in spearheading his side.
Schubert's stocks soared arguably more than anyone at the U18s National Championships, establishing himself as arguably the best key forward in the 2025 crop.
Kicking 10.4 for the Croweaters and averaging 17 disposals, he shapes as a long-term anchor of the forward line for the club that picks him up.
He moves well for a player of his size, takes big contested marks, is dangerous on a lead, and works hard to provide an option long down the line.
He showed all of those traits at different stages throughout the U18s National Championships, and also showcased his ability to provide support as a relieving ruck, averaging the seven hitouts.
He also kicked 28 goals spearheading Central District's U18s forward line, commanding the footy, with his forward presence, craft and reach all making him an exceptionally tough matchup and helping lead to a berth for Central District's senior side in a do-or-die final.
He kicked a booming goal from outside 50 in that game, and while the stats don't stand out, he showed great courage to continue to crash packs, hit up and be predictable to fellow forwards.
Cooper Duff-Tytler is the consensus best tall in the crop, but unlike 'Duff', Schubert has played in attack all the way through his time in the talent pathways, so he shapes as the best pure forward in the draft crop given his body of work and potential upside once his frame fills out.
| 12 RANK | | Aidan Schubert Central Districts Forward HEIGHT: 198cm | â–¶+ |
Strengths
Mobility
Contested Marking
Work Rate
Draft Range
Pick 8-20
Potential Landing Spots
St Kilda (Pick 7)
Sydney (Pick 9)
Fremantle (Pick 11)
Adelaide (Pick 14)
