Victorian Archie Ludowyke is a 197cm key forward from the Sandringham Dragons.
Exactly where Ludowyke sits is hard to ascertain, given a knee injury ruled him out of the second half of 2025. But what is certain is he has one helluva a CV.
A starring presence as far back as U16s for Vic Metro and key part of Sandringham's premiership as a bottom-ager, Ludowyke has grown and grown as he has filled out his frame and complemented his mobility and skill with increasing strength.
That was on show during the AFL Academy series, where he was the standout tall forward with his leading patterns, work rate and contested marking, giving him plenty of opportunities in front of the big sticks.
Shapes as a player that a club can build their forward line around with his ability to get up, take marks and make the most of his chances, making him an attractive option in the first round of the AFL Draft.
| 22 RANK |  | Archie Ludowyke Sandringham Dragons Forward HEIGHT: 197cm | ▶+ |
Strengths
Clean Hands
Aerial Impact
Goalkicking
Draft Range
Pick 15-25
Potential Landing Spots
Geelong (Pick 19)
Essendon (Pick 21 and 27)
North Melbourne (Picks 25 and 26)
