There is a great variety of defenders who look set to enter the AFL system at the National Draft on November 19.
Led by a pair of Gold Coast Academy boys, the top group includes a mix of rebounders, interceptors and lockdown players.
Here are the 10 best defenders from the 2025 draft class.
5Jacob Farrow (West Perth)
A powerful defender who can run through the midfield, Farrow rose sharply through the middle part of 2025, with many clubs enamoured with what he was able to produce at WAFL Colts level ahead of the U18s National Championships.
At 187cm, he has a big frame, which he uses to physically impose himself, and he's hard to beat in one-on-one contests, which provides the base for his intercepting and ball use.
Has risen and risen throughout 2025 and will likely be taken in the top 15.
