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.
6Oskar Taylor (Eastern Ranges)
Taylor's speed, composure and ability to consistently win one-on-one contests has shot him firmly into top 20 calculations despite not featuring for Vic Metro.
A half-back with a sizzling kick and insane athletic profile, which was on show at the AFL Draft National combine, he fits the prototype for a modern footballer.
