The AFL Talent Pathway industry is getting an increasingly crystallised sense of the prospects on offer in 2026 - but what about next year?
With Tasmania allowed to pre-list up to 12 17-year-olds across the next two draft cycles, clubs will have a keen eye on the depth of talent and overall strength of the pool.
Tasmania has expressed interest in several members of the crop as the young club considers its list build, with the below names, in no particular order, among some in consideration.
Zemes Pilot (South Adelaide, tall utility)
A member of Port Adelaide's Next Generation Academy, Pilot officially opted out of Tasmania's watchlist in March, indicating he will seek to secure his future at the Power.
An athletic tall capable of playing in any key-position post, his athleticism, mobility and clean skill all stand out for a player of his size.
A leanly built prospect, he has an eye-catching leap which gives him incredible reach overhead and he has great confidence to launch for the footy.
