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.
Koby Bewick (Calder Cannons, half-back)
The Essendon-tied prospect has had an injury-hampered start to 2026 but remains highly esteemed, as underscored by the Calder Cannons prospect being one of just two bottom-aged players in this year's Vic Metro squad. Wherever he plays – he's shown exceptional versatility – he puts himself in positions to impact the play and is not afraid to take the game on with his aerobic capacity, pace and ability to drive his legs.
Half-back appears the most natural starting position for him at the next level where his ball use and decision making will be allowed to shine.
