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.
Cooper French (GWS Academy, half forward)
The GWS Giants Academy product has electric speed which allows him to break the game open and surge the ball forward from centre stoppage.
Was his team's standout player in the NSW/ACT vs South Australia trial game last weekend, a capstone performance after a strong start to 2026.
Will likely play off half forward for the Allies at the Under-18s National Championships where his ability to get up and back and hit the scoreboard will be on full display. Was rested from the Allies trial match on Saturday, indicating the esteem he is held in.
