Saturday's State Game between South Australia and Western Australia is set to play host to a number of AFL Mid-Season Draft prospects.
Last year's State Game included Richmond Mid-Season Draft recruits Jacob Blight and Luke Beecken, who joined Richmond and Brisbane, respectively.
This year's selected sides both boast talent that could make the step up to the AFL by the end of the current season.
Here are five potential Mid-Season Draft prospects who could strengthen their case for an AFL spot on Saturday.
5. Jordan Lukac (Woodville-West Torrens/SA)
The 22-year-old has been named as the Croweaters' ruckman to take on East Perth veteran Scott Jones in what shapes as a match that could see Lukac catch the attention of AFL scouts.
AFL clubs are often keen to assess the ruck market via the Mid-Season Draft, and Lukac could be a high-upside option as a raw prospect.
Standing at 198cm, Lukac may be a little undersized as a ruckman for the AFL, but he has the strength to compete at the contest, much like reigning Magarey Medal winner Harry Boyd, who stands at an equal size.
Picked head of fellow SANFL ruckmen Lachie McAndrew, Oliver Northam and Kobe Annan, among others, the State Game selection adds to a big rise for Lukac, who spent most of last year at the reserves level for the Eagles.
He has played six games for Woodville-West Torrens under former AFL ruckman Sam Jacobs this year, averaging 12.5 disposals and 20.8 hitouts per game.
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