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Sharp is one of 14 players from South Australia’s title-winning squad who scored an invitation to the combine, including Mitch Marsh, Sam Cumming, Aidan Schubert and Harley Barker, who could all be top-20 choices.

Other interesting names among the South Australian invitees are Louis Kellaway, son of 180-game Tiger Duncan; Jevan Phillipou, brother of Saint Mattaes; and Noah Roberts-Thomson, cousin of two-time premiership Swan Lewis.

Another Darcy could be on the way to the Western Bulldogs, too, with 197-centimetre defender Will Darcy to attend the combine as well.

Willem Duursma is the younger brother of Xavier (Essendon), Yasmin (Carlton AFLW), and Zane (North Melbourne).

Willem Duursma is the younger brother of Xavier (Essendon), Yasmin (Carlton AFLW), and Zane (North Melbourne).Credit: AFL Photos

Forward-ruck Taj Murray is the sole Northern Territory footballer on the list but shows great promise and is a potential top-30 pick, while medium-sized defender Avery Thomas is Tasmania’s representative.

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Four of the five players on the list from NSW/ACT are Sydney Swans academy prospects: Max King, Harry Kyle, Lachlan Carmichael and Noah Chamberlain.

Seven Western Australians made the cut, with Jacob Farrow, Sam Swadling and Fred Rodriguez among the names to watch. Also in that group is key forward Cody Curtin, younger brother of Adelaide rising star Daniel.

The combine selections are based on nominations from AFL recruiters, with each club putting forward up to 50 prospects.

The first 25 invitations have also been sent out for the state combines. That list includes father-son prospects Tom McGuane (Collingwood’s Mick) and Kalani White (Melbourne’s Jeff). White is also eligible for Gold Coast as an academy player.

At the draft combine, prospects are put through a battery of athletic testing, including a 20-metre sprint, two-kilometre time trial and standing vertical jump, while they are also quizzed by recruiting teams.

The 2025 AFL draft will be held over two nights from November 19-20 at Marvel Stadium.

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Sharp is one of 14 players from South Australia’s title-winning squad who scored an invitation to the combine, including Mitch Marsh, Sam Cumming, Aidan Schubert and Harley Barker, who could all be top-20 choices.

Other interesting names among the South Australian invitees are Louis Kellaway, son of 180-game Tiger Duncan; Jevan Phillipou, brother of Saint Mattaes; and Noah Roberts-Thomson, cousin of two-time premiership Swan Lewis.

Another Darcy could be on the way to the Western Bulldogs, too, with 197-centimetre defender Will Darcy to attend the combine as well.

Willem Duursma is the younger brother of Xavier (Essendon), Yasmin (Carlton AFLW), and Zane (North Melbourne).

Willem Duursma is the younger brother of Xavier (Essendon), Yasmin (Carlton AFLW), and Zane (North Melbourne).Credit: AFL Photos

Forward-ruck Taj Murray is the sole Northern Territory footballer on the list but shows great promise and is a potential top-30 pick, while medium-sized defender Avery Thomas is Tasmania’s representative.

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Four of the five players on the list from NSW/ACT are Sydney Swans academy prospects: Max King, Harry Kyle, Lachlan Carmichael and Noah Chamberlain.

Seven Western Australians made the cut, with Jacob Farrow, Sam Swadling and Fred Rodriguez among the names to watch. Also in that group is key forward Cody Curtin, younger brother of Adelaide rising star Daniel.

The combine selections are based on nominations from AFL recruiters, with each club putting forward up to 50 prospects.

The first 25 invitations have also been sent out for the state combines. That list includes father-son prospects Tom McGuane (Collingwood’s Mick) and Kalani White (Melbourne’s Jeff). White is also eligible for Gold Coast as an academy player.

At the draft combine, prospects are put through a battery of athletic testing, including a 20-metre sprint, two-kilometre time trial and standing vertical jump, while they are also quizzed by recruiting teams.

The 2025 AFL draft will be held over two nights from November 19-20 at Marvel Stadium.

Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter.

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