2021 NAB AFL Draft: Geelong
24. Toby Conway
Geelong Falcons, NAB League / St. Mary’s FC / Geelong Grammar
State: Victoria (Country)
Height: 205cm
Weight: 97kg
Date of Birth: 24/04/03
Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft Prediction: 25
Ruckman who continues to develop, growing taller after first coming onto the radar and winning All-Australian honours at the 2019 NAB AFL U16 Championships when he was 197cm. Had a compelling season as a NAB AFL Draft prospect, playing six matches with the Geelong Falcons and averaging 13.8 disposals, 2.8 marks and 27 hitouts to claim NAB League Team of the Year honours. Was also prominent for both Victoria Country at under-19s level and Australia at under-18s levels in representative matches this year. His marking, ruck craft and preparedness to support his team and work hard defensively, has drawn comparisons to Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney.
25. Mitchell Knevitt
Geelong Falcons, NAB League / Grovedale FC / Grovedale College
State: Victoria (Country)
Height: 193cm
Weight: 81kg
Date of Birth: 08/01/03
Cal Twomey's Phantom Draft Prediction: 23
Tall midfielder who had an outstanding season after recovering from an ACL injury two years ago and missing last year due to COVID shutdown. An outstanding performer for the Geelong Falcons, averaging 24.3 disposals (50 per cent contested), 4.4 clearances and 4.3 tackles, he won their best and fairest award as well as a place in the NAB League's Team of the Year. Has the elite speed and endurance combination which allows him to transition both back and forward. Uses his height and overhead marking both through the midfield and up forward to impact the game. Continued his form being among Victoria Country's best players with 23 disposals against Victoria Metro in the AFL Challenge match this year. Confirmed his elite acceleration for his size with 2.98 seconds for 20 metres and 6 minutes 18 seconds for 2km at the Draft Combine in Bendigo for Victoria Country.
32. James Willis
North Adelaide, SANFL/Ingle Farm FC/ The Heights School
State: South Australia
Height: 181cm
Weight: 76kg
Date of Birth: 10/07/03
Hard-edged midfielder with that attractive combination of dazzling speed and powerful endurance. Used those assets to have excellent season with North Adelaide at under-18s level, averaging 24.3 disposals, 3.8 clearances and 4.7 tackles in 12 matches. Tough and competitive, he's a contested ball-winner who loves the physical side of the game. A leg injury curtailed the final five weeks of his season and he was unable to represent his state in under-19s matches nor test at the draft Combine.
48. Flynn Kroeger
Eastern Ranges/Wandin
State: Victoria (Metro)
Height: 183cm
Weight: 85kg
Date of Birth: 23/07/03
Kroeger has been in the Eastern Ranges' system for three years, making his debut as a 16-year-old in 2019.
64. Cooper Whyte
Geelong Falcons, NAB League / Grovedale FC / Grovedale College
State: Victoria (Country)
Height: 181cm
Weight: 79kg
Date of Birth: 24/02/03
Left-footed medium midfielder who is both tough in the contest and has a touch of flair. Clean and composed in heavy traffic he's able to use his speed to burst from stoppage and has the vision and foot skills to set up his forwards. A state-level basketballer, he had a very consistent season with the Geelong Falcons in the NAB League, playing 11 matches and averaging 16.1 disposals, 3.8 clearances and 4.7 tackles. Tested soundly in all areas at the Victoria Country Draft Combine in Bendigo with 3.02 seconds for 20 metres, 6 minutes 32 seconds for the 2km and a running vertical jump of 80 cm.
Rookie Draft
13. Oliver Dempsey
