CODY Weightman is the high-flyer of this year's draft class, and his leaping efforts near goal have seen him jump up draft boards.
The Dandenong Stingrays prospect, who shapes as a likely first-round pick at November's NAB AFL Draft, joined this week's Road to the Draft podcast.
He shared his special bond with Tiger Jack Higgins, chats about the extra work he has done behind the scenes, and how he moulds his game on Collingwood star Jamie Elliott.
Plus, the under-18 All Australian shares which one of the 18 clubs is yet to visit his home for an interview ahead of this week's Draft Combine.
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Join hosts Callum Twomey and Nat Edwards on the Road to the Draft podcast, featuring discussion on the next generation of stars plus interviews with key coaches, recruiters and prospects.
In this week's episode ...
As the draft edges closer get all the latest whispers on this week's podcast. Plus, a chat with exciting forward Cody Weightman, the latest on the Suns' draft bonanza, a review of the under-17s clash last weekend and we look ahead to the Draft Combine.
Episode guide
1:05 – The guys look at the draft concessions handed to Gold Coast and what it means for the Suns.
5:50 – We review the weekend's NAB All Stars 'Futures' clash that was played at the MCG. Do we have a new No.1 for 2020?
9:05 – A preview of this week's NAB AFL Draft Combine, including the leading contenders for each test.
16:35 – Likely top-20 pick Cody Weightman joins the show.
18:45 – The "relaxed" approach that has helped Weightman reach new heights this season.
24:15 – Weightman reveals the clubs who have visited for home interviews and the experience of meeting recruiters.
27: 45 – The "huge talent" who is shaping as a first-round bolter.
32:30 – What North Melbourne should do with its first selection.
