AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top small and medium forwards in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft pool.
The 2024 Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21. The 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Friday, November 22.
Sheehan's player profiles will be released in positional groups each week ahead of the Draft.
All players profiled attended the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft Combine or 2024 Telstra AFL State Draft Combine in October.
The small and medium forwards group features a host of the most exciting players in this year’s Draft, including Next Generation Academy prospects Isaac Kako and Malakai Champion and Marsh AFL National Championships All Australian forward pocket Joe Berry.
Keep updated with all the latest news ahead of the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft at the AFL Draft Hub.
Waylon Davey-Motlop
State: Northern Territory
State League Club: Northern Territory Academy/Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Palmerston
Date of Birth: 26/09/2006
Height: 171cm
Small forward with exceptional ability around goals both from long range and in pressured and tight situations. Mixed his football between Scotch College, the Oakleigh Chargers, and the Northern Territory Academy throughout the 2024 season. He also played a game with the Allies at the National Championships after kicking five goals against eventual premiers the Sandringham Dragons in an impressive mid-season performance. Played nine matches for the Chargers, averaging nine disposals and kicking 19 goals, which included another bag of five against the Calder Cannons in Wildcard Round.
Ricky Mentha
State: Northern Territory
State League Club: Gippsland Power
Community Club: Morwell/Pioneer
Date of Birth: 04/09/2006
Height: 178cm
Small forward who is crafty and agile with natural goal sense and a good burst of speed. Relocated from Alice Springs to Gippsland with his family last year. Represented Australia as part of the Marsh AFL National Academy this year, as well as playing for the Allies in the National Championships. Averaged 12 disposals in 14 matches for the Gippsland Power in the Coates Talent League and was at his best against the Western Jets in Round 16 with 22 disposals to be among his team’s best. Is eligible to join Melbourne as a Next Generation Academy member.