Draft prospect Jordan Knapp during the 2km time trial at the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft Combine. Image: Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has released profiles on the top small prospects ahead of the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft, including nine Victorian boys.
This year’s Telstra AFL Draft will be held on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20. The 2026 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft will follow on Monday, November 23.
Sheehan's player profiles will be released via positional group each week ahead of the Draft. This week’s edition highlights the small defenders and midfielders in this year’s Draft pool.
All players profiled attended the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft Combine or 2026 Telstra AFL State Draft Combine in October.
The nine Victorian smalls are profiled are below, click here for the full national list.
NATIONAL DRAFT COMBINE
Zac Antonellos
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: Park Orchards
Date of Birth: 04/04/2008
Height: 181cm
Profile: A midfielder or high half forward, Antonellos is extremely creative and uses his clean hands and vision to set up his teammates and produce scoring opportunities for his team. Overcome an ankle injury last year to have an extremely productive underage season, which included kicking three goals in the Eastern Ranges’ Talent League Grand Final win. The performance set him up for a strong 2026, and this year he averaged 16.1 disposals in 10 games. He forced his way into the Victoria Metro team for its final game at the Marsh AFL National Championships, where he performed well with 14 disposals (50% contested) in the big win over Victoria Country. His 32 disposals in the Ranges’ Round 20 win over the Cannons was an indication of his upper ceiling. Tested soundly at the Draft Combine, with his 6:39 for the 2km time trial a strong and competitive performance.
Jordan Knapp
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: North Ringwood
Date of Birth: 05/01/2008
Height: 180cm
Profile: A clean and composed midfielder, Knapp was a star for the Eastern Ranges in their Talent League premiership-winning campaign last season. He continued with that form this year, averaging 28 disposals (10 contested) across 14 games as captain to win the club's best and fairest award. Knapp also showcased his work rate and excellent ball-winning ability both on the wing and in run-with roles for Victoria Metro. He averaged 23.6 disposals (10 contested) across the National Championships and was rewarded with All Australian honours. His leadership and ability to cover the ground well and make great decisions with the ball stood out all year, with Talent League Team of the Year honours further recognition of his ongoing progression. Showed outstanding athleticism at the Draft Combine with top-ten finishes in the agility test (7.99 seconds), 20m sprint (2.90 seconds) and 2km time trial (6:14).
Toby Krasna
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Northern Knights
Community Club: Preston Bullants
Date of Birth: 28/02/2008
Height: 182cm
Profile: A smooth-moving First Nations player who covers the ground very well, Krasna is a clean and composed midfielder who plays both on the inside and outside. He was a shining light for the Northern Knights across the Talent League season, averaging 21.2 disposals at 65 percent efficiency and kicked seven goals in 12 matches. Krasna was amongst the Knights’ best players during the finals and stepped up to really impress for Victoria Metro during the National Championships, where her showed slick hands and sharp vision. Averaged 19 disposals at 81 percent efficiency in three National Championships appearances and featured in the title-winning team’s best players against Western Australia and the Allies. Showcased his assets in the agility test (8.10 seconds) and 2km time trial (6:10) at the Draft Combine, which were both top-ten finishes to round off an excellent Draft year.
Andrio Sousa
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Community Club: Edithvale Aspendale
Date of Birth: 11/08/2008
Height: 183cm
Profile: A winger who holds his width well and works hard up and down the ground, Sousa can hit the scoreboard when he gets forward. After having a dominant 25-disposal game for the Dandenong Stingrays in the opening round of the Talent League season, he suffered an elbow fracture which sidelined him for six weeks. Returned strongly to be a consistent performer for the Stingrays, averaging 18.5 disposals in 12 matches. Also showed his clean hands and smarts across four matches for Victoria Country at the National Championships, averaging 15 disposals at 70 percent efficiency, and was amongst the best players against Western Australia. Finished his season impressively with the Stingrays, including having 18 disposals and kicking two goals in their Grand Final loss to the Gippsland Power. Was impressive during Draft Combine testing, producing top-10 performances in the agility test (8.09 seconds), running vertical jump (89cm) and 20m sprint (2.90 seconds).
Archie Spencer
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: Woori Yallock
Date of Birth: 24/09/2008
Height: 182cm
Profile: A powerful defender and midfielder with good speed and neat disposal, Spencer was outstanding in defence for Victoria Metro in its opening National Championships match against Western Australia, closing down dangerous small forwards and providing great rebound. Captained the team in the final of the Champs, having been a strong leader throughout. Averaged 15.2 disposals at 82 percent efficiency and was rarely beaten one-on-one, while also creative in setting up play from the back half to be rewarded with All Australian selections. Plays with a real competitive edge and physical presence, which he maintained during the Talent League season for the Eastern Ranges, averaging 22.5 disposals (nine contested) at 78 percent efficiency in 15 matches. Playing predominantly in the midfield for the Ranges and was selected in the Talent League Team of the Year, having last year been a member of the club’s premiership team. His effort of 7.91 seconds on the agility ranked fourth overall at the national Draft Combine.
Noah Williams
State: Victoria Country
Talent League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: St Joseph’s
Date of Birth: 22/01/2008
Height: 177cm
Profile: A tough and classy left-footed midfielder and half back, Williams uses his hardness in the contest to win the ball and his elite decision making to create for his team. After winning the best player medal for Team Boak in last year’s National Futures match on AFL Grand Final Day, he started the 2026 season in equally impressive fashion again to claim the medal as the Australia U18 team’s best player against North Melbourne’s VFL team. Despite being challenged by several injuries throughout the season, he was a consistent performer for Victoria Country at the National Championships, averaging 15.5 disposals at 71 percent efficiency, with a team-high 5.8 tackles. Was restricted to just four Talent League matches for the Geelong Falcons due to injury and Geelong Grammar playing commitments but maintained a high level of productivity in averaging 21 disposals at 70 percent efficiency to complete a strong body of work over the past 12 months. Did not test at the Draft Combine while recovering from a hip/groin injury.
STATE DRAFT COMBINE
Tanner Armstrong
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Murray Bushrangers
Community Club: Shepparton United
Date of Birth: 27/02/2008
Height: 176cm
Profile: A small midfielder or defender, Armstrong is equally effective finding the ball in either role. Uses his ability to read the play to link up, along with being a fierce competitor to win contested possessions. An All Australian at under-16 level in 2024, this season he continued to rack up the footy at will. He averaged 35.5 disposals, eight clearances and six tackles in four Talent League matches for the Murray Bushrangers, while sharing his season with commitments playing for Scotch College. He also performed strongly in two matches for the Australia U18 team against VFL opponents in April, averaging 24.5 disposals, 4.5 clearances and 5.5 tackles to be one of Australia’s better players. Played predominantly as a small defender for Victoria Country during this year’s National Championships, averaging 24 disposals and being amongst their best in the win over the Allies. A First Nations talent, Armstrong is a member of Richmond’s Next Generation Academy, giving the Tigers priority access to him later. Demonstrated his fast feet with his impressive performance in the agility test at the state Draft Combine, recording a time of 7.99 seconds.
Charlie Gray
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: St Joseph’s
Date of Birth: 12/05/2008
Height: 183cm
Profile: A small forward and midfielder who is lightly framed and with massive upside, Gray excelled late in the season when given more time in the midfield. Peaked with 27 disposals at 78 percent efficiency in the Geelong Falcons’ final Talent League game against the GWV Rebels. Earlier in the season he kicked four goals against the Murray Bushrangers when playing as a small forward and overall kicked 11 goals from his average of 13.3 disposals and 3.3 tackles in 16 games for the Falcons. Tested soundly at the state Draft Combine, with his agility test (8.12 seconds) and 20m (3.05) both good indicators of his athleticism.
Brodie Wilson
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: Upper Ferntree Gully
Date of Birth: 03/02/2008
Height: 178cm
Profile: A winger who can also play as a small forward, Wilson is lightly-framed but extremely clever in reading the game use the ball smartly by hand and foot. Dangerous around goals, he kicked 18 majors for the year, including one in the Eastern Ranges’ thrilling Wildcard Round victory over the Northern Knights when he was among the Ranges best with 20 disposals and six marks. He averaged 12.1 disposals and 3.3 tackles in 17 matches this year for the Ranges. His slick change of direction was on display with a solid performance in the agility run (8.22 seconds) at the state Draft Combine.