Claremont's Anton Hamp (pictured) and West Perth player Jack Darling are among the tall forwards invited to the NAB AFL Draft Camp to be held from September 28 to October 1, 2010 at the Australian Institute of Sport. Tom Derickx from Claremont and Sam Menagola from East Fremantle will attend the WA State screening session.
Darcy Barden (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 13/2/92
Darcy is a very competitive tall forward with a great work ethic and strong hands overhead. He is a courageous player who was impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals.
Lucas Cook (North Ballarat, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 3/3/92
Lucas is a tall forward who reads the game well and has sure hands. He is a mobile player who can go back and makes good decisions. He received Under-18 All Australian honours in 2010 and averaged 14 disposals and kicked nine goals at the Under-18 Championships.
Jack Darling (West Perth, WA)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 16/6/92
Jack is an athletic tall forward who attacks the ball with ferocity and is strong overhead. He provides excellent defensive pressure in the forward 50. He was named in the Under-18 All Australian team in 2009 and again provided an excellent marking target up forward for Western Australia in 2010.
Sam Day (Sturt, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 6/9/92
Sam is a high-leaping tall forward who can take contested marks and is skilful on the right and left side. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010, winning All Australian honours.
Zac Fitzgerald (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 16/2/91
Zac is a very versatile tall forward or defender who is strong overhead and accurate at goal front. He is a smart reader of the game and represented South Australia in the under-18 championships.
Anton Hamp (Claremont, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 4/7/92
Anton is a versatile type who makes good position and has a good work ethic. He has clean hands and his pace is also a feature. He represented Western Australia at the under-18 championships.
Tom Lynch (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 31/10/92
Tom is a strong marking tall forward with terrific work-rate and ability at ground level. He was impressive for Vic Country in Under-18 championships, where he averaged 13 disposals and four marks.
Luke Mitchell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 28/2/92
Luke is a tall forward/defender with strong contested marking ability. He is dangerous around goals and presents well on the lead. He missed the under-18 championships due to shoulder surgery but is now back in the TAC Cup.
Callum Sinclair (Port Melbourne, Vic)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 23/9/89
Callum is a mobile tall forward who is a strong lead and mark overhead. He reads the game very well and is reliable in front of goals.
Jamie Solly (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 27/7/92
Jamie is a tall forward who can also play down back. He has strong hands overhead and is a reliable kick for goal. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010 kicking 12 goals and one behind.
Ariel Steinberg (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 26/8/92
Ariel is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and has an excellent natural leap. He played American football (Gridiron) in Alberta, Canada in 2009.
Jake Von Bertouch (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 4/5/92
Jake is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and accurate in front of goal. He has strong hands and is team orientated. He represented South Australia in the under-18 championships this year.
Josh Walker (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 12/11/92
Josh is a tall forward with terrific work-rate and strong hands overhead. He impressed for Vic Country in the Under-18 Championships as a lead up forward, where he averaged 12 disposals and five marks.
2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine
Tall forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Moss | Port Dougles (QLD) | 18 | 85kg | 188cm |
| Blake Bray | GWS/Carlton School (NSW) | 18 | 79kg | 190cm |
| James Lawton | Coburg Tigers (VIC) | 19 | 87kg | 192cm |
| Tom McDonald | North Ballarat (VIC) | 18 | 90kg | 194cm |
| Cameron Pedersen | Box Hill (VIC) | 23 | 90kg | 193cm |
| Jordan Treloar | Northern Knights (VIC) | 18 | 83kg | 192cm |
| DamianMascitti | Oakleigh (VIC) | 18 | 75kg | 190cm |
| Darcy Armfield | Glenelg (SA) | 18 | 89kg | 190cm |
| Kory Beard | Port Adelaide (SA) | 20 | 90kg | 193cm |
| Ben Haren | Port Adelaide (SA) | 17 | 89kg | 194cm |
| Gavin Roberts | Norwood (SA) | 19 | 75kg | 190cm |
| Jimmi Savage | Norwood (SA) | 19 | 75kg | 193cm |
| Tom Derickx | Claremont (WA) | 22 | 99kg | 199cm |
| Sam Menagola | East Fremantle (WA) | 18 | 83kg | 194cm |
