Five best mature-aged draft prospects in the WAFLTuesday, November 18, 2025 - 10:05 AM - by Jordan McArdle

We take a look at the best mature-aged AFL draft prospects in the Sullivan Logistics WAFL competition, with a pair of Simpson Medal winners leading the way.

Milan Murdock

Club: East Fremantle

From: East Fremantle JFC

Position: Midfielder

Age: 25

Height: 180cm

The East Fremantle gun couldn't have done much more to put his name in lights for an AFL opportunity.

Murdock has continued to improve his game every season in the WAFL and once again starred for the Sharks, winning his third Lynn Medal fairest-and-best award and second in a row.

The prolific midfielder also took out his third Simpson Medal in the Kia WAFL State team's drought-breaking victory over South Australia at Adelaide Oval.

He came close to realising his AFL dreams in this year's Mid-Season Draft. Could an AFL club finally call out Murdock's name this week?

Max Minear

Club: Claremont

From: Claremont JFC

Position: Key defender

Age: 24

Height: 195cm

A career-best WAFL campaign has boosted Minear's chances of getting picked up by an AFL club this week.

The emerging key defender has been linked to a move over east and is one of the premier mature backmen around the country.

Kane Bevan

Club: West Perth

From: Joondalup-Kinross JFC

Position: Midfielder

Age: 21

Height: 192cm

Bevan is another coming off a career-best campaign, becoming such a consistent contributor in West Perth's midfield.

Still only 21, the big-bodied midfielder has cemented his spot int he Falcons' seniors over the last couple of seasons after winning the EGT WAFL Colts' fairest-and-best - the Jack Clarke Medal - back in 2022.

He averaged a career-high 23.3 disposals per game including a staggering 33 and three goals against West Coast in Round 14 and back-to-back 28-possession hauls to finish the season.

Hamish Free

Club: South Fremantle

From: Mandurah Mustangs

Position: Ruck

Age: 27

Height: 203cm

The former North Melbourne big man finished the season with a bang to improve his hopes of a second AFL chance.

Free slotted seamlessly back into the Bulldogs' best 22 after a couple of years at the Kangaroos, averaging 36 hit-outs and 14.5 disposals for the premiers.

He capped off a massive return season by winning the Simpson Medal as best-afield in Souths' thrilling grand final victory over East Perth at Optus Stadium.
 

Elijah Scoble

Club: Perth

From: Piara Waters JFC

Position: Key defender

Age: 20

Height: 193cm

Scoble made some giant strides in his development to help Perth to a drought-breaking finals appearance this year.

The 20-year-old reads the play so well and is a versatile defender who is reliable at winning one-on-one battles while also being able to roll off his opponent and take intercept marks.

AFL clubs looking for a talented young defender should have Scoble on their radar.