Norwood’s Newton and Bowman invited to AFL Draft Combine

Ten SANFL players have received invites to the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft Combine to be held in Melbourne from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6.

Norwood’s Ned Bowman and Jacob Newton are amongst the 10, following solid U18 seasons thus far and their performance for South Australia at the AFL National U18 Carnival.

The AFL Draft Combine Participants will undergo medical screenings and interviews at the MCG across the opening two days before completing a series of physical tests on the final day at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Physical testing will include the vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20-metre sprint, agility test and 2km time trial.

Ben and Lucas Camporeale, who are eligible to be selected by Carlton under the father-son rule, have been invited together with high-flying Norwood forward Ned Bowman and hard-working Redlegs midfielder Jacob Newton.

Polished Glenelg defender Angus Clarke, who enjoyed a consistent AFL National Carnival campaign, has caught the eye, along with South midfielder Phoenix Hargrave, who has joined Draper as a regular in the Panthers’ Hostplus SANFL League rotation.

Tall forwards Charlie Nicholls and Charlie West have also pushed their claims for a chance at elite level with the impressive athleticism and mobility.

Six SANFL players have been invited to the State AFL Draft Combine, which will be held on Saturday October 12.

They include Adelaide father-son prospect Tyler Welsh, who is currently playing with the Crows SANFL team after developing from Woodville-West Torrens.

Speedy and elusive goalsneaks Evan Bradley and Benny Barrett join the State Combine invitees, together with Glenelg pair Thomas McKay and Harry Ramm, as well as Eagle Kade Herbert, who has featured in five League games in 2024.

More players are expected to be added to the State Combine list in the coming weeks.

By Zac Milbank SANFL & Josh Teakle NFC