2023 AFL Draft Combine wrap

BY TOM  WYMAN

North Adelaide utility Kane McAuliffe has shown his impressive athleticism in front of recruiting staff at the 2023 AFL Draft Combine.

Despite battling injuries at times throughout the year, McAuliffe placed in the top ten in three of the physical tests at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, highlighting his well-rounded athletic base.

McAuliffe’s power and speed shone through in the 20m sprint, where he was the fastest South Australian and fifth quickest overall with a time of 2.930 seconds.

Earlier in the combine he was the first Croweater across the line in the 2km time trial, finishing in six minutes and 26 seconds.

The Rooster also featured among the top players in the country in both the running and standing vertical jumps tests, with heights of 95cm and 77cm respectively.

South Adelaide’s Taylor Goad put his best foot forward by placing eighth overall in the 20m sprint with an impressive time of 2.965 seconds.

Goad and South Adelaide teammate Jack Delean also featured in the top ten of the standing vertical jump, both reaching a height of 74cm.

A member of Glenelg’s recent SANFL Reserves premiership team, Bodie Ryan excelled in the agility test, finishing fourth amongst those who tested with a time of 8.208 seconds.

His Tigers teammate Ashton Moir wasn’t far behind either, with his time of 8.244 seconds ranking sixth at the combine.

Central District’s Will McCabe and West Adelaide’s Will Patton did not undertake physical testing due to injury.

Below are the top 10 results from the 2023 AFL Draft Combine testing.

2km time trial

20m sprint

Agility

Standing vertical jump

Running vertical jump