Felix Winderlich (The Footy Nerd)

@EdPascoe_Draft Eime was awesome!

Thoughts on the SA18s who played on the weekend. Thought Jack Eime showed a lot of potential as a running half back in the Darcy Wilmot mould, Edwards and Herbert played their usual game and I liked the composure of Jacob McNicol although his kicking could be tidied up a tad.

@FootyLock6 @Dylfollowsdraft @FootyStuffYT He is a lot of fun!

@FelixWinderlich @Dylfollowsdraft Just watched his highlights on @FootyStuffYT Looks a playing, has all the right attributes

Nicholas Staropoli is starting to generate buzz as we approach the Mid-Season Draft. Here is a snippet from a conversation with @Dylfollowsdraft from early April when I first caught wind of his interest from AFL clubs.

@danbomber @ScooterMcNeice @Dylfollowsdraft Would be a very interesting decision to take him with pick 2! There are plenty of other options we would also have a level of interest in.

@FelixWinderlich @ScooterMcNeice @Dylfollowsdraft So we are only competing with Tigers if we really fancy him ? It may be a case similar to Archie May Pardon the pun if we really fancy him we pull the trigger at MSD to trump all other suitors it seems .

Some MASSIVE performances in SA and WA that could impact the National AND Mid-Season Draft. Jack Leys 💛🖤 Mitch Harris 🥇 Jake Eime 🏉 Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves 👀 Heath Mellody ⭐️ youtu.be/UwuP8a2mtVs?si…

Some HUGE performances in SA18s win over SA20s today. Mitch Harris was named best on ground, a genuine brick wall down back. Jack Leys was roaming up and down the wing all day. Kodah Edwards was awesome in the guts. Lincoln Pitt, Jake Eime and Cain Florence all impressed.

@Tigercastpod Games finished now, might be a replay on SANFL Now. Leys was excellent all game, really impressive performance.

@FelixWinderlich Is this being shown anywhere?

Richmond F/S Jack Leys an early standout in the SA U18s v U20s clash. One of the most exciting wing prospects in this draft crop.

DRAFT POWER RANKINGS 4x Key Defenders 👊 7x South Australians ❤️💙💛 3x Club Tied Players 🏆 20x Absolute GUNS 🔥 youtu.be/T-QGBLQFN3Y?si…

@EdPascoe_Draft @FootyStuffYT Stop trying to fool us! That’s Nick Blakey 😝

Impressive speed from 194cm Key Defender Mason McGroder who has represented Australia in Long Jump, might be a player to watch as the season progresses. Thanks to @FootyStuffYT for the clip

Northern Knights forward Sam Gayfer took an absolute screamer in the Talent League over the weekend ✈️

A big MSD watch for me! Keen to see how he goes.

Harry Franz 👀 Mitch Harris 👊 Leo Steed 💨 Some 2026 prospects really flying under the radar this year! youtu.be/K7v8mg6MaGI?si…

Tanner Armstrong 👀 Heath Mellody 🎯 Koby LeCras 🔥 Plenty to like from the 2nd Academy clash! youtu.be/UvrsO6F64LM?si…

If you haven’t seen it yet 👀 My first 2026 Draft Power Rankings are live 📊 Jump in, have a look, and if you like what @readingtheplay1 is doing, share us around your footy circles 🔁 More eyes, more opinions, better discussion 👇 #AFLDraft #DraftWatch #AFL #FutureStars

Heath Mellody is in for the AFL Academy this weekend. Second hitout vs Richmond VFL at Ikon Park, 12:30pm Saturday #AFLDraft

@Jasperc53 @ESPNAusNZ Awesome stuff! How far off the 20 do you have Matthews-Hampton? Super intriguing prospect for me.

First power rankings of 2026 are in. Less club-tied talent than 12 months ago, more talls and a healthy dose of scoring power befitting the modern game. April top 20 for @ESPNAusNZ #AFLDraft 👇 espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id…

@Tommy_Wolfe7 @Dylfollowsdraft Cheers mate!

Loved this chat between @Dylfollowsdraft and @FelixWinderlich: youtu.be/3cH1j0AJJF8?si… For your Edwards comparison - he’s draft year Bailey Humphrey for mine. Powerful, wins 1v1s, great in the contest and kicks goals. But is a bit of a blaster by foot. #AFL #AFLdraft #Footy

@Tommy_Wolfe7 @E_Essendonyt Thought there was a tiny bit of Sam Durham in the way he played on Sunday at times.

@FelixWinderlich @E_Essendonyt Loved your comments on Patterson. He was the big takeaway for me given he’s been unsighted so far this season. Actually think if the Dons get out of the bottom four then Patterson is the guy for them. Loved his combination of power, aggression and class.

HUUUUGE weekend for the 2026 draft crop! Big names to talk about after the AFL Academy match against North. Noah Williams, Cody Walker, Gab Patterson and more… youtu.be/o4KvVVEj2p4?si…