Top draft prospects' July ranking
AFL draft expert Cal Twomey has released his first Phantom Form Guide for the 2026 draft class. The ranking highlights top prospects like Dougie Cochrane, who is currently recovering from a knee injury.
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Provides critical insight for fans and clubs regarding the future talent pipeline of the Australian Football League.
AFL.com.au's draft guru Cal Twomey delivers his first Phantom Form Guide ahead of the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft
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The Marsh AFL National Under-18 Boys Championships were completed on the weekend, meaning only one thing – it is time for the first Phantom Form Guide of 2026. And if your team is in the bottom rungs of the ladder, then here's what could be coming through the door later this year.
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This is our ranking of the leading 25 prospects in the draft crop this season. It doesn't take into account where bids will come on father-son or Academy players and is not a mock draft – it is simply a ranking of the players.
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