The AFL Draft's Biggest Risers: U18 Championships Round 1

The AFL Under-18 National Championships are officially underway and several draft prospects have already made a huge statement. In this video, I break down the opening matches between Western Australia vs South Australia and Vic Country vs the Allies, looking at the biggest winners, draft risers, under-the-radar performers and the prospects who caught recruiters' attention. We discuss standout performances from Ethan Matthews, Leo Steed, Ethan Drever, Cody Walker, George Gale, James Artemis (2027), Wil Malady, Memphis Webb and many more as the road to the AFL Draft continues. Who boosted their draft stocks the most? Who impressed you the most? And who are you watching heading into Round 2? 👇 Let me know in the comments. #AFLDraft #AFLDraft2026 #NationalChampionships #afl2026