Claremont Jumps Into The Draft Raft

2023 AFL National Draft Combine

With Daniel Curtin unable to participate in the physical challenges due to recovering from a hamstring injury, Zane Zakostelsky proved he had the stamina, speed, and agility to show up many from across the nation in the 2023 National Draft Combine.

Zane Zakostelky showed off his abilities, finishing in the top 10 in 4 of the 5 tests, including producing the best standing vertical jump, leaping 80cm. The best height achieved since 2017.

Here are the remainder of our Claremont Men’s results from the combine:

20m Sprint

Zane Zakostelky | 2.953 seconds | Placing 6^th overall.

Agility Test

Zane Zakostelky | 8.233s | Placing 5^th overall.

Vertical Jump

Zane Zakostelky | 80cm | Placing 1^st overall.

Running Vertical Jump

Zane Zakostelky | 94cm | Placing 6^th overall.

2023 AFL State Draft Combine

Sam Van Rooyen and Joe Fonti were invited to take part in the AFL State Draft Combine, which showcased incredible athletic abilities.

Here are the results based on the top 3 of each test, from the AFL State Draft Combine:

20m Sprint

Joe Fonti | 2.884 seconds

Agility Test

Sam Van Rooyen | 7.898 seconds

Joe Fonti | 7.997 seconds

Running Vertical Jump

Joe Fonti | 94cm

The AFL Draft will commence on Monday 20^th November. Good luck to our boys!

2023 AFLW Draft Combine

Two of our women’s players, Ella Slocombe and Eva O’Donnell, stood tall at the AFLW Draft Combine recently, with Ella showing electrifying results that will hopefully see them high up in the draft selections.

Here are the results based on the top 3 of each test, from the AFLW Draft Combine:

20m Sprint

Ella Slocombe | 3.307 seconds

Vertical Jump

Eva O’Donnell | 48cm

Ella Slocombe | 50cm

Running Vertical Jump

Ella Slocombe | 68cm

2km Time Trial

Ella Slocombe | 7:52min

The AFLW Draft will begin on Monday 18^th December. Good luck to our girls!