WITH the 2021 AFLW draft just around the corner, there's never been a better time to get to know who could be the newest Game Changer.

The Blues will head into Tuesday night's draft with picks Nos.6, 7, 14, 16 and 24.

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Makaylah Appleby

A winger with dangerous speed, Appleby can be a real handful if she can find some space on the outside. Doesn't need too much of the footy to have an impact, she's a smart user of the ball reads the ball well. Member of the NAB AFLW Academy.

2021 Draft Prospects Makaylah Appleby
Club Northern Knights
State Vic Metro
Position Midfielder
Date of Birth 18/07/03
Height 171cm

 

Jaide Anthony

Anthony is a tenacious mid-sized defender who's tough to beat in one-on-one battles. She reads the play well and is a steady intercept mark. Named Vic Country's MVP and is also a talented cricketer, also representing Country in the sport.

2021 Draft Prospects Jaide Anthony
Club Dandenong Stingrays
State Vic Country
Position Defender
Date of Birth 20/11/03
Height 165cm

 

Tess Craven

A classic in-and-under midfielder, Craven won Geelong Falcons' best and fairest. A fierce ball-winner, she isn't afraid to put her body on the line in the clinches and has clean hands under pressure. Sets up her teammates on the outside well with smart choices.

2021 Draft Prospects Tess Craven
Club Geelong Falcons
State Vic Country
Position Midfielder
Date of Birth 23/12/03
Height 163cm

 

Nyakoat Dojiok of Vic Country.

Nyakoat Dojiok

Dojiok is an intercept defender who reads the play well, with a dynamic leap and excellent closing speed. Quick on her feet once the ball hits the deck, Dojiok has a big kick out of defence and plays with pace, looking to move the ball on with minimal delays. A NAB AFLW Academy member.

2021 Draft Prospects Nyakoat Dojiok
Club GWV Rebels
State Vic Country
Position Defender
Date of Birth 07/01/03
Height 173cm

 

Ella Friend

Friend is a powerful contested mark who can be a strong target in attack or a taller (175cm) ball-winner in the midfield. She has a nice left boot and makes good choices with ball in hand. One of the youngest in the draft crop, making the eligibility deadline by just two days.

2021 Draft Prospects Ella Friend
Club GWV Rebels
State Vic Country
Position Forward/midfielder
Date of Birth 30/12/03
Height 175cm

 

Tahlia Gillard

At 190cm, Gillard would be one of the very tallest players in the AFLW if drafted. A neat tap ruck, Gillard is an excellent athlete who covers the ground well and can also have an impact up forward. Still quite raw, but developing nicely. A NAB AFLW Academy member.

2021 Draft Prospects Tahlia Gillard
Club Calder Cannons
State Vic Metro
Position Ruck
Date of Birth 12/12/03
Height 190cm

 

Amanda Ling (left) and Eliza James (right) celebrate the Oakleigh Chargers premiership.

Eliza James

A smart forward who hasn't looked fazed by the step up to VFLW level with Collingwood following the conclusion of the NAB League season. James is quick and agile and a strong linking player across half-forward and pushing into the midfield.

2021 Draft Prospects Eliza James
Club Oakleigh Chargers
State Vic Metro
Position Forward/midfielder
Date of Birth 01/10/03
Height 168cm

Annie Lee

One of the cornerstones of Geelong Falcons' charge to a Grand Final, Lee is a calm defender who is a steady intercept player. Has a neat kick and makes good decisions, clearing danger effectively. A NAB AFLW Academy member.

2021 Draft Prospects Annie Lee
Club Geelong Falcons
State Vic Country
Position Defender
Date of Birth 28/08/03
Height 169cm

 

Amanda Ling

Ling is a powerful inside midfielder and a proven big-game performer, named best-on-ground in Oakleigh's NAB League premiership win. A fierce tackler and a strong clearance player.

2021 Draft Prospects Amanda Ling
Club Oakleigh Chargers
State Vic Metro
Position Midfielder
Date of Birth 09/07/03
Height 163cm

 

Georgie Prespakis in action for the Calder Cannons.

Georgie Prespakis

The younger sister of Carlton's Maddy, Prespakis is a tenacious inside midfielder who has elite skills around stoppages. A strong clearance player, she's a crisp overhead marker and has neat disposal. Won the NAB League best and fairest at 16. A NAB AFLW Academy member.

2021 Draft Prospects Georgie Prespakis
Club Calder Cannons
State Vic Metro
Position Midfielder
Date of Birth 13/03/03
Height 168cm

 

Stella Reid

A neat and quick player, Reid has great disposal skills and is clever around goals. She loves to run and can push onto the wing, but is equally deadly around goal. A NAB AFLW Academy member.

2021 Draft Prospects Stella Reid
Club Oakleigh Chargers
State Vic Metro
Position Forward/midfielder
Date of Birth 10/09/03
Height 173cm

 

Poppy Schaap

Schaap is a dangerous small forward who caused havoc with Vic Country in the NAB AFLW Under-19 Championships. A tough customer who stands at just 153cm, Schaap has a knack for goalkicking and is a clean snap. Can also make an impact in the midfield if required.

2021 Draft Prospects Poppy Schaap
Club Geelong Falcons
State Vic Country
Position Forward/midfielder
Date of Birth 28/07/03
Height 153cm

 

Tara Slender during the 2021 NAB League Girls Testing Day

Tara Slender

A dynamic tall forward, Slender is equally strong at ground level as she is in the air. Deceptively quick and has a knack of bobbing up just when her team needs her. Has previously played in defence and can even go for a run in the midfield. A NAB AFLW Academy member.

2021 Draft Prospects Tara Slender
Club Bendigo Pioneers
State Vic Country
Position Forward
Date of Birth 11/03/03
Height 175cm

 

Aurora Smith

Primarily a winger, Smith covers the ground at pace and with excellent endurance. She knows just where to best position herself on the field and has good game sense. The Shepperton product won the Bushrangers' best and fairest this year.

2021 Draft Prospects Aurora Smith
Club Murray Bushrangers
State Vic Country
Position Midfielder
Date of Birth 13/12/03
Height 165cm

 

Brooke Vickers

Vickers is a clean half-back flanker with sharp skills, particularly by hand, who can also cause a bit of havoc playing on the wing. She's a strong run-and-carry player with a good eye for the play. Also a cricketer.

2021 Draft Prospects Brooke Vickers
Club Oakleigh Chargers
State Vic Metro
Position Defender/midfielder
Date of Birth 06/03/03
Height 173cm

 

Emelia Yassir in action for Vic Metro.

Emelia Yassir

A tough midfielder who knows how to find the footy. Yassir is a four-quarter player who has been involved in the Cannons program for quite a few years. She loves a contest, but isn't just a one-trick pony, having the ability to use the ball cleanly on the outside as well.

2021 Draft Prospects Emelia Yassir
Club Calder Cannons
State Vic Metro
Position Midfielder
Date of Birth 25/09/03
Height 160cm