Bendigo Pioneers talent Harley Reid will headline the class of 2023, firming as the standout teenager among a pack of exciting young names coming through the system.

Rookie Me Central draft analyst Michael Alvaro spoke toย Zero Hangerย on this year's top National Draft talent outside of the likely No.1 selection, with most of this year's top performers coming from differing states.

Here are six of the best leading 2023 AFL Draft prospects outside of Harley Reid...

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7. Dan Curtin (Claremont)

Position: Key Defender
Height: 195cm
State: Western Australia
Community Club: West Coast

Western Australia's leading prospect, with Curtin seen as one of the more versatile names in this year's class. Naturally a key defender, however, Curtin has shown the ability to play as a forward target or get thrown into midfield.

Is averaging 16 disposals, 4.3 tackles, 3.0 marks and 1.0 goals from his trio of performances for Claremont's Colts side in 2023.

Alvaro says: "Can play at either end of the ground as a swingman position player. Also played in midfield for Claremont recently. Has that big body in there, super versatile and really composed with ball in hand."

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Daniel Curtin of the Team Houli Squad poses for a photo during the 2022 AFL Futures match between Team Houli and Team Murphy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)
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