As the 2022 National Draft nears, we begin to assess the top prospects for each position as AFL clubs look to fill certain list needs for 2023 and beyond.
To open our series we take a look at the five leading forward options among the 2022 draft pool, with this year's crop offering a great mix of small, medium and tall forward prospects.
Here we rank the top five forwards following the end of their draft campaigns.
2. Aaron Cadman
Position: Key Forward
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: GWV Rebels
Community Club: Darley
Date of Birth: 03/03/04
Height: 195cm
Weight: 91kg
The leading key forward prospect among this year's pool, Cadman has emerged from being an outside top-20 prospect to the potential No.1 pick thanks to a strong season with the GWV Rebels and Vic Country.
Cadman booted 34 goals from his 12 appearances in the NAB League this year to sit second highest in the league's goalkicking tally. Nine of those performances would include multiple goals and four saw Cadman record 20 or more touches.
The athletic spearhead has looked to follow the playbook of Cats star Jeremy Cameron, boasting an ability to move further up the ground when required.
His long-range left foot also shows similarities to Cameron, who has even looked to mentor Cadman this year.
With GWS said to be hunting the Darley native, Cadman could fill the void left by Cameron in Sydney's west.
