In the third and final instalment of our positional prospect rankings ahead of the 2022 National Draft we put our eye on the star-studded cohort of midfielders.

The top echelon of talent in this year's class is littered with onballers, with the first 10 selections of the count potentially seeing nine midfielders picked.

A father-son jet and two Oakleigh Chargers prospects lead the way this year in what is a deep midfield pool.

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4. Jhye Clark

Position: Midfielder
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Geelong Falcons
Community Club: Queenscliff
Date of Birth: 23/07/04
Height: 181cm
Weight: 76kg

Perhaps just edging out the likes of WA gun Reuben Ginbey and Sandringham talent Cameron Mackenzie is Geelong Falcons captain Jhye Clark.

Clark is among the leading pack of inside midfielders within the draft class of 2022, proving to be a standout with his leadership and ball-winning ability.

He enjoyed a stellar season with the Falcons at the NAB League level, while being a prominent feature for Vic Country and earnt a spot in the Australia side that clashed with Collingwoodย earlier this year.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jhye Clark is tackled by Alwyn Davey of Victoria Metro during the 2022 U18 Championships match between Vic Metro and Vic Country at Marvel Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

Clark averaged 25.4 disposals, 4.8 tackles, 5.8 inside 50s and 4.7 marks from his nine games with the Falcons, and was named among the best afield on three occasions at the National Championships level.

A reliable student of the game, Clark firms as a low risk selection at the draft.