There are only days to go before some of the best young guns and mature-aged talent in the country get to realise their ultimate dream of being drafted into the AFL.

The 2023 Mid-Season Draft takes place on Wednesday, with over 320 players awaiting their football future.

In 2022, three stars from the WAFL were selected (Wade Derksen, Sebit Kuek & Brynn Teakle), but this year there is plenty of talk surrounding five WAFL guns who are aiming to take their talents to the highest level.

Here are five of the best WAFL prospects to keep in mind ahead of the Mid-Season Draft.

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3. ANGUS SCHUMACHER - EAST PERTH

He has one of the most famous surnames in sporting history, but Angus Schumacher has become a star in his own right. As East Perth's prominent onballer in what is a strong midfield pack, his chance to return to an AFL list - having played with Carlton in 2019 - gets stronger week by week.

The 24-year-old has had a stellar season with East Perth. His ability to read the play everywhere around the ground and to deliver at every possession can be valuable to any AFL side that picks him. He sees plenty of the ball and can provide valuable depth in midfield and in attack.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Angus Schumacher competes for the ball during a Carlton Blues AFL Media Opportunity at Highgate Reserve on January 31, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

His performance in the State Game against South Australia was a pure indication that Schumacher has the desire to play AFL yet again, going on to win the Simpson Medal, with his impact around midfield vital in bringing WA back into the game.

The clubs, if they are smart about their picks, would get Angus on a list.