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.
SEE ALSO: SANFL's BEST MID-SEASON DRAFT PROSPECTSย
5. JAIDEN HUNTER - PERTH
On the subject of the Perth Demons, there is another key forward at 21 years of age who can play in tandem with Quartermaine. The story of Jaiden Hunter is one to marvel at.
It had been 13 months since Jaiden Hunter returned from a serious ACL injury and made his return via the reserves, and he has been in red-hot form. Yet to be held goalless in any game this season, Hunter has been in better form but up forward his goalkicking prowess inside 50 has been massive.
His marking is also noteworthy, his contested marking ability is strong, and his physicality at the contest and positioning in the one-on-one battles is valuable for the Demons and can find additional flare inside 50 for any AFL list.
If one of the WA clubs' recruiting departments is looking at key forwards to bolster scoreboard pressure for their side, Hunter has the qualities to be their man.
