Fejo at the combine
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Some profiles from Kevin Sheehan. I don’t think any of these guys got picked up.
Isaiah Dudley
Central Districts, SANFL/Salisbury North JFC
State: South Australia
Height: 167cm
Weight: 71kg
Date of Birth: 30/04/03
Small forward with lightning reflexes, elite footy IQ, and goal sense. He can have a real impact when he gets the ball in his hands. He’s a nephew of Eddie Betts and has shown some of his uncle’s aerial X-factor this year, as well as the trademark goal sense. Has progressed from dominating under-18s football, averaging 21.5 disposals in 10 matches, to playing the same number of games at reserves level, kicking 22 goals overall. Represented South Australia against Western Australia this year on a couple of occasions with his three second-half goals in the AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser his best performance. An All-Australian at under-16s level in 2019, he’s in Adelaide’s Next Generation Academy but has not been pre-nominated by the Crows and is therefore available in the open draft.
Isaiah Dudley performs the agility test during the NAB AFL Draft Combine at the University of South Australia Mawson Lakes on October 16, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Richard Farmer
Subiaco, WAFL / North Beach JFC / Hale School
State: Western Australia
Height: 176cm
Weight: 71kg
Date of Birth: 16/07/03
Creative small forward with speed and agility, allowing him to get separation from opponents. Has the change of pace and allusiveness of Melbourne’s emerging star Kysaiah Pickett. He’s continued his development at under-18s level where he has averaged 14.4 disposals and kicked five goals in seven matches this season. An Indigenous player in the Next Generation Academy with West Coast, he’s also played for Western Australian at under-19s level against South Australia on Grand Final day, kicking a goal from his nine disposals. His NAB AFL Draft Combine running vertical jump of 84cm was an indication of his natural spring and his 3.04 seconds for 20 metres was sound for speed.
Richard Farmer during the 20m sprint at the NAB AFL Draft Combine at WA’s Wesley College on October 17, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Ronald Fejo jnr
West Adelaide, SANFL / Northern Territory Thunder / Wanders FC
State: South Australia, Northern Territory
Height: 178cm
Weight: 75kg
Date of Birth: 16/12/01
Lightly framed wingman from Darwin who has relocated to West Adelaide to pursue his AFL dream. An Indigenous youngster who had played rugby and basketball until his 18th year. He takes the game on with his run and carry, drawing comparisons with St Kilda’s Brad Hill at an early age. A good ball-user with endurance, he has played a couple of league games with West Adelaide after consistent performances at reserves level (averaging 18.2 possessions in 16 games). Also represented the Northern Territory Thunder with distinction in two NAB League games, and was their best player, averaging 19.5 disposals. One of the Allies best players too in their only representative game against South Australia in October, having 15 disposals and four inside 50s. He further showcased his draft potential with a swift 8.08 seconds for the AFL agility run at the NAB AFL Draft Combine in South Australia which ranked sixth nationally.
The Allies’ Ronald Fejo kicks the ball during the NAB AFL Draft U19 Challenge match against South Australia. Picture: AFL Photos
Harrison Grintell
GWS Giants Academy, NAB League / GWS, VFL / Narrandera FC
State: New South Wales / ACT
Height: 174cm
Weight: 75kg
Date of Birth: 04/11/02
Small forward with speed and endurance who impressed with six goals in three matches in the NAB League for the Giants, averaging 13.3 disposals. Has the footy smarts and goal sense which saw him then play four matches in the VFL. He then remained in the hub with the Giants as they completed their AFL season in Perth, no doubt benefiting from that training experience. Was out of NSW during the lockdown and played for the Allies against South Australia at Adelaide Oval in October and was lively up forward and through the midfield with 13 disposals. Rounded out a challenging year in the Combine, recording a 6:30min time for the 2km (Strava tested) on the road in NSW country town of Narrandera.
Harrison Grintell in action for the Allies during the NAB AFL U19 Challenge clash with South Australia at Adelaide Oval on October 3, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Kaden Harbour
East Perth, WAFL / John Forest SC
State: Western Australia
Height: 178cm
Weight: 78kg
Date of Birth: 26/09/03
Small forward who is quick and agile with an impressive natural leap. At ground level he is a one-touch player whose second efforts and tackling are also strengths of his game. Has progressed to play a couple of reserves games this year after playing 13 matches at under-18s level where he averaged 12.2 disposals and kicked 17 goals. Was lively as a pressure forward for Western Australia in two of its wins over South Australia at under-19s level, averaging 9.5 disposals and 3.5 tackles. His slick 2.99 seconds for 20 metres at the NAB AFL Draft Combine in Perth rounded out his impressive athletic profile.
Kaden Harbour under pressure from Isiah Dudley during the NAB AFL Draft U19 Challenge match between South Australia and Western Australia at Thebarton Oval on October 10, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Jahmal Stretch
Claremont, WAFL / Halls Creek Hawks FC
State: Western Australia
Height: 182cm
Weight: 65kg
Date of Birth: 16/01/03
Small forward with thrilling pace and one-touch hands, he is extremely dangerous around goals. Can also push up and play on the wing. He’s pursuing his AFL dream with Claremont after playing with the Halls Creek Hawks. Played 13 matches at under-18s level this year, kicking 16 goals. Represented Western Australia at under-19s level against South Australia in AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser at Optus Stadium. His outstanding running vertical jump of 93cm at the NAB AFL Draft Combine in Perth ranked him No.4 nationally, and shows that he’s a difficult match-up with his speed and overhead marking.
Jahmal Stretch celebrates a goal for Western Australia during the U19 Championship clash with South Australia at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
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He’ll be 191 or 197 based on where we play him.
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Stretch and Fejo as a pair would fit our needs perfectly
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Interesting that Dudley didn’t get picked. He was a Crows academy player
No draft combine = not even 2 clubs interested in him.
So there must be very real, very well known knocks shared by most clubs.
Either he’s not ready, there’s big faults in his game not highlighted in the videos or perhaps clubs don’t think he’ll adapt to AFL (or even city) life.
It’s been confirmed Fejo did have an invite, and finished top 10 in agility.
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My completely uninformed opinion agrees with you. Definitely the 2 I’d like to see on the list (really hoping we don’t save a list spot for mid season)
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Andy was my favourite too I’m on board as well
I wonder what he got in the speed test. Article didn’t mention that.
Isaiah Dudley DUD
Richard Farmer RICHARD CRANIUM
Ronald Fejo jnr RFJ RFJ GET HIM NOW!
Harrison Grintell WE ALREADY HAVE THE BEST HARRY
Kaden Harbour ANOTHER PEARL HARBOUR
Jahmal Stretch SMALL FORWARDS NEED SMALL NAMES
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yes
Whoops, you’re aware 
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I was just referring to size at age 19, I know they are different players, we got ham as a skinny 19 year old and he’s managed to play senior footy.
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Just got into this thread.
Heading for a cup of tea, a Bex and a nice lie-down.
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Unreal. Can you tell us a bit about what he’s like as a player?
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I really want Fejo but given he projects as a similar type (wing/hbf) to what we picked up (Lord and McDonagh), it’s seeming a bit unlikely to me.
We have room for both
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