Hawthorn has welcomed athletic tall forward Aidan Schubert with Pick 23 in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.
The 17-year-old (turning 18 next month) presents well as a target in attack with his clean hands overhead, aerobic capacity and versatility a feature of his game, highlighted by strong stints in the ruck throughout his junior career.
Schubert had an outstanding season at club level, kicking 28 goals in 13 matches for Central District to win the SANFL U18 MVP Award.
He was also one of the stars in South Australia’s title-winning team at the National Championships, finishing fourth in the Larke Medal voting and earning All-Australian honours.
The exciting goalkicker averaged 17 disposals and seven marks across the carnival, booting four goals against the Allies and three in the big win over Victoria Metro.
He made his SANFL senior debut late in the year and then showed his elite competitive edge and endurance at the national Draft Combine, recording 6:21 for the 2km time trial, which was ranked eighth overall.
State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Gawler Central
Date of Birth: 21/12/2007
Height: 196cm
Position: Forward/ ruck
