Geelong Falcon Hugo Mikunda has gained praise from AFL draft guru Kevin Sheehan.
The 180cm midfielder played 10 games for the Falcons in this year’s Talent League season, as well as appearing for Victoria Country in four Under-18 National Championship games.
Mikunda had already drawn praise for his impact with limited disposals for Vic Country.
His ability to go forward and into the midfield has seen Sheahan list the Bell Park product among his top small forward draft prospects.
“Mikunda uses his running power as a real weapon to gain separation from his opponents in his high half-forward role,” Sheahan said.
“He is also a strong player one-on-one, particularly with his aerial ability.
“He was one of the Geelong Falcons’ best performers in ten Coates Talent League appearances, in which he averaged 17.3 disposals, which included a season-high 30 disposals against eventual premiers the Eastern Ranges in Round 11.”
Mikunda missed last week’s draft combine testing due to a hamstring strain.
The AFL Draft will be held this year on November 19 and 20.
Mikunda is one of the Geelong Falcons’ few prospects expected to find an AFL home during the draft period.
Josh Lindsay and Jesse Mellor were named in the Talent League Team of the Year, with Lindsay expected to be a first-round selection.
Mellor is an NGA prospect with Geelong.
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