who sa's top under 18 draft picks
South Australia’s top under-18 draft names right now are led by Dyson Sharp, with Cameron Nairn also pushing into top-pick territory and several other SA juniors building strong draft cases. Recent coverage also shows SA dominating the under-18 scene, which is why recruiters keep circling these names.
[1][8]Quick Scoop
From the latest public draft chatter, the SA players most often linked to early draft selection are Dyson Sharp, Cameron Nairn, and the other South Australian standouts from the 2025 national under-18 carnival and draft coverage. Sharp was described as a potential top-five pick after winning the Larke Medal and captaining the Under-18 All-Australian team. Nairn was also flagged as a genuine top-20 chance after a big championship outing.
[8][1]Top SA names
- Dyson Sharp — potential top- five pick, Larke Medal winner, Under-18 All-Australian captain. [1]
- Cameron Nairn — surged into top-20 draft discussion after a standout championships game. [8]
- Sam Cumming — part of the strong South Australian group selected in the first round of the 2025 AFL Draft.
- Latrelle Pickett — another SA first-round draftee in that same crop.
- Other SA standouts — South Australia was widely described as the dominant force in the under-18 national championships, which usually means more high-end draft attention across the squad. [8]
What the buzz means
The simplest read is that SA has had an unusually strong under-18 group, and Sharp is the headline prospect in that mix. Nairn’s rise suggests there may be more value beyond the obvious top name, especially for clubs looking for upside later in the first round.
[1][8]Forum-style take
“Sharp looks like the clear SA headline act, but the depth is what makes this crop dangerous for the rest of the draft.”
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| Player | Draft buzz | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson Sharp | Top-five range | Best SA prospect in recent coverage |
| Cameron Nairn | Top-20 range | Big championship performance boosted stock |
| Sam Cumming | First-round draftee | Part of SA’s strong 2025 draft showing |
| Latrelle Pickett | First-round draftee | Another SA name that confirms the state’s depth |
TL;DR: if you mean South Australia’s current under-18 draft standouts, the main name is Dyson Sharp, with Cameron Nairn next in the conversation and a deeper SA pool behind them.
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