AFL scouts reflect on 2016 draft class ahead of 2026 selections
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
AFL.com.au revisits the 2016 draft class with insights from players Hugh McCluggage, Tim Taranto, Ben Ainsworth, and Andrew McGrath. The feature includes their reflections on career growth and competitiveness as the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft approaches on November 19-20. Each player discusses their journeys and aspirations in the sport, highlighting their paths to becoming established AFL players. With a decade of experience behind them, these athletes are now poised to mentor upcoming talent in the league.
- •AFL.com.au features reflections from the 2016 draft class.
- •Players like McCluggage and Taranto discuss their careers.
- •The Telstra AFL Draft is set for November 19-20, 2026.
- •Veteran players aim to guide new talents in the upcoming draft.
- 7:00 PMAFL — What a difference a decade makes: The 2016 draft class, in their own words
"Take a look back at the 2016 draft class, in their own words
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