Northern Victoria Region AFL draft picks
Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (13:46): It is my great pleasure to acknowledge six young northern Victorian sport sensations who last week reaped the rewards of their hard work when they were drafted in the 2023 AFL draft. I would especially like to acknowledge the Tongala Football and Netball Club’s Harley Reid, who was the number one pick in the AFL national draft and also the recipient of the inaugural Allen Aylett Medal. Harley was drafted by West Coast. I also extend congratulations to Oscar Ryan, drafted by Adelaide; Darcy Wilson, drafted by St Kilda; Phoenix Gothard, drafted by GWS; Connor O’Sullivan, drafted by Geelong; and Charlie Edwards, who was also drafted by Adelaide. I wish them all the best of luck as they embark on their AFL careers.