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2026 AFL National Draft
Archie Van Dyk: 2026 AFL Draft profile
Contested Midfielder
2026 NATIONAL DRAFTTop 45 · EDITORIAL RANGESA
- Position
- Midfielder
- Listed height
- 185 cm
- Club / region
- South Adelaide (SANFL U18 / SA)
- Projected range
- Top 45 (editorial)
Archie Van Dyk scouting report
A composed midfield prospect who averaged 26 disposals and nearly a goal a game in his 13 appearances for the Panthers' under-18 side. His year included some big performances, such as his 37-disposal and 2.2 effort against Glenelg. Van Dyke's capacity to shift forward and use his height against other midfielders is a strength and he should be a key member of South Australia's championships midfield next season.
AFL player comparison
Tom Liberatore / Sam Walsh
A stylistic comparison from the scouting database, not a prediction of career output.
More from the scouting notes
Hard-nosed midfielder who thrives in congestion, wins contested footy, and keeps driving forward. Relentless engine and stoppage craft like Tom Liberatore and Sam Walsh.
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