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2026 AFL National Draft
Boyden George: 2026 AFL Draft profile
Crash-And-Bang Forward-Half Utility
2026 NATIONAL DRAFTTop 60 · EDITORIAL RANGEVIC
- Position
- Forward/Midfielder
- Listed height
- 180 cm
- Club / region
- Oakleigh Chargers / Vic Metro
- Projected range
- Top 60 (editorial)
SOTARAMAFL SCOUTING VIEW
Boyden George scouting report
Boyden George is the 2026 draft pool’s "blue-collar general." Standing at 180cm, the highly respected Oakleigh Chargers captain and Caulfield Grammar product is the absolute heart and soul of his side. George is a strong-bodied, unyielding utility who leads entirely by example, playing with a level of grit and spatial intelligence that makes him a coach's dream. In a tough Round 1 clash against the Northern Knights, he fought against the tide with 16 disposals, 6 marks, and 4 clearances in a high half-forward role before shifting deep into defense to plug gaps under siege. More recently, in a tight Round 10 victory over the GWV Rebels, he stepped up to drag his side over the line with 15 disposals and 2 critical, high-pressure goals. His ability to win contested balls with players hanging off him and hit the scoreboard when matches heat up has made him a vital piece of the AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Academy.
George can give a forward-half group a competitive example through the way he commits to a contest and stays involved after the first release. That effort is most useful when it also leaves the team with a clear next option. We would look for him to keep pairing his willingness to compete with controlled disposal and smart positioning, giving him a dependable contribution when the game becomes harder to move through cleanly.
AFL player comparison
Sam Powell-Pepper
George is a fantastic stylistic match for the Powell-Pepper "crash-and-bang forward-half utility" blueprint. At 180cm, he uses a dense, powerful frame to protect the drop of the ball and break through opposition tackles with ease. Like Powell-Pepper, George doesn't rely on outside cheap touches; his game is built on high-end work rate, physical accountability, and sheer determination. His 2-goal performance against the Rebels showcased this exact brand of blue-collar football—refusing to be brought to ground, clunking grabs under heavy contact, and possessing the leg power to execute long, piercing kicks down the line on the run. He brings that exact same competitive edge and flexibility that allows him to anchor a high half-forward flank or drop into a backline under siege to steady the ship
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