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2026 AFL National Draft
Jack Gordon: 2026 AFL Draft profile
Swiss Army Knife
2026 NATIONAL DRAFTTop 60 · EDITORIAL RANGESA
- Position
- Midfielder / Defender
- Listed height
- 184 cm
- Club / region
- Central District (SANFL U18 / SA)
- Projected range
- Top 60 (editorial)
SOTARAMAFL SCOUTING VIEW
Jack Gordon scouting report
Jack Gordon is the 2026 draft’s "Swiss Army knife" from South Australia. Standing 184cm, the Central District product is a highly-touted member of the AFL National Academy who thrives in two distinct, high-pressure roles: as a hard-nosed inside midfielder and a high-IQ intercepting defender. Renowned for his elite "footy voice" and leadership on-field, Gordon is the type of player who "drags teammates with him" through sheer competitive will. In the 2026 season opener for the AFL Academy against VFL opposition, he stood out for his discipline off the ball, recorded multiple goal-saving defensive spoils, and showed a significantly improved, "punchy" kicking style when rebounding from the back half.
Gordon can give a team a competitive presence in more than one part of the ground, but that flexibility should begin with dependable decisions in his main role. Around the ball, a timely release can help a teammate escape pressure; behind it, holding the right position can prevent the problem developing at all. We would look for him to keep joining those instincts together through calm use and consistent defensive effort.
AFL player comparison
Liam Duggan
Like Duggan, Gordon is a "natural leader" who can oscillate between the engine room and the half-back line without losing any impact. He possesses the same gritty defensive mindset, excellent spatial awareness for intercepting, and the ability to transition from a "stopper" into an offensive initiator with composed, reliable ball use.
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