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Thatcher Simmons: 2026 AFL Draft profile
Compact Powerhouse
2026 NATIONAL DRAFTTop 60 · EDITORIAL RANGEWA
- Position
- Midfielder
- Listed height
- 182 cm
- Club / region
- Subiaco (WAFL Colts / WA)
- Projected range
- Top 60 (editorial)
SOTARAMAFL SCOUTING VIEW
Thatcher Simmons scouting report
Thatcher Simmons is the 2026 draft’s "compact powerhouse." Standing 182cm, the Subiaco product has become a focal point of the WAFL Colts, recently confirming his elite status with a four-goal haul in Round 5 and a consistent 21-disposal game against West Perth. While he might not have the "Olympic sprinter" speed of some of his peers, he possess an elite "footballer's brain" that allows him to find pockets of space that simply shouldn't exist. He is a master of the "shrug"—using a powerful core and low center of gravity to maneuver defenders out of his path. His ability to act as a primary clearance winner before drifting forward to expose defenders one-on-one makes him one of the most difficult matchups in the 2026 pool.
Simmons can make an inside possession useful by staying balanced and finding a release through the pressure around him. His ability to spend time forward gives a team another way to use his strength and awareness. We would look for the two parts of his game to support each other, with repeated involvement and composed decisions keeping him effective when neither role offers much easy space.
AFL player comparison
Dion Prestia
Simmons mirrors "The Human Meatball" through his sheer physical density and lateral agility. Like a prime Prestia, he excels at winning the ball in the "phone booth" of a stoppage and then using a sharp, explosive first step to clear the congestion. Both players possess a surprisingly penetrating and "punchy" kicking style that consistently clears the heads of defenders to find leading forwards. Simmons has that same "ready-made" professional frame that suggests he could step into a senior AFL midfield and hold his own physically from Day 1.
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