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2026 AFL National Draft

Tyson Bradley: 2026 AFL Draft profile

Defensive General

SotaramAFL scouting view · Snapshot 19 October 2026

2026 NATIONAL DRAFTTop 20 · EDITORIAL RANGEVIC
Position
Key Defender
Listed height
195 cm
Club / region
Sandringham Dragons (VIC Metro)
Projected range
Top 20 (editorial)

Tyson Bradley scouting report

Tyson Bradley is the 2026 draft’s "defensive general." Standing at a commanding 195cm, the Sandringham Dragons captain is a towering intercept specialist who dictates terms in the back half. Renowned for his elite "aerial reading" and leadership, Bradley recently put the competition on notice with a 9-intercept mark clinic. He isn't just a spoiler; he is a proactive defender who actively hunts the ball in flight, utilizing his massive reach and high-IQ positioning to shut down opposition entries before they even hit the deck. As the captain of the powerhouse Dragons, his organizational skills and "coach-on-the-field" presence make him one of the most professional prospects in the class.

AFL player comparison

Sam Taylor

A stylistic comparison from the scouting database, not a prediction of career output.

More from the scouting notes

radley mirrors Taylor’s "impermeable" archetype. At 195cm, he possesses the height to match the game's best key forwards, but it’s his ability to turn defense into attack through intercept marking that sets him apart. Like Taylor, he plays with a ruthless competitive edge and has the physical frame to dominate one-on-one contests in the goal square.

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Source: the existing SotaramAFL 2026 scouting database, republished as a dated editorial snapshot. Listed facts have not been independently re-reported for this page. See methodology and corrections.