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Lindsay is an elite kick.Credit: AFL Photos<\/p>\n
Lindsay expects to begin his career in defence, but hopes to eventually prove his wares as an onballer. Whether recruiters envision the same could determine how early he is taken on Wednesday night, but he is widely viewed as a top-20 selection.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old could hardly have done more.<\/p>\n
He won the best-on-ground medal playing for Team Heppell in last year\u2019s under-17 Futures match on AFL grand final day, which he backed up by earning the same honour in the AFL Academy\u2019s win over VFL club Coburg in April.<\/p>\n
Lindsay also starred at the under-18 national championships, making the All-Australian side, and was named in the Talent League\u2019s team of the year, so he has not stopped ticking boxes.<\/p>\n
You need only to watch this self-confessed \u201cfootball nuffy\u201d perform one of his pre-training warm-up drills to appreciate the professionalism and attention to detail that have scouts raving about him.<\/p>\n
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Lindsay runs onto the ground early, usually with four cones in hand \u2013 all different colours \u2013 and proceeds to do various footwork drills and execute different kicks on the run, with a focus on the most difficult ones through the corridor.<\/p>\n
As for the cones, he will set them out, then weave in and out of them as quickly as possible before nailing his target.<\/p>\n
Lindsay\u2019s scenario work will sometimes include a teammate leading inside forward 50m for him to hit lace-out after scooping up a Sherrin on the burst.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like to play on instinct, and I back my decision-making, which is one thing that I feel like I\u2019m really good at,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to hit all different types of kicks across the ground and be versatile in my kicking is something I think goes a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Lindsay (right, with fellow top prospect Harley Barker) is one of the most dedicated players in the 2025 draft pool.Credit: AFL Photos<\/p>\n
Some of Lindsay\u2019s peers found it challenging to avoid going on an emotional rollercoaster throughout their draft season, from playing for various teams, to the hectic game schedule, the pressure of the championships and even media attention.<\/p>\n
But he said his longstanding passion for the game, including binge-watching as many AFL matches as possible every weekend during the season, helped him deal with the experience.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI love the two hours at training, and the game is the best part of my week. You go out and play with your best mates, and do the thing you love. That\u2019s what makes it so great,\u201d Lindsay said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI pride myself on my professionalism, and getting the best out of myself, whether it\u2019s with my gym, recovery, training and even my diet \u2013 I\u2019m pretty big on those things. I just want to get to a football club, put my best foot forward and have a good and consistent career.\u201d<\/p>\n