The AFL Mid-Season Draft is happening on Tuesday afternoon with several West Aussies in the mix including South Fremantle product Jaxon Artemis who\u2019s tipped to go pick No.1 to Essendon.<\/p>\n
Artemis, a former State 18s MVP who won a senior WAFL premiership with the Bulldogs last season, has caught the eye of recruiters playing for Tasmania\u2019s VFL side this season.<\/p>\n
Another South Fremantle export, key defender Tom Bell, is a chance to join Artemis in the draft with the 197cm talent linked to Adelaide Crows where he\u2019s been playing SANFL this season.<\/p>\n
Closer to home, Claremont defender Jasper Peace is leading the charge of current WAFL players after a breakout season for the ladder leaders.<\/p>\n
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Peace, 20, has been linked with West Coast to bolster their key-back stocks.<\/p>\n
West Perth vice-captain and ball magnet Kane Bevan is another linked to the Eagles as he continues to improve his game as an inside midfielder.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old is coming off an eye-catching performance in the Kia WAFL State Game, finishing runner-up in the Simpson Medal voting after collecting 24 disposals to go with eight clearances, six tackles and a classy final-quarter goal in the win over the SANFL at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.<\/p>\n
West Perth vice-captain Kane Bevan polled five Simpson Medal votes in his WAFL State debut to finish runner-up behind Claremont co-captain Callan England. Finished with 24 disposals, eight clearances, six tackles, five inside 50s and a classy final-quarter goal.<\/p>\n
Timely\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/N0wSKCwpjJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jordan McArdle (@jordan_mc12) May 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Bevan\u2019s State teammate and Claremont vice-captain Zac Mainwaring\u2019s midfield move has helped boost his draft chances.<\/p>\n Mainwaring has added another string to his bow with the ability to play in the engine room as well as his usual pressure forward role.<\/p>\n The son of late West Coast champion Chris has been linked with Port Adelaide, where he would re-unite with close friend and star forward Mitch Georgiades.<\/p>\n Subiaco recruit Noah Hibbins-Hargeaves\u2019 stunning game for the WAFL Under-20s did his Mid-Season Draft chances no harm.<\/p>\n The former Dandenong Stingrays forward turned Lions half-back had 33 disposals and two goals in that clash in front of a host of AFL recruiters to push his case for an opportunity.<\/p>\n Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves with his best game of the season on Saturday, finishing with 33 disposals and two goals for the WAFL Under-20s. Blake Kelly with 32, 10 inside 50s and two goals.<\/p>\n Steed had 21, 7 clearances and a goal for the State 18s. George Gale 28 and a goal and Heath\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/kKT3IrbunF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jordan McArdle (@jordan_mc12) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Hibbins-Hargreaves was one of the heartbreak stories of last year\u2019s draft, missing out despite speaking with 16 clubs and being touted as a first-round lock.<\/p>\n Other WAFL players who have had reported AFL interest ahead of the draft are Perth ruckman Josh Edwards, the older brother of Geelong tall Mitch, and in-form East Perth key defender Jake Soutar.<\/p>\n East Perth backman Jake Soutar the latest #WAFL<\/a> player to get interest ahead of the mid-season rookie draft. The teenager met with a Victorian club during the week. #AFL<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/996OCuGtJx<\/a><\/p>\n