2018 International AFL Combine
Here is information and some results from international Australian Football combines in 2018. There were combines held in the USA, New Zealand and Europe throughout the year. These international combines use the same tests as conducted at the AFL Draft Combine.
Europe 2018
The 8th annual European AFL combine was held in Ireland in December 2018. The top four rated Irish prospects were flown to Australia to train in front of interested clubs in April 2019 and another two were tested at the 2019 NAB AFL Draft Combine.
20 Irishmen were tested in front of recruiters at the AFL Europe Combine at University College in Dublin in December 2018, including Ronan Devereux, Ross McQuillan, Peadar Mogan and Luke Towey.
Player List
- Rian O'Neill (Armagh – Crossmaglen Rangers)
- Ross McQuillan (Armagh – Cullyhanna)
- Cillian Rouine (Clare – Ennistymon)
- Seán O'Donoghue (Clare – Cooraclare)
- Seán Walsh (Cork – Mitchelstown)
- Peadar Mogan (Donegal – Naomh Náille)
- Paul O'Shea (Kerry – Kilcummin)
- Colm Moriarty (Kerry – Annascaul)
- Mark Barrett (Kildare – Ballymore Eustace)
- Pearce Dolan (Leitrim – Aughawillan)
- Josh Ryan (Limerick – Oola)
- Cathal Horan (Mayo – Kilmovee Shamrocks)
- Liam Byrne (Meath – St Peter's Dunboyne)
- Jason Scully (Meath – Oldcastle)
- Rory Egan (Offaly – Edenderry)
- Luke Towey (Sligo – St Molaise Gaels)
- Conal Kennedy (Tipperary – Clonmel Commercials)
- Jack Kennedy (Tipperary – Clonmel Commercials)
- Barry O'Connor (Wexford – St Martin's)
- Ronan Devereux (Wexford – Crossabeg-Ballymurn)
Results Highlights:
- Luke Towey, recorded 2.82 seconds in the 20m sprint and 7.93 in the agility test.
- Ross McQuillan, 2.77 over 20m
- Mark Barrett, 20m sprint (2.98) and agility (8.04)
New Zealand 2018
The New Zealand AFL combine for men and women was held on April 23 at the ASB Sport Centre in Wellington.
2018 Men's Top Results:
- Standing Vertical Leap: 65cm – Gabriel King
- Running Vertical Leap: 79cm – Manny Snooks
- 20m Sprint: 8.11 seconds – Caleb MacPherson
- Agility Test: 7.89 seconds – Caleb MacPherson
- Yo-Yo Test: 21.5 – Blake Williamson
2018 Women's Top Results:
- Standing Vertical Leap: 52cm – Kylie McGahan
- Running Vertical Leap: 67cm – Jaimee Wyatt
- 20m Sprint: 3.17 seconds – Valentina Serrano
- Agility Test: 8.35 seconds – Killarney Morey
- Yo-Yo Test: 16.4 – Killarney Morey
USA 2018
The AFL paused the USA AFL Combine for at least this year, with more focus to be placed on recruiting from Ireland.
Related Pages
- More International AFL combines
- Results from the Australian 2018 AFL National Combine
- AFL Draft Camp Top Scores for each year.
- Description of the AFL Draft Camp Tests.
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