Caylen Murray
Brisbane Lions
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 6
- Position
- Inside Midfielder
- Height
- 181 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 10m
- Plays for
- Brisbane Lions Academy
- Tied to
Brisbane academy- Bid expected
- Pick 15, Brisbane to match
- Invited to
- National combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| National combine, top 10s | Result | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 2km time trial | 6:06 | 4th |
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 5 | 15.8 | 6.2 | 22.0 | - | 4.4 | 4.0 | - | 5.2 | 3.4 | - | - | 0.6 |
| Championships | 4 | 16.5 | 7.5 | 24.0 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
Bio
Caylen Murray is an electric, versatile prospect tied to the Brisbane Lions Academy who has rocketed into first-round calculations. A hard-running Queenslander, Murray represented the Allies on the national stage, earning Under 18 All-Australian honours. He caught the eye of scouts throughout the National Championships with his playmaking in defence and midfield prowess, highlighted by standout performances against South Australia and Western Australia. He also impressed at the national draft combine, finishing fourth in the 2km time trial, and held his own playing against men in a VFL appearance for the Lions.
On the field, Murray is lauded for his speed, precise foot skills and ability to provide drive in transition. Academy assistant coach Jason Akermanis has praised his capacity to impact games in multiple roles. While scouts observe he is still developing his physical frame and strength, his elite running profile makes him perfectly suited to the modern game. Widely rated as a top-15 contender, Murray is poised to attract an early bid on draft night that Brisbane is fully expected to match, provided they have the draft capital.
VFL career
7 games1 goals
- Debut
- R15 2025 v SPS5 July 2025
- Most recent
- R21 2026 v GCS15 Aug 2026
Stats
Bio
Caylen Murray is an electric, versatile prospect tied to the Brisbane Lions Academy who has rocketed into first-round calculations. A hard-running Queenslander, Murray represented the Allies on the national stage, earning Under 18 All-Australian honours. He caught the eye of scouts throughout the National Championships with his playmaking in defence and midfield prowess, highlighted by standout performances against South Australia and Western Australia. He also impressed at the national draft combine, finishing fourth in the 2km time trial, and held his own playing against men in a VFL appearance for the Lions.
On the field, Murray is lauded for his speed, precise foot skills and ability to provide drive in transition. Academy assistant coach Jason Akermanis has praised his capacity to impact games in multiple roles. While scouts observe he is still developing his physical frame and strength, his elite running profile makes him perfectly suited to the modern game. Widely rated as a top-15 contender, Murray is poised to attract an early bid on draft night that Brisbane is fully expected to match, provided they have the draft capital.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Jan 2008 (age 18y 278d)
- Height
- 181 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionCaylen Murray is an electric, versatile prospect tied to the Brisbane Lions Academy who has rocketed into first-round calculations. A hard-running Queenslander, Murray represented the Allies on the national stage, earning Under 18 All-Australian honours. He caught the eye of scouts throughout the National Championships with his playmaking in defence and midfield prowess, highlighted by standout performances against South Australia and Western Australia. He also impressed at the national draft combine, finishing fourth in the 2km time trial, and held his own playing against men in a VFL appearance for the Lions.
On the field, Murray is lauded for his speed, precise foot skills and ability to provide drive in transition. Academy assistant coach Jason Akermanis has praised his capacity to impact games in multiple roles. While scouts observe he is still developing his physical frame and strength, his elite running profile makes him perfectly suited to the modern game. Widely rated as a top-15 contender, Murray is poised to attract an early bid on draft night that Brisbane is fully expected to match, provided they have the draft capital.