Cooper White
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 96
- Position
- Key Defender
- Height
- 192 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 0m
- Plays for
- Dandenong Stingrays
- Invited to
- State combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 13 | 6.0 | 3.7 | 9.7 | - | 3.3 | 1.8 | - | 0.4 | 2.5 | - | - | 0.1 |
| Championships | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Bio
Cooper White is a tall defender who has built a solid case through a consistent season with the Dandenong Stingrays. The 192cm prospect was a reliable figure in the Coates Talent League, helping the Stingrays reach the grand final during a late-season surge. His dependable club form earned him a Vic Country debut at the National Championships and a state draft combine invitation, placing him firmly on the radar as a late or rookie draft option.
Regarded as a true defensive anchor, White stands out for his raw athleticism, strong wingspan and ability to compete hard in the air. Scouts note his capacity to make early reads on the flight of the ball, allowing him to force vital spoils against dangerous forwards. At ground level he is just as effective, drawing praise for swooping on loose balls and distributing them calmly with clean foot skills. With a solid foundation and reliable defensive traits, he projects as a versatile key position prospect for AFL clubs looking to bolster their backlines.
Talent League career
13 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 2026 v GEE22 Mar 2026
- Most recent
- GF 2026 v GIP19 Sept 2026
Stats
Talent League
2026 | DAN | 13 | 6.0 | 3.7 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 42 |
U18 Boys
2026 | VC | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 21 |
Bio
Cooper White is a tall defender who has built a solid case through a consistent season with the Dandenong Stingrays. The 192cm prospect was a reliable figure in the Coates Talent League, helping the Stingrays reach the grand final during a late-season surge. His dependable club form earned him a Vic Country debut at the National Championships and a state draft combine invitation, placing him firmly on the radar as a late or rookie draft option.
Regarded as a true defensive anchor, White stands out for his raw athleticism, strong wingspan and ability to compete hard in the air. Scouts note his capacity to make early reads on the flight of the ball, allowing him to force vital spoils against dangerous forwards. At ground level he is just as effective, drawing praise for swooping on loose balls and distributing them calmly with clean foot skills. With a solid foundation and reliable defensive traits, he projects as a versatile key position prospect for AFL clubs looking to bolster their backlines.
Profile
- Born
- 05 Nov 2008 (age 17y 353d)
- Height
- 192 cm
Bio
1 revisionCooper White is a tall defender who has built a solid case through a consistent season with the Dandenong Stingrays. The 192cm prospect was a reliable figure in the Coates Talent League, helping the Stingrays reach the grand final during a late-season surge. His dependable club form earned him a Vic Country debut at the National Championships and a state draft combine invitation, placing him firmly on the radar as a late or rookie draft option.
Regarded as a true defensive anchor, White stands out for his raw athleticism, strong wingspan and ability to compete hard in the air. Scouts note his capacity to make early reads on the flight of the ball, allowing him to force vital spoils against dangerous forwards. At ground level he is just as effective, drawing praise for swooping on loose balls and distributing them calmly with clean foot skills. With a solid foundation and reliable defensive traits, he projects as a versatile key position prospect for AFL clubs looking to bolster their backlines.