Mason McGroder
Sydney Swans Academy
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 66
- Position
- Key Defender
- Height
- 194 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 2m
- Plays for
- Sydney Swans Academy
- Tied to
Sydney academy- Bid expected
- Sydney to match
- Invited to
- National combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| National combine, top 10s | Result | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 20m sprint | 2.827s | 1st |
| Standing vertical jump | 85cm | 2nd |
| Running vertical jump | 107cm | 2nd |
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 3 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 10.0 | - | 0.7 | 1.7 | - | 2.0 | 1.3 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Championships | 1 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Bio
Mason McGroder is a highly rated key defender tied to the Sydney Swans Academy, who are fully expected to match any early bids for him on draft night. A product of the Maroubra Saints, his football journey accelerated after being spotted by Nick Davis at a school carnival and lured to the academy. McGroder featured in an undefeated Coates Talent League campaign with Sydney this year before stepping up to represent the Allies at the National Championships. He later turned heads at the national draft combine, clocking the fastest sprint time of all participants and placing second overall in the running vertical jump.
Boasting an exceptional mix of speed and power, McGroder is a physical backman who uses his elite leap to beat opponents in the air. Scouts praise his determination to make a statement on offence, frequently taking off through the corridor and backing his acceleration to launch the ball forward. While his athletic traits are undeniable, talent spotters note his foot skills in open play are an area for refinement. Widely viewed as one of the most tantalising talents in the draft pool, he looms as a priority acquisition for the Swans.
Talent League career
7 games0 goals
- Debut
- R4 2025 v TAS25 Apr 2025
- Most recent
- R9 2026 v GEE16 May 2026
Stats
Bio
Mason McGroder is a highly rated key defender tied to the Sydney Swans Academy, who are fully expected to match any early bids for him on draft night. A product of the Maroubra Saints, his football journey accelerated after being spotted by Nick Davis at a school carnival and lured to the academy. McGroder featured in an undefeated Coates Talent League campaign with Sydney this year before stepping up to represent the Allies at the National Championships. He later turned heads at the national draft combine, clocking the fastest sprint time of all participants and placing second overall in the running vertical jump.
Boasting an exceptional mix of speed and power, McGroder is a physical backman who uses his elite leap to beat opponents in the air. Scouts praise his determination to make a statement on offence, frequently taking off through the corridor and backing his acceleration to launch the ball forward. While his athletic traits are undeniable, talent spotters note his foot skills in open play are an area for refinement. Widely viewed as one of the most tantalising talents in the draft pool, he looms as a priority acquisition for the Swans.
Profile
- Born
- 18 Sept 2008 (age 18y 36d)
- Height
- 194 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionMason McGroder is a highly rated key defender tied to the Sydney Swans Academy, who are fully expected to match any early bids for him on draft night. A product of the Maroubra Saints, his football journey accelerated after being spotted by Nick Davis at a school carnival and lured to the academy. McGroder featured in an undefeated Coates Talent League campaign with Sydney this year before stepping up to represent the Allies at the National Championships. He later turned heads at the national draft combine, clocking the fastest sprint time of all participants and placing second overall in the running vertical jump.
Boasting an exceptional mix of speed and power, McGroder is a physical backman who uses his elite leap to beat opponents in the air. Scouts praise his determination to make a statement on offence, frequently taking off through the corridor and backing his acceleration to launch the ball forward. While his athletic traits are undeniable, talent spotters note his foot skills in open play are an area for refinement. Widely viewed as one of the most tantalising talents in the draft pool, he looms as a priority acquisition for the Swans.