Tyson Bradley
Sandringham Dragons
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 14
- Position
- Key Defender
- Height
- 196 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 2m
- Plays for
- Sandringham Dragons
- Invited to
- National combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| National combine, top 10s | Result | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Agility test | 7.994s | 6th |
| Standing vertical jump | 75cm | 9th |
| Running vertical jump | 90cm | 9th |
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 8 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 12.5 | - | 5.3 | 1.6 | - | 0.6 | 3.0 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Championships | 4 | 11.0 | 3.5 | 14.5 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Bio
Tyson Bradley enjoyed a decorated top-age campaign as a key defender for the Sandringham Dragons and Victoria Metro. Hailing from Highett, the 196cm prospect proved to be a reliable defensive pillar throughout the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. He was named Victoria Metro's Most Valuable Player as the side went undefeated to claim the title, earning All-Australian honours at centre half back. Bradley's outstanding season was further recognised when he was appointed captain of the Talent League Boys Team of the Year.
Regularly assigned to the opposition's most dangerous marking forwards, Bradley is difficult to beat one-on-one. He uses his mature, AFL-ready frame to move opponents around, willingly crashes aerial contests, and provides a strong intercepting presence. Scouts have praised his neat disposal by hand and foot, along with his kicking penetration and tackling pressure. He also showcased his athleticism at the national draft combine, recording top-10 finishes in the agility and vertical jump tests. Rated as one of the leading tall defenders in the 2026 draft pool, he is expected to be selected in the first or second round.
Talent League career
19 games0 goals
- Debut
- R1 2025 v WES30 Mar 2025
- Most recent
- PF 2026 v GIP13 Sept 2026
Stats
Talent League
2026 | SAN | 8 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 12.5 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 55 |
2025 | SAN | 11 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 9.6 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43 |
U18 Boys
2026 | VM | 4 | 11.0 | 3.5 | 14.5 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 62 |
Bio
Tyson Bradley enjoyed a decorated top-age campaign as a key defender for the Sandringham Dragons and Victoria Metro. Hailing from Highett, the 196cm prospect proved to be a reliable defensive pillar throughout the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. He was named Victoria Metro's Most Valuable Player as the side went undefeated to claim the title, earning All-Australian honours at centre half back. Bradley's outstanding season was further recognised when he was appointed captain of the Talent League Boys Team of the Year.
Regularly assigned to the opposition's most dangerous marking forwards, Bradley is difficult to beat one-on-one. He uses his mature, AFL-ready frame to move opponents around, willingly crashes aerial contests, and provides a strong intercepting presence. Scouts have praised his neat disposal by hand and foot, along with his kicking penetration and tackling pressure. He also showcased his athleticism at the national draft combine, recording top-10 finishes in the agility and vertical jump tests. Rated as one of the leading tall defenders in the 2026 draft pool, he is expected to be selected in the first or second round.
Profile
- Born
- 16 Sept 2008 (age 18y 38d)
- Height
- 196 cm
Teams
Family
- Grandfather:John Bradley
Bio
1 revisionTyson Bradley enjoyed a decorated top-age campaign as a key defender for the Sandringham Dragons and Victoria Metro. Hailing from Highett, the 196cm prospect proved to be a reliable defensive pillar throughout the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. He was named Victoria Metro's Most Valuable Player as the side went undefeated to claim the title, earning All-Australian honours at centre half back. Bradley's outstanding season was further recognised when he was appointed captain of the Talent League Boys Team of the Year.
Regularly assigned to the opposition's most dangerous marking forwards, Bradley is difficult to beat one-on-one. He uses his mature, AFL-ready frame to move opponents around, willingly crashes aerial contests, and provides a strong intercepting presence. Scouts have praised his neat disposal by hand and foot, along with his kicking penetration and tackling pressure. He also showcased his athleticism at the national draft combine, recording top-10 finishes in the agility and vertical jump tests. Rated as one of the leading tall defenders in the 2026 draft pool, he is expected to be selected in the first or second round.