Michael Knoll Biography

Gold Coast is working through last-minute plans for the upcoming AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft after ruck target Michael Knoll failed a recent medical screening.

A scan on Knoll's knee revealed damage relating to a PCL injury he sustained while he was listed by Sydney from 2019-2020.

Sydney delists Michael Knoll, Ryley Stoddart, Jack Maibaum, Harry Reynolds, and Brady Rowles.

Robbie Fox, Hayden McLean, James Bell, Joel Amartey and Michael Knoll sign one-year deals with Sydney for 2020.

Sydney select Michael Knoll with pick No.4 in the 2019 Mid-Season Draft.

Mature-age ruckman Michael Knoll says he's ready for the step-up to the AFL and has his fingers crossed he gets picked in the upcoming NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

The 26-year-old is on the radar of AFL clubs, despite having only taken up football three years ago after making the transition from US college basketball.

After learning the game with VFL club Box Hill from 2017-18, Knoll's stocks have risen since moving to South Adelaide this season.

The 205cm, 103kg big man was a standout performer in last weekend's state game against the WAFL, earning the FOS Williams Medal as the SANFL's best player in their victory at Optus Stadium.

"I'm 26 now, so like most ruckmen, it's taken a bit longer for me to develop. This is my third year of footy, but I've learned a lot and I'm still learning a lot," Knoll said.

"I'm at a place where I could be put on an AFL list and play AFL games and really be able to compete for my team. I think in that sense, I'm ready for it, 100 per cent."