Koby Bewick, the son of 1993 and 2000 Bombers premiership player Darren Bewick, looms as one of the leading players in the 2027 National Draft.
The 16-year-old starred for Vic Metro in a trial game last weekend, finishing with 29 possessions, eight marks, five clearances, five inside 50s and a goal.
"He just knows his way around the ground, he's a natural," AFL.com.au's trade and draft expert Cal Twomey said.
"The best thing for Essendon (is) if Tasmania comes into the draft in 2027, their access to one of the best players, at this point, is looking untouched.
"They can still get a good player in a draft that is going to be the most compromised ever."