Western Bulldogs select Louis Emmett with pick No.27 in the 2025 National Draft.
Draft Profile: A ruck and tall forward, Emmett uses the ball effectively on his preferred left foot while his overhead marking is a real weapon. A very mobile player, he is still developing his ruck craft but had a major influence at the U16 National Championships in 2023, where he averaged 18 disposals, six marks and 15 hitouts to earn All-Australian selection. After a very promising bottom-age year in 2024, Emmett again caught the eye early this year with the Oakleigh Chargers and when representing the Australian U18 team. He showcased some of his abundant talent against VFL side Coburg, recording 15 disposals, five marks and a goal while splitting his time between ruck and forward duties. Despite some injury challenges with a hip flexor issue, Emmett was prominent for Victoria Metro during the National Championships, averaging 12.7 disposals in three matches. A former rower, he showed his elite aerobic capacity with a time of 6:07 for the 2km time trial at the national Draft Combine, which ranked third overall and was a special result for a player of his size.