Essendon select Max Kondogiannis with pick No.36 in the 2025 National Draft.
Draft Profile: Defender who greatly benefited from a strong pre-season program, Kondogiannis developed this year into one of the best players of his type in the Draft pool. Reads the cues very early to intercept then has an attacking impact with his precise ball use and rebound speed. Still has a massive upside physically but was a model of consistency with the Oakleigh Chargers, averaging 18.6 disposals in six matches in the Coates Talent League. Was one of Victoria Metro's best in its National Championships win over Western Australia and its loss to Victoria Country. Averaged 18.8 disposals in four Championships matches and looked very composed at the level.