Hawthorn has welcomed four new members to the club following the conclusion of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft. 

Beginning with Pick 20, the Hawks selected mobile forward Cameron Nairn, followed by his Central District teammate Aidan Schubert three picks later. 

On night two, Hawthorn welcomed Jack Dalton with Pick 34 after rocketing up the order while selecting Matt LeRay with Pick 56. 

Get to know each player below.

Cameron Nairn - Pick 20 

Eighteen-year-old Nairn burst onto the scene by producing one of the best games of the National Championships, booting seven goals in a standout individual performance in South Australia’s win over Western Australia at Alberton Oval.

He has an elite work rate presenting as a marking forward, which is complemented by his natural leap, strong hands overhead, accurate kick for goal and good footy nous.

The Central District product regularly hit the scoreboard at club under 18s level, kicking 22 goals in 13 games for Central District. 

He also averaged 20.5 disposals as he pushed up onto the wing, highlighting his versatility.

Nairn’s impressive 6:13 for the 2km time trial was ranked fourth at the national Draft Combine and provided a good indicator of his willingness to compete against the best. 

State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Willaston
Date of Birth: 15/10/2007
Height: 188cm
Position: Forward/ wing 

Aidan Schubert - Pick 23

Seventeen-year-old (turning 18 next month) Schubert presents well as a target in attack with his clean hands overhead, aerobic capacity and versatility a feature of his game, highlighted by strong stints in the ruck throughout his junior career.

Schubert had an outstanding season at club level, kicking 28 goals in 13 matches for Central District to win the SANFL U18 MVP Award.

He was also one of the stars in South Australia’s title-winning team at the National Championships, finishing fourth in the Larke Medal voting and earning All-Australian honours. 

The exciting goalkicker averaged 17 disposals and seven marks across the carnival, booting four goals against the Allies and three in the big win over Victoria Metro.

He made his SANFL senior debut late in the year and then showed his elite competitive edge and endurance at the national Draft Combine, recording 6:21 for the 2km time trial, which was ranked eighth overall.  

State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Gawler Central
Date of Birth: 21/12/2007
Height: 196cm
Position: Forward/ ruck

Jack Dalton - Pick 34 

Eighteen-year-old Dalton has an outstanding work rate and is strong around the contest.

He was a standout as a 16-year-old, winning MVP honours for Victoria Metro at the 2023 U16 National Championships.

Despite breaking both wrists simultaneously in the pre-season, Dalton had an immediate impact upon return, averaging 27.9 disposals across nine games in the Coates Talent League to earn selection in the Team of the Year.

From those nine appearances, Dalton remarkably won the Sandringham Dragons best and fairest award, as well as being one of their best in the Grand Final loss to the Eastern Ranges

The East Malvern product showcased his class for Victoria Metro in the final three games of the National Championships and featured among the best players against both Western Australia and Victoria Country. 

Dalton also produced the fastest 2km time trial of the Draft Combine, with an elite 5:53. 

State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: East Malvern Knights
Date of Birth: 05/04/2007
Height: 177cm
Position: Midfielder 

Matt LeRay - Pick 56 

Eighteen-year-old LeRay possesses the ability to read the game extremely well and consistently find the footy.

He is very strong and courageous overhead, as well as a penetrating kick on both feet. 

LeRay was one of seven South Australians to be awarded All-Australian honours at the National Championships. 

He averaged 16.8 disposals along with 5.8 marks as a wingman to provide great drive for his team in their unbeaten title-winning campaign.

The Golden Grove product was also dominant at under 18s level with Central District in the SANFL, averaging 22.3 disposals and 3.9 clearances in 12 matches.

Another graduate of the Marsh AFL National Academy, he is a dual-sport athlete, having represented South Australia in cricket at the U17 National Championships as a leg spinner.

State: South Australia
State League Club: Central District
Community Club: Golden Grove
Date of Birth: 22/02/2007
Height: 189cm
Position: Wing/ half-back