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Sandringham Dragons won a gripping TAC Cup grand final by 17 points against Murray Bushrangers at Etihad Stadium, but there was just as much interest, if not more, on the possible draftees on display.In what was a sometimes scrappy but certainly pressure-filled contest, several high-end chances shone, including Andrew McGrath, Jack Scrimshaw and Will Brodie.Others also put their name firmly in front of AFL recruiters eyes - GWS Academy prospect Zach Sproule was superb for the Bushrangers, Hamish Brayshaw (brother of Melbournes Angus) was industrious for the Dragons.So, with draft approaching, what did we learn from this years TAC Cup decider?Essendon recruiters have a tough decision on their handsThe footy industry assumes the Bombers have already made up their mind to use their No. 1 pick on dynamic North Ballarat midfielder Hugh McCluggage. But Essendons recruiters will have a lot more to consider after the performances of Andrew McGrath and Will Brodie, who were fantastic for the Dragons and Bushies respectively.McGrath was adjudged best on ground after a scintillating game through the midfield and half-back, winning 38 disposals and eight clearances. He was especially enormous in the second half, racking up possessions and sparking his teammates. He takes the game on and makes things happen, and played a huge part in the Dragons overpowering their rivals.Brodie also looks the real deal. He displayed a brutal hunger for the contest, an ability to work his way around the ground, excellent cleanness with ball in hand and a willingness to hunt opponents with strong tackles. He was forced off the field for five or so minutes in the first quarter after smashing into an umpire but recovered to play a key role as Murray pushed their opponents all the way.Whichever way Essendon eventually leans with their prized first pick, Brisbane and Fremantle will be licking their lips at the thought of one of McGrath or Brodie falling their way.Theres no end in sight for the GWS Academy talent factory Seventeen AFL clubs are already worried about the vast riches at GWS - despite their loss to the Bulldogs in Saturdays preliminary final - and those feelings of unease would have intensified after Sundays contest.Unheralded Bushrangers tall Zach Sproule added his name to the list of exciting talents the Giants hold claims to, zipping around Etihad Stadium to be just about best afield for Murray.Medium forward Lachlan Tiziani also showed glimpses for the Bushies, winning the ball in the air and at ground level, although he missed several golden opportunities in front of goal.With Academy prospects Harry Perryman and Will Setterfield likely first-round picks, Harrison Macreadie a possible second rounder, and Tiziani and Kobe Mutch also extremely draftable, the Giants talent pathway is overflowing.Todd Marshall is far from the finished productMarshall, who is expected to be the first key forward selected in this years national draft, had a dirty day against Sandringham. The lightly framed 197cm forward failed to impose himself on the contest, struggling at times to compete with the required intensity.During the second quarter, he completely failed to connect with a simple handball that would have allowed the Bushies to stream into goal; as a result the ball went straight up the other end. Marshall does not play like a traditional tall forward - hes not a pack crasher or big goalkicker, although hes fantastic at ground level for such a tall player.He did produce one moment of magic, kicking the first goal of the fourth term - picking the ball up cleanly and snapping truly under pressure. He has a stack of potential, but AFL clubs will be questioning where Marshall sits in the draft order after Sundays performance.Jack Scrimshaw has some elite AFL attributesThe rangy Dragons utility was possibly the best ball user on display at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, hitting up targets with low, powerful drop punts. He is so smart, finds time and space in congestion, knows his angles, and regularly cut off Murray attacks in the first half.Scrimshaw was moved forward in the second half and still impacted the contest, showing his versatility. He also stood up at crucial moments - taking a strong contested mark in the third term, which set up a steadying goal to Hamish Brayshaw. His quality snap goal midway through the last quarter put the Dragons ahead. His standing as a likely first-round pick would have been solidified after Sunday.Despite an almost game, Esava Ratugolea could be a draft smokyThe grand final wasnt the athletic ruck-forward from Murrays best game, but the traits he showcased - deft ruckwork, excellent vertical leap and strong follow-up around the contest - showed he could reward any club that takes a chance and develops him.Midway through the fourth quarter, he took a brilliant pack mark with the Bushies down by a goal, but missed the set shot. 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Even first-time Olympian Max Esposito thinks the parallels between his modern pentathlon performance and his sisters efforts are freaky.The 19-year-old finished seventh in Rio - the same mark his Rio gold medal-winning sibling claimed in London.Esposito also went into the final round with a 45-second handicap, the same mark Chloe Esposito stormed home from to win gold on Friday night.And Chloe struggled with her fencing in 2012, just as Max did, ultimately leaving him just six seconds from claiming a bronze medal on Saturday.My fencing is always up and down, up and down like a rollercoaster, Esposito said after the race.Australians will be hoping the next parallel is Esposito winning gold in Tokyo 2020.He finished 29th in the fencing but placed in the top four in every other event.Esposito swam the fourth-fastest 200 metres, and scored the maximum possible points in the equestrian section, to sit 17th overall.Esposito was on the verge of fourth overall at one point in the combined running and shooting event, but a mixed final shooting performance cut valuable seconds from his chase.I was really happy with my running, the shoooting I thought I could have done better, but I think a little bit of the crowd and people (distracted me), he said.ddddddddddddEsposito said finishing seventh against athletes he watched as a 15-year-old in London was unbelievable.In my head I said `I want to get top 10 but I didnt tell anyone because I didnt want to jinx myself, he said.The Espositos are trained by their father Daniel - himself a former Olympian - and are known for their commitment.Weve got a reputation from all the pentathletes that we are psycho trainers, he said.Well, today coming here and showing that we can get a good result by Chloe getting gold and me getting seventh, shows hard training pays off.Russias Alexander Lesun won gold despite finishing 20th or worse in all the events bar the fencing, which he won.The Ukraines Pavlo Tymoshchenko won silver and Mexicos Ismael Hernandez Uscanga won bronze, just six seconds ahead of Esposito.So will Australians see Esposito in Tokyo?One hundred per cent. 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