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EXCITING big man Max King is far from confident about his chances heading into tonight's AFL National Draft.
The Wagga Tigers forward has been in contact with several AFL clubs ahead of tonight's draft but is not getting his hopes up of being picked up.
The 18-year-old stands at a towering 200 centimetres and impressed AFL scouts with his performances at the under 18 national championships, along with his efforts in the TAC Cup for Murray Bushrangers throughout the year.
King is looking forward to the wait being over tonight.
"I'm not too confident, I guess I'll just wait and see what happens," King said yesterday.
"I'm a little bit excited about it but not too much. I'm probably more nervous.
"I probably won't get too much sleep (last night)."
King was invited to the AFL Draft Camp last month in what he described was an "awesome experience".
He was interviewed by AFL clubs at the camp and has since been contacted, as late as this week, by some as tonight's draft looms.
King does not like his chances of being picked up.
"I think my chances are pretty slim," King said.
"I haven't really talked to too many clubs.
"There has been a couple touching base and catching up but nothing is ever concrete."
King's mates will leave today for the schoolies celebrations on the Gold Coast.
King finished year 12 at The Riverina Anglican College (TRAC) this year but cancelled his trip away as a precaution in case something exciting does develop tonight.
If it does not, there is still the pre-season and rookie draft in December.
King is even prepared to spend another season with the Murray Bushrangers if things do not eventuate.
"I could look at playing with the Bushrangers as an over age player," King said.
"We'll wait and see."
Former Coolamon young gun Michael Gibbons is the other draft hopeful from the region.