A reasonable question, but it's fair to say it wasn't one Horsham draft hopeful Sam Breuer was expecting to be asked by AFL recruiters.

"They stumped me on that one I had no idea that was coming," Breuer laughed.

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"They had me on the spot, I think I said my wallet or something ridiculous."

2021 has been a big year for Breuer.

Like many aspiring 18-year-olds across the country, Breuer will tune into the AFL draft, hoping that a club takes a punt on him.

While others may have grand plans for the November 24 and 25 event, Breuer is off to schoolies and taking a more laid-back approach.

"I'll be watching at Mildura with a few mates, kicking back and relaxing," he said.

"I'm looking forward to it. It's been a long time coming now."

It was an impressive 2021 NAB League season with the Rebels that thrust Breuer's name into draft calculations.

He played all ten matches for the second-placed Rebels averaging 17.5 disposals and over five tackles per outing.

He also gave recruiters a firsthand glimpse of his attributes when tested at the Victoria Country NAB AFL Draft Combine in Bendigo in October.

His form and skills evidently caught the eye of a few clubs that spoke to Breuer in the draft lead-up.

"(That) has been an awesome opportunity just to see what they're looking at and see their perspective on everything," he said.

Breuer is under no illusions and understands there are no guarantees about whether he will find his way to an AFL club.

In 2020, just 85 players were selected in the National and Rookie drafts, 26 of whom had previously been on an AFL list.

Nevertheless, Breuer is still hoping to hear his name called out.

"Whatever happens, happens really," he said.

"It's sorta fifty-fifty for me. No real expectations but if I get drafted it will be an awesome opportunity."

Moving interstate is also something Breuer would welcome if it meant he could play at the highest level.

"I'd just be happy to be picked up honestly, it wouldn't really phase me either way because the amount of support the clubs give you, they make it really feel like home," he said.

Breuer naturally does have a plan B.

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He is fortunate that he has family in SA and admitted that he could head there for football and university studies if he goes undrafted.

Playing basketball for the Horsham Hornets men's side would also become an immediate focus. The Hornets' campaign begins on November 28, and Breuer would be a vital component of a Hornets side aiming for CBL glory.

Although he joked that he was no Scott Pendlebury, the star Rebel is quite the multi-talented athlete and has enjoyed representing the Hornets over the years.

"(The Hornets are) a good bunch of blokes and it's a good way to get away from footy," he said.

"Scotty the coach is a ripper bloke letting me come back and train and play with them."

Sam's father, Shayne, who played a total of 125 AFL games at Geelong and Port Adelaide, will no doubt be keeping an eye on the draft proceedings during the week.

Although Shayne himself was selected in the 1993 AFL Preseason Draft at pick 70, Breuer said he hadn't given him too much advice ahead of the event.

"He likes to keep himself quiet about it," he said.

"He's humble about it, and he's just been a good mentor and doesn't place any expectations on me, which is good of him.

"He's just helped guide me through my footy career."

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