After three stints with the Murray Bushrangers Ben Kelly is hoping this could be the year he's able to fulfill his childhood dream.
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Albury's Kelly will be watching the AFL draft at home with his parents this week as the 19-year-old ruckman braces to see if his name is called.
"It's every kids dream to play AFL footy, so it would mean the world to me," Kelly said.
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"I'm a little bit nervous but obviously excited more than anything to see what happens.
"Fingers crossed, I've had a pretty decent year and put in all the work, so I'm hoping for the best.
"They (family) are all pretty excited, but I think mum's a bit nervous."
Kelly's chances of securing a spot playing at an elite level are said to lie within picks 40 to 80, which will be decided on Thursday night.
The draft prospect entered this year's NAB league season more determined than ever after injuries interrupted his 2018 campaign, with his sights set on advancing his football career.
