tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55949295162711172992024-03-08T03:33:44.245-08:00AFL Draft InfoYour #1 AFL draft information and opinion sourceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-37745113125139792262040-09-18T19:38:00.000-07:002010-11-19T02:46:00.411-08:00Just when thought you saw the last of it...<br />
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AFL Draft Info is back for the 2010/2011 off-season to provide you with information, opinion and news about this year's draftees.<br />
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2011 AFL Rookie Draft Review<br />
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You can view previous year's material in our <a href="http://www.afldraftinfo.blogspot.com/2009/01/archive.html">archive</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-82155048705832673702010-11-19T02:23:00.000-08:002010-11-19T02:23:40.258-08:002010 AFL Draft ReviewPlease keep in mind this is my own subjective opinion...<br />
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Plenty of others will have different opinions of who fared well and who didn't based on their own viewing and rating systems - I am just a mug punter that watches the U18 Championships games plus some WAFL and SANFL League games, so take it with a grain of salt...<br />
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<b>Adelaide - A (only two selections, but Smith is beauty at 14!)</b><br />
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Brodie Smith (14), Jarrad Lyons (61)<br />
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I am a big fan of Smith at 14 and I think Adelaide is an excellent fit for him too - he has great opportunity to fulfil his potential there!<br />
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I haven't seen Lyons play...<br />
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<b>Brisbane - B (I like Polec and Green, but not sold they utilised 25 and 28 best)</b><br />
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Polec (5), Karnezis (25), Lester (28), Green (32)<br />
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Polec is one I rated highly (like most judges) and was well worth pick 5 and a good fit for Brisbane.<br />
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Karnezis and Lester are OK - but they are only decent medium-tall utility flanker types - I think Brisbane genuinely needed of key position types and there were some good ones on the board in McCarthy and Mitchell in particular who would've been better fits IMO...<br />
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That said, Green was a very tidy selection that should add a sweet combo of grunt and pace to the midfield and like Polec should fit in well!<br />
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<b>Carlton - A+ (WOW! I love all of their selections - boosted their tall talent big time - very good players and great fits relative to need)</b><br />
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Matthew Watson (18), Patrick McCarthy (34), Luke Mitchell (43), Andrew McInnes (67), Nick Duigan (70) <br />
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Watson was always the man at 18 - great fit for Carlton from a needs perspective and I also think he was the best talent available too.<br />
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To get McCarthy too - who was probably in close contention for pick 18 is great fortune! They could form a very formidable defensive duo down the track...<br />
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Then Mitchell at 43 - a very good super tall and strong bodied forward prospect that I rated top 25 - surely the Carlton recruiters must've checked the date after all of that to make sure it wasn't December 25th...<br />
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McInnes at 67 was definitely the icing on the cake - very solid player that does little wrong - would be one of the few I'd tip drafted beyond 50 that I think will play 100 games.<br />
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Haven't seen Duigan play...<br />
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<b>Collingwood - A (I think they'll extract two long term players from this year's picks, which would be an excellent result considering the draft position...)</b><br />
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Alex Fasolo (45), Daniel Farmer (46), Kirk Ugle (60), Paul Seedsman (76), Trent Stubbs (77), Thomas Young (104)<br />
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Fasolo is a very good get at 45 - I rated him in my top 30 - good fit too, as he's one that is very versatile medium utility without much wrong with his game and will push for selection in his first year.<br />
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Haven't seen enough of Farmer, Ugle or Seedsman (heard a lot of good things about Ugle from those ITK).<br />
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Stubbs showed a lot of potential last year as a bottom aged athletic medium utility for NSW-ACT - didn't see him at all this year, but at 77 I think is a very tidy selection based on that.<br />
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Young is a scholarship elevation that I liked the look of last year at U18s and has progressed extremely well this year to win Collingwood's VFL B&F!<br />
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<b>Essendon - B (Heppell is a great get, but don't know enough about 2 and the other 2 I didn't rate in my top 50 prospects)</b><br />
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Heppell was my highest rated prospect after the big 3 and I think he fits in well for Essendon - I see him playing a genuine inside-out midfielder and a very good one which would be ideal for Essendon.<br />
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Stienberg and Ross I haven't see enough of...<br />
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I didn't rate Browne or Davis in my top 50 as I didn't think either had enough AFL attributes (Browne was considered, he is a hard running half back, but I had a concern over the reliability of his ball use - Davis, didn't particularly standout to me in any regard) - but TBF there wasn't that much around...<br />
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<b>Fremantle - C+ (a bit uninspiring IMO...)</b><br />
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Jayden Pitt (20), Viv Michie (44), Josh Melington (56)<br />
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Continue their trend of taking slender but skilful wing/flank types with earlier selections...<br />
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I didn't rate Pitt as a first round selection based on what I had seen - he is very agile and a very good kick but is very skinny, 'outside' and not particularly quick - I didn't have him in my top 45, but that said he does have quite a lot of fans...<br />
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Also, I do think Fremantle is the best fit for him out of all clubs given they play on the open and spacious Subiaco Oval every second week.<br />
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Michie is a solid get, I think he has a better rounded game and I rate him higher than Pitt. Again he is a skilful player, but needs to improve his intensity and work-rate if he's going to sustain a long-term AFL career succesfully.<br />
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I haven't seen Melington play...<br />
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<b>Geelong - A- (good mix of players that will fit in, look and play the part at the Cattery)</b><br />
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Billie Smedts (15), Cameron Guthrie (23), George Horlin-Smith (37), Jordan Schroder (54)<br />
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Smedts, I rated later (20-30) and probably would've rated higher if I had seen his early TAC Cup games pre-carnival, but I think he is a very handy football smart, clean skilled utility player that will fit in very well in Geelong's structure quickly - would've preferred Watson for their selection with Scarlett likely to retire soon.<br />
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Guthrie I rated around that mark he went and I think he is again a very good fit at Geelong (another football smart mid/utility and potentially a replacement for Ling) - similar style of player to Brady Rawlings...<br />
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Schroder is a good get at 54 - would've liked to see more of him, but had him in my top 45 and I think again he adds another very football smart, strong bodied, contested football winnning midfielder that Geelong have based their game plan around succesfully in previous years.<br />
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<b>Gold Coast Suns - A (as expected collected good talent from their great number </b><br />
<b>of first round selections that always promised to do so)</b><br />
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David Swallow (1), Harley Bennell (2), Sam Day (3), Josh Caddy (7), Dion Prestia (9), Daniel Gorringe (10), Tom Lynch (11), Seb Tape (13), Jeremy Taylor (39), Jacob Gilbee (49)<br />
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Their top 3 was the same as my top albeit in a slightly different order - all have a number of elite attributes for their positions and the potential to be top-line AFL player as you'd want from top 3 selections<br />
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I am a big fan of Caddy - I love his powerful and intense inside play and I think he will fit in well at Gold Coast.<br />
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I wouldn't have selected Prestia that early, but I don't dispute that he is a decent selection - Atley would've been my preference as a genuine midfielder - I think he has more upside, but Prestia is much more physically mature and R2G.<br />
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Not a huge fan of the Gorringe selection given they already have Zac Smith who is R2G and looking extremely promising for a 21 year old ruckman, Tom Nicholls developing as a raw athletic former-AIS prospect and Charlie Dixon who as a primary forward can perform back-up duties when Smith needs a rest - I don't think Gorringe will be given the best opportunity to fulfil his potential there and could see him being one that leaves at some point.<br />
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Lynch is a good get at 11 - very hard working, super tall and clean CHF prospect - if he and Day develop as intended they will cause many a coach and defender headaches ala Riewoldt and Kos. <br />
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I like the Seb Tape selection - he is a player who I think has a lot of promise as an athletic utility. He also showed in his debut game at SANFL League in a final that he can step his game up a level in a quick response to the challenge put in front of him, which is fantastic to see in a young player.<br />
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I haven't seen Jeremy Taylor play...<br />
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Jacob Gilbee is a player I just didn't see enough AFL attributes in to consider...<br />
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<b>Hawthorn - A- (good mix of different flavours from quite good value ingredients)</b><br />
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Isaac Smith (17), Mitch Hallahan (37), Angus Litherland (55), Paul Puopolo (66)<br />
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Smith is a very good fit given Hawthorn are currently competitive, lack a bit of pace through the midfield and he can jump into AFL straight away and likely have some impact - very explosive wingman that has high hurt factor.<br />
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Hallahan provides some genuine grunt and bash and crash in the clinches, but needs to improve his skill level to sustain a long term career - an OK pick overall...<br />
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Litherland is very good value at 55 and provides a versatile athletic tall defender that can play tall or small. Will need much more time that the above 2.<br />
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I haven't seen enough of Puopolo to comment...<br />
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<b>Melbourne - C- (I don't think Cook was near the best choice for 12, not sure about the others)</b><br />
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Lucas Cook (12), Jeremy Howe (33), Troy Davis (50), Tom McDonald (53)<br />
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I'm not the biggest fan of the Cook selection - very skilled ball user and decision maker, but I am concerned he lacks attributes to make him a good key position player - not that strong OH, not particularly quick on the lead and lacks strength/physicality - could be a good 3rd tall type though... but Melbourne need a genuine strong bodied key forward - if none are available then boosting the midfield stocks is the next best option<br />
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If I was their RM, I probably would've gone for Atley or Tape at 13 and Mitchell at 30 to fulfil the need...<br />
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I haven't seen Howe, Davis or McDonald play before.<br />
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<b>North Melbourne - A (picked 2 trendy players at their first two selections)</b><br />
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Shaun Atley (17), Kieran Harper (27), Cameron Delaney (69)<br />
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Atley is a good addition to the North Melbourne midfield group - adds another strong contested ball winner, but this time with some genuine explosive pace and evasive ability.<br />
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Harper is good value - one of the most talented players in the draft - elegantly athletic, highly skilled and versatile - just needs to put it all together more often... <br />
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I haven't seen enough of Delaney to form an opinion.<br />
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<b>Port Adelaide - C+ (I think they could've done better than Jacobs at 16 and other selections were modest)</b><br />
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Jacobs is a football smart player, but as a receiver I'm concerned that he <br />
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doesn't have enough weapons to be better than an ordinary high possession player - his kicking is overrated, decision making isn't consistently reliable enough for a general type and although he has improve his speed, he isn't a pacy line-breaker.<br />
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Newton was underdone this year, but whilst his smarts, skills and decision making look quite good, he lacks athletic ability and I'm not sure what role he'll play (jack of all, master of none?) - it would've been nice to see more of him at his best as I understand he's had illness and injury issues.<br />
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Young seems a good athletic half forward type that should get the best out of himself, but needs to improve his size/strength very significantly and clean up his skils somewhat - about par for value.<br />
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<b>Richmond - B (Conca is a good player and very underrated - not sure about the</b> <b>rest!)</b><br />
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Reece Conca (6), Jake Batchelor (30), Bradley Helbig (47), Dean MacDonald (51), Tom Dericx (63)<br />
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I would've gone for Heppell personally, but Conca is a very good player that has a lot of Travis Boak about him... just made my top 10 in the end - I think he is a good addition.<br />
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Haven't seen enough of Batchelor, Helbig, MacDonald or Dericx...<br />
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<b>St Kilda - B (Cripps is a great addition at 24 - the rest of the lot is quite resonable)</b><br />
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Jamie Cripps (24), Sam Crocker (43), Tom Ledger (59), Arryn Siposs (75), Ryan Gamble (90), Dean Polo (103)<br />
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Cripps is a very good addition at 24 and based on the WAFL form he showe at year end, ready to step up and impact immediately if he gets opportunity, but still with plenty of improvement left in him as an U18 recruit.<br />
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Crocker, I haven't seen at all...<br />
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Ledger looks to be an explosive midfielder - he showed a few flashes at the U18 Championships, but got little opportunity at the carnival to truly showcase his ability. He won the competition B&F (Jack Clarke Medal) at WAFL colts, but in the end I didn't see enough to get a strong indication of his overall abilities.<br />
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Siposs looked handy as a medium lead and mark forward in the little snippets I saw of him at the championships, but like Ledger I didn't see enough to get a strong handle of his abilities...<br />
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Not sure about what Polo will add but Gamble could potentially add another goal kicking option to their forward line who can contribute a couple per game which is definitely needed.<br />
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<b>Sydney - B+ (Lamb and Parker are both good additions - Spangher was a surprise!)</b><br />
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Jed Lamb (21), Luke Parker (40), Alex Johnson (57), Matthew Spangher (73) <br />
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Lamb is a clean, creative and explosive half forward - similar prospect to <br />
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Rohan, who they drafted last year. Great to see them continue to add more dynamic players to their list to complement the soldiers.<br />
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Parker is a typical Sydney style player - strong bodied, contested ball winning midfielder that reads the play well - so shouldn't have any trouble fitting in.<br />
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Haven't seen enough of Johnson to evaluate...<br />
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I don't rate Spangher particularly highly - decision making and skills are subpar and he gets beaten defensively too often. Good luck Sydney!<br />
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<b>West Coast - B (decent overall effort, but being overrated ATM)</b><br />
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Andrew Gaff (4), Jack Darling (26), Scott Lycett (29)<br />
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Gaff will improve the team's skill level/decision making which was essential from this selection and should be at least a good player, but I can't help but think they would've been better off going for a higher hurt factor player like Heppell or Polec, who both also would improve the team's skill level/decision making (particularly Heppell).<br />
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Darling was about fair value I thought - man child 191cm key forward that isn't particularly quick doesn't read well. He was very impressive in 2009 and struggled this year, but injury and lack of pre-season preparation should be taken into account - hard one to rate! <br />
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Lycett adds a second developing ruckman, which was needed during this draft period with only the very promising Naitanui and aging Cox on the current list without any genuine cover.<br />
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<b>Western Bulldogs - A (Wallis and Liberatore combo for the price they paid will make Dogs fans very happy - the rest I'm not so sure about, but there wasn't much around at those stages)</b><br />
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Mitch Wallis (22), Tom Liberatore (41), Jayden Schofield (74), Zeph Skinner (88), Tom Hill (89)<br />
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Wallis and Liberatore look like genuine long term midfielders that are very good footballers with strong credentials and great chemistry on and off the football field - I rated them both top 20 prospects.<br />
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I haven't seen Schofield or Skinner play at all...<br />
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Hill has some showed some promise as a ruck/forward a couple of years ago, but all-round inconsistency was always his issue - haven't seen him this year to give a reasonable evaluation.<br />
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All the best to the players recruited and if I talked your clubs recruiting or player's down then I hope they prove me wrong!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-22794335547929183702010-10-28T06:59:00.000-07:002010-10-30T21:21:00.412-07:002010 AFL Phantom National Draft<b></b><br />
Here's my mock draft effort for this year for the first 3 rounds of this year's draft:<br />
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Round 1</b><br />
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1 Gold Coast Suns - David Swallow<br />
2 Gold Coast Suns - Harley Bennell<br />
3 Gold Coast Suns - Sam Day<br />
4 West Coast Eagles – Andrew Gaff <br />
5 Brisbane Lions – Dyson Heppell<br />
6 Richmond – Jared Polec<br />
7 Gold Coast Suns – Tom Lynch<br />
8 Essendon – Josh Caddy <br />
9 Gold Coast Suns – Shaun Atley<br />
10 Gold Coast Suns – Patrick McCarthy<br />
11 Gold Coast Suns - Brodie Smith <br />
12 Melbourne - Daniel Gorringe<br />
13 Gold Coast Suns – Sebastian Tape <br />
14 Adelaide Crows – Billy Smedts<br />
15 Geelong Cats – Matthew Watson <br />
16 Port Adelaide – Scott Lycett<br />
17 North Melbourne - Luke Parker <br />
18 Carlton – Jack Darling<br />
19 Hawthorn – Ben Newton<br />
20 Fremantle –Reece Conca<br />
21 Sydney Swans – Josh Green<br />
22 Western Bulldogs (FS) - Mitchell Wallis<br />
23 Geelong Cats – Cameron Guthrie<br />
24 St Kilda – Jed Lamb <br />
25 Brisbane Lions – Dion Prestia<br />
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Priority Pick</b><br />
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26 West Coast Eagles – Jamie Cripps<br />
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GC17 Compensation Picks</b><br />
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27 Brisbane - Kieran Harper <br />
29 North Melbourne - Isaac Smith <br />
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2nd Round</b><br />
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30 Brisbane Lions – Luke Mitchell <br />
31 West Coast Eagles – Alex Fasolo<br />
32 Richmond – Ben Jacobs<br />
30 Essendon – George Horlin-Smith<br />
31 Brisbane Lions – Angus Litherland<br />
32 Melbourne – Lucas Cook<br />
33 Carlton – Patrick Karnezis<br />
34 Port Adelaide – Justin Monaco<br />
35 Port Adelaide – Nathan Batley<br />
36 Geelong Cats – Jayden Pitt <br />
37 Hawthorn – Max Otten<br />
38 Gold Coast Suns – Aaron Young<br />
39 Sydney Swans – Andrew McInness<br />
40 Western Bulldogs (FS) Thomas Liberatore<br />
41 Carlton – Alex Browne<br />
42 St Kilda – Leif Cope <br />
43 Fremantle – Sam Menengola<br />
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3rd Round</b><br />
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44 Collingwood – Jordan Schroder <br />
45 Collingwood – Ariel Steinberg <br />
46 Richmond – Viv Michie <br />
47 Essendon – Caleb Shadbolt<br />
48 Gold Coast Suns – Zac Fitzgerald <br />
49 Melbourne – Mitch Hallahan<br />
50 Richmond – Josh Walker <br />
51 Port Adelaide – Blayne Wilson<br />
52 Melbourne - Nathan Ahmat-Watkins <br />
53 Geelong Cats – Daniel Farmer <br />
54 Hawthorn – Hayden Yarran<br />
55 Fremantle – Callum Sinclair <br />
56 Sydney Swans - Ryan Lester<br />
57 Geelong Cats – Tyler Chalwell<br />
58 Geelong Cats – Cameron O’Shea<br />
59 St Kilda – Darcy Barden <br />
60 Collingwood – Ben ReidUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-1241289885373719792010-10-28T04:54:00.000-07:002010-12-06T18:19:16.907-08:002010 Rankings<b></b><br />
My rankings are a ‘best available’ list based on my opinion of weighing up the player’s upside and likelihood of achieving it - they aren’t supposed to be a ‘phantom draft’.<br />
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Also there are no needs of any particular team being taken into account, which would likely have influence on the rankings if I was making a ranking list for an AFL club.<br />
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This year's rankings only include under 18 players - I didn't include any mature-aged players, as I didn't have time to assess them.<br />
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1 - David Swallow (1 GCS)<br />
2 - Sam Day (3 GCS)<br />
3 - Harley Bennell (2 GCS)<br />
4 - Dyson Heppell (8 ESS)<br />
5 – Brodie Smith (14 ADE)<br />
6 – Jared Polec (6 RIC)<br />
7 - Josh Caddy (7 GCS)<br />
8 – Tom Lynch (11 GCS)<br />
9 - Matthew Watson (18 CAR)<br />
10 – Reece Conca (6 RIC)<br />
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11 - Pat McCarthy (34 CAR)<br />
12 - Shaun Atley (17 KAN)<br />
13 - Andrew Gaff (4 WCE)<br />
14 – Tom Liberatore (F/S 41 WBD)<br />
15 – Sebastian Tape (13 GCS)<br />
16 – Mitchell Wallis (F/S 22 WBD)<br />
17 - Daniel Gorringe (10 GCS)<br />
18 – Scott Lycett (29 WCE)<br />
19 - Jamie Cripps (24 STK)<br />
20 – Dion Prestia (9 GCS)<br />
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21 - Josh Green (32 BRL)<br />
22 – Luke Mitchell (42 CAR)<br />
23 - Kieran Harper (27 KAN)<br />
24 - Jack Darling (26 WCE)<br />
25 – Jed Lamb (21 SYD)<br />
26 – Cameron Guthrie (23 GEE)<br />
27 – Alex Fasolo (45 COL)<br />
28 - Luke Parker (40 SYD)<br />
29 - Josh Wilkinson (pre-listed GCS) <br />
30 – Billie Smedts (15 GEE)<br />
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31 – Lucas Cook (12 MEL)<br />
32 – Justin Monaco (not drafted)<br />
33 - Angus Litherland (55 HAW)<br />
34 – Darcy Barden (not drafted)<br />
35 – Ben Jacobs (16 PTA)<br />
36 – Patrick Karnezis (25 BRL)<br />
37 – Andrew McInnes (67 CAR)<br />
38 – Nathan Batley (not drafted)<br />
39 – Josh Walker (R23 GEE)<br />
40 – Aaron Young (36 PTA)<br />
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41 - Jordan Schroder (54 GEE)<br />
42 - Viv Michie (44 FRE)<br />
43 - Blayne Wilson (PSD2 WCE)<br />
44 - Tom Schneider (R36 HAW)<br />
45 - Sam Gray (not drafted)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-17930066722253228022010-10-21T03:10:00.001-07:002010-10-21T03:10:44.966-07:00Jayden Pitt (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
187/70 outside midfielder/half forward<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 15-30<br />
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Selling points are his general smarts/play reading, lateral movement and ability to create time for himself, kick weighting over medium and short distances (neat ball user), overhead marking<br />
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Pace seems ordinary at best which isn’t ideal for a very skinny outside type.<br />
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Generally provides decent to good defensive pressure<br />
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Queries over contested ball winning ability and light build (plays very outside)<br />
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2010 AA U18<br />
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Although I haven’t seen him play there, I think his best position at AFL might be in a half back role – he is a very neat ball user and strong overhead, but probably lacks the zip and goal sense for a forward player or the ball carrying ability for an outside midfield role. <br />
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He needs to gain around 15kg which will take over 5 pre-seasons – it’s possible he may always be too skinny for AFL.<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (10 games, 2 bests) 17D, 4M, 2T, 1G<br />
2009 TAC Cup (1 game) 5D, 1MUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-72721783086502500592010-10-21T02:27:00.000-07:002010-10-21T02:27:12.385-07:00Billy Smedts (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
187/77 Inside utility <br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 5-10<br />
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Selling points are reading of the play, creative decision making, composure, powerful and neat dual sided disposal, overhead marking, leap and versatility<br />
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Pace and agility both seem decent but I don’t think he’s as explosive or evasive draft camp times suggest<br />
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Smedts has the potential to be a good to very good medium utility player - he can play almost any non-key position role and could pinch hit in a number of key positions too.<br />
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I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays a good amount of AFL games next year due to his smarts and versatility, although probably needs another 8-10kg to be at his ideal AFL playing weight which will take 3 good pre-seasons.<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (9 games, 4 bests) 15D, 4M, 4T, 2G, 1B <br />
2009 TAC Cup (8 games, 4 bests) 15D, 4M, 3T, 0.5GUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-26524296695841621152010-10-21T02:09:00.000-07:002010-10-21T02:09:00.653-07:00Luke Mitchell (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
196/96 inside key forward<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 4-10 within an AFL team<br />
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Selling points are his overhead marking strength and reliability, general smarts (reading of the flight and positioning, lead timing), clean hands and good mobility at ground level, goal kicking conversion, core-strength and balance<br />
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Pace seems average at best for a KPP and doesn’t achieve any separation on the lead<br />
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He has a good athletic and wide shouldered frame and is already strong built for his size.<br />
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Queries over his durability (injured for a large portion of 2010 and missed out on the 2010 U18 Championships)<br />
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Mitchell has the potential to be a good to very good key forward that will primarily play as a target inside 50 but could switch up and play as a lead up CHF effectively too.<br />
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Physically he is ready to play AFL next season at the right club and probably will continue to add more too his frame over the next 3-4 pre-seasons and fill out into an imposing build.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-65289328657648092452010-10-17T04:54:00.000-07:002010-11-17T03:09:05.552-08:002010 AFL Draft - Live Blog<b></b><br />
<iframe src="http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=140eb4e7b0/height=550/width=470" scrolling="no" height="550px" width="470px" frameBorder="0" allowTransparency="true" ><a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=140eb4e7b0" >AFL Draft Info - 2010 AFL Draft</a></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-81016188256910686232010-10-17T02:22:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:22:03.355-07:00Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power/Vic Country) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
180/86 inside forward/utility <br />
Similar style to Kyle Reimers<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 8-15 within an AFL list<br />
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Selling points are his clean hands at ground level, pace (particularly over distance), kicking depth and power, strong tackler, ability to get front and centre position <br />
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Even though he topped the kicking test at draft combine (which I don’t consider to be close to a reliable measure for a player’s kicking ability), I wouldn’t consider him an anything more than a decent ball user by foot in terms of reliability.<br />
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Queries over composure and decision making under pressure (tends to be rushed and blazes away at times)<br />
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I think he’ll be a good player that could potentially contribute 30-45 goals as a third marking target and maybe push up the ground for periods (his disposal and decision making doesn’t seem to have a great polish which could be an issue in that regard).<br />
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Will be ready to impact in his first season from the get go and could play a good chunk of the season at the right club - seems reasonable close to his ideal playing weight <br />
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2010 TAC Cup TOTY, 2010 Morrish Medal – 9th (10 votes)<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (13 games, 5 bests) 16D, 5M, 3T, 3G, 2B<br />
2009 TAC Cup (19 games, 3 bests) 11D, 4M, 3T 2G, 1BUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-80070739370722774152010-10-17T02:18:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:18:25.040-07:00Dyson Heppell (Gippsland Power/Vic Country) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
187/79 outside-in utility<br />
Capable sustaining a ranking 1-5<br />
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Selling points are left foot kicking reliability and precision (quite good depth too), decision making with the ball, reading of the play, all-round ball winning skills both inside and out, evasive skills, overhead marking and defensive spoiling, work-rate, consistency.<br />
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Pace off the mark and top speed seems decent – not an explosive line-breaker, but can carry the ball over with confidence as he often hits the ball on the run. <br />
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No major queries <br />
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I am very confident he will be at least a very good quite possibly an elite player that can potential play a number of roles rebounding defender, inside or outside midfield, high half forward etc.<br />
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If fit, he will likely play from the first game next year given his skills, versatility and fitness. That said, I think he probably needs about 8kg (3 pre-seasons) to reach his ideal playing weight.<br />
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Dual VC U18, 2010 AA U18, 2010 Vic Country MVP, 2010 TAC Cup TOTY, 2010 Morrish Medal (1st)<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (14 games, 11 bests) – 28D, 6M, 4T, 1G<br />
2009 TAC Cup (19 games, 8 bests) – 19D, 4M, 2T<br />
2008 TAC Cup (2 games) – 4D, 2TUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-53567655693370459462010-10-17T02:15:00.001-07:002010-10-17T02:15:43.750-07:00Ryan Lester (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
190/83 inside defender<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking from 15-35<br />
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Has reasonable smarts and play reading ability.<br />
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Is competitive.<br />
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Can take a strong grab and is very capable overhead with both marking and spoiling.<br />
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Skills and decision making seem about average.<br />
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Looks and moves like an AFL player – has quite good pace, is agile and well balanced.<br />
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Plays as a medium utility – I think medium defensive role would suit him best.<br />
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Tested well for endurance – seems apparent on the field without being standout obvious.<br />
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Could at best be a solid medium defender that has some utility - not sold on him enough to spend a ND selection on him, but has enough potential to work with for a rookie selection<br />
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Needs another 7kg to be his ideal playing weight, which would take 2-3 pre-seasons.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-60448768225471908802010-10-17T02:08:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:08:23.287-07:00Tom Schneider (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
177/76 outside-in midfielder/half forward<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 12-25<br />
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Has a good combination of general smarts, ball winning skills and work-rate make him a high possession winning player.<br />
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He’s a neat and reliable user the of the football by both hand and foot<br />
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Has good core strength (stands up and can offload effectively when tackled)<br />
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Lacks pace both off the mark and over distance, but is a hard runner with good endurance.<br />
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Courageous and is prepared to sacrifice his body for the good of the team (i.e. backing back into marking contests)<br />
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One of the best players in the U18 Championships.<br />
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Brother of Adam Schneider (St Kilda/Sydney Swans)<br />
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Apart from pace, the other main concern would be his lack of height.<br />
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Schenider is one of those players that is at least going to be a very good state league player and knock on the selection door or place pressure on the team.<br />
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Is he AFL quality? Maybe, he strikes me as one of those guys that may be between the two levels in a good or better team, but I’m not going to write him off.<br />
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He probably needs another 3-4kg or so to be optimal playing weight which he could put on after 1-2 pre-seasons.<br />
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2010 TAC Cup TOTY<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (12 games, 8 bests) 29D, 3M, 3T, 1G, 1B<br />
2009 TAC Cup (6 games) 16D, 3M, 4T, 1G, 1BUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-13066348813543142362010-10-17T02:06:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:06:52.386-07:00Sam Gray (Port Adelaide Magpies/SA) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
174/77 inside general forward/midfielder <br />
Similar style to Adam Schneider<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 12-25<br />
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Good general smarts<br />
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Very good intensity at the contest, competitiveness and 1%ers, – team orientated player.<br />
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Overhead marking for his size is very good<br />
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Strong contested ball winner.<br />
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Pace is decent, produces some good acceleration bursts, although as a sub 175cm player you’d want him to be very quick or close to it.<br />
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Evasive ability is good – creates time for himself with smart footwork.<br />
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Endurance seems OK, but given he is small and not lightning quick, it needs to be at a higher level. <br />
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Has good goal sense.<br />
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Has acquitted himself very well at SANFL according to reports.<br />
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Stocky tradesman body shape – would look more at home in country league football than AFL.<br />
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Main concern would be his height.<br />
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Could be a very handy small half forward at AFL that at worse will provide good pressure on the state league - I would be interested with at earliest a late national draft selection and definitely consider him with a rookie selection.<br />
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2010 SANFL League (9 games, 5 bests) 2 goals<br />
2010 SANFL Reserves (6 games, 2 bests) 9 goals<br />
2010 SANFL Trial (1 game)<br />
2009 SANFL League (1 game)<br />
2009 SANFL Reserves (4 games, 3 bests) 7 goals<br />
2009 SANFL U18s (7 games, 4 bests) 10 goals<br />
2008 SANFL U17s (7 games, 4 bests ) 16 goalsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-3887906106257162062010-10-17T02:01:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:01:46.775-07:00Zak Fitzgerald (West Woodville Torrens/SA) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
192/85 outside lead up half forward<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 12-30 within an AFL list<br />
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Presents well across half forward region and has good kicking depth and accuracy and makes sound decisions.<br />
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Reads the play quite well and endurance seems OK.<br />
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Hands can be a bit inconsistent (sometimes strong one grab, sometimes drops marks he should gobble up)<br />
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Reports suggest he can play off half back, but haven’t seen him do so myself.<br />
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Over-aged (played in last year’s U18 championships?)<br />
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Main query is over his lack of acceleration<br />
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Fitzgerald could be a handy lead-up half forward/utility if he can improve his acceleration.<br />
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He probably needs about 6kg to be his optimal weight at AFL, which is likely to take at least 2 pre-seasons.<br />
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Could potentially get a few games next year.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-48229893756663157302010-10-17T01:59:00.001-07:002010-10-17T01:59:35.834-07:00John Ceglar (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country) –Draft Profile<b></b><br />
200/86 ruckman<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 15-30<br />
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Selling points are his work ethic and tap work.<br />
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Athleticism is decent without being a standout.<br />
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Skills/decision making and mobility are about average for a ruck.<br />
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Can take a good grab overhead and provides a marking target around the ground.<br />
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Over-age player in the 2010 U18 Championships and TAC Cup<br />
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Query over versatility to play as a marking forward (I’m not convinced he is first ruck quality yet).<br />
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Overall I think he has the ability to be a solid 1st ruckman that at worst will be a handy back-up option to have in the reserves.<br />
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Needs to add another 15kg to reach his ideal playing weight, which could take 5 pre-seasons<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (12 games, 5 bests) 12D, 4M, 1T, 15HO, 1G<br />
2009 TAC Cup (13 games, 1 best) 9D, 3M, 1T, 15HOUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-7248510764155833512010-10-17T01:57:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:06:39.168-07:00Isaac Smith (North Ballarat Roosters) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
187/75 outside midfielder<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 8-25 within an AFL list<br />
Style like Clinton Young<br />
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Selling points are his pace and ball carrying ability, offensive hurt factor and kicking depth<br />
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Tested very well for endurance, but doesn’t show on the field – perhaps because he is lacking in game sense/reading of the play?<br />
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Skill execution and decision making are both decent to good <br />
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Fitness base has further scope for improvement given he has never had a pre-season at VFL before (debuted mid year?)<br />
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Queries are he plays too reactive/doesn’t win enough of his own ball<br />
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Smith has the potential to be a good ball carrying wingman at AFL level that may be able to play off the flanks.<br />
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He isn’t a mature age recruit you’d expect to be at his best straight away like perhaps Liam Anthony, Greg Broughton and Michael Barlow, but given a couple of pre-seasons to improve his fitness base and body size he should be performing near his peak.<br />
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I would think he’s worth a draft selection in the late second round or beyond.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-57762296798700850052010-10-17T01:51:00.001-07:002010-10-17T01:52:02.037-07:00Cameron Guthrie (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
186/79 inside-out defender/midfielder <br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 8-15 within an AFL list<br />
Similar style to Scott Selwood<br />
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Selling points are strong overhead marking, competitiveness, work-ethic and team play, clean hands, good ball user by hand and foot and reliably makes good decisions with the ball<br />
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Reading of the play is generally decent to good, but occasionally gets caught out by letting a smart opponent get goal side (Lamb and Polec caught him out a few times in the U18 Championships).<br />
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Pace and endurance both seem decent to good. <br />
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Also tested very well for vertical leap (top 10 for both standing and running leaps)<br />
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Very versatile player – can play a defensive role on a forward or midfielder and/or provide offensively both in and out of contests.<br />
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No major queries <br />
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I foresee Guthrie developing into a hardnosed medium defender or defensive midfielder that is effective at shutting down an opponent, whilst being able to run off and link plays.<br />
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Needs about 7kg to be optimal weight at AFL which will take roughly 3 pre-seasons.<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (15 games, 12 bests) 20D, 3M, 4T, 1G<br />
2009 TAC Cup (17 games, 5 bests) 15D, 3M, 4T<br />
2008 TAC Cup (3 games, 1 best) 9D, 2M, 3TUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-25734583024259280822010-10-17T01:50:00.000-07:002010-10-17T02:09:06.405-07:00Aaron Young (Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
188/76 ’outside’ utility <br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 12-25<br />
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Selling points are athleticism (particularly leap), slipperiness, decision making and vision, ethic, clean hands<br />
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Decent overhead marking and has good aerial presence for a medium sized player<br />
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Looks to have decent pace off mark and over distance.<br />
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Balance and attack on the football for a slim build is good (is prepared to take a hit) - <br />
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Queries are his lack of body size <br />
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AIS<br />
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Young should develop into a handy maybe good athletic utility (particularly with the new substitution rule coming in versatile players will be valued more highly) that I think is probably best suited for a role as a half forward who can possibly be used in the midfield rotation as an outside midfielder (wing) and perhaps off half back.<br />
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Unlikely he will get many if any AFL games next year - needs about 10kg to be his ideal weight for AFL which could take 3-4 pre-seasons<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (7 games, 5 bests) 19D, 5M, 1T, 1G, 1B<br />
2009 TAC Cup (12 games, 3 bests) 16D, 3M, 2T, 1G<br />
2008 TAC Cup (4 games) 9D, 2M, 2TUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-49120441892694655452010-10-17T01:32:00.001-07:002010-10-21T03:14:27.651-07:00Justin Monaco (East Fremantle/WA) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
191/86 Inside key or general defender<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 8-20 within an AFL list<br />
Similar style to Sam Fisher<br />
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Selling points are his reading of the play, disposal accuracy and reliability, decision making, rebound from defence and pace off the mark<br />
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Tends to back his reading of the play to outmark his opponent through better reading of the flight rather than playing a reactive, close checking and spoiling game. <br />
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Dual WA U18?<br />
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I foresee Monaco developing into a good versatile 2nd or 3rd tall defender that can play tight on a key position player or a medium, whilst also being able to provide some good quality rebound and move the ball reliably from defence.<br />
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He has the potential to play some games next season and is about 5-7kg away from his ideal AFL playing weight, which will likely take 2-3 pre-seasons to achieve.<br />
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2010 WAFL Colts (4 games) 15D, 2M, 1TUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-9331083245455551622010-10-17T01:31:00.001-07:002010-10-17T01:31:14.203-07:00Blayne Wilson (Peel Thunder/WA) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
187/80 inside general defender<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 8-15 within an AFL list<br />
Similar style to Darren Milburn<br />
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Selling points are his reading of the play, kicking accuracy and reliability, composure/vison/decision making, kicking reliability, depth and accuracy, overhead marking – <br />
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Backs his reading of the play rather than playing tight on an opponent – best suited to a loosish role where his kicking and decision making can be utilised.<br />
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Query is his lack of athleticism (pace and endurance)<br />
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Wilson has the potential to become a good to very good medium defender that can play short, tall or loose – however he must improve his athleticism to a higher level.<br />
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He’s probably about 7kg away from his ideal playing weight which will likely take 2-3 good pre-seasons to achieve<br />
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2010 WAFL League (7 games) 13D, 5M, 1B<br />
2009 WAFL League (4 games) 13D, 4MUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-55160709377445675052010-10-17T01:29:00.000-07:002010-10-17T01:29:51.774-07:00Tom Lynch (Dandeong Stingrays/Vic Country) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
196/86 inside key forward<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 3-10<br />
Similar style to Scott Gumbleton<br />
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Selling points cleanness and competitiveness at ground level, excellent work-rate/engine (pushes up the ground and back), strong overhead grabber and excellent aerial presence, neat ball user with good composure<br />
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2010 is his first year in the TAC Cup system (suggests he has greater than normal upside), has apparently gone through a large growth spurt in the past 2 years (previously midfield size)<br />
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Doesn’t seem to have much of a vertical leap<br />
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Queries over pace off the mark (tested the slowest over 5m at 2010 AFL DC)<br />
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I think he’ll be at least a serviceable hard working key forward at AFL at best very good i.e. 60 goal per year player that provides great marking target in the forward half of the ground as the number 1 or 2 target.<br />
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I’m not expecting him to start next season, but if he can build up some good VFL form he should be ready to come in the second half of the season for a taste – still needs an extra 10-12kg to reach his ideal playing weight (which will take roughly 3-4 pre-seasons).<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (11 games, 8 bests) 15D, 6M, 2T, 5HO, 2G, 1BUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-29948715847142808172010-10-17T01:22:00.000-07:002010-10-17T01:22:07.527-07:00Darcy Barden (Norther Knights/Vic Metro) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
192/91 inside key forward (CHF)<br />
Style like Heath Grundy?<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking 8-20<br />
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Presents very well and frequently, very good intensity/desperation/ethic, attack on the contest, strong overhead, good engine, decision making and disposal<br />
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Queries over pace off the mark and vertical leap<br />
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Doesn’t have great athleticism, but compromises with an outstanding work-rate – I envision him at best being a good blue collar key forward (CHF) that can potentially kick around 40 goals per year and bring others into the game with his assist work.<br />
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Ready to go season 1 at the right club with the ability to have a decent impact for a first year KPP. <br />
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Probably needs to refine his physique a bit more and another 5kg of lean weight over 2 good pre-seasons wouldn’t go astray.<br />
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2010 TAC Cup TOTY<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (14 games, 7 bests) 17D, 7M, 2T, 2G, 1B<br />
2009 TAC Cup (15 games, 7 bests) 10D, 4M, 2T, 1G, 1BUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-34492696921188951652010-10-17T01:20:00.000-07:002010-10-17T01:20:00.176-07:00Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country)<b></b><br />
182/82 inside midfielder/forward<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 5-10<br />
Similar style to Koby Stevens?<br />
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Selling points are ball winning skills (particularly in tight and getting first hands on it at stoppages), intensity/attack on the ball, leap, work-rate and ethic, physical strength, goal kicking ability when he drifts forward, overhead marking (see below concern)<br />
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Overhead marking is generally very good and he often takes very strong grab including pack grabs, but on quite a few occasions he inexplicably dropped marks from ‘hard-hands’<br />
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Overall his kicking seems solid – technically there is not much wrong, but whilst he isn’t an outstanding kick, he isn’t a poor kick either – can get quite good depth on occasions, accuracy and reliability is OK to decent- seems capable of using his left foot to get out of trouble.<br />
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Decision making is OK – from traffic he doesn’t seem to possess outstanding creativity and is more of a bulldozing ‘bash n crash’ type player, but executes most his feeds effectively – in space he seems to prefer to put in the general area rather than pinpoint options, which is fine but sometimes blazes away too quickly kicking for depth instead of lowering his vision and assessing closer options.<br />
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Very strong, mature and powerful build<br />
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Queries over pace off the mark<br />
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I think he has, at best, the potential to be a solid B-grade inside midfielder at best that has the versatility to play as a half forward or forward and kick goals – needs to improve his disposal and decision making or pace to a higher level to sustain a long term AFL career.<br />
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Ready to play AFL next year – very close to his optimal playing weight.<br />
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2010 TAC Cup TOTY, 2010 Morrish Medal – 5th (14 votes), AIS<br />
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2010 TAC Cup (11 games, 5 bests) 22D, 5M, 5T, 1G, 1B<br />
2009 TAC Cup (21 games, 10 bests) 20D, 5M, 4T, 2G, 1B<br />
2008 TAC Cup (4 games) 11D, 1M, 2T, 1BUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-90531221033162285362010-10-17T01:19:00.001-07:002010-10-21T03:12:43.277-07:00Angus Litherland (Claremont/WA) - Draft Profile<b></b><br />
192/85 outside/in defender <br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 10-15 within an AFL list<br />
Similar style to Andrew Mackie<br />
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Selling points are his athleticism (particularly pace/ball carrying), vision and decision making skills with the ball, clean hands/mobility, spoiling ability, rebound from defence, disposal accuracy, depth and reliability by foot<br />
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May potentially be able to play as a tall winger if he develops his engine.<br />
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Query over lack of strength and slimline build (may always have the build of a tall flanker)<br />
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I forsee him developing into a versatile tall defender that can play on a tall or short opponent and offer good quality offensive rebound.<br />
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Possible chance of getting some games next year in a rebounding defender role - he probably needs about 8-10kg if the club that drafts him intends on developing him into a key defender, which could take about 3 good pre-seasons.<br />
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2010 WAFL Colts (16 games) 11D, 2M, 2TUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594929516271117299.post-10763046257093157812010-10-17T01:17:00.001-07:002010-11-17T14:09:50.849-08:00Reece Conca (Perth/WA) – Draft Profile<b></b><br />
182/75 inside utility<br />
Similar style to Travis Boak<br />
Capable of sustaining a ranking of 4-10 within an AFL list<br />
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Selling points lateral movement/evasiveness, hard running/work ethic/intensity, defensive pressure, clean hands, all-round ball winning skills, quick first step, vision and disposal by hand in traffic (releases players effectively) <br />
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His trademark is to slide-gather and get up and go in the motion – turns opponents inside out.<br />
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Only OK to decent pace over distance, but his quick first step and agility buys him time and can get him out of tricky situations.<br />
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Footskills are sound – generally neat and reliable over short range, but perhaps lacks a bit of depth/penetration over longer distances.<br />
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Very busy player that’s always on the move <br />
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No major queries<br />
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Conca is a player that’s grown on me the whole season - I confident he will be a good to very good versatile small midfield/utility (can play a number of midfield roles including inside, tagger, play-linker, as a small defender or defensive small forward) that has the potential to be a high end B grade player.<br />
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Will play AFL next year and quite possibly quite a decent amount (more than 10 games), due to his previous senior experience, work-rate and versatility but probably needs another 7-10kg to reach his ideal AFL weight which will take about 3-4 pre-seasons.<br />
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WA vice captain<br />
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2010 WAFL League (5 games) 18D, 6M, 2T<br />
2010 WAFL Colts (7 games) 23D, 5M, 2T, 1GUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0