Draft profiles

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KEY DEFENDERS - FULL BACKS - CENTRE HALF BACKS

MICHAEL HURLEY

192cm 92kg KPP

Has been the best defender in the past two champs and has the body and strength to play KP at AFL level, Question marks have been written over his pace off the mark, but has so much upside to his game.

PROS: - Kicking

- Defensive pressure

- Reads play well

- Competitive

CONS: - Pace off mark

- Pace in general

PREDICITON: Top 5

JACKSON TRENGOVE

196cm 77kg RUCK/FORWARD

Calder Cannons

Another injured young gun, was touted as potential top ten and may still be before struck down with hamstring tendonitis, Can play in the back half as well as stints in the ruck.

PROS: - Good skills

- Good pace

- Great work rate

- Reads play well

- Competitive

- Leap

CONS: - Season ending hamstring injury

PREDICTION: 5 - 20

JORDAN LISLE

196cm 87kg KPP

Oakleigh Chargers/Carey Grammar

Very athletic big man who can play at either end, in a similar void as Adam Hunter (WCE), seems to lack some agility but will turn into a reliable KP back.

PROS: - Aerial pressure

- Strong mark

CONS: - Agility

PREDICTION: 25 - 45

JAMES KLAUSE

195cm 89kg KPP

Claremont

Tall back man who is more than handy in one on one situations, has been led to the ball on the lead on more than one occasion, will be interesting to see how his draft results stack up,

PROS: - Strength

- Size

- Competitive

CONS: - Pace

- Explosive pace

- Athleticism

PREDICTION: 45 - 70

LUKE MCDONALD

195cm 84kg KPP

Eastern Rangers

Strong set of hands and does that extremely well. Seems to get lost at times in the thick of TAC footy, needs to work on his all round game,

PROS: - Marking

- Contested Marking

- Size

CONS: - Contesting

- Athleticism

PREDICTION: 70 - 100

ALEX SILVAGNI

191cm FB/CHB

Casey Scorpions

Has been making a name for himself at Casey Fields, playing on and beating some of the power forwards in the second best comp in the country

PROS: - 2nd efforts

- 1%

- Reads play well

- Pace

CONS: - non to speak off

PREDICTION: could be a smoky in the draft as some clubs (Essendon in particular) are looking for developed back men. seems the perfect fit. is already 22 and developed.

RILEY MILNE

192cm 78kg CHB/FB

Murray Bushrangers/Mooroopna

A skinny yet competitive key defender, was really hard at the ball and was also a good rebounding option, was always on the ball and will be one that is looked at come draft day.

PROS: - Attack on the footy

- Marking

- Rebound

CONS: - Body size

PREDICTION: 70+

MATTHEW MARTIN

196cm 100kg FB/CHB

West Adelaide (SA)

'The Rock' in the SA defence, Martin played predominantly at FB and was super impressive, is really strong overhead and is mobile for a big man, has some issues with his kicking as he handballed more than kicking.

PROS: - Agile

- 1%

- Marking

- spoiling

CONS: - Kicking

- Pace

PREDICTION: 70 +

SMALL DEFENDERS - HALF BACK FLANK - BACK POCKET

NICK SUBAN

179cm 82kg BP/HBF

North Ballarat Rebels

Tough and uncompromising, the best way to describe this old fashioned defender cum midfielder, has shown sublime skills and was one of the better small defenders in the champs.

PROS: - Leadership

- Competitive

- Kicking

- Tough

- Reads play well

CONS: - Genuine pace

- Field kicking (placement)

- Size

PREDICTION: 10 - 25

STEELE SIDEBOTTOM

182cm 79kg HBF/MID

Murray Bushrangers/Congupna

Reads play well and has as some say, a very developed football brain, goes to the right places. Uses the ball well by both hand and foot.

PROS: - Kicking

- Reads play well

- Contested possession

- Tackling

CONS: - Pace

- Athleticism

- Size

PREDICITON: 5 - 20

RHYS O'KEEFE

187cm 80kg HBF/BP

North Adelaide

Won a lot of ball for SA in the champs running off HB, was always dangerous, kicking long off both sides of his body, was always running and has good work rate and is willing to succeed.

PROS: - Kicks long

- Work Rate

- Skills

- Pace

- Reads play well

CONS - none to note thus far

PREDICTION: 15 - 35

CLANCEE PEARCE

183cm 85kg HBF/BP

Swan Districts

Small utility player who is hard at it, loves a contest and wont shirk one when the ball is in dispute, some queries linger over his ability to rotate through the midfield.

PROS: - Tough

- Runs the lines

- Hard

CONS: - Pace?? (Not sure)

- Engine

PREDICTION: 15 - 35

RORY SLOANE

182cm 76kg BP/HBF

Eastern Rangers

Small defender who has good defensive skills and nice pace, is an in and under type player who can win his own ball inside or outside, can let himself down with his disposal.

PROS: - Tough

- Hard

- 1%

CONS: - Disposal

- Size

PREDICTION: 45 - 70

ALEX STOPP

189cm 86kg hbf/mid

Norwood

Tall mobile half back wingman Stopp was good throughout the champs, was used mainly as a running half back men/link man for SA, is capable to go into the midfield, has good vision and is a nice kick on the right side.

PROS: - Engine

- Right foot

- Competitive

- Size

CONS: - none to note so far

PREDICTION: 45 - 70

KADE KLEMKE

180cm 78kg HBF

Murray Bushrangers

Was the quarterback of the NSW/ACT line up, repelled a lot of forays forward and was extremely creative with his run and carry, an AA in the championships, Klemke will be a steal come draft day, one must wonder where he will end up.

PROS: - Ball skills

- Reads play well

- Footy smarts

- Leadership

CONS: - none to note

PREDICTION: 35 - 65

MIDFIELDERS – WINGMEN

DANIEL RICH

183cm 83kg MID

Subiaco (WA)

Awesome in and around the stoppages, both inside and out, copped some heavy tags but was still able to come out on top.

PROS: - Pace

- Position around stoppages

- Clearance work

- Tackling

- Strong overhead

- Good Vision

- Kicking

CONS: - Work ethic

- Tagged??

PREDICTION: Top 3

HAMISH HARTLETT

182cm 74kg MID/HFF

West Adelaide

Good midfielder, reads play well and is clean with his disposal, was the standout player of the champs for SA,

PROS: - Skills (Both sides)

- Pace

- Good clean hands

- Reads ball well

- Positioning at contests

- Kick 50m

- Good sidestep/evasive

- Push forward

CONS: - Struggled with tag

- High numbers

PREDICITON: Top 5

JACK ZIEBELL

188cm 84kg MID/HB/HF

Murray Bushrangers

Good size for AFL footy already, has nice skills both sides of his body and is good at finding his own ball in tight or receiving in space, don’t be surprised if he goes top 10

PROS: - Tough

- Reads play well

- Strong hands

- Kicks long/accurate

- Clearance work

- Leader

- Tackling

CONS: - Pushes forward MOST of time

- Speed

- Injuries??

PREDICTION: Top 10

MICH ROBINSON MID/WING

188cm 77kg Lauderdale/Tasmania (VFL)

Skinny inside/outside player, won div 2 award for best player and has played senior footy for the Tassie VFL side.

PROS: - Tough

- Inside/Outside

- Ball magnet

- Clearance work

- Good pace

- Good skills both sides

- Burst of speed

CONS: - none to note

PREDICTION: 5 - 20

SAM BLEASE

183cm 72kg MID/HFF

Eastern Rangers

Bottom aged midfielder cum forward who possesses explosive pace, has genuine pace to burn when required and is a beautiful long kick off his right when at full tilt.

PROS: - Pace to burn

- Good hands

- Clean

- Right foot

- Tackling

CONS: - Body size

PREDICTION: not sure 10 - 25

JAMIE SHEEHAN

178cm 73kg MID/HF

Murray Bushrangers

No fuss, no frills inside mid, gets his own ball, was superb up forward as a small forward when moved their and was really clever with some nice crumbing goals off the feet of the big Vic Country boys.

PROS: - Tough

- Contested ball

- Goal kicking

- Tackling

- Pace

- Clearance

CONS: - Kicking

- Size

PREDICITION: 15 - 30

MATT DEBOER

187cm 85kg MID

Claremont

Tough as nails inside midfielder, gets a lot of ball, but does seem to butcher it at times and when under pressure, is good in the clearances and is solidly built for AFL football,

PROS: - Gut runner

- Ball winner

- Clearance

- Tough

- Tackling

- Leader

CONS: - Kicking

PREDICTION: 15 - 30

JAY SHANNON

180cm 82kg MID

Port Magpies

Really like the way this kid goes about his stuff, attack on the ball is always first class, and reads the play well, and his clearance work in tight was first rate, has a good work ethic and good skills,

PROS: - Hard

- Tough

- Clearance work

- Reads play well

CONS: - Pace

PREDICTION: 20 - 40

DAVID ZAHARAKIS

180cm 73kg MID/HFF

Northern Knights

Was overlooked in last years draft with queries about his kicking, has taken his game to a knew level and has established himself now, has been kicking plenty of goals for the Knights in the TAC cup comp this year as well as having stints running through the middle.

PROS: - Leader

- Kicking (Right foot)

- Hardball gets

- Pace

CONS: - Decision making

- One sided

- Ball handling

PREDICTION: 15 - 30

MITHCELL BANNER

178cm 77kg MID

Western Jets

Has racked up some big numbers in the midfield for the Jets this season, including 8, 30 plus games, has kicked multiple goals on several occasions, but for his poor decagons making he would be a certain 1st 2 round draftee. Will be picked up by someone though.

PROS: - Hard

- Tough

- Clearances

- Gut runner

CONS: - Decision Making

- Size

- Kicking

PREDICTION: 20 - 40

LUKE STANTON

191cm 83kg WING/MID

Northern Knights

Tall Athletic wingman who is creative when the ball is in his hands, has improved out of sight this year, is not a KP player but more of a tall running player as he has a big tank.

PROS: - Engine

- Marking

- Reads play well

CONS: - Kicking

- KPP (he isn’t)

PREDICTION: 35 - 50

TOM ALWRIGHT

185cm 83kg MID

North Hobart/Tasmania (VFL)

Nice size for an AFL player, makes good decisions and uses it well, the Tasmanian Captain could be a bargain in the 3rd or fourth round, has good clean hands and is a good mark. Has played some senior footy with Tasmania in the VFL.

PROS: - Tough

- Hard

- Run

- Vision

- Hands

- Reads play well

CONS: - Not sure if he is the quickest bloke

- none really to note

PREDICTION: 30 - 50

XAVIER GOTCH

175cm 71kg MID

Oakleigh Chargers/De La Salle

Not much of him, but gives his all at every contest, just like his old man (Brad) is hard and tough, is good around the stoppages, and reads the play well.

PROS: - Stoppage work

- Good vision

- Goal sneak

- Pace

CONS: - Work rate

- Ball skills

PREDICTION: 50 - 75

LIAM SHIELS

183cm 78kg MID

Eastern Rangers/The Basin

Bottom aged mid, is a prolific ball winner in the juniors and had a standout under 16s carnival.

PROS: - Ball winner

- clearance player

- Engine

- Nice size

CONS: - Younger

- Pace

PREDICTION: 55 - 80

LUKE SHUEY

185cm 84kg MID

Oakleigh Chargers/Marcelin College

Has a good size about him, is tough in the contest and can win his own ball.

PROS: - Tough

- Size

CONS: - Skills

- Pace

PREDICTION: 60 - 90

TOM SALTER

184cm 74kg MID

North Launceston (TAS)

The Tasmanian captain, had an outstanding championships, was one of the few highlights from the Tasmanian camp. Won a lot of ball and used it extremely well, will be interesting to see where he goes come draft day.

PROS: - Leader

- Uses ball well

- Endurance

- Strong hands

- Tackling

CONS: - Kicking

PREDICTION: 25 - 40

JESSE CRICHTON

183cm 66kg MID

North Launceston (TAS)

Has nice clean hands and is really creative, handballs a lot more than he kicks it, but collects a lot of possessions, is a strong tackler and loves to take the game on

PROS: - Handballs

- Tough

- Hard

- Tackling

CONS: - Kicking

KANE LUCAS

188cm 79kg W/HFF

East Fremantle F.C

Plays as a wingman or high forward, was really good in particular against NSW/ACT and had a solid championships, was always looking to take the game on, was really good around the clearances and was really good in the clinches making good decisions.

PROS: - Decision Making

- Endurance

- Skills

- Poise

CONS: - none that I have seen/read

PREDICTION: (smoky) 35 - 60

UTILITY - MULTIPLE POSITION PLAYERS

STEVEN HILL

182cm 72kg HBF/MID/HFF

West Perth

WA prospect who uses the ball extremely well, especially with his long raking left foot, runs all day and reportedly ran 15km in the SA game, can play almost any non KP on the ground.

PROS: - Gut running

- Kicking

- Breaks lines

- Contested ball

- Tackling

CONS: - Sometimes doesn’t win enough ball.

- Body size

PREDICTION: 5 - 20

TOM SWIFT

190cm 84kg UTILITY

Claremont

Not sure about Tom, was injured for most of last year and only got back in April this year, was sensational from all reports in the under 16 carnival 2 years ago where he led nearly every midfield stat, is a tall midfielder who uses the ball well, will see how his second half of the year goes.

PROS: - Tough

- Kicking

- Tackling

CONS: - Nearly 2 years out of the game

PREDICTION: 15 - 30

NICK HEYNE

187cm 79kg UTILITY

Smart forward who possesses an accurate left foot, is not as classy as some, but does the job, does however go missing for some games, but can then pop up with a couple of goals or goal assists to get himself going.

PROS: - Goal kicking

- Marking

- Left foot

- Inside/Out player

CONS: - Goes missing

PREDICITON: 10 - 30

MATTHEW BROADBENT

189cm 81kg UTLITY

Woodville-West Torrens

A classy mover, plays mainly as a half back men but can move into the midfield and have an influence, runs the lines and can kick the ball a long way, is not scared to take the game.

PROS: - Kicking

- Defensive pressure

- Takes game on

- Run and Carry

- Good hands in close

- Tackling

- 1%

CONS: - none to note thus far

PREDICTION: 15 – 35

MICHAEL WALTERS

177cm 75kg BP/FP

Swan Districts

Small pocket player, has good pace and is clever with his disposal, is a little outside, but can win his own ball, was AA so is a capable player,

PROS: - Pace

- Skills

- Goal kicking

CONS: - Outside

- Size

PREDICTION: 15 - 35

RYAN SCHOENMAKERS

189cm 85kg UTILITY

Norwood

Long rangy left foot kick to compliment his strong aerial attributes, is a wonderful kick and really showed poise throughout the championships, played in a variety of roles fro SA, Has good pace and is smart where he leads too,

PROS: - Marking

- Pace

- Footy smarts

- Goal kicking

CONS: - Size (to play AFL straight away)

- Engine

PREDICTION: 20 - 40

ALEX STOPP

189cm 86kg hbf/mid

Norwood

Tall mobile half back wingman Stopp was good throughout the champs, was used mainly as a running half back men/link man for SA, is capable to go into the midfield, has good vision and is a nice kick on the right side.

PROS: - Engine

- Right foot

- Competitive

- Size

CONS: - none to note so far

PREDICTION: 45 - 70

TOM LYNCH

191cm 84kg UTILITY

Sandringham Dragons/Haileybury College

A tall midfielder/utility, has good footy smarts has set up a lot of goals from CHF for his school side and Sandringham, is able to play both ends of the ground and is was a genuine first rounder before being struck down with injury.

PROS: - Reads play well

- Footy Smart

- Link player

- Defensive pressure

- 1%

CONS: - Knee reco last year

PREDICTION: 15 - 35

WILL YOUNG

192cm 83kg UTILITY

North Ballarat Rebels

Tall athletic utility who loves the contest, runs in straight lines and is both good in the air and on the ground.

PROS: - Competitive

- Size/Shape

- 1%

CONS: - only does what’s needed, not that little extra

PREDICTION: 45 - 70

PATRICK HAYES

190cm 80kg UTILITY

Calder Cannons

Former state hockey player, couple of AFL clubs were keen on him last year, has pace to burn and has improved out of sight this year, has plenty of room to improve and could prove to be a handy late draft pick up.

PROS: - Size

- Improvement

- Line breaker (a.k.a Tadgh Kennely)

CONS: - Decision making

- kicking

- marking

PREDICTION: 50 - 70

RUCKMEN - RUCKMEN/DEFENDERS

NICHOLAS NAITANUI

197cm 95kg Ruck

Swan Districts (WA)

The big Fijian was touted as a number 1 pick last year, has a massive engine and is one of the best prospects this year, seems lost at times, but has more pros than cons at this stage.

PROS: - Pace

- Agile

- Leap

- Handball

- 1%

CONS: - Lost at times

- Kicking

- Offensive

PREDICTION: 1 - 3

JACKSON TRENGOVE

196cm 77kg RUCK/DEFENDER

Calder Cannons

Another injured young gun, was touted as potential top ten and may still be before struck down with hamstring tendonitis, Can play in the back half as well as stints in the ruck.

PROS: - Good skills

- Good pace

- Great work rate

- Reads play well

- Competitive

- Leap

CONS: - Season ending hamstring injury

PREDICTION: 5 - 20

ZACHARY CLARKE

203cm 84kg RUCK

Oakleigh Chargers

A bean pole of a ruckmen, could be a project type for AFL clubs this year, is a mobile player, does not win a lot of hit outs but is competitive enough for a big bloke.

PROS: - Mobile

- Competitive

- Contested marking

CONS: - Tap outs

- Marking

PREDICTION: 40 – 70

BART MCULLOCH

198cm 83kg RUCK/UTILITY

South Launceston

Ruckmen/utility player from Tasmania, had an ok championships and was very mobile for a big man, tap work leaves a lot to be desired for, but works hard all day, works around the ground nicely for a big bloke and could become a handy AFL player.

PROS: - Mobile

- Agile

- Work rate

- Marking

CONS: - Undersized for ruck

- Skinny

PREDICTION: 50 - 80

JARRED REDDEN

202cm 88kg RUCK/DEFENDER

Woodville West Torrens

Is developing nicely into a ruckmen, moves around the ground well and plays defensively well, could be more offensive in his movement and even be able to play forward,

PROS: - Nice hands

- Tap wok ok

- Defensive pressure good

CONS: - Offensive game

- Marking

PREDICTION: open 40 - 70

ANDREW BROWNE

202cm 106kg RUCK

Murray Bushrangers

Massive kid, has bulked up majorly, is going to be interesting where he ends up, question marks still arise over his kicking and could use his body more in ruck contests.

PROS: - Size

CONS: - Kicking

- Mobility

PREDICTION: 40 - 70

MITCH FRAIL

198cm 74kg RUCK/FF

Western Suburbs

Showed some real glimpses throughout the championships, did reasonably well when opposed to some of the heavyweights, and was instrumental in the NSW/ACT win against Vic Country, kicking a couple of crucial goals and doing some nice work around the ground.

PROS: - Mobile

- Agile

- Good below knees

- Marking

CONS: - none that have been noted

PREDICTION: 80 + Rookie pick??

MAX WILSON

197cm 105kg RUCK

North Shore (NSW/ACT)

A big strong aggressive ruckman: don't have much info on him, but is a big lump of a lad, is really hard at the contest and doesn’t mind throwing his body around.

PROS: - Physical

- Aggressive

CONS; - none I can record

PREDICTION: Rookie Pick

RUCKMEN/FORWARDS

TYRONE VICKERY

200cm 86kg Ruck/forward

Sandringham Dragons/Hailebury College

Best all round ruck in the draft, huge leap, excellent tap work, and is good around the ground, really showed why he is highly rated among recruiters in the champs.

PROS: - Agile

- Leap

- Tap work

- Ground work

- Strong hands

- Strong lead

CONS: - Small (Body size, for AFL)

- Knee Reco 2007

PREDICTION: 5 - 15

SHAUN MCKERNAN

196cm 95kg RUCK/FORWARD

Calder Cannons

Big kid, who can play as a ruckman or move forward, plays very similar to his older brother Corey, has good tap work when gets first hands on the ball.

PROS: - Mobile

- Ruck cum forward

- Leap

- Goal kicking

CONS: - Size for a ruckmen at AFL level

PREDICTION: 10 - 25

JORDAN ROUGHEAD

199cm 87kg RUCK/FF

North Ballarat

Ruckmen who has a great leap and solid ruck skills, is competitive and is pretty mobile for a big guy, Has ample skills and is a good size to play AFL.

PROS: - Ruck skills

- Leap

- Agile/Mobile

CONS: - Skinny

- Pace (not sure how quick he is)

PREDICTION: 15 - 30

MITCH FRAIL

198cm 74kg RUCK/FF

Western Suburbs

Showed some real glimpses throughout the championships, did reasonably well when opposed to some of the heavyweights, and was instrumental in the NSW/ACT win against Vic Country, kicking a couple of crucial goals and doing some nice work around the ground.

PROS: - Mobile

- Agile

- Good below knees

- Marking

CONS: - none that have been noted

PREDICTION: 80 = Rookie pick??

KEY FORWARDS - CENTRE HALF FORWARD - FULL FORWARD

JACK WATTS

194cm 85kg KPP

Brighton Grammar/Sandringham Dragon

Was awesome in the championships, big wraps on the kid, big strong contested marking. Long kicking, took out best player in div 1 this year.

PROS: -Strong

- Agile

- Accurate kick

- Quick (off mark/sideways)

- Reads play well

- Good skills

CONS: - None reported as yet.

PREDICTION: Top 3

LEWIS JOHNSTON

192cm 87kg KPP

North Adelaide

Awesome contested marking in the champs playing either at FF or CHF, kicked a few goals, has the skills and engine to play through the midfield, much like an Adam Goodes or a Chad Cornes,

PROS: - VERY Good contested marking

- Strong hands

- Leads well

- Accurate set for goal

- 'X factor'

CONS: - Defensive pressure

- Discipline

PREDICTION: 10 - 30

AARON CORNELIUS

192cm 84kg FF/FP/CHF

Glenorchy/Tasmania (VFL)

Like Robinson, has played some VFL for Tasmania, is not as quick as others, but leads to the right spots, and is smart where he gets his shots from, has string hands, which is a feature of his game,

PROS: - Marking

- Footy smarts

CONS: - Pace

- Set shot kicking

PREDICTION: 10 - 30

PAUL CAHILL

192cm 80kg KPP

Sturt

Tall forward who has strong clean hands, was always willing to present and worked hard right throughout the championships, is pretty mobile for a big bloke.

PROS: - Mobile

- Marking

- Work rate

CONS: - Goal kicking

- Skills

PREDICTION: 45 - 70

MICHAEL STILL

192cm 81kg KP

Northern Knights

Bottom aged tall, is a very classy mover and has strong hands, is also very athletic for a KPP

PROS: - Classy

- Marking

CONS: - none to note/unknown

PREDICTION 50 - 80

LANCE DALY

191cm 78kg FF/CHF/FP

Swan Districts F.C (WA)

A KP player, may not have to size to play KP at the next level, but certainly looks a prospect, was always on the move and really impressed a few people with his work ethic and presented well.

PROS: - Smart forward

- Size

- Goal kicking instincts

CONS: - none that I have seen

PREDICTION: 70+

SMALL FORWARDS - HALF FORWARD FLANK - FORWARD POCKET

CHRIS YARRAN

180cm 84kg FP/HFF/MID

Swan Districts

Is a small forward cum midfield type, could become anything, does everything well and has a deft tough, especially around goals where he is even more dangerous.

PROS: - Strong mark

- Kicking

- Smooth mover

- Good hands

- One touch player

CONS: - Body Shape

- Athleticism

PREDICTION: 5 - 20

NEVILLE JETTA

178cm 75kg FP/HFF

Swan Districts

Is an exciting prospect, the cousin (I think) of Essendon's Leroy, posses the same attributes like his cousin, is explosive off the mark and has all the attributes to be a good small crumbing forward, it's whetter he can push into the midfield and make his mark that the jury is.

PROS: - Footy smarts

- Explosive Pace

- Reads play well (Stoppages, off packs)

CONS: - Engine

- Size

PREDICTION: 22 - 40

BEN SPEIGHT

177cm 71kg FP;HFF/MID

Norwood

Nice skills and a touch of class about him the way he goes about it, has a good engine and continued to present and make an option,

PROS: - Engine

- Presents well

- Tough

- Work rate

CONS: - Size

- Skills (let him down a couple of times)

PREDICTION: 35 - 50

TOM ROCKLIFF

183cm 83kg FP/HFF/MID

Murray Bushrangers

Strong in the marking contest for his size and knows where the goals are, is a genuine goal sneak, the jury is our on whether he can go through the midfield, but is a class act and a multiple goal kicker this year in the TAC cup,

PROS: - Goal sneak

- Skills

- Marking

- Crumbing work

CONS: - Athleticism

- Pace

PREDICTION: 15 - 35

AARON PURVES

187cm 82kg HFF/FP

Dandenong Stingrays

Purves is a unique player, can do the amazing, but can then make the easy look difficult, is a tallish utility who plays his best footy as a forward, is a laconic player who seems like he is coasting.

PROS: - Marking

- Natural Talent

- Speed

- Tough

CONS: - Coasting

- Agility

PREDICTIONG: 60 - 90

[Rogue 585]

Source?

[The Fergburger 0]

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=476272

[Neita3000 37]

#1: Watts

#17: L Johnstone

#19:D.Zarhakis

Any chance?

I really want Johnstone

[Demons 32 235]

Number 1: Jack Watts

Number 17: Matt De Boer or Mitch Robinson

Number 19: Mckernan or Roughead

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

#1: Watts

#17: L Johnstone

#19:D.Zarhakis

Any chance?

I really want Johnstone

Wouldn't mind that, but i wouldn't mind getting Mitch Robinson with pick 19.

[Jarka 767]

Watts with first pick and the two most talented and quickest mids left at 17 & 19

[H.B.K 0]

I want Watts, Johnston & Robinson..

Wouldn't mind Blease, Zaharakis, Cornelius or Heyne though

[JACKATTACK 17]

I want Ranga, though he is not listed here. Maybe he will slip far enough to grab him then...

Can't wait to see who we get.

[Rogue 585]

KPPs and pacey mids, please.

Rucks with low/rookie picks.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Without knowing much about the players or seeing them for that matter, the idea of a ready-made quick midfielder with good skills in Rich appeals to me.

[dazzledavey36 55,347]

rich aint quick!

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

rich aint quick!

I thought I was reading somewhere that he was.

My bad.

[Freak 100]

Hey guys: Here are some clips on youtube of some players who might be around for our 2nd pick(& priority):

Lewis Johnston -

Steele Sidebottom -

Nick Heyne -

Rhys O'Keeffe -

Nick Suban -

(a left- footed clone of Dane Swan?)

Mitch Robinson -

[deanox 9,989]

with mids, i dont think we should target anything such as quick, or tall or whatever. i think what we need in a mid is 'best disposal by foot'. we need lace out passes to miller, newton, bate, wonna, maric, watts or whoever else is up there. even average forwards can kick lots of goals if they have good service.

but pace would be nice

[45HG 1,559]

Deanox, you had to bring up Travis

JOKE!

[Freak 100]

exactly. we need foot skills and alot of them. i dont want a player with a bate/jones/frawley kicking action.

[dee-luded 2,959]

rich aint quick!

Has speed but NOT super quick.

[dee-luded 2,959]

KPPs and pacey mids, please.

Rucks with low/rookie picks.

I want min 2 Kpp's amongst our total draftees from the national draft.

I want mids to, but for mine the sort of mids I want have to have the ability to muscle up to a big body mixed with aggression for the contest & can win the one on one's, they must have the ability to kick very well or @ the very least the purpous & ability to improve there use of the ball up to elite levels.

I don't want any Darren Kowal sized mids, to light. (unless their robert flower clones, forget it.).

I want us to build a team physically strong enough to eventually win a flag. Not just look flashy & appealing to attract supporters.

[Neita3000 37]

Would anyone trade picks 17 + 18 for Justin Kozzi?

I wouldn't as I think he is a hack, but interesting hypothetical.

[Freak 100]

ummm no. what part of youth policy don't you understand? Something that McNamee couldn't grasp

[ChaserJ 5,157]

I want mids to, but for mine the sort of mids I want have to have the ability to muscle up to a big body mixed with aggression for the contest & can win the one on one's, they must have the ability to kick very well or @ the very least the purpous & ability to improve there use of the ball up to elite levels.

I don't want any Darren Kowal sized mids, to light. (unless their robert flower clones, forget it.).

I want us to build a team physically strong enough to eventually win a flag. Not just look flashy & appealing to attract supporters.

I expect Ziebell and Sidebottom to be gone by the time our second and third picks come along, I think we should try and nab Broadbent or Rhys O'Keefe with one of these picks, as they could fit this mould. If Jamie Sheahan wasn't so small he'd be right in the mix too. I'd love for us to take the punt on Tom Swift as well. Exceptional before he was injured.

[H_T 3,049]

Id be happy with: -

Watts (1)

Zaharkis (17)

Blease (19)

[Freak 100]

yeh so would i..but i think that zaharakis and blease will be gone by then.

[H_T 3,049]

yeh so would i..but i think that zaharakis and blease will be gone by then.

What a bummer! Fingers crossed they don't go by then.