Nathan Freeman

[mitch 127]

Huge raps on this kid so far, but placement in the draft is still shady. Has been heavily likened to Patrick Dangerfield, whereabouts in the draft do we think he will go, and is he worth the punt at pick two?

[Goodvibes 3,596]

He's my boy. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes top 3. I reckon the talk will get louder and louder after draft camp. Dangerfield comparisons are designed to get footy mouths salivating. And it's worked on me.

[mitch 127]

Has been labelled as a clearance machine, hard bodied, elite kick and the speed of Patrick Dangerfield. I don't know how we could pass.

[rjay 24,919]

Has been labelled as a clearance machine, hard bodied, elite kick and the speed of Patrick Dangerfield. I don't know how we could pass.

Have you seen him play? If you haven't I guess you wouldn't know if we could pass.

[spirit of norm smith 16,449]

Watch this space ... he is my favourite to be in red and blue in 2014. Even if we have to use pick 2 !!! Think Dangerfield mk 2

[Lord Travis 10,729]

Has been labelled as a clearance machine, hard bodied, elite kick and the speed of Patrick Dangerfield. I don't know how we could pass.

He's not an elite kick. He has great speed, great build, is good at getting first hands on the ball, always moving at stoppages, can burst forward like Dangerfield, can also play forward and kick a few goals. He can shank some kicks, though he is generally good without being elite with kicking.

I'm definitely on his bandwagon. If we get another pick the first round via Priority pick or trading I hope we get this kid into red and blue.

Edited August 26, 2013 by Lord Travis

[mitch 127]

Have you seen him play? If you haven't I guess you wouldn't know if we could pass.

Yes I have, l to me he has the most potential in the draft besides Boyd, while being able to slot straight into the team with big body.

[spirit of norm smith 16,449]

Watch this space ... he is my favourite to be in red & blue in 2014 even using pick 2 !!!

[rjay 24,919]

Yes I have, l to me he has the most potential in the draft besides Boyd, while being able to slot straight into the team with big body.

Thanks 'mitch', good to know.

[spirit of norm smith 16,449]

Keep this kid in mind at draft camp... his stocks will soar!!

[Nascent 9,212]

Right you are Spirit of Norm Smith. If we end up with a mid first round draft pick from trading, I hope we seriously consider this kid. (Josh Kelly testing extremely well as expected)

Josh Kelly and Nathan Freeman impressed in the running events at this week's Draft Combine

Nathan Freeman

Height: 181cm

Weight: 85kg

Club: Vic Metro/Sandringham Dragons/Dingley

Position: Midfielder/Forward

Player Comparision: Patrick Dangerfield

20m sprint

1. Jonathon Marsh (2.78 seconds)

2. Nathan Freeman (2.82)

3. Daniel Flynn (2.83)

4. James Sicily (2.84)

5. Karl Amon (2.88)

6. Jack Leslie (2.90)

7. Richard Bourne (2.92)

8. Tom Cutler (2.93)

9. Jake Barrett (2.94)

10.Darcy Byrne-Jones (2.94)

Repeat sprints

1. Nathan Freeman (23.62 seconds)

2. Darcy Byrne-Jones (24.06)

3. Jonathon Marsh (24.18)

4. Daniel Flynn (24.25)

5. Josh Kelly (24.31)

6. Nick Bourke (24.31)

7. Daniel Cox (24.31)

8. Louis Herbert (24.38)

9. Tom Langdon (24.45)

10. Tom Vandeleur (24.49)

3km time trial

1. Josh Kelly 9m 32s

2. Nick Robertson 9m 46s

3. Jake Kelly 9m 51s

4. James Tsitas 9m 54s

5. Darcy Byrne-Jones 10m

6. Nathan Drummond 10m1s

7. Eli Templeton 10m5s

8. Alex Pearce 10m6s

9. Kade Kolodjashnij 10m10s

10. Nathan Freeman 10m15s

Beep test results

1. Billy Hartung (level 16.6)

2. Jake Barrett (15.6)

3. Alex Pearce (15.5)

4. Eli Templeton (15.3)

5. Darcy Byrne-Jones (15.2)

6. Nathan Drummond (15.2)

7. Jake Kelly (15.2)

8. James Tsitas (15.2)

9. Josh Kelly (15.1)

10. Nathan Freeman (14.10)

Some articles on Nathan Freeman

Draftees in focus: Nathan Freeman

Freeman-a-dasher

[dazzledavey36 54,875]

If we dont trade pick 2 expect us to seriously consider Freeman. Roos is a massive fan after seeing his draft results unfold.

Edited October 5, 2013 by dazzledavey36

[mitch 127]

Please for the love of god can we draft this bloke. He has elite quickness and a big body, exactly what everyone on Demonland has been crying out for.

[Whispering_Jack 30,048]

If we dont trade pick 2 expect is to seriously consider Freeman. Roos is a massive fan after seeing his draft results unfold.

I don't know what any of the recruiters are thinking but, apart from Tom Boyd who seems to be everyone's choice as # 1, there are perhaps half a dozen or so who could fill the next slot. If we can trade 2 for the midfielder we appear to be seeking (early to mid 20s with at least 8 years to play) and get a pick around 10 in return, we might strike it lucky. Whether or not we can do such a deal, I have no idea.

[spirit of norm smith 16,449]

Freeman is likely a top 8-12 selection BUT he is exactly what we need. Pace, strength, a Victorian and can play inside & outside game. Burst over 5 metres is Judd -Like. Would be hard to refuse at pick 2.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

If we dont trade pick 2 expect us to seriously consider Freeman. Roos is a massive fan after seeing his draft results unfold.

Do you have any quotes to back this up? Either I've missed an interview about it or you're just making assumptions.

[Machsy 2,858]

Freeman is likely a top 8-12 selection BUT he is exactly what we need. Pace, strength, a Victorian and can play inside & outside game. Burst over 5 metres is Judd -Like. Would be hard to refuse at pick 2.

He's not even as fast as Watts over 20m.

Ok, I accept that athletically he is gifted.

But I'm more concerned with his workrate and ability to find the footy.

Don't wanna be drafting another flanker to play in the midfield.

His selection would be hard to swallow at pick 2, when Aish is so clearly a cut above.

[What 18,810]

all that draft combine stuff is useless really

[Wiseblood 24,637]

all that draft combine stuff is useless really

If it was useless then why would they do it? Silly comment.

[Machsy 2,858]

all that draft combine stuff is useless really

Maybe casual observers put too much weight in the statistical results, but it is still a valuable tool for evaluating prospects.

Interviewing, psychometric testing, skills testing are all valuable.

Watching the players that give up when it gets hard, and seeing those that push to squeeze out that bit more, is invaluable.

I wonder how a kid like Lucas Cook would have responded that stressful and competitive environment.

Would he have shown the telltale signs of what was to come, for anyone paying enough attention at the righ moments

Maybe if you were evaluating him at the combine based on your own set of KPIs, you'd have selected him too.

[ThreeOneSix 954]

Maybe casual observers put too much weight in the statistical results, but it is still a valuable tool for evaluating prospects.

Interviewing, psychometric testing, skills testing are all valuable.

Watching the players that give up when it gets hard, and seeing those that push to squeeze out that bit more, is invaluable.

I wonder how a kid like Lucas Cook would have responded that stressful and competitive environment.

Would he have shown the telltale signs of what was to come, for anyone paying enough attention at the righ moments

Maybe if you were evaluating him at the combine based on your own set of KPIs, you'd have selected him too.

I agree and especially in regards to cook.

We need players with a more aggressive mindset, a ruthlessness and a remorseless focus.

In other words, another Jack Viney, Ollie Wines type of player.

Players who appear to fit this mould just from observation... Kelly, Crouch, Hartung.

Tom Scully held the big 3 IMO, his results to date have not came to fruition - so far.

Jesse Hogan ticks all 3.

Jack Viney ticks all 3.

We need players with a psychopathic drive to succeed.

That is what the MFC needs.

[Machsy 2,858]

Not just aggression and competitiveness.

Work ethic, desire, will power, confidence, resilience, character.

Few would be there if they were quitters, but you'd be able to see who stands above the pack.

If you're looking for the right things.

[CBDees 3,167]

It looks like we can foget about Freeman as he has now officially become a Lions player with their Round 4 (Academy) pick (currently no. 57). Why can't we have an Academy like the interstate Clubs have? Surely the AFL is breeding an unlevel playing field by letting them claim elite players with late round picks!

[Goodvibes 3,596]

It looks like we can foget about Freeman as he has now officially become a Lions player with their Round 4 (Academy) pick (currently no. 57). Why can't we have an Academy like the interstate Clubs have? Surely the AFL is breeding an unlevel playing field by letting them claim elite players with late round picks!

Different Freeman.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,210]

It looks like we can foget about Freeman as he has now officially become a Lions player with their Round 4 (Academy) pick (currently no. 57). Why can't we have an Academy like the interstate Clubs have? Surely the AFL is breeding an unlevel playing field by letting them claim elite players with late round picks!

?? Different Freeman I think - his twitter is "Jono Freeman, Sunshine Coast"