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NAME CALE MORTON

CLUB MELBOURNE

ORIGINAL CLUB CLAREMONT

DOB 18/01/1990

HEIGHT 191.5 CM

WEIGHT 78.7 KG

POSITION

Midfielder/Forward

BIO

Midfielder/forward who is a long penetrating kick and a good winner of the ball both in the air and at ground level. Had outstanding NAB AFL U18 Championships winning Larke Medal (Div 1 B & F) and All-Australian honours. Highlighted his aerobic capabilities at the NAB AFL Draft Camp recording a 15.2 Beep Test Result (ranked No.1), along with a 10.32sec for 3km - putting him in the top 4 per cent of 2007 participants.

STATS

Kicks: 16, Handballs: 9, Disposals: 25, Marks: 9, Goals: 2 (Averages from NAB U18 Championships)

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    just to let everyone know, you can watch a little snippet of footage of all the players in the draft tracker when you click there name, its different to all that footage on youtube. He looks to have a good set of hands from it.

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    just to let everyone know, you can watch a little snippet of footage of all the players in the drat tracker when you click there name, its different to all that footage on youtube. He looks to have a good set of hands from it.

    He has really clean hands, moves really well, even in a bit of traffic, and can take a grab above his head. But it's his right boot that distinguishes him from the rest. It is a dead set laser beam. He can kick quite well on his left as well, but his right boot is sublime.

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    Stoked with this. By all reports he is top 3 calibre.

    I know I sound like an Essendon recruiting manager here, but some even had him picked as the best player in the draft. He is definitely top 2 in terms of playing ability.

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    OOOH I am getting excited. Am happy with this choice -well done Dees!!!!!!!!!

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    4 – MELBOURNE – CALE MORTON

    Claremont, WA, Tall midfielder/forward, January 18 1990, 191.5cm, 78.7kg

    Melbourne won't believe its luck that a player some recruiting managers regard as the best in the draft will slip through to No.4. But that's the way the cards are falling, with Richmond certain to take Trent Cotchin and West Coast likely to pounce on Chris Masten ahead of Morton. Under this scenario, Melbourne will gladly snap up Morton, the youngest brother of Mitch (Richmond) and Jarryd (Hawthorn). The only other player who is a chance for Melbourne at No.4 is East Fremantle's Rhys Palmer.

    Bio: A genuine utility, capable of playing onball, off a flank or as a key position forward. Noted for his ability to read the play and strong work rate. He was exceptional for Western Australia during the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships, averaging 25 possessions and nine marks per game, earning All-Australian honours and the Larke Medal. Recorded a 15.1 beep test result at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp. From Hale FC.

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    We may well have picked the best player from this draft, but what's best about this selection is that he fits our current needs PERFECTLY... Mclean and Jones (and Moloney when fit) as tough inside midfielders, Grimes, McDonald and Bartram as running midfielders both inside and outside and now we can add a classy tall elite runner with sublime skills to replace the loss of Johnstone.

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    Sensational! Had watched him the Vic Metro v WA U/18's game and was salivating at the prospect of this guy in a Demon's jumper. He really did stand out in that game. It looked more and more likely as the draft approached, but now that it's real, I am stoked. Go Dee's! :D

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    Replace Johnstone?

    This guy sounds like Johnstone and Bate rolled into one.

    Happy happy happy, joy joy joy.

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    I wonder if this guy was in the back of CAC's Bailey's minds when Jonno got the march ? Looking forward to seeing this guy in action :) :) A bit of class and "solid thinker " . He ought to address a prob we've had ...some sillyuse of ball.. This guy is EFFECTIVE with his disposals.. My prediction is he'll be in the leadership group in not too many years !! Welcome Cale

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    Arise, Sir Cale!

    This kid will make all you whinging Travis Johnstone fans forget him very quickly

    Cale is the real-deal-Holyfield

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    wow YM! is that the first time in years and years u have changed ur display pic?? what are u trying to tell us oh great one

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    Well I had to change it cos it was a square with a red X

    Whoever and wherever my display pic was being hosted obviously bit the dust after all these years

    So for now, I will honour Sir Cale

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    Well I had to change it cos it was a square with a red X

    Whoever and wherever my display pic was being hosted obviously bit the dust after all these years

    So for now, I will honour Sir Cale

    But please get one of him in red and blue when it becomes available.

    One additional bit of good news is that the Morton family is moving from WA to Victoria now that all three boys play for Victorian clubs.

    I just hope that Cale has a longer career at the club than our last Larke Medallist who was Steven Armstrong although Arma did win a premiership medallion.

    I posted elsewhere that I hope he doesn't get compared with Travis Johnstone and that he doesn't get the # 16. And let's not get wrapped up in this talk that he will one day become a KPP. Let him develop in his own good time. I think he can become something speeeeshul as Bruce McA is wont to say.

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    just heard him speak on the radio. his maturity level is briliant! said he trained with the dees for a week for his AIS program. said we have a nice young list and wants to prove to everyone. had lunch yesterday with the dees aswell.

    he sounds awsome!!

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    Could be a Hird/Goodes type player

    Versatile matchwinner

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    calemorton1.jpg

    This might look a little better for your avatar YM.

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    Oh, snap!!

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    This might look a little better for your avatar YM.

    i just realised that i said i was going to change my profile name (as Ferguson no longer plays for us) after the draft occured.

    any suggestions?

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    i just realised that i said i was going to change my profile name (as Ferguson no longer plays for us) after the draft occured.

    any suggestions?

    How about Addam Magic!!

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    Stoked with this. By all reports he is top 3 calibre.

    Out of interest which of top 3 do you think he's better than?

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    better than masten, who by all reports, whilst good, is fairly plain

    and, i dont think kruezer is all that he is hyped up to be... will struggle rucking against many ruckman, his best chance to make it early is a forward

    cotchin is meant to be a gun, but has injury problems

    what have we heard wrong about morton?? tall quick skillful

    we got the best kid EASY :D:D

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