Draft Camp. Who's going ? !!
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Draft Camp. Who's going ? !!
Draft Camp starts today/tonight with a Dinner at the AIS in Canberra. All the real stuff starts tomorrow and continues through Thursday and concludes on Friday.
I can see us in a bit of a bind here; All our coaching staff will be very busy preparing for Saturday. Our List Manager, Matthew Drain is finishing up this week. So, who attends and interviews prospective draftees etc? I suppose we will need to leave everything in the hands of John Peake and possibly John Beveridge. Maybe Harvs could help out, along with Andrew Thompson.
I know that we have had 4 or 5 of our people attend in the past but this is a fairly unique year. Will Ross have enough time to jump on a plane tomorrow or Thursday? !!
I can see us in a bit of a bind here; All our coaching staff will be very busy preparing for Saturday. Our List Manager, Matthew Drain is finishing up this week. So, who attends and interviews prospective draftees etc? I suppose we will need to leave everything in the hands of John Peake and possibly John Beveridge. Maybe Harvs could help out, along with Andrew Thompson.
I know that we have had 4 or 5 of our people attend in the past but this is a fairly unique year. Will Ross have enough time to jump on a plane tomorrow or Thursday? !!
Last edited by Eastern on Tue 28 Sep 2010 5:35pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Ruckmen:
John Ceglar (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 14/02/91
Much improved mobile ruckman who is team-oriented and sound overhead. Consistent performer for Vic Country in under-18s this year averaging 13 hit-outs and three marks.
Leif Cope (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 203cm, Weight: 98kg, DOB: 22/03/92
Athletic ruckman who competes very well at ground level. Averaged 11 disposals and two marks with the Ranges this year.
Daniel Gorringe (Norwood, SA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 02/06/92
Gifted in the art of ruck work and a very athletic player who is strong overhead and dangerous near goal. Won All-Australian under-18 honours in 2010 averaging 21 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Brandyn Grenfell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 05/09/92
Tall forward/ruckman with very good work rate and good below the knees. Has strong hands on the lead. Averaged five marks and 11 disposals with Cannons this year.
Joe Groenewegen (Launceston, Tas)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Tall forward/ruckman with very good endurance, agility and overhead marking talent. Was a Tasmanian under-18 representative this year, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and five hit-outs.
Tom Hickey (Morningside, Qld)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 06/03/91
Developing ruckman with terrific work rate who is prepared to lay tackles. Was a Queensland under-18 representative in 2010, averaging 18 hit-outs and three tackles.
Matt Jones (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/06/92
Mobile ruckman with long left-foot kick who can go forward and provide a target. Represented Western Australia at under-18 level, averaging 11 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 202cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 26/09/92
Strong-marking ruckman who is agile and super competitive. Team-oriented player who impressed with South Australia at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs, 12 disposals and three marks.
Ben Mabon (North Ballarat Rebels, Vic)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 14/06/92
Aggressive and athletic ruckman with excellent work ethic and technique with his stoppage work. NSW/ACT representative at the under-18 championships, averaging 16 hit-outs and four marks.
Andrew Phillips (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 03/07/91
Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his onballers. Represented Tasmania at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs and four marks.
Tall Defenders:
John Ceglar (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 14/02/91
Much improved mobile ruckman who is team-oriented and sound overhead. Consistent performer for Vic Country in under-18s this year averaging 13 hit-outs and three marks.
Leif Cope (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 203cm, Weight: 98kg, DOB: 22/03/92
Athletic ruckman who competes very well at ground level. Averaged 11 disposals and two marks with the Ranges this year.
Daniel Gorringe (Norwood, SA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 02/06/92
Gifted in the art of ruck work and a very athletic player who is strong overhead and dangerous near goal. Won All-Australian under-18 honours in 2010 averaging 21 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Brandyn Grenfell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 05/09/92
Tall forward/ruckman with very good work rate and good below the knees. Has strong hands on the lead. Averaged five marks and 11 disposals with Cannons this year.
Joe Groenewegen (Launceston, Tas)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Tall forward/ruckman with very good endurance, agility and overhead marking talent. Was a Tasmanian under-18 representative this year, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and five hit-outs.
Tom Hickey (Morningside, Qld)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 06/03/91
Developing ruckman with terrific work rate who is prepared to lay tackles. Was a Queensland under-18 representative in 2010, averaging 18 hit-outs and three tackles.
Matt Jones (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/06/92
Mobile ruckman with long left-foot kick who can go forward and provide a target. Represented Western Australia at under-18 level, averaging 11 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 202cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 26/09/92
Strong-marking ruckman who is agile and super competitive. Team-oriented player who impressed with South Australia at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs, 12 disposals and three marks.
Ben Mabon (North Ballarat Rebels, Vic)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 14/06/92
Aggressive and athletic ruckman with excellent work ethic and technique with his stoppage work. NSW/ACT representative at the under-18 championships, averaging 16 hit-outs and four marks.
Andrew Phillips (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 03/07/91
Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his onballers. Represented Tasmania at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs and four marks.
Tall Forwards:
Darcy Barden (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 13/2/92
Darcy is a very competitive tall forward with a great work ethic and strong hands overhead. He is a courageous player who was impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals.
Lucas Cook (North Ballarat, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 3/3/92
Lucas is a tall forward who reads the game well and has sure hands. He is a mobile player who can go back and makes good decisions. He received Under-18 All Australian honours in 2010 and averaged 14 disposals and kicked nine goals at the Under-18 Championships.
Jack Darling (West Perth, WA)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 16/6/92
Jack is an athletic tall forward who attacks the ball with ferocity and is strong overhead. He provides excellent defensive pressure in the forward 50. He was named in the Under-18 All Australian team in 2009 and again provided an excellent marking target up forward for Western Australia in 2010.
Sam Day (Sturt, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 6/9/92
Sam is a high-leaping tall forward who can take contested marks and is skilful on the right and left side. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010, winning All Australian honours.
Zac Fitzgerald (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 16/2/91
Zac is a very versatile tall forward or defender who is strong overhead and accurate at goal front. He is a smart reader of the game and represented South Australia in the under-18 championships.
Anton Hamp (Claremont, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 4/7/92
Anton is a versatile type who makes good position and has a good work ethic. He has clean hands and his pace is also a feature. He represented Western Australia at the under-18 championships.
Tom Lynch (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 31/10/92
Tom is a strong marking tall forward with terrific work-rate and ability at ground level. He was impressive for Vic Country in Under-18 championships, where he averaged 13 disposals and four marks.
Luke Mitchell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 28/2/92
Luke is a tall forward/defender with strong contested marking ability. He is dangerous around goals and presents well on the lead. He missed the under-18 championships due to shoulder surgery but is now back in the TAC Cup.
Callum Sinclair (Port Melbourne, Vic)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 23/9/89
Callum is a mobile tall forward who is a strong lead and mark overhead. He reads the game very well and is reliable in front of goals.
Jamie Solly (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 27/7/92
Jamie is a tall forward who can also play down back. He has strong hands overhead and is a reliable kick for goal. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010 kicking 12 goals and one behind.
Ariel Steinberg (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 26/8/92
Ariel is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and has an excellent natural leap. He played American football (Gridiron) in Alberta, Canada in 2009.
Jake Von Bertouch (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 4/5/92
Jake is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and accurate in front of goal. He has strong hands and is team orientated. He represented South Australia in the under-18 championships this year.
Josh Walker (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 12/11/92
Josh is a tall forward with terrific work-rate and strong hands overhead. He impressed for Vic Country in the Under-18 Championships as a lead up forward, where he averaged 12 disposals and five marks.
Medium Defenders:
Jake Batchelor (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/02/92
Left-footed medium defender who is strong overhead and a neat disposer of the ball. Provides good run and can lock down on opponents.
Nathan Batley (Woodville-West Torrens, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 16/09/92
Very speedy medium defender who can break the lines. Shows good vision and decision making and is very competitive. Was a South Australian under-18 representative in 2010.
Alex Browne (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 09/08/92
Aggressive medium defender who reads the play very well and uses the ball effectively by hand and foot. Can push into the midfield and win his own ball. Was a Vic Metro under-18 representative in 2010 where he played three matches and averaged 15 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency.
Ben Casley (Western Jets, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 18/03/92
Medium defender/forward who takes good contested marks and has good game sense. Provides run from defence or can be a lead-up forward.
Jamie Cripps (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/04/92
Medium defender with excellent speed who takes the game on. Uses the ball well by foot and is sound defensively. Was an under-18 representative for WA, averaging 14 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.
Cameron Guthrie (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 19/08/92
Versatile medium defender who can play a lock down role and win contested ball. Very consistent player who has clean hands and makes good decisions. Also a Vic Metro under-18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 13 disposals at 84 per cent efficiency.
Dyson Heppell (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 14/05/92
Skilful left-footed medium defender with penetrating kick, strength overhead and clean hands. Was outstanding for Vic Country in the under-18 championships, winning MVP and All-Australian honours. Averaged 20 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency and four tackles.
Ben Jacobs (Sandringham Dragons, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 09/01/92
Left-footed medium defender who can play midfield or forward. Powerful type who kicks long and takes an excellent overhead mark. Can really find the ball and was outstanding at the under- 18 championships, winning All-Australian honours and averaging 29 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.
Andrew McInnes (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 20/03/92
Disciplined medium defender who provides good rebound. Very competitive and can play on talls or smalls. Was a Vic Country under-18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 11 disposals at 91 per cent efficiency in his three matches.
Cameron Richardson (North Ballarat Roosters, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 84kg, Age: 22
Hard-running medium defender who makes good decisions on when to mark or spoil. Was a dual best and fairest winner in the Ballarat League in 2006 and in 2008.
Billie Smedts (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 08/06/92
Composed medium defender/forward who is strong overhead and very competitive. Extremely agile player who takes the game on. Was a Vic Country under-18 representative in 2010, playing three matches after returning from injury.
Brodie Smith (Woodville-West Torrens, SA)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 14/01/92
Medium defender/midfielder with a terrific speed-endurance combination. Powerful player who bursts from stoppages and wins plenty of the footy. Starred in the under-18 championships with All-Australian honours, and averaged 22 disposals, five clearances and six inside 50s.
Joel Wilkinson (Broadbeach, Qld)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 29/11/91
Dashing medium defender with only two years in the game, coming from an athletics background to captain Queensland in this year's under-18 championships. Work rate and pressure are very good.
Blayne Wilson (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/01/92
Strong-marking medium defender who reads the game very well across half-back and uses the ball effectively. Earned All-Australian honours in 2009 and was consistent for WA at under-18 level this year, averaging 18 disposals at 78 per cent efficiency and five marks.
Small Forwards:
Reece Conca (Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 12/08/92
Versatile player who can play forward, midfield or back. His ability to run and carry and his football smarts were prominent in representing WA at the Under-18 Championships this year. Averaged 18 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.
Sam Crocker (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 12/03/92
Midfielder who can play forward and use his excellent disposal to set up goals. Quick and strong overhead for his size he also makes good decisions with the football. Best player for Oakleigh Charges at the weekend in their match against the Bendigo Pioneers.
Josh Green (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 24/08/92
Quick and agile midfielder/forward who reads the game extremely well and wins contested footy. Won Tasmania's most valuable player in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and All-Australian honours where he averaged 25 disposals.
Cameron Johnston (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 24/02/92
Quick and versatile player who can play hit-up forward role or go down back. Very athletic type overall and a long kick.
Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 19/10/92
Clever forward with clean hands overhead and at ground level, very good awareness. Super smart goalkicker in all situations kicking 34 goals this year for Power and Vic Country at the Under-18 Championships.
Tim Milera, (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 170cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 09/12/92
Skilful and talented genuine small forward in the Eddie Betts mould. Great goal sense, clean hands and has been impressive at senior level this year.
Dion Prestia (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Powerful inside midfielder/forward with excellent disposal skills and contested ball winning ability. Averaged 28 disposals in the TAC Cup and represented VIC Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships with an injury curtailing his championships. He has now returned to his best form.
Matthew Rankine (West Adelaide, SA)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 20/02/92
Quick and agile forward who can win the contested ball and is capable overhead for his size with his natural leap. SA rep in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Ben Reid (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 67kg, DOB:
Smart forward with good anticipation, clean hands at ground level and overhead. Uses ball well and impressed for NSW/ACT in the Under-18 Championships this year. Brother Sam plays for the Western Bulldogs.
Thomas Schneider, (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 30/09/92
Very smart and courageous fall of the ball player with clean hands and neat disposal skills. Smart around goals and very impressive for Vic Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours. Averaged 22 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency.
Hayden Yarran (West Perth, WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 30/05/92
Very clever player around goal and accurate on the run or set shot. Strong overhead and can also push up into midfield. WA representative in the 2010 Under-18 Championships.
Medium Midfielders:
Warrick Andreoli (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 28/02/92
Extremely quick player who takes the game on and is a good user of the ball on preferred left side. Showed his talent with WA in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he averaged 15 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency.
Shaun Atley (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/09/92
Exceptionally agile player with great speed and endurance and twice runner-up in state hurdles, which highlights his athletic ability. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals and six tackles.
Harley Bennell (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 02/10/92
Talented ball-winner in the forward-line or midfield; has speed, poise and great goal sense. Won the Larke Medal and All-Australian honours in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 13 goals in five matches and 19.6 disposals with six inside 50s.
Rohan Bewick (West Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 10/10/89
Hard-running player who is smart, has a penetrating kick and good pace and endurance. Played well at senior level in 2010 in the WAFL.
Josh Caddy (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB:28/09/92
Powerful player who wins clearances and contested marks and a dangerous forward who attacks the ball aggressively. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 24 possessions (11 contested) and seven clearances.
Alex Fasolo (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 08/06/92
Impressive player for WA in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals with 67 per cent efficiency. Good clearance player with good decision-making ability.
Andrew Gaff (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 16/06/92
Left-footer with a terrific game sense; imposes himself on games and has good pace and endurance combination. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 27 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.
Mitch Hallahan (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 23/08/92
Tough inside player with a penetrating right foot; wins one on ones and is disciplined. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 20 disposals at 66 per cent efficiency with an average of five tackles.
Thomas Liberatore (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 16/05/92
Wins clearances and has quick clean hands; hard in contested situations and team orientated. Neat left-foot kick and All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 22 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency, five clearances and four tackles.
Aaron Mullett (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 71kg, DOB: 23/02/92
Smooth-moving left-footer who has ability overhead; is neat with hand and foot. VIC Metro representative in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. He averaged 20 disposals at Eastern Ranges at 66 per cent efficiency and five marks.
Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/10/92
Hard-running player who is strong overhead and around goal, has elite endurance and is super competitive. Vic Country Representative 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 18 disposals and three clearances.
Jared Polec (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Left-footed long-kicking player who excelled in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours. Has pace and composure around goal with impressive form at senior level in the SANFL.
Mitchell Wallis (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 24/10/92
Has great hands and work ethic, reads game extremely well and uses the football smartly. Captained Vic Metro in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 28 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency in three matches before being injured.
Medium Forwards:
Nathan Ah Mat-Watkins (Pioneers, NT, West Adelaide, SA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 18/02/92
Footy smart around forward line and has excellent clean hands and awareness. Represented NT in NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year and is playing for West Adelaide.
Daniel Farmer (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 22/07/92
Quick and excellent one on one player who can play many roles for his team. Smart goal-kicker having kicked 11 goals in six matches with the Dragons. Attends Haileybury College.
Jacob Gilbee (Lauderdale, TAS)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 13/09/92
Leads up forward with good hands and goal-kicking ability. Provides good defensive pressure inside forward 50. Averaged four tackles per game and kicked seven goals for Tasmania in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Kieran Harper (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 5/6/92
A quick and skillful player with a great goal sense. Can take contested mark and impact a game. VIC Metro representative in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he kicked seven goals including four against WA.
George Horlin-Smith (Sturt, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 22/12/92
Outstanding at winning the contested football and a very creative player. Also a talented junior cricketer who represented Australia at Under-16 level.
Patrick Karnezis (Oakleigh Chargers, VIC)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/04/92
Tall forward who is well balanced and team focused, setting up many goals. Also a clever goal-kicker and has strong hands. Vic Metro U18's rep in 2010.
Jarryd Lyons (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 22/07/92
Agile player with terrific ball winning ability, footy know how and endurance. Averaged 22 disposals and kicked 11 goals in 10 matches with the Dragons this year.
Josh Mellington (Murray Bushrangers, VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 29/12/92
Clever opportunist around goals and in one on one marking situations. Kicked 36 goals and 16 behinds in 12 matches this year. Tackles well inside forward 50. Averaged three tackles per game.
Viv Michie (Oakleigh Chargers, VIC)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 23/02/92
Well rounded player who is dangerous as a forward and can play midfield or back. Excellent kick and reads game extremely well. Represented VIC-Metro in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and two goals.
Ben Newton (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 08/08/92
Strong marking and winner of contested football. Uses ball well with hand and foot. Represented Western Australia in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and is an AIS/AFL Academy graduate.
Jayden Pitt (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 08/08/92
Strong marking and winner of contested football. Uses ball well with hand and foot. Represented Western Australia in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and is an AIS/AFL Academy graduate.
Arryn Siposs (Dandenong Stingrays, VIC)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 25/11/92
Strong marking aplayer who is an excellent kick for goal and very team orientated. Averaged 15 disposals and kicked 34 goals for the Stingrays. Vic Country representative in the Under-18 Championships in 2010.
Aaron Young (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 6/12/92
Outstanding mark for his size and very athletic. Wins contested ball and has pace and hardness. Vic Metro representative in 2010 and averaged 16 disposals, 3 tackles, 4 mark as well as kicking 6 goals for the Championships
John Ceglar (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 14/02/91
Much improved mobile ruckman who is team-oriented and sound overhead. Consistent performer for Vic Country in under-18s this year averaging 13 hit-outs and three marks.
Leif Cope (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 203cm, Weight: 98kg, DOB: 22/03/92
Athletic ruckman who competes very well at ground level. Averaged 11 disposals and two marks with the Ranges this year.
Daniel Gorringe (Norwood, SA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 02/06/92
Gifted in the art of ruck work and a very athletic player who is strong overhead and dangerous near goal. Won All-Australian under-18 honours in 2010 averaging 21 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Brandyn Grenfell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 05/09/92
Tall forward/ruckman with very good work rate and good below the knees. Has strong hands on the lead. Averaged five marks and 11 disposals with Cannons this year.
Joe Groenewegen (Launceston, Tas)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Tall forward/ruckman with very good endurance, agility and overhead marking talent. Was a Tasmanian under-18 representative this year, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and five hit-outs.
Tom Hickey (Morningside, Qld)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 06/03/91
Developing ruckman with terrific work rate who is prepared to lay tackles. Was a Queensland under-18 representative in 2010, averaging 18 hit-outs and three tackles.
Matt Jones (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/06/92
Mobile ruckman with long left-foot kick who can go forward and provide a target. Represented Western Australia at under-18 level, averaging 11 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 202cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 26/09/92
Strong-marking ruckman who is agile and super competitive. Team-oriented player who impressed with South Australia at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs, 12 disposals and three marks.
Ben Mabon (North Ballarat Rebels, Vic)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 14/06/92
Aggressive and athletic ruckman with excellent work ethic and technique with his stoppage work. NSW/ACT representative at the under-18 championships, averaging 16 hit-outs and four marks.
Andrew Phillips (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 03/07/91
Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his onballers. Represented Tasmania at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs and four marks.
Tall Defenders:
John Ceglar (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 14/02/91
Much improved mobile ruckman who is team-oriented and sound overhead. Consistent performer for Vic Country in under-18s this year averaging 13 hit-outs and three marks.
Leif Cope (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 203cm, Weight: 98kg, DOB: 22/03/92
Athletic ruckman who competes very well at ground level. Averaged 11 disposals and two marks with the Ranges this year.
Daniel Gorringe (Norwood, SA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 02/06/92
Gifted in the art of ruck work and a very athletic player who is strong overhead and dangerous near goal. Won All-Australian under-18 honours in 2010 averaging 21 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Brandyn Grenfell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 05/09/92
Tall forward/ruckman with very good work rate and good below the knees. Has strong hands on the lead. Averaged five marks and 11 disposals with Cannons this year.
Joe Groenewegen (Launceston, Tas)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Tall forward/ruckman with very good endurance, agility and overhead marking talent. Was a Tasmanian under-18 representative this year, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and five hit-outs.
Tom Hickey (Morningside, Qld)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 06/03/91
Developing ruckman with terrific work rate who is prepared to lay tackles. Was a Queensland under-18 representative in 2010, averaging 18 hit-outs and three tackles.
Matt Jones (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/06/92
Mobile ruckman with long left-foot kick who can go forward and provide a target. Represented Western Australia at under-18 level, averaging 11 hit-outs and 10 disposals.
Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 202cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 26/09/92
Strong-marking ruckman who is agile and super competitive. Team-oriented player who impressed with South Australia at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs, 12 disposals and three marks.
Ben Mabon (North Ballarat Rebels, Vic)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 14/06/92
Aggressive and athletic ruckman with excellent work ethic and technique with his stoppage work. NSW/ACT representative at the under-18 championships, averaging 16 hit-outs and four marks.
Andrew Phillips (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 03/07/91
Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his onballers. Represented Tasmania at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs and four marks.
Tall Forwards:
Darcy Barden (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 13/2/92
Darcy is a very competitive tall forward with a great work ethic and strong hands overhead. He is a courageous player who was impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals.
Lucas Cook (North Ballarat, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 3/3/92
Lucas is a tall forward who reads the game well and has sure hands. He is a mobile player who can go back and makes good decisions. He received Under-18 All Australian honours in 2010 and averaged 14 disposals and kicked nine goals at the Under-18 Championships.
Jack Darling (West Perth, WA)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 16/6/92
Jack is an athletic tall forward who attacks the ball with ferocity and is strong overhead. He provides excellent defensive pressure in the forward 50. He was named in the Under-18 All Australian team in 2009 and again provided an excellent marking target up forward for Western Australia in 2010.
Sam Day (Sturt, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 6/9/92
Sam is a high-leaping tall forward who can take contested marks and is skilful on the right and left side. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010, winning All Australian honours.
Zac Fitzgerald (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 16/2/91
Zac is a very versatile tall forward or defender who is strong overhead and accurate at goal front. He is a smart reader of the game and represented South Australia in the under-18 championships.
Anton Hamp (Claremont, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 4/7/92
Anton is a versatile type who makes good position and has a good work ethic. He has clean hands and his pace is also a feature. He represented Western Australia at the under-18 championships.
Tom Lynch (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 31/10/92
Tom is a strong marking tall forward with terrific work-rate and ability at ground level. He was impressive for Vic Country in Under-18 championships, where he averaged 13 disposals and four marks.
Luke Mitchell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 28/2/92
Luke is a tall forward/defender with strong contested marking ability. He is dangerous around goals and presents well on the lead. He missed the under-18 championships due to shoulder surgery but is now back in the TAC Cup.
Callum Sinclair (Port Melbourne, Vic)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 23/9/89
Callum is a mobile tall forward who is a strong lead and mark overhead. He reads the game very well and is reliable in front of goals.
Jamie Solly (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 27/7/92
Jamie is a tall forward who can also play down back. He has strong hands overhead and is a reliable kick for goal. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010 kicking 12 goals and one behind.
Ariel Steinberg (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 26/8/92
Ariel is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and has an excellent natural leap. He played American football (Gridiron) in Alberta, Canada in 2009.
Jake Von Bertouch (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 4/5/92
Jake is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and accurate in front of goal. He has strong hands and is team orientated. He represented South Australia in the under-18 championships this year.
Josh Walker (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 12/11/92
Josh is a tall forward with terrific work-rate and strong hands overhead. He impressed for Vic Country in the Under-18 Championships as a lead up forward, where he averaged 12 disposals and five marks.
Medium Defenders:
Jake Batchelor (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/02/92
Left-footed medium defender who is strong overhead and a neat disposer of the ball. Provides good run and can lock down on opponents.
Nathan Batley (Woodville-West Torrens, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 16/09/92
Very speedy medium defender who can break the lines. Shows good vision and decision making and is very competitive. Was a South Australian under-18 representative in 2010.
Alex Browne (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 09/08/92
Aggressive medium defender who reads the play very well and uses the ball effectively by hand and foot. Can push into the midfield and win his own ball. Was a Vic Metro under-18 representative in 2010 where he played three matches and averaged 15 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency.
Ben Casley (Western Jets, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 18/03/92
Medium defender/forward who takes good contested marks and has good game sense. Provides run from defence or can be a lead-up forward.
Jamie Cripps (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/04/92
Medium defender with excellent speed who takes the game on. Uses the ball well by foot and is sound defensively. Was an under-18 representative for WA, averaging 14 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.
Cameron Guthrie (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 19/08/92
Versatile medium defender who can play a lock down role and win contested ball. Very consistent player who has clean hands and makes good decisions. Also a Vic Metro under-18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 13 disposals at 84 per cent efficiency.
Dyson Heppell (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 14/05/92
Skilful left-footed medium defender with penetrating kick, strength overhead and clean hands. Was outstanding for Vic Country in the under-18 championships, winning MVP and All-Australian honours. Averaged 20 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency and four tackles.
Ben Jacobs (Sandringham Dragons, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 09/01/92
Left-footed medium defender who can play midfield or forward. Powerful type who kicks long and takes an excellent overhead mark. Can really find the ball and was outstanding at the under- 18 championships, winning All-Australian honours and averaging 29 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.
Andrew McInnes (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 20/03/92
Disciplined medium defender who provides good rebound. Very competitive and can play on talls or smalls. Was a Vic Country under-18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 11 disposals at 91 per cent efficiency in his three matches.
Cameron Richardson (North Ballarat Roosters, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 84kg, Age: 22
Hard-running medium defender who makes good decisions on when to mark or spoil. Was a dual best and fairest winner in the Ballarat League in 2006 and in 2008.
Billie Smedts (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 08/06/92
Composed medium defender/forward who is strong overhead and very competitive. Extremely agile player who takes the game on. Was a Vic Country under-18 representative in 2010, playing three matches after returning from injury.
Brodie Smith (Woodville-West Torrens, SA)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 14/01/92
Medium defender/midfielder with a terrific speed-endurance combination. Powerful player who bursts from stoppages and wins plenty of the footy. Starred in the under-18 championships with All-Australian honours, and averaged 22 disposals, five clearances and six inside 50s.
Joel Wilkinson (Broadbeach, Qld)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 29/11/91
Dashing medium defender with only two years in the game, coming from an athletics background to captain Queensland in this year's under-18 championships. Work rate and pressure are very good.
Blayne Wilson (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/01/92
Strong-marking medium defender who reads the game very well across half-back and uses the ball effectively. Earned All-Australian honours in 2009 and was consistent for WA at under-18 level this year, averaging 18 disposals at 78 per cent efficiency and five marks.
Small Forwards:
Reece Conca (Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 12/08/92
Versatile player who can play forward, midfield or back. His ability to run and carry and his football smarts were prominent in representing WA at the Under-18 Championships this year. Averaged 18 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.
Sam Crocker (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 12/03/92
Midfielder who can play forward and use his excellent disposal to set up goals. Quick and strong overhead for his size he also makes good decisions with the football. Best player for Oakleigh Charges at the weekend in their match against the Bendigo Pioneers.
Josh Green (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 24/08/92
Quick and agile midfielder/forward who reads the game extremely well and wins contested footy. Won Tasmania's most valuable player in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and All-Australian honours where he averaged 25 disposals.
Cameron Johnston (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 24/02/92
Quick and versatile player who can play hit-up forward role or go down back. Very athletic type overall and a long kick.
Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 19/10/92
Clever forward with clean hands overhead and at ground level, very good awareness. Super smart goalkicker in all situations kicking 34 goals this year for Power and Vic Country at the Under-18 Championships.
Tim Milera, (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 170cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 09/12/92
Skilful and talented genuine small forward in the Eddie Betts mould. Great goal sense, clean hands and has been impressive at senior level this year.
Dion Prestia (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Powerful inside midfielder/forward with excellent disposal skills and contested ball winning ability. Averaged 28 disposals in the TAC Cup and represented VIC Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships with an injury curtailing his championships. He has now returned to his best form.
Matthew Rankine (West Adelaide, SA)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 20/02/92
Quick and agile forward who can win the contested ball and is capable overhead for his size with his natural leap. SA rep in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Ben Reid (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 67kg, DOB:
Smart forward with good anticipation, clean hands at ground level and overhead. Uses ball well and impressed for NSW/ACT in the Under-18 Championships this year. Brother Sam plays for the Western Bulldogs.
Thomas Schneider, (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 30/09/92
Very smart and courageous fall of the ball player with clean hands and neat disposal skills. Smart around goals and very impressive for Vic Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours. Averaged 22 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency.
Hayden Yarran (West Perth, WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 30/05/92
Very clever player around goal and accurate on the run or set shot. Strong overhead and can also push up into midfield. WA representative in the 2010 Under-18 Championships.
Medium Midfielders:
Warrick Andreoli (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 28/02/92
Extremely quick player who takes the game on and is a good user of the ball on preferred left side. Showed his talent with WA in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he averaged 15 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency.
Shaun Atley (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/09/92
Exceptionally agile player with great speed and endurance and twice runner-up in state hurdles, which highlights his athletic ability. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals and six tackles.
Harley Bennell (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 02/10/92
Talented ball-winner in the forward-line or midfield; has speed, poise and great goal sense. Won the Larke Medal and All-Australian honours in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 13 goals in five matches and 19.6 disposals with six inside 50s.
Rohan Bewick (West Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 10/10/89
Hard-running player who is smart, has a penetrating kick and good pace and endurance. Played well at senior level in 2010 in the WAFL.
Josh Caddy (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB:28/09/92
Powerful player who wins clearances and contested marks and a dangerous forward who attacks the ball aggressively. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 24 possessions (11 contested) and seven clearances.
Alex Fasolo (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 08/06/92
Impressive player for WA in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals with 67 per cent efficiency. Good clearance player with good decision-making ability.
Andrew Gaff (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 16/06/92
Left-footer with a terrific game sense; imposes himself on games and has good pace and endurance combination. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 27 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.
Mitch Hallahan (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 23/08/92
Tough inside player with a penetrating right foot; wins one on ones and is disciplined. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 20 disposals at 66 per cent efficiency with an average of five tackles.
Thomas Liberatore (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 16/05/92
Wins clearances and has quick clean hands; hard in contested situations and team orientated. Neat left-foot kick and All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 22 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency, five clearances and four tackles.
Aaron Mullett (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 71kg, DOB: 23/02/92
Smooth-moving left-footer who has ability overhead; is neat with hand and foot. VIC Metro representative in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. He averaged 20 disposals at Eastern Ranges at 66 per cent efficiency and five marks.
Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/10/92
Hard-running player who is strong overhead and around goal, has elite endurance and is super competitive. Vic Country Representative 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 18 disposals and three clearances.
Jared Polec (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Left-footed long-kicking player who excelled in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours. Has pace and composure around goal with impressive form at senior level in the SANFL.
Mitchell Wallis (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 24/10/92
Has great hands and work ethic, reads game extremely well and uses the football smartly. Captained Vic Metro in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 28 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency in three matches before being injured.
Medium Forwards:
Nathan Ah Mat-Watkins (Pioneers, NT, West Adelaide, SA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 18/02/92
Footy smart around forward line and has excellent clean hands and awareness. Represented NT in NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year and is playing for West Adelaide.
Daniel Farmer (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 22/07/92
Quick and excellent one on one player who can play many roles for his team. Smart goal-kicker having kicked 11 goals in six matches with the Dragons. Attends Haileybury College.
Jacob Gilbee (Lauderdale, TAS)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 13/09/92
Leads up forward with good hands and goal-kicking ability. Provides good defensive pressure inside forward 50. Averaged four tackles per game and kicked seven goals for Tasmania in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Kieran Harper (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 5/6/92
A quick and skillful player with a great goal sense. Can take contested mark and impact a game. VIC Metro representative in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he kicked seven goals including four against WA.
George Horlin-Smith (Sturt, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 22/12/92
Outstanding at winning the contested football and a very creative player. Also a talented junior cricketer who represented Australia at Under-16 level.
Patrick Karnezis (Oakleigh Chargers, VIC)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/04/92
Tall forward who is well balanced and team focused, setting up many goals. Also a clever goal-kicker and has strong hands. Vic Metro U18's rep in 2010.
Jarryd Lyons (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 22/07/92
Agile player with terrific ball winning ability, footy know how and endurance. Averaged 22 disposals and kicked 11 goals in 10 matches with the Dragons this year.
Josh Mellington (Murray Bushrangers, VIC)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 29/12/92
Clever opportunist around goals and in one on one marking situations. Kicked 36 goals and 16 behinds in 12 matches this year. Tackles well inside forward 50. Averaged three tackles per game.
Viv Michie (Oakleigh Chargers, VIC)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 23/02/92
Well rounded player who is dangerous as a forward and can play midfield or back. Excellent kick and reads game extremely well. Represented VIC-Metro in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and two goals.
Ben Newton (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 08/08/92
Strong marking and winner of contested football. Uses ball well with hand and foot. Represented Western Australia in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and is an AIS/AFL Academy graduate.
Jayden Pitt (Geelong Falcons, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 08/08/92
Strong marking and winner of contested football. Uses ball well with hand and foot. Represented Western Australia in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and is an AIS/AFL Academy graduate.
Arryn Siposs (Dandenong Stingrays, VIC)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 25/11/92
Strong marking aplayer who is an excellent kick for goal and very team orientated. Averaged 15 disposals and kicked 34 goals for the Stingrays. Vic Country representative in the Under-18 Championships in 2010.
Aaron Young (Eastern Ranges, VIC)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 6/12/92
Outstanding mark for his size and very athletic. Wins contested ball and has pace and hardness. Vic Metro representative in 2010 and averaged 16 disposals, 3 tackles, 4 mark as well as kicking 6 goals for the Championships
If only we could pick Sam Day.noob wrote:Recruit More Goddards.
GC have already committed to him, he's got BJ written all over him, and these are the players of the future.
If someone can play two or more roles at an elite level, they are worth their weight in gold.
Pavlich, Goddard, Goodes, Hodge are the four best imo (In no particular order) .
All those player descriptions make them all out to be future superstars.
Just once I'd like to read something like this:
Just once I'd like to read something like this:
Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/10/92
Medium-sized midfielder, slow, poor endurance, weak on the opposite foot... weak on both feet really, not sure what he's doing here to be honest.
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I know what you mean Beej.Beej wrote:All those player descriptions make them all out to be future superstars.
Just once I'd like to read something like this:
Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/10/92
Medium-sized midfielder, slow, poor endurance, weak on the opposite foot... weak on both feet really, not sure what he's doing here to be honest.
It's like I've never known a bad person to be killed.
For example, the Underbelly Gangster type "he was a wonderful family man who would give you shirt off his back blah, blah, blah....."
Or the dopehead drunken kid who kills all his mates in a car crash "he was a great kid, wonderful student, loved by everyone blah, blah, blah...."
I suppose the lesson to be learned is to be an asshole and you'll live forever!
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I think it's just somebody who has great knowledge of the game, its history and also appreciates the intricate details of the game, almost as if they study it.rexy wrote:Always wondered what a "student of the game" was?Beej wrote:I love some of the phrases we use as AFL fans to talk about footballers...
"likely type"
"love the way he goes about it"
Surely there are more...
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I'll let you know when they give me the call.Beej wrote:All those player descriptions make them all out to be future superstars.
Just once I'd like to read something like this:
Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/10/92
Medium-sized midfielder, slow, poor endurance, weak on the opposite foot... weak on both feet really, not sure what he's doing here to be honest.
Jed will be gone by the time we have our first pick, bank on it.rexy wrote:Jed Lamb sounds like a likely type, every time I heard results from the state carnival he seemed to be named in the best and kick a couple. Medium forward would be handy, as would a pacy mid.
Odds are we will have to be very lucky to get a quality player in the next couple of drafts.
maybe a couple of GOPs at best.
Woulnd't mind picking Charlie Riewoldt just for his name...He has kicked a few this season too.
Get him to the club whilst Roo is there and he can show him how to go about it and how to live up to the name.