David Zaharakis – Northern Knights
Ht: 180 cm Wt: 70 kg
Junior position – HBF/ Midfield
AFL position – HBF/ Midfield
Zaharakis is a bottom aged dasher who shows genuine speed and the willingness to run. Was especially good in the final where he showed genuine heart in a depleted and battered midfield.
Strengths: Speed and willingness to run. Is a decent reader of the play and plays with significant heart and courage.
Weaknesses: His kicking, decision making and poise all need to improve. Often running too fast that he just bombs the ball or miskicks. Will be a much better player when he learns how to use his speed more effectively. He will need to bulk up significantly to be a regular AFL midfielder.
Question marks:
Draft Prediction: 35+. In a weak draft he has sufficient upside to be taken.
Stats: Zaharakis has a tendency to butcher the ball. 107 effective kicks to 75 ineffective kicks is quite damning. He is extremely efficient by hand. He has an extremely high amount of handball receives which illustrates his willingness to run.