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Details:
Club: Caloundra
DOB: 21 January 1988 Hgt: 189cm Wgt: 80kg
Position: Half Forward Flank/Wingman
Natural Foot: Left
Honours:
2004 McLean Medallist (Under 16 championship Div 2 best player)
AIS/AFL Academy
Queensland U18 2005
AFL Draft Camp 2005
TAC Stats:
2005 U18 National Championships: 3 games, 4 goals, average 11.0 PPG
Draft Camp:
3km run: 10:06 (2nd)
Background:
Queensland under 18 rep this year after a successful under 16 championships in 2004 which saw him win the McLean Medal for the best Division two player and the Queensland MVP award. Early this he toured Ireland with the AIS academy. Plays a half forward/wingman role.
Strengths:
- Arches back, runs and carries ball
- Wiry type of build – probably some development there
- Tested strongly in beep and 3km at draft camp
Weaknesses:
- Didn’t test that well in a few tests at draft camp, especially speed and agility
- Not AFL ready yet
- Kicking is inconsistent: not great when under pressure or on the run
Footydraft.com comment:
Should find himself on an AFL list. Still bottom age and well and truly worth a punt with a pick probably third round or later.
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