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Details:
Club: Rowville/Dandenong Stingrays
DOB: 2 March 1987 Hgt: 176cm Wgt:70kg
Position: Midfielder
Natural Foot: Left
Honours:
- Vic Metro U18 Squad 2005
- State Screening Tests 2005
- 2005 TAC Cup Team of the Year (interchange)
Statistics:
2004 TAC Cup 18 games, 3 goals, average 15.8 PPG, 7 times in best
2005 U18 Championships: 3 games, 0 goals, average 16.3 PPG
2005 TAC Cup: 17 games, 17 goals, average 24.9 PPG, 9 times in best
Awards:
TAC Cup Morrish Medal: 6 votes
TAC Cup Coaches award: 8 votes
Background:
Left footed wingman who was in his top age year at the Stingrays. Best known for his blistering pace, getting the ball and bolting away. Will stick his head over the ball and has very tidy skills. Was among the Vic Metro early squads this season and held his spot in the side for the carnival. Had a good season at the Stingrays finishing 7th in their best and fairest and was named among their best in the Grand Final. His performance in the competition was acknowledged at Morrish Medal night with a spot in the TAC Cup Team of the Year. Tested well in the beep test at Victorian Screening.
Strengths:
- foot skills on his left foot are good
- speed
- inside player
Weaknesses:
- height/weight for AFL footy
- kicked 17.18 this season – worse than 50% conversion? Quite well skilled generally so what happens in front of goal?
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