2005 Mock Draft - Player Bio

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James Ezard

Details:
Club: Broadford/Calder
DOB: 24 March 1986 Hgt: 178cm Wgt: 76kg
Position: Rover
Natural Foot: Right

Honours:
Victoria Metro 2004 (Emergency)
State Screening Camp 2003, 2004

TAC Stats:
2002: 5 games, 2 goals, 7.4 PPG
2003: 22 games, 17 goals, 16.6 PPG
2004: 18 games, 15 goals, 19.2 PPG

Strengths: The nephew of former Essendon player Alan, James is a tiny goalsneak who also had some very good games on the ball for Calder. Ezard has some of the best ball handling skills I've seen over the last two years. His hands are incredibly clearn, even in the wet. I remember when he did actually fumble one I noticed it straight away because it was the first time I could recall him doing it.

James is also super quick, and importantly will use it not only to swoop and kick goals but to chase and tackle as well. He really does work hard. He has very good goal sense and is great at kicking goals when the ball spills loose on the forward line. Good footy brain and just knows what to do. He is balanced and evades tackles well, can really burst a pack open.

Weaknesses: Major concern must be his size - at 178cm and 76kg he was one of the smallest players drafted in 2004. Was overlooked last year despite having just as good a season.

Footydraft.com comment: A surprise selection so early on from the Power, but Ezard can play and could develop into a handy rover in time.

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