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Details:
Club: Northern Bombers/Tassie Mariners/Tassie Devils VFL List
DOB: 5 February 1987 Hgt: 193cm Wgt: 88kg
Position: Forward
Natural Foot: Right
Honours:
All Australian U18 – bench
2005 AFL Draft Camp
Stats:
2005 AFL U18 Championships: 3 games, 14 goals, averaged 10.6 PPG and 5 MPG
Background:
Tall forward who was looked at by a few clubs last year, but eventually missed being selected. He hit the headlines after kicking 10 goals straight against the Northern Territory in the first match of this years U18 championships. It was not the first time he had kicked a bag of goals this season – he kicked seven against the Bendigo Pioneers and the Geelong Falcons in Tasmania’s Invitational TAC Cup matches. Spent a week at the Hawks after the championships, before returning to Tasmania and making his VFL debut with the Tasmanian Devils where he played three matches. Is the brother of Australian basketballer Hollie, while he also has an older brother Nathan who plays for the Devils in the VFL and is also attending state screening this year.
Strengths:
- Mobile, quick lead
- Good kick
- Strong Mark
Weaknesses:
- Division 2 player?
Footydraft.com comment: Had an impressive season with three bags of goals in high standard U18 matches, plus elevation to playing VFL for the Devils. Was apparently a bit of interest in him last year, he’s done well enough this year to be in the mix as high as a late first round draft pick.
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