Beecken has long been on the draft radar having attended multiple state combines in South Australia, but is yet to get his chance. The hard-running rebound defender represented his state this year and has been a consistent performer for Woodville-West Torrens – accumulating between 20 and 30 disposals in each game aside from a Round 1 outlier.

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PAST DRAFT PROFILE

A mature-age rebounder from Woodville-West Torrens, Beecken can push higher up the ground due to an elite endurance base that saw him record 21.5 on the yo-yo test at the State Draft Combine in 2019. He also recorded a 3.02-second 20m sprint and 8.090-second agility test to exemplify his terrific athleticism. He can work on his decision making with giving the first option despite being a reliable kick of the ball, and tends to do much of his work at pace. Overall, Beecken is a somewhat underrated prospect who missed out on state selection in his top-age year, but has since staked his name at SANFL League level and was added to this year's South Australia combine list.

STRENGTHS:

+ Athleticism
+ Endurance
+ Defensive pressure
+ Rebound run-and-carry

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Contested work
- Composure

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