15 Division Two names to watch out for in 2017
The Division Two state carnival wrapped up a fortnight ago with NSW/ACT running away as winners. With clubs having the ability to trade future draft picks, Matthew Grundy casts his eye over 15 of the top talent to watch out for next year from the Division Two states. NSW/ACT Charlie Spargo Inside Midfielder/Small Forward (Murray Bushrangers/NSW-ACT) 25/11/1999 […]
2015 Draft Profile: Gach Nyuon
Gach Nyuon (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 201 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Ruckman Strengths: Athleticism, upside, spread from stoppages Weaknesses: Defensive efforts, strength, contested football Player comparison: Nic Naitanui/Billy Longer First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Elite Statistics: Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup): 11 games, 3.9 kicks, 6.7 handballs, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben McKay
Ben McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200cm Weight: 91kg Position: Key defender/forward Strengths: Contested marking, strength, agility, versatility Weaknesses: Offensive game, kicking, positioning, disposal efficiency Player comparison: Cale Hooker First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Average Speed: Average Ben McKay is an interesting draft prospect. He’s come from nowhere this year […]
2015 Draft Profile: Harry McKay
Harry McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Speed, athleticism, defensive pressure, marking Weaknesses: Kicking, consistency, impact Player comparison: Drew Petrie First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Poor Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Above average Harry McKay is an athletic key forward who shows plenty of glimpses […]
2015 Draft Profile: Darcy Parish
Darcy Parish (Geelong Falcons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfielder Draft range: Top five Strengths: Kicking, never slows down, decision making, hurt factor Weaknesses: Lack of size, defensive efforts, scoreboard impact Player comparison: Lachie Whitfield First year impact: Rising Star nominee Kicking: Elite Marking: Average Endurance: Excellent Speed: Above average Darcy Parish is a classy outside midfielder, who […]
2015 Draft Profile: James Parsons
James Parsons (Eastern Ranges) Height: 189 cm Weight: 75 kg Position: Midfield/half forward Strengths: Kicking, damaging up forward, marking, size, versatility, agility Weaknesses: Pure outside midfielder, doesn’t rack up the football Player comparison: Martin Gleeson First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Above average Marking: Above average Speed: Average Endurance: Above average James Parsons could be a […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ryan Clarke
Ryan Clarke Eastern Ranges Height: 180 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Outside midfielder Strengths: Pace, versatile game, developing inside game, hits the scoreboard, strong tackler Weaknesses: Inconsistent kick, not elite at any one trait Player comparison: David Zaharakis First-year projection: May play sporadically Kicking: Excellent Marking: Average Endurance: Above average Speed: Excellent Ryan Clarke is going to be a really good complimentary […]
2015 Draft Profile: Sam Weideman
Sam Weideman Eastern Ranges Height: 196 cm Weight: 91 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Overhead marking, one on one contests, high ceiling, strength Weaknesses: High risk, struggles to make a consistent impact, poor set shot kick, average athlete Player comparison: Joe Daniher First year projection: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Elite Endurance: Below average Speed: Average […]
2015 Player Profile: Dan Houston
Dan Houston Oakleigh Chargers Height: 187 cm Weight: 83 kg Position: Key forward/third tall/utility Strengths: Overhead marking, set shots, vision and crumbing Weaknesses: Undersized, flexibility, tackling and forward pressure. Player comparison: Mark LeCras First-year output: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics: Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup) – five games, 9.6 kicks, 5.2 handballs, 15 disposals, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jade Gresham
Jade Gresham Northern Knights Height: 177 cm Weight: 74 kg Strengths: Intelligence, leadership, accumulator, endurance Weaknesses: Speed, hurt factor Player comparison: Dion Prestia First year impact: Near future prospect (may play between 5-10 games in year one) Kicking: Average Marking: Average Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics: Northern Knights averages (TAC Cup) – seven games, 23 kicks, 10 handballs, 33 disposals, 71 per cent efficiency, 7.3 marks, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Harley Balic
Harley Balic Sandringham Dragons Height: 186 cm Weight: 80 kg Position: Forward/midfielder Strengths: Overhead marking, spacial awareness, vision, high ceiling Weaknesses: Consistency, goal kicking accuracy Player comparison: Jack Macrae First year projection: Long-term prospect Kicking: Above-average Marking: Sub-elite Endurance: Elite Speed: Average Statistics: Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup): five games, 11.6 kicks, 11.6 handballs, 23.2 disposals, 66 per cent disposal efficiency, 4.6 […]
