2013 Draft Profile: Darcy Cameron
Darcy Cameron (Claremont) Height: 203 cm Weight: 98 kg Player comparison: Dean Cox Strengths: Tapwork, athleticism, versatility Weaknesses: Age The times are changing when it comes to AFL recruiting. The premier ruckman in the draft this year going at pick 65 sounds wrong but it is definitely not a reflection of the immense talent Cameron […]
2013 Draft Profile: Lewis Fitzgerald
Lewis Fitzgerald (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 190 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Outside Midfielder/ Half Forward Player Comparison: Jackson Macrae Strengths: Long silky kick, solid marking target, classy Weaknesses: doesn’t get enough of the ball, inconsistent, doesn’t work hard defensively There’s a big difference between Lewis Fitzgerald’s best and his worst. The only thing stopping him […]
2013 Draft Profile: Hugh Curnow
Hugh Curnow (Northern Knights) Height: 182 cm Weight: 73 kg Player Comparison: Andrew Mackie Strengths: Composure, rebound from defence, athleticism Weaknesses: Inconsistency The first thing you notice about Hugh Curnow is his composure under pressure. He seems to exude confidence around the ground, and as a result has no qualms about using his pace to […]
2013 Draft Profile: Cain Tickner
Cain Tickner (Aspley/Queensland) Height: 194 cm Weight: 91 kg Position: Key position utility Player comparison: Cale Hooker Strengths: Agility, endurance, potential Weaknesses: Strength, Disposal Cain Tickner is another Brisbane zone selection player from their academy and will be selected with a later pick in the National Draft. He is a very unique tall prospect because […]
2013 Draft Profile: Alex Carr
Alex Carr (Gippsland Power) Height: 180 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfielder/Forward Player comparison: Andrew Walker Strengths: Great kick, contested player, Strong tackling ability, versatility Weaknesses: Decision making The Gippsland Power have seen their season dip slightly in recent weeks, due to injuries and have lost the last five. They are still on track for […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nick Favretto
Nick Favretto (West Adelaide) Height: 188cm Weight: 88kg Player comparison: Brent Stanton Strengths: Ball winning ability, speed, ready-made body Weaknesses: Lacks X-factor Nick Favretto is another of the quiet achievers from South Australia. Not many people are talking about him yet he consistently racks up 25 possessions in the SANFL reserves against older and bigger […]
2013 Draft Profile: Michael Apeness
Michael Apeness (Eastern Ranges) Height: 199 cm Weight: 101 kg Position: Forward/Ruck Player comparison: Tom Bellchambers Strengths: Marking, versatility, tap work Weaknesses: Influence across four quarters The rise of Michael Apeness was one of the only positives to come out of the Tom Boyd injury, as he had to step up for both Eastern and […]
2013 Draft Profile: Aidan Franetic
Aidan Franetic (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 184 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Midfielder/Forward Player comparison: Paul Puopolo Strengths: Skills, clean user, contested ball winner Weaknesses: Consistency, decision making Aidan Franetic is a solidly built Oakleigh midfielder who has flown under the radar this year due to Oakleigh under-performing and missing games due to APS and Vic […]
2013 Draft Profile: James Battersby
James Battersby (Sturt) Height: 177cm Weight: 78kg Player comparison: Brett Deledio Strengths: Handskills, ball winning ability Weaknesses: Kicking, speed, size James Battersby was hardly talked about before the Championships this year but after a series of excellent performances he has risen rapidly up many draft boards. Battersby gained All-Australian selection for his roles on a […]
2013 Draft Profile: Dayle Garlett
Dayle Garlett (Swan Districts) Height: 181 cm Weight: 75 kg Position: Outside midfielder/ small forward Player Comparison: Andrew Lovett Strengths: Speed, capable of the sublime, superb ball user, hits the scoreboard Weaknesses: Attitude, tackling The biggest question this year is will Garlett even get drafted. He’s having a career best year and nearly got through […]
