Results we found for: West Perth
15 names to watch in 2016
WITH only a couple of days until the TAC Cup season kicks off, the Under 18 season is back. Sydney will hold the 2016 draft, after Adelaide hosted last years draft. There are plenty of names to watch and here at AFL Draft Central, we’ll take you through their strengths/weaknesses and draft chances throughout the […]
Under the Microscope: Ruck development
The art of the ruck. They start the game and can be the difference between winning and losing. Ruckmen are the most frustrating and hardest to develop. The golden rule of recruiting is proven with these players – the taller the player, the longer the development. But clubs are now taking ruckmen from the state league […]
In the Spotlight: Draft bolters and sliders
As we converge on the national draft in less than two weeks, In the Spotlight takes a look at the draftees whose names are set to be called out on November 27th. In our first edition, we take a look at the bolters and sliders – those who have either shot up the draft order […]
End of season draft power rankings
Grading draft hopefuls is a very subjective process. What one person may like in a player, may be seen as a flaw by another draft watcher. As a result it is very difficult to compare players as many people will have different perspectives and ratings of players. As a way to combat this I have […]
BFGN Rising Stars Phantom Draft – LIVE from 8pm
The Bound For Glory News Rising Stars team is bringing an extra element to the site’s mid-year phantom draft – we’re tweeting it live to you! Tonight starting at 8pm, we’ll be bringing you the live draft coverage, totalling four rounds, including father-son picks and academy selections which have been bidded on. The pre-draft information […]
Under 18s Power Rankings: Pre-champs edition
We have seen some great footy in the first part of this season as this year’s draft crop have shown their skills in the TAC Cup, SANFL and WAFL. As we head in to the Under 18 Championships it is a great time to see where they compare statistically. Using the BFGN rankings formula, players […]
#16
Ella Slocombe
AustraliaSTRENGTHS: + Explosive speed + Athleticism + Kicking + Scoreboard impact + Versatility + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Durability – Production PROFILE: Slocombe had a delayed start to the season, spending time overseas over the Summer which initially had her potentially missing the cut for Claremont’s WAFLW League side. Impressing so much in the Tigers’ practice […]
#20
Connor McDonald
AustraliaA late call-up to Western Australia’s Under 18 squad, Connor McDonald proved hard to deny and continued his run of feats with a state draft combine invite. The Perth midfielder is the brother of Sydney Swans forward Logan, possessing some very different traits, but also a few similar ones. Showing his wares as a high […]
#50
Bailey Maxwell
AustraliaOne of just three West Australian draft combine invitees pulled from outside the state squad, Bailey Maxwell is a project player who showed glimpses of promise at WAFL Colts level. The East Perth ruckman managed 11 games this season, showing serious commitment to travel in for training and games as a country boy. Having battled […]
#8
Oscar Hine-Baston
AustraliaSTRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Power + Speed + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Size – Versatility A small defender out of Perth, Oscar Hine-Baston improved exponentially in 2023 to keep his name in AFL Draft contention. The over-ager returned numbers of 15.3 disposals, 2.3 marks, 3.3 tackles and 5.5 rebound 50s for Western Australia, as well […]
