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Rising Stars Phantom Draft: Peter Williams
After months of chopping, changing, swapping and adding I have come up with my phantom draft as it stands now. There are still multiple players that I could see moving around, but that is the nature of completing a phantom draft. Before reading I believe it’s always helpful to explain what I call qualifications for […]
2013 Draft Profile: Alex Spencer
Alex Spencer (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 193cm Weight: 83kg Position: Key Defender Player Comparison: Tayte Pears Strengths: Rebounding, solid one on one, marking Weaknesses: Strength, project player Alex Spencer is one of the three key defender types from Sandringham whom are likely to get drafted. Alongside Kurt Heatherly and Lachlan Richie, the trio work hard off their […]
No top ten pick? No worries: Hidden gems in the National Draft
Every year the AFL Trade and now Free Agency Period brings a certain sense of excitement amongst AFL clubs and fans. With the season done and dusted, every club goes back to square one in a bid to retain, alter or rejuvenate their list in an attempt to achieve their goals for the following season. […]
Morrish Medal: Josh Scott, the quiet observer
There’s a lot more to Josh Scott than meets the eye. On face value, the lanky forward from Lakes Entrance seems like your classic knockabout country bloke who loves to have a laugh and get out there and enjoys his football. Yet if you look deeper, Scott is a true student of the game, who […]
2013 Draft Profile: Meyrick Buchanan
Meyrick Buchanan (Geelong Falcons) Height: 177 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Forward Player comparison: Trent Cotchin Strengths: Agility, footy smarts, decision making Weaknesses: Limited football action Meyrick Buchanan is by far the most interesting prospect in this draft along with Dayle Garlett. The reason? Both have question marks over their football but the difference is […]
2013 Draft Profile: Hugh Beasley
Hugh Beasley (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 191 cm Weight: 88 kg Position: Defender Player Comparison: Tayte Pears Strengths: Ability to read the play, intercept marking, spoiling Weaknesses: Disposal efficiency Another player who’s season has been marred by injury, Hugh Beasley will be hoping that his early season form and current potential is enough for him to […]
2013 Draft Profile: Dallas Willsmore
Dallas Willsmore (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 190 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Forward Player comparison: Jeremy Howe Strengths: Overhead marking, agility, flexibility Weaknesses: Goal kicking Dallas Willsmore is an undersized key forward who has massive potential at AFL level thanks to his ability to pick the right leads and mark overhead. He may not be […]
2013 Rising Stars Phantom Draft
Bound For Glory News Rising Stars Phantom Draft: The BFGN Rising Stars Phantom Draft was completed by the team at Rising Stars who took the role of recruiters and selected players for their team based on needs or who they thought they would select. This will be updated daily with profiles added as they come […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nic Bourke
Nic Bourke (Geelong Falcons) Height: 187 cm Weight: 76 kg Position: Midfielder/Defender Player comparison: Garrick Ibbotson Strengths: Positioning, Marking, Playmaking Weaknesses: Hurt factor Nic Bourke is another versatile star from the Geelong Falcons side this year and despite some injury setbacks, has bounced back in recent weeks to put his hand up to become a […]
2013 Draft Profile: Lloyd Perris
Lloyd Perris (St George) Height: 179 cm Weight: 74 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Kieran Jack Strengths: Endurance, leadership and footy smarts. Weaknesses: Injury history, hurt factor with disposal Not many eighteen year olds have the resume that St George’s Lloyd Perris does. Perris is an AIS/AFL Academy member, winner of the Cameron Ling and […]
