Murray Bushrangers

#54

Finbar O’Dwyer

Australia

STRENGTHS: Goal sense, tackling, scope, defensive pressure IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, athleticism SUMMARY: Unfortunately for Finbar O’Dwyer, he did not see a lot of action on the park this year after some promising signs early in the season. He made the extended Vic Country squad before eventually missing out due to injury. Having not seen a lot […]

Allies

#8

Jacob Koschitzke

Australia

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Versatile and competitive key position player able to nullify key position forwards but can also go forward as a marking option”   OVERVIEW Jacob Koschitzke hasn’t relied on his famous name to catch the eye this year, the cousin of former St Kilda star Justin Koschitzke. Jacob has made a name for himself at the opposite […]

Murray Bushrangers Midfielder

#53

Joe Richards

Australia

Having come through the NAB League pathway with the Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta’s Joe Richards has catapulted himself onto the AFL Draft scene as a mature-ager. The 22-year-old, a school teacher by trade, was the sole draft combine invitee plucked out of local football this year, having impressed in the Ovens & Murray League. He was […]

Allies

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "Bite sized midfielder who was ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a shoulder injury whilst playing for the Allies."

Vic Metro

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "A really classy, balanced footballer who loves tackling and has eye-catching agility and speed."

Allies

STRENGTHS: Kicking, versatility, leadership IMPROVEMENTS: Agility, endurance SUMMARY: Alex Paech is a player who showed great promise as a 16 year-old but has not quite fulfilled that promise two years on. He is a long kick and primarily played in a key defensive post but also showed he could play key forward for the Murray […]

Murray Bushrangers

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "A strong inside midfielder who stands up in tackles but missed the second half of the TAC Cup season through injury."

Murray Bushrangers

#4

Laitham Vandermeer

Australia

DRAFT ANALYSIS “A speedy half-back and outside midfielder with great agility, foot skills and vertical leap” OVERVIEW Laitham Vandermeer was probably unlucky not to find himself on an AFL list last year, after an encouraging top-age season. The Murray Bushrangers speedster was given a second chance this year as a 19 year-old and has not […]

Murray Bushrangers

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "Ben Paton is a 19 year-old rebounding defender who got a taste of VFL action this season and looks set to impact the AFL sooner rather than later"

Werribee

#11

Louis Pinnuck

Australia

THE former Murray Bushrangers’ utility is predominantly a half-back who has the versatility to play at half-forward. His best role is that intercept, run-and-gun move off half-back, getting the ball down the field quickly in transition. His running ability, kicking and decision making are among the highlights in his game, while his contested ball and […]