2013 Draft Profile: Matthew Boag
Matthew Boag (Geelong Falcons) Height: 185 cm Weight: 90 kg Position: Midfielder/Forward Player comparison: Danny Stanley/Ben McGlynn Strengths: Strength, marking, versatility Weaknesses: Consistency Matthew Boag is another one of those hidden talents down the highway at the Geelong Falcons who has gone about his business without the fan fare that some of the other Falcons […]
2013 Draft Profile: Jacob Chisari
Jacob Chisari (Bendigo Pioneers) Height: 176 cm Weight: 76 kg Player position: Midfielder Player comparison: Lenny Hayes Strengths: Stoppages, Leadership, Endurance Weaknesses: Disposal Jacob Chisari is your typical no-nonsense footballer who goes out, wins the hard ball and runs all day. He has limitations, particularly disposal wise, but his work ethic and leadership will never […]
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: Guy Dickson
Guy Dickson (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 188 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Key position utility Player Comparison: Jack Riewoldt Strengths: Marking, leap, athleticism Weaknesses: Undersized, not a great rebounder Players of Guy Dickson’s height who are 188 cm traditionally don’t make it to AFL level as key defenders. Sure, Josh Gibson and Dale Morris have, but […]
2013 Draft Profile: Darcy Lang
Darcy Lang (Geelong Falcons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Luke Ball Strengths: Contested ball, vision, endurance Weaknesses: Pure inside, some injury concerns Darcy Lang is one of the most underrated players in the TAC Cup for season 2013. He plays for the Geelong Falcons and is in the same midfield […]
TAC Cup: Round 16 review
In the second last round of the TAC Cup, the finals are still yet to be confirmed after a full-strength Sandringham defeated the eighth placed Bushrangers at Victoria Park. In other results, Bendigo were no match for the Jets; likewise the Rebels crumbled against the Northern Knights; Calder upset the Falcons by a point; the […]
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 […]
