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 […]
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: Tom Langdon
Tom Langdon (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 188 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Outside Midfielder/ Utility Player Comparison: Leigh Montagna Strengths: Accumulates the ball, good leader, AFL ready body Weaknesses: Poor kick Langdon has had a pretty solid year as a 19 year old. He’s played well in his time at the Dragons and has played four […]
2013 Draft Profile: Ben Cavarra
Ben Cavarra (Eastern Ranges) Height: 173 cm Weight: 69 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Dan Hannebery Strengths: Speed, Ball-winning ability, leadership Weaknesses: Size, kick penetration Ben Cavarra is one of those players in this year’s draft pool who’s exact draft range is still a mystery to most people. He has the potential to be as […]
2013 Draft Profile: Louis Herbert
Louis Herbert (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 187 cm Weight: 75 kg Position: Utility player- rotates between wing, half-back Player comparison: Kyle Hardingham Strengths: Skills, versatility, marking Weaknesses: Impact across four quarters Being overlooked in last year’s national draft is an unfortunate experience, however for North Ballarat Rebels’ Louis Herbert, his head has remained in the […]
2013 Draft Profile: Riley Knight
Riley Knight (Woodville-West Torrens) Height: 180 cm Weight: 73 kg Player comparison: Steele Sidebottom Strengths: Possession winning ability, endurance Weaknesses: Very safe player, lacks hurt factor Riley Knight is a prospect who is having a fantastic season this year yet few people are talking about the young man from Woodville-West Torrens. Knight is an unassuming […]
2013 Draft Profile: Zac Jones
Zac Jones (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 181 cm Weight: 74 kg Position: Small Defender Player comparison: Alan Toovey (Better foot skills), Michael Hibberd (quicker) Strengths: Hardness, Speed, Overhead strength Weaknesses: Endurance (should he eventually move to midfield) Zac Jones is a neat little package who really stood up during the Under 18s Championships winning the Most […]
2013 Draft Profile: Tom Cutler
Tom Cutler (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 190 cm Weight: 86 kg Position: Defender Player comparison: Ben Reid (smaller) Strengths: Positioning, reading of the play, foot skills Weaknesses: Strength Tom Cutler is an AIS Academy member who has missed much of the TAC Cup season due to AIS, Vic Country and APS football commitments. He has played […]
