Cam Conlon: The unknown entity
At the beginning of the year, the Northern Knights looked as though they had the answer to Tom Boyd in Cam Conlon. The Herald Sun published an article about him only a few weeks into season 2012, where he had taken the TAC Cup by storm as a 17-year-old. Conlon’s first two weeks his 2012 […]
2013 Draft Profile: Fraser Fort
Fraser Fort (Geelong Falcons) Height: 196 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Key Position Utility Player comparison: Michael Johnson Strengths: Marking, Athleticism, Versatility Weaknesses: Goal kicking Fraser Fort is a quiet achiever of sorts who has gone from an impressive leading forward to a dour defender. His ability to play at both ends as well as […]
2013 Draft Profile: Patrick Cripps
Patrick Cripps (East Fremantle) Height: 188 cm Weight: 88 kg Position: Inside midfielder Player comparison: Ollie Wines Strengths: Clearance machine, size, vision Weaknesses: Lack of speed, athleticism In a draft littered with tall forwards and speedy outside players, quality inside midfielders are few and far between. However Patrick Cripps one of the premier inside players […]
2013 Draft Profile: Cameron Conlon
Cameron Conlon (Northern Knights) Height: 198 cm Weight: 87 kg Position: Key Forward/Ruck Player Comparison: Kurt Tippett Strengths: Athleticism, marking, set shots Weaknesses: Light frame, kicking After missing most of the 2013 season with a horrendous knee injury, Conlon is on the comeback trail and may be able to play the last few games of […]
2013 Draft Profile: Dwayne Wilson
Dwayne Wilson (Sturt) Height: 178 cm Weight: 75 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Chris Yarran Strengths: Speed, Evasion, Skills Weaknesses: Purely outside, Consistency Dwayne Wilson is often the forgotten man in the South Australian midfield. Alongside names such as James Aish, Trent Dumont, Matt Scharenberg and Luke Dunstan, Wilson is arguably the fifth in line. […]
2013 Draft Profile: Mitch Honeychurch
Mitch Honeychurch (Eastern Ranges) Height: 175 cm Weight: 65 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Nat Fyfe Strengths: Skill, clearances, vision, football smarts Weaknesses: Strength Mitch Honeychurch may seem like the novelty name in the draft crop this year, but the skinny number 12 from Eastern Ranges has talent galore. He’s a dual midfielder who has […]
2013 Draft Profile: Isaiah Miller
Isaiah Miller (Bendigo Pioneers) Height: 187 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Defender Player Comparison: Grant Birchall Strengths: Skills, reading of the play, positioning Weaknesses: Decision making under pressure, speed Isaiah Miller is one of those players you want with the ball in their hands. He uses is so well, is polished and can hit up […]
Under 18s Power Rankings: Key defenders
The season is at the midway point and we are starting to get an idea about who is likely to be drafted this year. We have seen a lot of good performances this year, although it can be hard to tell a good display of talent from the rest. It is very subjective and difficult […]
2013 Draft Profile: Darcy Hourigan
Darcy Hourigan (South Adelaide) Height: 190 cm Weight: 94 kg Position: Key Forward Player Comparison: Jack Darling Strengths: Marking, Strength, Goalkicking Weaknesses: Endurance With the exception of Tom Boyd, Darcy Hourigan may well be the best big forward in this draft. Hourigan is well built, very good on the lead, and is very strong, which […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nathan Freeman
Nathan Freeman (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Midfielder Player Comparison: Patrick Dangerfield Strengths: Clearances, Breakaway speed, Leadership Weaknesses: Opposite foot disposal Nathan Freeman is a player who has cemented his spot as a top 20 draft prospect over the course of the season. Freeman is one of the best clearance players […]
2013 Draft Profile: Blake Acres
Blake Acres (West Perth) Height: 188cm Weight: 84kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Bryce Gibbs Strengths: Endurance, link up play, footy smarts, versatility Weaknesses: Inside ability, kicking is only average Blake Acres is a gifted player with the versatility and skill set to play most positions on the ground. Acres has played regularly on the wing […]
2013 Draft Profile: Billy Hartung
Billy Hartung (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 176 cm Weight: 71 kg Position: Midfielder/small forward Player comparison: Dane Swan Strengths: Speed, endurance, goal sense, ball getting Weaknesses: Contested ball, attitude Billy Hartung is arguably the most offensive player in this year’s draft. His hurt factor is as high as anyone’s and he has so many ways to […]
