Louis Pinnuck
2019 AFL DRAFT PROFILE: 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 […]
Tony Olango
STRENGTHS: Athleticism, clean hands, X-factor, Speed IMPROVEMENTS: Kicking, endurance, consistency SUMMARY: Tony Olango is one of those human highlight reels who can fly for huge marks, kick unbelievable goals and just do things that players at 198cm should not be able to do. His consistency has always plagued him and his kicking and endurance needs […]
Angus Baker
AFTER suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury a couple of years back, Baker has put together a couple of years of good work to emerge as a genuine mature-age option in this year’s draft. Stationed at half-back for Canberra Demons, Baker was an intercept machine, averaging 7.2 marks and 30.6 disposals in the NEAFL. […]
Aidan Tilley
STRENGTHS: Versatility, marking, kicking IMPROVEMENTS: Consistency, endurance SUMMARY: The 19-year-old has shown he can adapt to playing against bigger bodies, transitioning from the Calder Cannons to the Coburg Development team. Tilley has shown he can take a ‘screamer’ but marks well around the ground and has the ability to play as a tall at either end […]
Matthew Harman
STRENGTHS: Ruckwork, contested marking, strength IMPROVEMENTS: Speed, agility, endurance SUMMARY: Matthew Harman is a lightly built ruckman who is still quite strong and can match others with bigger builds. His ruckwork and contested marking is a highlight of his game, with just his mobility, such as speed and agility, and his endurance as areas needing […]
Julian Patterson
STRENGTHS: Marking, ruck positioning IMPROVEMENTS: Strength, endurance, speed, footy IQ SUMMARY: Julian Patterson is a lightly built ruckman who is still very much developing. He showed at times he was capable of clunking contested marks and out-positioning his opponent in ruck contests. However he still needs to add a fair bit of strength, build his […]
Derek Smith
STRENGTHS: Speed, kicking IMPROVEMENTS: Consistency, endurance, accumulating SUMMARY: Derrick Smith is an exciting half back flank who can use his speed and good kick to effectiveness. The Bendigo Pioneer is in the Richmond’s Next Generation Academy Zone and is eligible to be a Category B selection. Has some work to do on his endurance, but he can produce […]
