2017 AFL Academy squads named
Vic Country midfielder James Worpel heads the list of inclusions for the 2016/17 AFL Academy squad that was named today. Worpel missed selection for the Level One squad in 2015, but after a stellar Under 18 Championship for Vic Country averaging 15 disposals, he was added into the Level Two squad. The eligible squad for next […]
Who will the Roos draft?
The Kangaroos took a punt on Jed Anderson, but through some shrewd deals, they’ve ended up with three picks in the late first-early second round range. Last year, they took three players who all look comfortable as defenders, but whether they plan to use Ed Vickers-Willis and Sam Durdin in other roles is yet to be […]
2014 Draft Profile: Nakia Cockatoo
Nakia Cockatoo (Southern Districts/NT Thunder) Height: 188 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Utility Strengths: Acceleration, athleticism, damage Areas of improvement: Consistency Player comparison: Patrick Dangerfield The best prospect to come out of the Northern Territory this year, Nakia Cockatoo is an interesting utility who’s had his season destroyed by injuries. Missing the championships, Cockatoo hasn’t had much opportunity to prove […]
2013 Draft Profile: Jesse Tardio
Jesse Tardio (Northern Knights) Height: 179 cm Weight: 72 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Nathan Jones Strengths: Ball getting, stoppages, positioning Weaknesses: Outside game Jesse Tardio is not often a player that is thrown into the mix when discussing the Northern Knights. The likes of Marcus Bontempelli, Ben Lennon or the injured Cameron Conlon get […]
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: Billy Hogan
Billy Hogan Height: 180 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Small Forward Player comparison: Lindsay Thomas Strengths: Pace, goal kicking ability Weaknesses: Impact on games Small forward Billy Hogan is one of the most exciting forwards in this year’s draft. His pace around goals, and ability to crumb goals ensures that he has the ability to […]
2013 Draft Profile: Luke McDonald
Luke McDonald (Werribee/Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 188 cm Weight: 80 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Shannon Hurn Strengths: Disposal, Strength, Penetration Weaknesses: Consistency Luke McDonald is the one player in the 2013 draft crop that has known his fate for quite some time. The son of North Melbourne football chief Donald McDonald will be heading to […]
