{"id":59540,"date":"2019-10-18T12:14:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T01:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?page_id=59540"},"modified":"2021-10-05T10:26:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T00:26:12","slug":"2019-draft-pool-medium-defenders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2019-draft-pool-medium-defenders\/","title":{"rendered":"Medium Defenders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Lachlan Ash<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lachlan-Ash-MB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55052\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lachlan-Ash-MB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Lachlan-Ash-MB-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Murray Bushrangers\/Vic Country | Defender<br \/>\r\n21\/06\/2001 | 186cm | 80kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A natural-born leader with elite kicking abilities, Ash makes the right decisions with ball-in-hand and is a damaging player coming off half-back.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 3-10<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Louis Butler<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Louis-Butler-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52875\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Louis-Butler-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Louis-Butler-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro | Defender<br \/>\r\n25\/04\/2001 | 183cm | 74kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cOne of the better rebounders in this year\u2019s crop, Butler is a competitive half-back flanker with sharp kicking and great tenacity.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Third-fourth round<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Darcy Cassar<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/WJ-Darcy-Cassar-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57668\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/WJ-Darcy-Cassar-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/WJ-Darcy-Cassar-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Western Jets\/Vic Metro | Utility<br \/>\r\n31\/07\/2001 | 184cm | 82kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cHaving been tried across every line over three years, Cassar has solidified his status as one of the more effective outside accumulators in this year\u2019s crop.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Second-third round<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Jesse Clark<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GF-Jesse-Clark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57278\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GF-Jesse-Clark-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GF-Jesse-Clark-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Geelong Falcons\/Vic Country | Defender<br \/>\r\n23\/02\/2001 | 188cm | 80kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A consistent leader who plays the half-back role perfectly, Clark is a natural footballer who uses the ball well and just has to continue developing his athleticism and versatility.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Late-rookie<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Will Day<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SA-Will-Day.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53319\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SA-Will-Day-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SA-Will-Day-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>West Adelaide\/South Australia | Defender<br \/>\r\n06\/05\/2001 | 187cm | 70kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cWill Day is a lightly-framed but skillful rebounding defender with all-round athleticism and a high upside.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 15-30<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Ben Johnson<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ben-Johnson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59541\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ben-Johnson-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ben-Johnson-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>West Perth\/Western Australia | Defender<br \/>\r\n06\/03\/2001 | 180cm | 65kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A potential smoky based on his athletic traits and penetrating kick, Johnson just needs a year in the gym to build both strength and endurance to be a more rounded player.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 50+<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Oscar Lewis<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Oscar-Lewis-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55323\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Oscar-Lewis-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Oscar-Lewis-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro | Midfielder\/Defender<br \/>\r\n13\/08\/2001 | 189cm | 77kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cLewis is a dashing wingman\/defender who likes to run and carry and create with his left boot who can run all day with his elite endurance\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Late-rookie<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Jaxon Prior<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WA-Jaxon-Prior.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WA-Jaxon-Prior-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WA-Jaxon-Prior-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>West Perth\/Western Australia | Medium Defender<br \/>04\/06\/2001 | 189cm | 82kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A talented half-back with good size and rebounding ability, Prior has to improve his physicality and defensive pressure in the next phase of his career.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 50+<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Trent Rivers<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Trent-Rivers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59543\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Trent-Rivers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Trent-Rivers-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>East Fremantle\/Western Australia | Midfielder\/Defender<br \/>\r\n30\/07\/2001 | 188cm | 85kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cRivers is a big-bodied midfielder who oozes class and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 10-30<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Brock Smith<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GP-Brock-Smith.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57292\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GP-Brock-Smith-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GP-Brock-Smith-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Gippsland Power\/Vic Country | Defender<br \/>\r\n13\/03\/2001 | 188cm | 81kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> &#8220;A reliable defender who loves a niggle and is hard to beat one-on-one due to his positioning and strength overhead.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 25-50<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Ryan Sturgess<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NK-Ryan-Sturgess-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57344\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NK-Ryan-Sturgess-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NK-Ryan-Sturgess-4-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Northern Knights\/Vic Metro | Defender\/Forward<br \/>\r\n16\/11\/2001 | 189cm | 82kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cCapable of making an impact in multiple roles, Sturgess is a reliable prospect with the eye-catching element of high marking.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> Late-rookie<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<h3>Hayden Young<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.draftcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DS-Hayden-Young-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56010\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DS-Hayden-Young-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DS-Hayden-Young-3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dandenong Stingrays\/Vic Country | Defender<br \/>\r\n11\/04\/2001 | 188cm | 82kg<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \u201cArguably the best kick in this year\u2019s draft pool, Young is a damaging half-back with great intercept marking and scope to move into the midfield.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DRAFT RANGE:<\/strong> 3-8<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lachlan Ash Murray Bushrangers\/Vic Country | Defender 21\/06\/2001 | 186cm | 80kg DRAFT ANALYSIS: &#8220;A natural-born leader with elite kicking abilities, Ash makes the right decisions with ball-in-hand and is a damaging player coming off half-back.&#8221; DRAFT RANGE: 3-10 Louis Butler Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro | Defender 25\/04\/2001 | 183cm | 74kg DRAFT ANALYSIS: \u201cOne of 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