{"id":69549,"date":"2020-07-17T18:17:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T08:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=69549"},"modified":"2020-07-17T18:17:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T08:17:14","slug":"afl-draft-watch-lachlan-jones-wwt-eagles-south-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/07\/17\/afl-draft-watch-lachlan-jones-wwt-eagles-south-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Lachlan Jones (WWT Eagles\/South Australia)"},"content":{"rendered":"

IN the build up to football eventually returning,\u00a0Draft Central<\/em> takes a look at some of this year\u2019s brightest names who have already represented their state in some capacity leading into 2020. While plenty can change between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed at pre-season testing,<\/em>\u00a0and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.<\/p>\n

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Woodville-West Torrens’ Lachlan Jones<\/strong><\/a>, a solidly-built defender who is part of Port Adelaide’s Next Generation Academy. The 185cm prospect has many elite level traits, and bosses the defensive 50 with his sound reading of the game, aggressive intercept style, and sound disposal by foot. Jones is also versatile in his defensive duties, able to either provide that intercept and rebound quality off half-back, or shutdown opponents deep with his one-on-one strength.<\/p>\n

While he came in at 89kg during preseason, Jones is very athletic and tested well across the board, with his power shining through in particular. His rapid rate of development has seen him enter the SANFL League fray with the WWT Eagles, running out in all three of their opening fixtures to date in 2020. Should the Under 18 national carnival go ahead, expect him to be a key feature for South Australia, too.<\/p>\n

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PLAYER PAGE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Lachlan Jones<\/a><\/strong>
\nWWT Eagles\/South Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> April 9, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 185cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 89kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> General Defender<\/p>\n

Strengths: <\/strong>Strength\/aggression, defensive versatility, intercepting, speed-endurance mix, readymade
\nImprovements: <\/strong>Accumulation\/consistency<\/p>\n

2020 SANFL League stats: <\/strong>3 games | 11.3 disposals | 4.0 marks | 2.7 tackles | 0.7 inside 50s | 2.3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n

>> SANFL League Rd 3 Player Focus: Lachlan Jones<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Standing Vertical Jump<\/b> – 66cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L)<\/b> – 89cm\/86cm
\nSpeed (20m)<\/b> – 2.97 seconds
\nAgility<\/b> – 8.37 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo)<\/b> – 21.1<\/p>\n

>> Full Testing Results:<\/strong>
\nJumps<\/a>
\n20m Sprint<\/a>
\nAgility<\/a>
\nYo-yo<\/a><\/p>\n

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SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2020 SANFL League Rd 3 vs. Norwood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

By: Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

Jones\u2019 ability to attack from defensive positions began to form an asset for the Eagles as they went on to dominate proceedings, with the youngster positioning well at half-back to intercept \u2013 almost presenting like a Norwood forward should have been to cut off attacking forays with confidence. He also doubled as a defensive outlet as the play slowed, finding space to possess the ball uncontested in a chip-around game across the back 50.<\/p>\n

2019 Under 17 Futures All Stars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Ed Pascoe<\/em><\/p>\n

The strong bodied Jones is a Port Adelaide NGA prospect who has had a good year for Woodville-West Torrens, looking most at home in defence. He was strong over the ball and made good decisions with ball in hand.<\/p>\n

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>> MORE WWT EAGLES CONTENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

>> 2020 South Australia U18s Squad Prediction<\/a>
\n>> July 2020 Power Rankings<\/a><\/p>\n

>> CATCH UP ON OUR DRAFT WATCH SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allies:<\/strong>
\nTahj Abberley<\/a>
\nJackson Callow<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nAlex Davies<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nBailey Chamberlain<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nTaj Schofield<\/a>
\nRiley Thilthorpe<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Country:<\/strong>
\nSam Berry<\/a>
\nTanner Bruhn<\/a>
\nJack Ginnivan<\/a>
\nElijah Hollands<\/a>
\nZach Reid<\/a>
\nNick Stevens<\/a>
\nJamarra Ugle-Hagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Metro:<\/strong>
\nJackson Cardillo<\/a>
\nNikolas Cox<\/a>
\nConnor Downie<\/a>
\nEddie Ford<\/a>
\nBailey Laurie<\/a>
\nFinlay Macrae<\/a>
\nReef McInnes<\/a>
\nArchie Perkins<\/a>
\nWill Phillips<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Australia:<\/strong>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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