{"id":69663,"date":"2020-07-20T19:01:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T09:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=69663"},"modified":"2020-08-20T11:10:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T01:10:14","slug":"afl-draft-watch-heath-chapman-west-perth-western-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/07\/20\/afl-draft-watch-heath-chapman-west-perth-western-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Heath Chapman (West Perth\/Western 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 West Perth’s Heath Chapman<\/strong><\/a>, an athletic key defender who boasts high-level composure on the ball. Having earned a spot in his state’s Under 16 side in 2018, Chapman went on to impress at WAFL Colts level for the Falcons, before being selected to play in the Under 17 Futures All Star showcase.<\/p>\n

He may measure up at just under the traditional key position size, but Chapman is terrific in the centre half-back role at junior level, and has all the makings of a third tall as he jumps the grades, perhaps even roaming further afield. The 18-year-old’s endurance base and class on the ball may allow for that, with shrewd reading of the play and sound disposal by foot also key features of his game.<\/p>\n

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

Heath Chapman<\/a>
\nWest Perth\/Western Australia<\/b><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> January 31, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 193cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 81kg<\/p>\n

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

Strengths: <\/strong>Reading the play, marking, athleticism, composure<\/p>\n

2020 WAFL Colts stats: <\/strong>1 game | 15 disposals (11 kicks\/4 handballs) | 4 marks | 6 tackles<\/p>\n

>> 2020 AFL Draft Positional Analysis: Key Position Defenders<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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

Standing Vertical Jump<\/b> – 63cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L)<\/b> – N\/A\/73cm
\nSpeed (20m)<\/b> – 3.03 seconds
\nAgility<\/b> – 8.69 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo)<\/b> – 21.6<\/p>\n

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

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2019 SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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

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

The talented Chapman has had a strong year for his club West Perth and playing as a tall defender for Team Dal Santo, he did some nice things – especially late in the game. Chapman had a good couple of minutes, taking a strong intercept mark before the ball came back in once again where he span out of trouble, showing his athleticism.<\/p>\n

WAFL Colts Preliminary Final vs. Claremont<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Lenny Fogliani<\/em><\/p>\n

After being announced as one of the eight WA players to play in the AFL U17s All Stars game, Chapman showed why he is such a highly rated prospect for next year. He collected 13 possessions, took two marks and laid two tackles, often mopping up in defence. When under significant duress, Chapman was always composed and made sound decisions with ball in hand.<\/p>\n

WAFL Colts vs. East Fremantle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Lenny Fogliani<\/em><\/p>\n

A bottom-age prospect, Chapman did his draft chances for 2020 no harm with a classy performance against the Sharks. Playing on the half-back line, Chapman gathered 21 possessions, took seven marks and laid three tackles to be a pivotal player in the Falcons\u2019 victory.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Picture:<\/strong> Darrian Traynor\/AFL Photos<\/p>\n

>> 2020 Western 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>
\nLachlan Jones<\/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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