{"id":70752,"date":"2020-08-13T18:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T08:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=70752"},"modified":"2020-08-13T18:27:19","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T08:27:19","slug":"afl-draft-watch-charlie-byrne-murray-bushrangers-allies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/08\/13\/afl-draft-watch-charlie-byrne-murray-bushrangers-allies\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Charlie Byrne (Murray Bushrangers\/Allies)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IN the build up to football eventually returning,\u00a0Draft Central<\/em>\u00a0takes 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 Murray Bushrangers prospect Charlie Byrne<\/strong><\/a>, a classy half-back or outside midfielder who is looking to follow in the footsteps of GWS draftee, Lachie Ash<\/strong>. Byrne was part of the Giants’ Academy before his transition to the Bushrangers program, but is set to run out for GWS as part of this year’s Academy Series.<\/p>\n

In 2019, Byrne impressed throughout his 16 NAB League outings as an efficient forward runner from defence, who could also push up onto a wing or into the forwardline. His form was good enough to warrant a spot in the Allies squad, despite not cracking through for a berth in the Under 18 championships. As somewhat of a leader in his top-age campaign, Byrne had his sights set on making half-back his own at all levels, while also striving to shift into midfield.<\/p>\n

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

Charlie Byrne<\/strong><\/a>
\nMurray Bushrangers\/Allies
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> October 26, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 183cm
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a079kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Half-back\/outside midfielder<\/p>\n

Strengths: <\/strong>Kicking efficiency, outside run, rebounding, versatility
\nImprovements:\u00a0<\/strong>Consistency, defensive game<\/p>\n

2019 NAB League averages: <\/strong>16 games | 15.1 disposals | 2.8 marks | 1.7 tackles | 2.1 inside 50s | 2.8 rebound 50s | 0.3 goals (5)<\/p>\n

>> Q&A: Charlie Byrne<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Standing Vertical Jump:<\/strong> 55cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L):<\/strong> 71cm\/59cm
\nSpeed (20m):<\/strong>\u00a03.17 seconds
\nAgility:<\/strong> 8.71 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo):<\/strong>\u00a020.8<\/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

NAB League Round 15 vs. Western<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

Liked the look of the bottom-ager off half-back, playing the Lachie Ash role to allow Ash to play midfield and forward. He is so clean with his ball use, and positions himself well behind the play. He took a number of great intercept marks, and his left foot was a treat to watch. Whilst he did spend the majority of his time in defence, Byrne kicked a nice goal on the run in the opening term.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 12 vs. Bendigo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

The bottom-ager\u2019s cool finishing in front of goal proved a game-winner as he calmly slotted two crucial majors. Both came on the back of his work rate from the wing \u2013 running well both ways to find the ball in either half of the ground. Byrne\u2019s first goal was also his side\u2019s opener, converting calmly on the wrong side for a left-footer to get the Bushies going in the third. His second came in the final quarter, slotting well on the run as he streamed into 50. That forward drive is what proved most damaging as Byrne worked best in space, receiving on the outside and putting the ball into good areas.<\/p>\n

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>> MORE MURRAY BUSHRANGERS CONTENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

>> 2020 Allies U18s Squad Prediction<\/a>
\n>> August 2020 Power Rankings<\/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>
\nBlake Coleman<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nAlex Davies<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nBailey Chamberlain<\/a>
\nZac Dumesny<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nLachlan Jones<\/a>
\nCaleb Poulter<\/a>
\nTom Powell<\/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>
\nHeath Chapman<\/a>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a>
\nIsiah Winder<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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