Past #15: Paul Ahern - delisted after 24 NM games/6 NM goals - thanks Pauly

[Duck king Carey]

Welcome Paul. Pick 69. Great deal North, can't wait to see him killing it in 2018

 

[andana]

Might want to change from the number 13

 

[Tas]

Wow, Tas is a doctor too. The man's knowledge base knows no bounds.

You can be a doctor of gender studies if you strive low enough.

 

[hiddink]

Welcome Paul. Good luck with the recovery and look forward to seeing you in the jumper!


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[TennisPlayerAndy]

Low risk, high as **** reward.

 

[rippersnipper]

Paul is a traditional name in my extended family. I like it north

 

[ViperR1]

We're starting to resemble a rehabilitation facility more than footy club.

I like this trade though, little to lose and much to gain if it works out.

 

[XU1-ROO]

Welcome to North Ahern. Good pick up. Just need Paul to convince WHE to North as well.
Well done to GWS for letting Ahern go back to Melbourne. Must of been hard on him doing 2 ACL's.

 

[Benno_900]

Is he the highest orginal draft pick on our list other than Hansen?

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

Is he the highest orginal draft pick on our list other than Hansen?

Cunners at Pick 5. Ziebell at 9.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Cunners at Pick 5. Ziebell at 7.

Far be it from me to correct the eternal POTY but Jack was #9.

But Cunners is right.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Cunners at Pick 5. Ziebell at 9.

Oh, there be few high draft picks at Arden St. Few indeed.

 

[tazaa]

Is he the highest orginal draft pick on our list other than Hansen?

What was Higgins?

 

[Benno_900]

What was Higgins?

Around 15 from memory

 

[giantroo]

Oh, there be few high draft picks at Arden St. Few indeed.

We did have Ray who was a #4 pick.

 

[ansonholt]

Ex Calder Cannons boy, coming back home. That can't hurt either. Best trade in years. Pick 69=no risk.

 

[Gasometer]

Welcome and good luck!

Hope you can chase and tackle.

That's all I got to say about that.

 

[Benno_900]

We did have Ray who was a #4 pick.

lol!

 

[The Other Dean]

Who in their right mind says no to 69?

Spot on, Spide.

Any deal involving pick 69 was always going to be beneficial to both parties.

 

[giantroo]

An article on the afl website from 2014


One day to the draft: Meet Paul Ahern

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-26/meet-paul-ahern

Callum Twomey November 26, 2014 7:00 AM


IT WAS in the third quarter of Vic Metro's game against Western Australia at Simonds Stadium in June when Paul Ahern caught the eye.

With the ball up for grabs in the middle of the ground, Ahern gathered it, stepped through traffic and immediately had opened up space.

He took two bounces, separating himself from his chasers, and sent the ball inside-50. It took skill, composure and balance – a handful of Ahern's main traits.

Ahern, of Indigenous background, played five games for Vic Metro during the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and was named an All Australian.

He also averaged 17 disposals in 15 games for the Calder Cannons, chipping in with 17 goals to show his versatility in attack.

Ahern showed his quality in the TAC Cup Grand Final, when he gathered 26 disposals, took seven marks and kicked a goal for the Cannons. It was a good example of what he is capable of producing, and also came with his side staring down a hefty defeat.

The smooth-moving midfielder has a special mix of being able to create the play as well as finish it. Ahern is quick but glides across the ground, and is best when running with the ball in hand, closing in on goal and slotting his shot. His kicking can be long and accurate or short and precise.

Ahern's mix of speed and endurance means he can play as an inside or outside midfielder, and his ability to win a disposal and then burst away is rare in this draft pool.

Ahern had an inconsistent second half of the season after the championships, and at times that can be put down to his sometimes patchy intensity, where he can float in and out of games.

He's been likened to Bernie Vince, but probably with a touch more pace. Like the Melbourne midfielder, Ahern's delivery by foot is top-notch and he can go forward to hit the scoreboard.

At this stage Ahern looks a likely first-round selection.

This isn't a draft loaded with midfielders who run quickly, ooze class and kick goals, so there are key reasons for Ahern's popularity among recruiters.

He loves having the ball in his hands and directing teammates where to lead with smart kicks. He's the one you want in possession.

 

[The Ardent Army]

Might want to change from the number 13

What better than a lucky 8?

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Ahern2Cobblepot

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Quality photoshopping by the club, as usual

I've seen better.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

I've seen better.

O god, i was kidding about the name change.