Preview 2021 AFL National Draft | NM - #1, #20, #42, #47,#72, #77, #95

[giantroo]

Spoiler: Lore's 2021 Draft Order

 

[ferball]

Lachie is Jason’s boy. Went to PEGS but played footy at Bernards.

As you know, big North Melbourne family.

You ever see or hear Jason do his auctioneer schtick?

 

[deano28]

Have heard that Richmond are big fans of Tom Brown .

 

[Le Grille]

Have heard that Richmond are big fans of Tom Browne .

EFA

 

[Star]

You ever see or hear Jason do his auctioneer schtick?

Actually seen him a few times of late though not seen him in work action

 

[ferball]

Actually seen him a few times of late though not seen him in work action

Say hi if you see him.

He did it once at a party years ago and it was funny as but obviously professional as well, just sounded odd coming from him.

 

[Usayed Givashe]

Mate i just returned from working in Israel and Syria and still managed to watch most of our games this year.

Wow. I couldn’t think of two countries I’d rather visit less.

One is victim of war, the other is full of the rudest ****wits on the planet.

 

[KiwiRoo]

Wow. I couldn’t think of two countries I’d rather visit less.

One is victim of war, the other is full of the rudest *******s on the planet.

I lived in Israel for 4 months and you are not wrong......
Interesting place to spend a while though. Saw so many things Ive never seen in NZ (or Aussie)

 

[krakouers]

AFL draft 2021: Subiaco pair Matt Johnson, Neil Erasmus sit atop WA power rankings as Swan Rhett Bazzo rises


Jordan McArdle
The West Australian
Mon, 4 October 2021

Subiaco pair top WA’s draft power rankings

Draft writer Jordan McArdle looks at how this year’s crop of WA hopefuls have fared after the conclusion of the WAFL season, with a pair of Subiaco talents top of the charts.

thewest.com.au

Spoiler

1. Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Subiaco

From: North Beach JFC

Age: 18

Height: 192cm

Weight: 80kg

Position: Midfielder

The classy Subiaco midfielder has finished the season strongly in the WAFL reserves after an up-and-down start due to a quad injury to strengthen his top-10 draft credentials.


Is a great size at 192cm, uses the ball so well, is a great reader of the player and regularly hits the scoreboard.

Won the best-on-ground medal in WA’s thrilling AFL grand final curtain-raiser win over South Australia’s under-19s.

2. Neil Erasmus

Neil Erasmus. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian
Club: Subiaco

From: Sorrento-Duncraig JFC/Hale School

Age: 17

Height: 188cm


Weight: 80kg

Position: Midfielder/forward

Erasmus, a tall and powerful midfielder-forward, has stormed up the draft charts since a breakout WAFL colts finals campaign with the Lions last season, including a four-goal grand final performance against Claremont.

The 17-year-old averaged 28 possessions, eight marks and four tackles in the colts this season to go with a competition-high 36 touches, eight marks and a goal in the PSA before a season-ending quad injury.

Some believe the South Africa-born talent has overtaken his Subiaco midfield teammate Matt Johnson in the draft pecking order.

Earned a late call-up to the AFL Academy squad and was one of the most impressive performers against Geelong VFL with 12 touches and four marks across half-forward.

Recruiters were keen to see how he stacked up against the country’s best young talent but a badly corked quad saw him ruled out of all three of WA’s under-19s matches against South Australia.

3. Jye Amiss

Jye Amiss. Credit: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Club: East Perth

From: Busselton

Age: 18

Height: 195cm

Weight: 83kg

Position: Key forward

Like Johnson and Erasmus, Amiss is still in contention to be the first West Aussie called out in the national draft in late November is appears a first-round lock.

The East Perth sharpshooter has stormed up the draft charts with a stunning season of WAFL colts, leading the competition’s goal-kicking with a deadly-accurate 51.15.

The 195cm left-footer impressed in the first national under-19s carnival clash against South Australia before a minor knee injury ended his season in the AFL grand final curtain-raiser.

4. Jacob van Rooyen

Jacob van Rooyen (right). Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian
Club: Claremont

From: Wembley Downs JFC

Age: 18

Height: 194cm

Weight: 88kg

Position: Key forward/defender

Played most of the season as a key forward but recruiters would have been impressed with the versatility he showed down back for WA’s under-19s in a pair of matches against South Australia.

Struggled with glandular fever early in the second but produced some massive games in the back half of the year, finishing with 34 goals in nine colts games to go with three in five league appearances.

Attacks the footy hard and is arguably the best contested mark in the colts competition.

Was a big reason behind Claremont’s charge to the grand final, with 10 majors in three finals appearance to go with his late heroics in the AFL grand final curtain-raiser.

5. Jack Williams

Jack Williams. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian
Club: East Fremantle

From: Rossmoyne JFC

Age: 17

Height: 195cm

Weight: 84kg

Position: Key forward/defender/ruck

Another exciting tall in the west, versatile East Fremantle talent Jack Williams has shown he can play up forward, down back or in the ruck.

Coming from a basketball background, the 17-year-old has only focused solely on footy the past few years.

The 195cm talent got a great set of hands, is athletic with a huge leap and decent engine and is terrific at ground level for a big lad.

Booted 40 goals in 15 colts appearances this season and also had some big games in the ruck.

6. Jesse Motlop

Jesse Motlop. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian
Club: South Fremantle

From: South Coogee JFC/Aquinas College

Age: 17

Height: 176cm

Weight: 74kg

Position: Forward/midfielder

The good news for Fremantle is Motlop is part of their Next Generation Academy.

The bad news if Motlop is likely to get snapped within the top-40 picks, meaning the club won’t get priority access to him.

The son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel has enjoyed another big season, breaking his way into South Fremantle’s senior side before finals and featuring in Saturday’s grand final.

Is a talented small forward with plenty of tricks, and also improved his midfield craft as PSA and colts levels.

7. Rhett Bazzo

Rhett Bazzo (left). Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Swan Districts

From: South Mandurah JFC/Guildford Grammar

Age: 17

Height: 195cm

Weight: 81kg

Position: Defender/forward

A couple of big games on the big stage have reassured AFL recruiters about Rhett Bazzo’s capabilities.

Struggled a bit with confidence early in the season after spending time as a forward, but has since thrived in his better position in defence.

Last month’s under-19s carnival opener against South Australia felt like the turning point in the 195cm swingman’s season, with a starring role down back.

He followed that up with a strong WAFL colts grand final performance on fellow draft fancy Jacob van Rooyen, keeping him to one goal in three quarters after he booted three in the opening term on a different opponent.

Has showed he can just as comfortably play a lockdown role as well as his usual roll-off defender approach.

8. Brady Hough

Brady Hough. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Peel Thunder

From: Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault

Age: 18

Height: 189cm

Weight: 71kg

Position: Midfielder

First-year Peel Thunder colt Brady Hough is shaping up as one of WA’s biggest draft bolters.

The goal-kicking midfielder-forward has gone from country footballer to State representative in less than a year.

He’s a great size, runs hard, has good skills, can play multiple positions and regularly hits the scoreboard.

Was excellent in both WA under-19s matches and broke through for a league debut in the final home-and-away round, names among the best in a close loss to WAFL premiers Subiaco.

Won the Dave Cameron Medal as Peel’s fairest and best colts player.

Earned a draft combine invite and even had West Coast recruiters pay him a visit in Harvey recently.

9. Josh Browne

Josh Browne. Credit: Paul Kane/via AFL Photos
Club: East Fremantle

From: Applecross/Mount Pleasant JFC

Age: 18

Height: 185cm

Weight: 77kg

Position: Midfielder

No midfielder averaged more possessions than recently crowned Jack Clarke medallist Browne’s 33.2 per game during the home-and-away colts season, with his lowest output 26.

The 18-year-old finished on 20 votes from 12 matches, two clear of Subiaco premiership colt Jed Kemp on 18 to claim the WAFL colts’ fairest-and-best award.

He polled in eight of his 12 appearances including five three-vote performances in rounds one, three, nine, 11 and 19.

Browne amassed astonishing numbers of 36, 33, 35 and 38 in his last four games of the home-and-away season, kicking goals in all of them including 3.3 against Perth in round 11.

He didn’t play in either of WA’s under-19s matches to date because of a hamstring injury and WAFL preliminary-final duties, but will should get the chance to impress against South Australia in Adelaide next week.

10. Eric Benning

Eric Benning. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Claremont

From: Waringarri Crows

Age: 18

Height: 196cm

Weight: 85kg

Position: Ruck/forward

Fremantle have priority access to the fast-improving ruck-forward through their Next Generation Academy, provided he falls outside of the first 20 picks, which is pretty much a certainty.

He’s put together some exciting performances at national under-19s and WAFL colts levels to show earn a draft combine invite.

Had a great finals series for Claremont playing mainly in the ruck and turned the game in their favour with a massive third quarter.

Has got some nice athletic traits, moves well for a player of his size and is more than capable as a key forward.

Others in the mix

Angus Sheldrick, Jahmal Stretch, Arthur Jones, Bailey Rogers (Claremont), Corey Warner, Taj Woewodin, Josh Cripps, Judd McVee (East Fremantle), Kade Dittmar, Ethan Regan, James Tunstill, Kaden Harbour (East Perth), Luke Polson (Peel Thunder), Greg Clark, Jake South, Richard Farmer (Subiaco), Bryce Watson, Max Chipper (Swan Districts), Lochie Paton, Noah Pegoraro (West Perth)

 

[Psicosis]

AFL draft 2021: Subiaco pair Matt Johnson, Neil Erasmus sit atop WA power rankings as Swan Rhett Bazzo rises


Jordan McArdle
The West Australian
Mon, 4 October 2021

Subiaco pair top WA’s draft power rankings

Draft writer Jordan McArdle looks at how this year’s crop of WA hopefuls have fared after the conclusion of the WAFL season, with a pair of Subiaco talents top of the charts.

thewest.com.au

Spoiler

1. Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Subiaco

From: North Beach JFC

Age: 18

Height: 192cm

Weight: 80kg

Position: Midfielder

The classy Subiaco midfielder has finished the season strongly in the WAFL reserves after an up-and-down start due to a quad injury to strengthen his top-10 draft credentials.


Is a great size at 192cm, uses the ball so well, is a great reader of the player and regularly hits the scoreboard.

Won the best-on-ground medal in WA’s thrilling AFL grand final curtain-raiser win over South Australia’s under-19s.

2. Neil Erasmus

Neil Erasmus. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian
Club: Subiaco

From: Sorrento-Duncraig JFC/Hale School

Age: 17

Height: 188cm


Weight: 80kg

Position: Midfielder/forward

Erasmus, a tall and powerful midfielder-forward, has stormed up the draft charts since a breakout WAFL colts finals campaign with the Lions last season, including a four-goal grand final performance against Claremont.

The 17-year-old averaged 28 possessions, eight marks and four tackles in the colts this season to go with a competition-high 36 touches, eight marks and a goal in the PSA before a season-ending quad injury.

Some believe the South Africa-born talent has overtaken his Subiaco midfield teammate Matt Johnson in the draft pecking order.

Earned a late call-up to the AFL Academy squad and was one of the most impressive performers against Geelong VFL with 12 touches and four marks across half-forward.

Recruiters were keen to see how he stacked up against the country’s best young talent but a badly corked quad saw him ruled out of all three of WA’s under-19s matches against South Australia.

3. Jye Amiss

Jye Amiss. Credit: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Club: East Perth

From: Busselton

Age: 18

Height: 195cm

Weight: 83kg

Position: Key forward

Like Johnson and Erasmus, Amiss is still in contention to be the first West Aussie called out in the national draft in late November is appears a first-round lock.

The East Perth sharpshooter has stormed up the draft charts with a stunning season of WAFL colts, leading the competition’s goal-kicking with a deadly-accurate 51.15.

The 195cm left-footer impressed in the first national under-19s carnival clash against South Australia before a minor knee injury ended his season in the AFL grand final curtain-raiser.

4. Jacob van Rooyen

Jacob van Rooyen (right). Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian
Club: Claremont

From: Wembley Downs JFC

Age: 18

Height: 194cm

Weight: 88kg

Position: Key forward/defender

Played most of the season as a key forward but recruiters would have been impressed with the versatility he showed down back for WA’s under-19s in a pair of matches against South Australia.

Struggled with glandular fever early in the second but produced some massive games in the back half of the year, finishing with 34 goals in nine colts games to go with three in five league appearances.

Attacks the footy hard and is arguably the best contested mark in the colts competition.

Was a big reason behind Claremont’s charge to the grand final, with 10 majors in three finals appearance to go with his late heroics in the AFL grand final curtain-raiser.

5. Jack Williams

Jack Williams. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian
Club: East Fremantle

From: Rossmoyne JFC

Age: 17

Height: 195cm

Weight: 84kg

Position: Key forward/defender/ruck

Another exciting tall in the west, versatile East Fremantle talent Jack Williams has shown he can play up forward, down back or in the ruck.

Coming from a basketball background, the 17-year-old has only focused solely on footy the past few years.

The 195cm talent got a great set of hands, is athletic with a huge leap and decent engine and is terrific at ground level for a big lad.

Booted 40 goals in 15 colts appearances this season and also had some big games in the ruck.

6. Jesse Motlop

Jesse Motlop. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian
Club: South Fremantle

From: South Coogee JFC/Aquinas College

Age: 17

Height: 176cm

Weight: 74kg

Position: Forward/midfielder

The good news for Fremantle is Motlop is part of their Next Generation Academy.

The bad news if Motlop is likely to get snapped within the top-40 picks, meaning the club won’t get priority access to him.

The son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne forward Daniel has enjoyed another big season, breaking his way into South Fremantle’s senior side before finals and featuring in Saturday’s grand final.

Is a talented small forward with plenty of tricks, and also improved his midfield craft as PSA and colts levels.

7. Rhett Bazzo

Rhett Bazzo (left). Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Swan Districts

From: South Mandurah JFC/Guildford Grammar

Age: 17

Height: 195cm

Weight: 81kg

Position: Defender/forward

A couple of big games on the big stage have reassured AFL recruiters about Rhett Bazzo’s capabilities.

Struggled a bit with confidence early in the season after spending time as a forward, but has since thrived in his better position in defence.

Last month’s under-19s carnival opener against South Australia felt like the turning point in the 195cm swingman’s season, with a starring role down back.

He followed that up with a strong WAFL colts grand final performance on fellow draft fancy Jacob van Rooyen, keeping him to one goal in three quarters after he booted three in the opening term on a different opponent.

Has showed he can just as comfortably play a lockdown role as well as his usual roll-off defender approach.

8. Brady Hough

Brady Hough. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Peel Thunder

From: Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault

Age: 18

Height: 189cm

Weight: 71kg

Position: Midfielder

First-year Peel Thunder colt Brady Hough is shaping up as one of WA’s biggest draft bolters.

The goal-kicking midfielder-forward has gone from country footballer to State representative in less than a year.

He’s a great size, runs hard, has good skills, can play multiple positions and regularly hits the scoreboard.

Was excellent in both WA under-19s matches and broke through for a league debut in the final home-and-away round, names among the best in a close loss to WAFL premiers Subiaco.

Won the Dave Cameron Medal as Peel’s fairest and best colts player.

Earned a draft combine invite and even had West Coast recruiters pay him a visit in Harvey recently.

9. Josh Browne

Josh Browne. Credit: Paul Kane/via AFL Photos
Club: East Fremantle

From: Applecross/Mount Pleasant JFC

Age: 18

Height: 185cm

Weight: 77kg

Position: Midfielder

No midfielder averaged more possessions than recently crowned Jack Clarke medallist Browne’s 33.2 per game during the home-and-away colts season, with his lowest output 26.

The 18-year-old finished on 20 votes from 12 matches, two clear of Subiaco premiership colt Jed Kemp on 18 to claim the WAFL colts’ fairest-and-best award.

He polled in eight of his 12 appearances including five three-vote performances in rounds one, three, nine, 11 and 19.

Browne amassed astonishing numbers of 36, 33, 35 and 38 in his last four games of the home-and-away season, kicking goals in all of them including 3.3 against Perth in round 11.

He didn’t play in either of WA’s under-19s matches to date because of a hamstring injury and WAFL preliminary-final duties, but will should get the chance to impress against South Australia in Adelaide next week.

10. Eric Benning

Eric Benning. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Club: Claremont

From: Waringarri Crows

Age: 18

Height: 196cm

Weight: 85kg

Position: Ruck/forward

Fremantle have priority access to the fast-improving ruck-forward through their Next Generation Academy, provided he falls outside of the first 20 picks, which is pretty much a certainty.

He’s put together some exciting performances at national under-19s and WAFL colts levels to show earn a draft combine invite.

Had a great finals series for Claremont playing mainly in the ruck and turned the game in their favour with a massive third quarter.

Has got some nice athletic traits, moves well for a player of his size and is more than capable as a key forward.

Others in the mix

Angus Sheldrick, Jahmal Stretch, Arthur Jones, Bailey Rogers (Claremont), Corey Warner, Taj Woewodin, Josh Cripps, Judd McVee (East Fremantle), Kade Dittmar, Ethan Regan, James Tunstill, Kaden Harbour (East Perth), Luke Polson (Peel Thunder), Greg Clark, Jake South, Richard Farmer (Subiaco), Bryce Watson, Max Chipper (Swan Districts), Lochie Paton, Noah Pegoraro (West Perth)

I much prefer Bazzo to Aleer personally (albeit, I've seen more of Bazzo).

He's perfect for Pick 20.

 

[Shinboner1]

I much prefer Bazzo to Aleer personally (albeit, I've seen more of Bazzo).

He's perfect for Pick 20.

Think Alir Alir intercepts on a super mobile key defender with decent skills.
Thats Leek Aleer.
bazzo is good but I think he's more of a lockdown guy like mckay vs an interceptor that we're looking for.

 

[Psicosis]

Think Alir Alir intercepts on a super mobile key defender with decent skills.
Thats Leek Aleer.
bazzo is good but I think he's more of a lockdown guy like mckay vs an interceptor that we're looking for.

Nah I think you're off there SB1.

Bazzo is an excellent intercept mark who is a nice user also. To me he is the prototype balanced KPD that we need to compliment McKay.

" Bazzo, from South Mandurah, was likewise a rock in defense with 10 marks and aggressive spoiling a feature as he collected 18 possessions, predominantly in the back half. Another with a taste of senior WAFL football under his belt and having played both back and forward at college and club level, Bazzo looks a natural defender who also sets up play with his mobility and penetrating right foot. An All-Australian at Under 16s level in 2019, he certainly played some inspirational football for his state at the weekend, leaving a positive impression on his future AFL prospects. "

 

[Shinboner1]

Nah I think you're off there SB1.

Bazzo is an excellent intercept mark who is a nice user also. To me he is the prototype balanced KPD that we need to compliment McKay.

" Bazzo, from South Mandurah, was likewise a rock in defense with 10 marks and aggressive spoiling a feature as he collected 18 possessions, predominantly in the back half. Another with a taste of senior WAFL football under his belt and having played both back and forward at college and club level, Bazzo looks a natural defender who also sets up play with his mobility and penetrating right foot. An All-Australian at Under 16s level in 2019, he certainly played some inspirational football for his state at the weekend, leaving a positive impression on his future AFL prospects. "

Fair enough man, all I've seen is Aleer highlights and they look bloody good.
No reason why we cant aim for both if available.
Melb run may and leaver who would be comparable i think.

 

[Psicosis]

Fair enough man, all I've seen is Aleer highlights and they look bloody good.
No reason why we cant aim for both if available.
Melb run may and leaver who would be comparable i think.

The concern I have with Aleer is his ball use. His marking from the limited times I've seen him is incredible.

I think that intercept defender role (which is becoming one of the most important in footy IMO) needs to be someone that can use the footy as well as take the intercept mark. The combination is why I'm drawn to Bazzo.

 

[hoffseason gains]

The concern I have with Aleer is his ball use. His marking from the limited times I've seen him is incredible.

I think that intercept defender role (which is becoming one of the most important in footy IMO) needs to be someone that can use the footy as well as take the intercept mark. The combination is why I'm drawn to Bazzo.

Completely agree. Some of the things Alleer can do not many other people can do in intercepting the ball, his highlights are immense. But for us, especially with McKay being somewhat limited in his disposal although getting better, we need someone who can not only intercept but who can kick the ball well so that we can launch quickly and effectively from the intercept.

 

[hoffseason gains]

I will say I would be happy if we picked Alleer, just maybe not at pick 20. Honestly though I’ll back in whoever our recruiters pick, probably won’t be someone I expect at all.

 

[King Corey]

I will say I would be happy if we picked Alleer, just maybe not at pick 20. Honestly though I’ll back in whoever our recruiters pick, probably won’t be someone I expect at all.

Is there a chance it could be ................. you?

 

[hoffseason gains]

Is there a chance it could be ................. you?

Well I am recovering from shoulder surgery so would fit the old strategy of drafting injury prone players. However im not sure how much scouting the club does in the low divisions of the local leagues

 

[King Corey]

Well I am recovering from shoulder surgery so would fit the old strategy of drafting injury prone players. However im not sure how much scouting the club does in the low divisions of the local leagues

Get yourself registered with a NEAFL club. Then get yourself on one of the Northern academies lists.

Then sit back and wait for the North bid.

Thank me later.

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

SAINT'S YOUNGER BROTHER A COMBINE STANDOUT

SAM BUTLER

Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]

impressed at the Vic Country NAB AFL Draft Combine last week, finishing in the top-two in all bar one test.

The state-based Combine saw regional-based prospects test at Bendigo last week, with potential first-round pick Butler a standout.

The younger brother of St Kilda forward and 2017 Richmond premiership player Dan claimed the best 20-metre sprint time with a run of 2.97 seconds, was second in the standing vertical jump test (71cm) and second in the running vertical jump (87cm).

Bendigo prospect Cooper Hamilton won the 2km time trial with a run of 5:48 minutes ahead of Hamish Sinnott and Mitchell Knevitt and Tom Brown, the son of former Geelong player Paul, claimed the standing vertical jump with a leap of 72cm.

Possible top-10 pick Josh Gibcus took out the running vertical jump but his result of 89cm was shorter than he jumped due to the circumstances of the testing outdoors under COVID-safe protocols.

Due to the inclement weather the jumps had to be conducted under an awning, with Gibcus jumping higher than the awning device. The flying defender's personal best is 95cm, which was recorded at the NAB League testing day earlier this year. – Callum Twomey

20m sprint
Sam Butler

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(GWV Rebels) 2.970 seconds
Tom Brown (Murray Bushrangers) 2.983
Kai Lohmann (GWV Rebels) 2.986

2km time trial
Cooper Hamilton (Bendigo Pioneers) 5:48 minutes
Hamish Sinnott (GWV Rebels) 5:58
Mitchell Knevitt (Geelong Falcons) 6:18

Standing vertical jump
Tom Brown (Murray Bushrangers) 72cm
Sam Butler

Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]

(GWV Rebels) 71
Josh Gibcus (GWV Rebels) 68

Running vertical jump
Josh Gibcus* (GWV Rebels) 89cm
Sam Butler

Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]

(GWV Rebels) 87cm
Jai Serong (GWV Rebels) 86cm

Geelong's message to Freo, Saint's brother sizzles in Combine

The Kangaroos have made their opening play for Callum Coleman-Jones, while Geelong is holding firm on Jordan Clark's trade value, plus more trade news

www.afl.com.au

 

[the big lebowski]

SAINT'S YOUNGER BROTHER A COMBINE STANDOUT

SAM BUTLER impressed at the Vic Country NAB AFL Draft Combine last week, finishing in the top-two in all bar one test.

The state-based Combine saw regional-based prospects test at Bendigo last week, with potential first-round pick Butler a standout.

The younger brother of St Kilda forward and 2017 Richmond premiership player Dan claimed the best 20-metre sprint time with a run of 2.97 seconds, was second in the standing vertical jump test (71cm) and second in the running vertical jump (87cm).

Bendigo prospect Cooper Hamilton won the 2km time trial with a run of 5:48 minutes ahead of Hamish Sinnott and Mitchell Knevitt and Tom Brown, the son of former Geelong player Paul, claimed the standing vertical jump with a leap of 72cm.

Possible top-10 pick Josh Gibcus took out the running vertical jump but his result of 89cm was shorter than he jumped due to the circumstances of the testing outdoors under COVID-safe protocols.

Due to the inclement weather the jumps had to be conducted under an awning, with Gibcus jumping higher than the awning device. The flying defender's personal best is 95cm, which was recorded at the NAB League testing day earlier this year. – Callum Twomey

20m sprint
Sam Butler (GWV Rebels) 2.970 seconds
Tom Brown (Murray Bushrangers) 2.983
Kai Lohmann (GWV Rebels) 2.986

2km time trial
Cooper Hamilton (Bendigo Pioneers) 5:48 minutes
Hamish Sinnott (GWV Rebels) 5:58
Mitchell Knevitt (Geelong Falcons) 6:18

Standing vertical jump
Tom Brown (Murray Bushrangers) 72cm
Sam Butler (GWV Rebels) 71
Josh Gibcus (GWV Rebels) 68

Running vertical jump
Josh Gibcus* (GWV Rebels) 89cm
Sam Butler (GWV Rebels) 87cm
Jai Serong (GWV Rebels) 86cm

Geelong's message to Freo, Saint's brother sizzles in Combine

The Kangaroos have made their opening play for Callum Coleman-Jones, while Geelong is holding firm on Jordan Clark's trade value, plus more trade news

www.afl.com.au

Not particularly quick 20 meter times

 

[King Hansen]

Not particularly quick 20 meter times

It's only 20% of the crop though.

 

[giantroo]

Mentioned by Jarrad Wright. "Offensive HB - averaged 30 disposals+ in the last 7-8 games of the year"

 

[Star]

Due to the inclement weather the jumps had to be conducted under an awning, with Gibcus jumping higher than the awning device.

That's actually funny

 

[giantroo]