AFL Player #22: Sam Durham

[eth-dog]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2029
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 15, Zach Package

 

[eth-dog]

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Height: 185 cm*
Weight: 75 kg*

*2019 height/weight, looks taller and heavier than then

AFL Draft Central (from 2019) says:

FOOTBALL is not the newcomer’s first sport of choice, coming from a basketball and cricket background. He found his way to the Bushrangers this year to play his first season in an elite program and showed some nice signs in patches, playing a balanced role through the midfield. At the State Draft Combine, Durham impressed with an 88cm running vertical leap and an 8.17-second agility test. These attributes make him a dangerous player whichever role Durham might find himself in, and he has generally played through the middle or in defence, but he is strong and confident at spoiling and has plenty of improvement left in his game. While being more raw than others given less time in the Bushrangers’ program, Durham is one that clubs might views as a longer-term prospect who can be moulded into a role that see him fulfilling for the future.

STRENGTHS: Kicking, vertical leap, athleticism, spoiling, upside
IMPROVEMENTS: Strength, accumulation, scoreboard impac

This year he has improved in the accumulation part, averaging 15 disposals in the VFL, but will mostly play on a wing this season for the Bombers and probably won't see too much time in the AFL.

 

[11kgm]

SAM DURHAM
Midfielder
185cm/75kg
9/7/01
Richmond VFL
There are plenty of clubs considering Durham, who was first eligible for the draft in 2019. He has taken his game up a few notches this season playing for Richmond's VFL side, including a 23-disposal effort in round one against Sandringham. At a versatile size and shape, Durham has been linked to a number of clubs, including the Tigers, who now have a list spot available.

 

[boncer34]

No clue

Most accurate thing you've ever posted

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Sam Durham

For those who think it's easier to annoy you than to Google 'Sam durham' themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

 

[JT_the_Man]

185cm midfielder?

That’s refreshing. Good luck to him.

Also someone tell me more about him?

 

[boncer34]

185cm midfielder?

That’s refreshing.

I read 186 somewhere, now you're ****ing telling me he's only one eighty FIVE?

****ing bullshit.

 

[JT_the_Man]

I read 186 somewhere, now you're ******* telling me he's only one eighty FIVE?

******* bullshit.

I’m just going off the OP.

Now you’ve given me hope that he could be 187!

 

[fairbump_playon]

190cm. We round up at Essendon.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

basketball -> half back flank -> midfield.

Dodoro, you genius.

 

[eth-dog]

I read 186 somewhere, now you're ******* telling me he's only one eighty FIVE?

******* bullshit.

I'm using AFL Draft Central as a guide

 

[Lore]

basketball -> half back flank -> midfield.

Dodoro, you genius.

Did he happen to play half back flank when Rutten was involved with the Tigs

 

[boncer34]

190cm. We round up at Essendon.

See JT_the_Man that's how you sell a player.

 

[Hird05]

Most accurate thing you've ever posted

Sheesh

 

[boncer34]

Sheesh

Edited after I quoted.

 

[84859300]

 

[84859300]

draftcentral.com.au

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afl.draftcentral.com.au

FOOTBALL is not the newcomer’s first sport of choice, coming from a basketball and cricket background. He found his way to the Bushrangers this year to play his first season in an elite program and showed some nice signs in patches, playing a balanced role through the midfield. At the State Draft Combine, Durham impressed with an 88cm running vertical leap and an 8.17-second agility test. These attributes make him a dangerous player whichever role Durham might find himself in, and he has generally played through the middle or in defence, but he is strong and confident at spoiling and has plenty of improvement left in his game. While being more raw than others given less time in the Bushrangers’ program, Durham is one that clubs might views as a longer-term prospect who can be moulded into a role that see him fulfilling for the future.

STRENGTHS: Kicking, vertical leap, athleticism, spoiling, upside
IMPROVEMENTS: Strength, accumulation, scoreboard impact

 

[JT_the_Man]

I’ve seen all I need.

The kid can obviously play, let him beat up on his old mob on Saturday night. Him and Perkins together will be unstoppable.

 

[Runk]

Will do a bit more of a write up later but it's a solid pick, 185 cm balanced mid who works hard both ways.

Goes both ways? Everyone will love him.

 

[Zach Package]

 

[DapperDon]

Him and Perkins together will be unstoppable.

On field and off field amirite?

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Goes both ways? Everyone will love him.

I thought that meant he will love everybody.

 

[eth-dog]

His frame is still too light to play inside so he probably plays on a wing in the VFL for this season.

 

[fairbump_playon]

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Inside bull Durham

Nice

 

[elphamale]

Agree, the kid could be Perko's brother. Also quoted as 190cm by AFL.com.au mid season draft prospect article. Error? Or maybe he's grown a few cms this year.