Retired 36. Bradley Hartman (2013- 2013)

[Commando]

Nickname ideas?

Brazza, Harty, The Man, H-Man, Hartbreaker

Brad "the hitman" hartman

 

[jazzee]

Ha, WWF reference.

Yes.

 

[David the Cat]

I think mutty is calling him "Poopsie" already.

 

[MP_]

if you go to the RMFL forum http://www.safooty.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=27 you could probably ask some of the Ramblers supporters a bit more about him as they would have seen him develop

 

[meto]

Except he's about 6 inches taller than either of them

With a Natinui leap, interesting prospect with heaps of natural and indigenous, oh yeah, and serious evasion skills, it's a great punt.

 

[muttweed]

I think mutty is calling him "Poopsie" already.

Jeez I am the butt of a lot of jokes on here

If anything, player in question's nickname should be "Hoopsie", because he'll obviously be wearing them.

Actually, I don't mind that. I'm going to call him that from now on

 

[Moggy]

Jeez I am the butt of a lot of jokes on here

If anything, player in question's nickname should be "Hoopsie", because he'll obviously be wearing them.

Actually, I don't mind that. I'm going to call him that from now on

Maybe we need a nickname for you, Muttweed.

I'm going for "Flicker"

 

[darren forssman]

Decent but it'd drop off once he gets some weight on.

yeah, i dont think his leap will necessarily increase either from my experience.

the ginger haired guy seems to be dunking it easier

 

[darren forssman]

I'm going for "Flicker"

i prefer mutley.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

ive never read or seen anything of a kid selected at pick 70+ that i think anything more than " average 18-22 C grader or delisted in a year or so"

for the first time im actually getting a very good feeling about this kid were picked with a late very late selection..

 

[FredLeDeux]

ive never read or seen anything of a kid selected at pick 70+ that i think anything more than " average 18-22 C grader or delisted in a year or so"

for the first time im actually getting a very good feeling about this kid were picked with a late very late selection..

James Hird?

 

[Pivo]

Brad Hartman outta freakin' nowhere....unless you're Jonny27 (nice work son). Tell us eager beavers about him.

 

[speaknoevil]

I have the official AFL State Screening (and Combine) results, and his jump stats were not what I am seeing here.

When compared to ALL players tested in the COMBINE and ALL STATE SCREENINGS (in 2012), he placed:

Right Foot Running Jump: 61cm, =176th / 196 players tested
Standing Vertical Leap: 59cm, =147th / 194 players tested
Left Foot Running Jump: 81cm, =52nd / 194 players tested

30th Fattest (by skinfold) player tested at the All Combines and State Screenings in the last 7 years (around 1,500 players). Having said that, Christensen was the 15th fattest tested over that same period.

Compared to 2012 players, he did perform well in the sprints, particularly 5m (25th), 10m sprint (16th), and agility (6th).


His SANFL U18 stats were very good, however:

15 Games
Average per game:

19 disposals
3 goals
6 marks (2 contested)

Came from a Basketball background and has apparently played not much football, so it does look to have plenty of upside.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

James Hird?

think drafting has become far far too professional and high standard today for something like that to ever happen again.. the ammount of money invested in drafting today compared to then is something you cant even compare

 

[Chris25]

Hartman was one of my favourites. First you take Murdoch from me last year, and now Hartman? Noticed there wasn't much information on the AFL website, so thought I would add my write up in here for you guys...

Brad Hartman (188cm forward - Sturt)

There is something seriously special about this kid in my opinion, and I know a few other people in SA think the same thing. He might not have been picked in the SA squad for the U18 Championships, but he has had an excellent season in the SANFL U18s - playing as a smaller full forward type where he finished second in the goal kicking with an average of 3 goals a game. He has also been developing very nicely this year, and he started to find some real consistency in the second half of the year. And some of his performances this year have just been remarkable, highlighted by a 35 disposal and 8 goal game a couple of months ago. He reminds me of Michael O'Loughlin, with a bit of the old Shaun Burgoyne (the forward version) thrown in. Late in the season he got to run up the ground more, from the wing to half back. And his leap even allowed him to play in the ruck - not to much success, but still he tried and that has to count for something. I don't think he'll make the move to midfield in the AFL, but he could be a special and versatile forward for whoever takes the chance. AFL Comparison: Shaun Burgoyne.

 

[Pivo]

Jeepers!! If he ends up anywhere near as good as Shaun Burgoyne (even if it is just the fwd model) we will have done well. Cheers Chris.

 

[jazzee]

Cheers for the write up Chris25

 

[David the Cat]

Thanks Chris....read your draft religiously.

....I noticed you didnt rate our pick at 16 very highly. Care to comment?

 

[Chris25]

I've been burnt by Tasmanians in the past. Was a bit more conservative with them this year.

I do like Thurlow, think he has a lot of excellent attributes. I just wanted to see him play in the midfield more this year, as opposed to solely as the loose man in the back half - that's probably why I dropped him down, even though it wasn't his fault.

 

[kicksome]

Nickname ideas?

Brazza, Harty, The Man, H-Man, Hartbreaker

Brad "the hitman" Hart

edit: beaten

 

[darren forssman]

troy mcclure?

 

[LifeSpan-Void]

He'll be a pretty handy third man up with all that LeBron James hooplah going on

 

[FromDawn2Dark]

Another from SA who played in SANFL underage and reserve levels who grew in confidence as the season went on. Who also wasn't sure he would get drafted. Similar to Murdoch in that regard. Put him in a good system with high quality football and fitness coaches and he might just turn into something. And he may not but at that kind of pick what have you got to lose? No risk no reward I reckon.

I hoping the mantra of Too Old Too Slow and Too Good might turn into Too Young Too Quick Too Good in the not too distant future. Most players drafted from 09 onwards have been pretty athletic compared to the old guard

 

[maxy87]

Is this him in this video dunking basketballs?

Haha that's my old school gym!

 

[meto]

The Burgoyne, O'Loughlin comparison just brought me onboard!

Imagine if! He's only 17 might get to 190cm already 188, just a real nice size.
Carn't wait to see his progress in the two's.