Might be able to add Sturt to the outside pace in the future as well, potentially on a wing
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Toast Fremantle's 2nd 2018 National Draft Pick: Luke Valente [Pick #32]
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Midfielder who captained South Australia to the NAB AFL Under-18 Championship. He set the standard with his contested ball winning ability, particularly at stoppages, while his composure with his delivery on both sides is first class. Winner of South Australia’s MVP award, he averaged 22.8 disposals at 83.5 per cent efficiency and five tackles. Named vice-captain of the NAB AFL Under-18 All Australian team. Member of NAB AFL Academy.
A potential Lachie replacement. Has great height and already good weight potential to increase 2-4 cm.
A potential Lachie replacement. Has great height and already good weight potential to increase 2-4 cm.
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O.M.Effen.G. STOKED!!!
https://www.afldraftcentral.com.au/player/luke-valente/
Sounds a bit like a better kicking version of Barlow.
Sounds a bit like a better kicking version of Barlow.
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Height: 186.5
Weight: 81.95
Skinfolds: 56.6 (36th percentile)
That's all I've got. He mustn't have tested. Injured maybe?
Exactly what they said about brayshaw, but i think its safe to say he is going to turn out to be a good player.
Stack maybe?
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There is no shortage of SA talent this year, Valente the best skills of the SA lads and dual sided, very hard running and extremely strong defensively when needed, he's the consumate captain and extracts maximum effort and impact out of his talent which whilst not as high as say Rankine, Lukosius, Hately and Rozee, is still worthy of a late first round pick but he prob slides into the second round. Similar player to Liam Shiels.
and also;
Very pleased to grab the SA Under 18 captain with #19, his range is probably late first round to mid to late second round depending on who you talk to but he is for mine an extremely low risk player who will develop into a very solid AFL footballer.
Valente is a consumate professional midfielder, ticks just about every box from ability to leadership (school captain, state football captain, AA Under 18 vice captain) as well as SA MVP for the tournament eclipsing the likes of Lukosius, Rankine, Hately and Rozee which is no mean feat. His professionalism will make the transition and step up to AFL football much easier for him than for others and I think he will quickly slot into any AFL midfield and play good football in his first year.
Skills wise he is good of both feet, and his kicks can be penetrating, perhaps not always perfectly weighted but he has no trouble in hitting most of his targets. Can win his own ball, strong clearance numbers, very good inside/outside midfielder, has a little pace but nothing what I'd call quick or explosive. Strong in the contest, will burrow into packs and extract, be it first hands or quick kick out, great running patterns and fantastic defensive pressure, one game I think he had 14 tackles. Overhead ability probably only average and perhaps his scope for improvement might be a tad less than some of his peers, jack of all trades master of none but still very solid and could well be an AFL captain one day, just a no fuss all round midfielder.
I see him playing to a similar level of say a Liam Shiels or possibly if he really develops James Kelly from Cats/Ess a few years ago but that maybe be a reach.
There is no shortage of SA talent this year, Valente the best skills of the SA lads and dual sided, very hard running and extremely strong defensively when needed, he's the consumate captain and extracts maximum effort and impact out of his talent which whilst not as high as say Rankine, Lukosius, Hately and Rozee, is still worthy of a late first round pick but he prob slides into the second round. Similar player to Liam Shiels.
and also;
Very pleased to grab the SA Under 18 captain with #19, his range is probably late first round to mid to late second round depending on who you talk to but he is for mine an extremely low risk player who will develop into a very solid AFL footballer.
Valente is a consumate professional midfielder, ticks just about every box from ability to leadership (school captain, state football captain, AA Under 18 vice captain) as well as SA MVP for the tournament eclipsing the likes of Lukosius, Rankine, Hately and Rozee which is no mean feat. His professionalism will make the transition and step up to AFL football much easier for him than for others and I think he will quickly slot into any AFL midfield and play good football in his first year.
Skills wise he is good of both feet, and his kicks can be penetrating, perhaps not always perfectly weighted but he has no trouble in hitting most of his targets. Can win his own ball, strong clearance numbers, very good inside/outside midfielder, has a little pace but nothing what I'd call quick or explosive. Strong in the contest, will burrow into packs and extract, be it first hands or quick kick out, great running patterns and fantastic defensive pressure, one game I think he had 14 tackles. Overhead ability probably only average and perhaps his scope for improvement might be a tad less than some of his peers, jack of all trades master of none but still very solid and could well be an AFL captain one day, just a no fuss all round midfielder.
I see him playing to a similar level of say a Liam Shiels or possibly if he really develops James Kelly from Cats/Ess a few years ago but that maybe be a reach.
Crowden will be nowhere near best 22 if Freo are close to injury free.
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Motion passed Valente gets the #29
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Obviously there are reasons why he slid as far as he did; absolutely stoked he did. The fact that he captained SA to the U-18 championship, speaks of a high character kid with leadership qualities. Won state MVP over Rankine, Lukosious and Hately. Can't wait to see him get stuck into the pre-season.
