2010 Draft Camp

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AFL targets 100 players ahead of draft 'combine'
Wed 28 July, 2010

THE AFL will increase the number of players it will scrutinise as part of the search for talent for the NAB AFL Draft to be held on the Gold Coast on November 18, 2010.

This week, 100 players from all states and territories will receive an invitation to attend the 2010 NAB AFL Draft National Combine - formerly the draft camp - to be held from September 28 to October 1, 2010 at the Australian Institute of Sport.

AFL national talent manager Kevin Sheehan said the increase in numbers was designed to give added opportunities to aspiring players to impress AFL club recruiting staff.

“The increase of 18 players from 2009 will give up and coming players a greater chance of being drafted into the AFL,” he said.

“It will also help meet the demand for more players, given the AFL’s expansion over the next two years with new clubs coming into the Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney.

“The term ‘combine’ will be used to describe the search for talent as the AFL seeks the combination of the football skills, athletic capabilities and mental toughness needed to play at the elite level.”

‘Combine’ will also be used to describe player testing at state level for the AFL draft, with a further 112 players to be invited to the 2010 NAB AFL Draft State Combine.

NAB AFL Draft State Combines

Melbourne, October 2, 2010
60 players from Victoria, NSW/ACT, Queensland and Tasmania

Adelaide, October 9, 2010
21 players from South Australia and Northern Territory

Perth, October 10, 2010
31 players from Western Australia

Players who miss out on the initial state selection will still have the opportunity to be added to the state combine over the remainder of the 2010 season, or upgraded to the national combine, with AFL clubs continuing to search for possible draftees for the remainder of the year.

Names of players invited to the 2010 NAB AFL Draft National Combine will be released in the following positional groups:

Medium forwards: week beginning August 1
Medium midfielders: week beginning August 8
Small forwards: week beginning August 15
Medium defenders: week beginning August 22
Tall forwards: week beginning August 29
Tall defenders: week beginning September 5
Ruckmen: week beginning September 12

The 2010 NAB AFL National Combine will be covered exclusively on afl.com.au with a daily wrap, interviews with participants and recruiters and highlights of all the tests to be undertaken by the nation’s brightest young AFL prospects.

In 2011, eight NAB AFL Under-16 Combines will be held in all states and territories for 320 young players helping to identify and develop future stars for the AFL.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/99151/default.aspx

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DRAFT CAMP 2010 -- WA invitees

Warrick Andreoli ----- SF
Harley Bennell---------Peel
Rohan Bewick --------WP
Reece Conca ---------P
Jamie Cripps ----------EF
Jack Darling ----------WP
Anton Hamp ----------C
Alex Fasolo -----------EF
Matthew Jones -------SF
Angus Litherland ------C
Justin Monaco --------EF
Ben Newton ----------SF
Blayne Wilson --------Peel
Hayden Yarran -------WP


From the " West Australian "

"Giant SF teenager Matthew Jones has been invited to the annual AFL draft camp despite a knee reconstruction last week ruling him out of football untill next year

The 199cm Jones is one of 14 West Australians who will attend the camp at the AIS in Canberra in September .

Peel midfielder Harley Bennell has been invited despite GC guarenteeing that he will be one of their first three picks at the ND .

And other probable early draft picks Reece Conca , Jack Darling and Blayne Wilson are also on the list . The 14 WA youngsters are among 100 players across the country who will take part in the four day camp , which has been renamed the AFL draft national combine .

Most of the players invited took part in state 18s program this though West Perths Hayden Yarran , who has played the last three reserves games after a steady start in the colts , was a surprise selection .

Rohan Bewick , 20 who has starred in his 14 league appearances for West Perth this season and would have played senior State football had he not broken a leg in April , is the oldest nominee .

State 18s captain Kieran Butcher was overlooked but will take part in the state screening session in October when 31 WA prospects , including seasoned Claremont players Ryan Brabazon and Jarrad Ninyette , will be assessed .

Kevin Sheehan , the AFL national talent manager , said the increase in numbers at both the National and State sessions was to give more opportunity to aspiring players to impress AFL recruiters " .

" The increase of 18 players from 2009 will give up and coming players a greater chance of being drafted into the AFL " , Sheehan said .

" It will also help meet the demand for more players , given the AFL's expansion over the next two years with new clubs coming into the the Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney . "

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2010 NAB AFL National Draft Combine - Medium Forwards

Player    Club    State    Age    Height (cm)    Weight (kg)    Kevin Sheehan's comments

Nathan AH MAT-WATKINS    West Adelaide    NT    18    186    75    
Footy smart around forward line and has excellent clean hands and awareness.  Represented NT in NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year and is playing for West Adelaide.

George HORLIN-SMITH    Sturt    SA    17    186    70    
Outstanding at winning the contested football and a very creative player. Also a talented junior cricketer who represented Australia at Under-16 level.

Jacob GILBEE    Lauderdale    TAS    17    183    76    
Leads up forward with good hands and goal-kicking ability.  Provides good defensive pressure inside forward 50. Averaged four tackles per game and kicked seven goals for Tasmania in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Daniel FARMER    Sandringham Dragons    Vic Metro    18    187    80    
Quick and excellent one on one player who can play many roles for his team.  Smart goal-kicker having kicked 11 goals in six matches with the Dragons.  Attends Haileybury College.

Kieran HARPER    Eastern Ranges    Vic Metro    18    187    78    
A quick and skillful player with a great goal sense.  Can take contested mark and impact a game.  VIC Metro representative in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he kicked seven goals including four against WA.  Attends Yarra Valley School.

Jarry LYONS    Sandringham Dragons    Vic Metro    18    183    77    
Agile player with terrific ball winning ability, footy know how and endurance.  Averaged 22 disposals and kicked 11 goals in 10 matches with the Dragons this year.

Josh MELLINGTON    Murray Bushrangers    Vic Country    17    184    77    
Clever opportunist around goals and in one on one marking situations.  Kicked 36 goals and 16 behinds in 12 matches this year. Tackles well inside forward 50.  Averaged three tackles per game.

Viv MICHIE    Oakleigh Chargers    Vic Metro    18    185    77    
Well rounded player who is dangerous as a forward and can play midfield or back.  Excellent kick and reads game extremely well.  Represented VIC-Metro in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and two goals.

Jayden PITT    Geelong Falcons    Vic Country    17    187    70    
Player with good reactive speed, agility and smart user off both feet.  Reads ball off hands extremely well.  All Australian in 2010 NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging 18 disposals and kicking eight goals for the Championships.

Arryn SIPOSS    Dandenong Stingrays    Vic Country    17    188    79    
Strong marking player who is an excellent kick for goal and very team orientated.  Averaged 15 disposals and kicked 30 goals for Stingrays this year. Represented VIC Country in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Aaron YOUNG    Eastern Rangers    Vic Metro    17    188    76    
Outstanding mark for his size and very athletic.  Wins contested ball and has pace and hardness.  Represented VIC Country in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 16 disposals, three tackles, four marks as well as kicking six goals for the Championships.

Anton HAMP    Claremont    WA    18    189    92    
Versatile type who makes good position and has a good work ethic.  Clean hands and pace also a feature. Represented Western Australia in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Ben NEWTON    South Fremantle    WA    17    182    78    
Strong marking and winner of contested football.  Uses ball well with hand and foot.  Represented Western Australia in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and is an AIS/AFL Academy graduate.

 
State Combine - Medium Forwards

Player    Club    State    Age    Height (cm)    Weight (kg)

Rowan BROOKES    East Perth    WA                    18    180    70
Corey CASSIDY    Oakleigh Chargers    VIC    18    189    76
Dylan CONWAY    Western Jets    VIC            18    185    83
Rhys COOYOU    East Fremantle    WA            19    188    83
Michael EDWARDS    Perth    WA            18    180    70
Jesse FORTUNE    Western Jets    VIC            19    180    75
Thomas HOWLETT    East Perth    WA            21    187    85
Dean McDONALD    Gippsland Power    VIC            18    186    84
Terry MILERA    Port Adelaide Magpies    SA    22    184    72
Adam OXLEY    Redland    QLD                    17    187    71
Liam RUTLEDGE    Aspley    QLD                    18    186    84
Ahmed SAAD    Northern Bullants    VIC            20    180    75
Lee SPURR    Central Districts    SA                    23    183    80
Simon STARLING    Claremont    WA                    21    185    86
Isiah STEVENS    Swan Districts    WA            17    188    74

http://www.afl.com.au/development/nabaflrisingstarsprogram/nabafldraftcamp/combine2010mediumforwards/tabid/16493/default.aspx

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Draft combine: medium midfielders

Warrick Andreoli (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 28/02/92
Extremely quick player who takes the game on and is a good user of the ball on preferred left side. Showed his talent with WA in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships where he averaged 15 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency.

Shaun Atley (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/09/92
Exceptionally agile player with great speed and endurance and twice runner-up in state hurdles, which highlights his athletic ability. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals and six tackles.

Harley Bennell (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 02/10/92
Talented ball-winner in the forward-line or midfield; has speed, poise and great goal sense. Won the Larke Medal and All-Australian honours in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 13 goals in five matches and 19.6 disposals with six inside 50s.

Rohan Bewick (West Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 10/10/89
Hard-running player who is smart, has a penetrating kick and good pace and endurance. Played well at senior level in 2010 in the WAFL.

Josh Caddy (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB:28/09/92
Powerful player who wins clearances and contested marks and a dangerous forward who attacks the ball aggressively. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 24 possessions (11 contested) and seven clearances.

Alex Fasalo (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 08/06/92
Impressive player for WA in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals with 67 per cent efficiency. Good clearance player with good decision-making ability.

Andrew Gaff (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 16/06/92
Left-footer with a terrific game sense; imposes himself on games and has good pace and endurance combination. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 27 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.

Mitch Hallahan (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 23/08/92
Tough inside player with a penetrating right foot; wins one on ones and is disciplined.  All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 20 disposals at 66 per cent efficiency with an average of five tackles.

Thomas Liberatore (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 16/05/92
Wins clearances and has quick clean hands; hard in contested situations and team orientated. Neat left-foot kick and All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 22 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency, five clearances and four tackles.

Aaron Mullett (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 183cm, Weight: 71kg, DOB: 23/02/92
Smooth-moving left-footer who has ability overhead; is neat with hand and foot.  VIC Metro representative in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. He averaged 20 disposals at Eastern Ranges at 66 per cent efficiency and five marks.

Luke Parker (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 25/10/92
Hard-running player who is strong overhead and around goal, has elite endurance and is super competitive. Vic Country Representative 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 18 disposals and three clearances.

Jared Polec (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Left-footed long-kicking player who excelled in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours. Has pace and composure around goal with impressive form at senior level in the SANFL.

Mitchell Wallis (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 24/10/92
Has great hands and work ethic, reads game extremely well and uses the football smartly. Captained Vic Metro in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 28 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency in three matches before being injured.


2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine
Medium midfielders

Melbourne- October 2, 2010

Player                Club                                   Age     Height    Weight

Isaac Baker Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)          19 years  180cm  76kg
Richard Bamblett North Ballarat (TAC Cup)       18 years  185cm  75kg
Jackson Bolton Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)    18 years  183cm  70kg
Mitchell Gent Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)  18 years  182cm  75kg
Mitch Keddell Port Melbourne (VFL)                 22 years  187cm  85kg
Alex McLeod Calder Cannons (TAC Cup)           18 years  182cm  72kg
David Mirra Box Hill (VFL)                              19 years  186cm  82kg
Daniel Nicholson Uni Blues (VAFA)                   19 years  182cm  78kg
Ryan Pendlebury Gippsland Power (TAC Cup)    18 years  189cm  79kg
Jordan Schroder Calder Cannons (TAC Cup)     17 years  183cm  81kg
Myles Sewell North Ballarat Roosters (VFL)       22 years  187cm  80kg
Adam Kennedy Western Jets (TAC Cup)           18 years  179cm  70kg
Adam Marcon Northern Knights (TAC Cup)        18 years  180cm  77kg

Adelaide- October 9, 2010

Player Club Age Height Weight
Jonathon Beech  West Adelaide (SANFL)           19 years  180cm  81kg
Bradley Helbig  West Adelaide (SANFL)              18 years  185cm  75kg
Archie Longbottom  Glenelg (SANFL)                 19 years  180cm  76kg
Shannon Rioli  St Mary’s (NTFL)                       19 years  179cm  70kg

Perth- October 10, 2010

Player Club Age Height Weight
Ryan Brabazon  Claremont (WAFL)                   23 years  183cm  81kg
Kieran Butcher  Peel Thunder (WAFL)               18 years  183cm  80kg
Mitch Carter  South Fremantle (WAFL)             19 years  184cm  77kg
Scott Hancock  East Fremantle (WAFL)            18 years  187cm  77kg
Tom Ledger  Claremont (WAFL)                       18 years  187cm  74kg
Liam McKenna  Peel Thunder (WAFL)                18 years  183cm  83 kg
Tendai Mzungu  Perth (WAFL)                         24 years  183cm  82kg
Aaron Sweet  East Perth (WAFL)                     21 years  186cm  85kg
Michael Evans  Claremont (WAFL)                    18 years  181cm  75kg
Cameron Grover  East Perth (WAFL)                 17 years  180cm  72kg
Jason Johannisen  East Fremantle (WAFL)         18 years  179cm  73kg
Matthew Outridge  Swan Districts (WAFL)         18 years  183cm  74kg

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/100040/default.aspx

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Matthew Lloyd has come up with a hand skills test for the Draft Camp similar to the kicking test they now use....


http://afl.com.au/portals/0/afl_docs/lloyd_test_0810.pdf

A SKILLS test, devised Matthew Lloyd and designed to identify players who can cleanly grab the ball and deliver accurate handballs, will be used at the 2010 NAB AFL National Draft Combine.

The test will simulate ball handling skills at ground level and out in front. It also requires players to recognise and deliver handballs quickly and accurately on both preferred and non-preferred sides.

[Chuck17]

What about the Swan dive Matty

U pulled that lesson out yet

[Penelope]

Nah, he's saving that for the Italian soccer team training camps

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Draft combine: small forwards
By Kevin Sheehan
Wed 18 August, 2010

Reece Conca (Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 12/08/92
Versatile player who can play forward, midfield or back.  His ability to run and carry and his football smarts were prominent in representing WA at the Under-18 Championships this year.  Averaged 18 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.

Sam Crocker (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 12/03/92
Midfielder who can play forward and use his excellent disposal to set up goals.  Quick and strong overhead for his size he also makes good decisions with the football. Best player for Oakleigh Charges at the weekend in their match against the Bendigo Pioneers.

Josh Green (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 24/08/92
Quick and agile midfielder/forward who reads the game extremely well and wins contested footy.  Won Tasmania's most valuable player in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and All-Australian honours where he averaged 25 disposals.

Cameron Johnston (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 24/02/92
Quick and versatile player who can play hit-up forward role or go down back.  Very athletic type overall and a long kick.

Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 19/10/92
Clever forward with clean hands overhead and at ground level, very good awareness.  Super smart goalkicker in all situations kicking 34 goals this year for Power and Vic Country at the Under-18 Championships.

Tim Milera, (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 170cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 09/12/92
Skilful and talented genuine small forward in the Eddie Betts mould. Great goal sense, clean hands and has been impressive at senior level this year.

Dion Prestia (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Powerful inside midfielder/forward with excellent disposal skills and contested ball winning ability.  Averaged 28 disposals in the TAC Cup and represented VIC Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships with an injury curtailing his championships.  He has now returned to his best form.

Matthew Rankine (West Adelaide, SA)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 20/02/92
Quick and agile forward who can win the contested ball and is capable overhead for his size with his natural leap. SA rep in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Ben Reid (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 67kg, DOB:
Smart forward with good anticipation, clean hands at ground level and overhead.  Uses ball well and impressed for NSW/ACT in the Under-18 Championships this year.  Brother Sam plays for the Western Bulldogs.

Thomas Schneider, (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 30/09/92
Very smart and courageous fall of the ball player with clean hands and neat disposal skills.  Smart around goals and very impressive for Vic Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours.  Averaged 22 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency.

Hayden Yarran (West Perth, WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 30/05/92
Very clever player around goal and accurate on the run or set shot.  Strong overhead and can also push up into midfield.  WA representative in the 2010 Under-18 Championships.


2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine - Small forwards

Player                   Club                         Age        Height    Weight
Dion Munkara    Waratahs (NT)               18 years     176cm     70kg
Luke Shreeve    Broadbeach (QLD)           18 years     181cm     75kg
Dylan Ribbons    West Adelaide (SA)       18 years     180cm     79kg
Lachlan Roach    North Adelaide (SA)       18 years     178cm     69kg
Kristen Thompson    North Adelaide (SA)   20 years     170cm     70kg
Sam Cust    Oakleigh Chargers (VIC)         17 years     178cm     75kg
Luke Dahlhaus    Geelong Falcons (VIC)       17 years     178cm     74kg
Jamie Elliott    Murray Bushrangers (VIC)    17 years     176cm     77kg
Daniel Semmens    Geelong Falcons (VIC)     18 years     176cm     71kg
Ozgur Uysal    Calder Cannons (VIC)          18 years     181cm     76kg
Jordan Eades    Perth (WA)                       18 years     178cm     71kg
Rowan Garlett    Perth (WA)                       18 years     181cm     74kg
Anthony Kyanga    East Fremantle (WA)       20 years     170cm     68kg
Jarrod Ninyette    Claremont (WA)               23 years     185cm    65kg
Kirk Ugle    Swan Districts (WA)                  18 years     173cm    69kg

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Draft combine: medium defenders
By Kevin Sheehan
Wed 25 August, 2010

Jake Batchelor (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 13/02/92
Left-footed medium defender who is strong overhead and a neat disposer of the ball. Provides good run and can lock down on opponents.

Nathan Batley (Woodville-West Torrens, SA)
Height: 185cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 16/09/92
Very speedy medium defender who can break the lines. Shows good vision and decision making and is very competitive. Was a South Australian under-18 representative in 2010.

Alex Browne (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 09/08/92
Aggressive medium defender who reads the play very well and uses the ball effectively by hand and foot. Can push into the midfield and win his own ball. Was a Vic Metro under-18 representative in 2010 where he played three matches and averaged 15 disposals at 71 per cent efficiency.

Ben Casley (Western Jets, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 18/03/92
Medium defender/forward who takes good contested marks and has good game sense. Provides run from defence or can be a lead-up forward.

Jamie Cripps (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 23/04/92
Medium defender with excellent speed who takes the game on. Uses the ball well by foot and is sound defensively. Was an under-18 representative for WA, averaging 14 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.

Cameron Guthrie (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 19/08/92
Versatile medium defender who can play a lock down role and win contested ball. Very consistent player who has clean hands and makes good decisions. Also a Vic Metro under-18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 13 disposals at 84 per cent efficiency.

Dyson Heppell (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 187cm, Weight: 79kg, DOB: 14/05/92
Skilful left-footed medium defender with penetrating kick, strength overhead and clean hands. Was outstanding for Vic Country in the under-18 championships, winning MVP and All-Australian honours. Averaged 20 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency and four tackles.

Ben Jacobs (Sandringham Dragons, Vic)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 09/01/92
Left-footed medium defender who can play midfield or forward. Powerful type who kicks long and takes an excellent overhead mark. Can really find the ball and was outstanding at the under- 18 championships, winning All-Australian honours and averaging 29 disposals at 69 per cent efficiency.

Andrew McInnes (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 20/03/92
Disciplined medium defender who provides good rebound. Very competitive and can play on talls or smalls. Was a Vic Country under-18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 11 disposals at 91 per cent efficiency in his three matches.

Cameron Richardson (North Ballarat Roosters, Vic)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 84kg, Age: 22
Hard-running medium defender who makes good decisions on when to mark or spoil. Was a dual best and fairest winner in the Ballarat League in 2006 and in 2008.

Billie Smedts (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 08/06/92
Composed medium defender/forward who is strong overhead and very competitive. Extremely agile player who takes the game on. Was a Vic Country under-18 representative in 2010, playing three matches after returning from injury.

Brodie Smith (Woodville-West Torrens, SA)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 14/01/92
Medium defender/midfielder with a terrific speed-endurance combination. Powerful player who bursts from stoppages and wins plenty of the footy. Starred in the under-18 championships with All-Australian honours, and averaged 22 disposals, five clearances and six inside 50s.

Joel Wilkinson (Broadbeach, Qld)
Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 29/11/91
Dashing medium defender with only two years in the game, coming from an athletics background to captain Queensland in this year's under-18 championships. Work rate and pressure are very good.

Blayne Wilson (Peel Thunder, WA)
Height: 188cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/01/92
Strong-marking medium defender who reads the game very well across half-back and uses the ball effectively. Earned All-Australian honours in 2009 and was consistent for WA at under-18 level this year, averaging 18 disposals at 78 per cent efficiency and five marks.

2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine - Medium defenders

Player    Club    Height
Michael Hutchinson    Aspley (Qld)    188cm
Ken Campbell    South Adelaide (SA)    175cm
Luke Davis    West Adelaide (SA)    188cm
Aniel Kulikowski    Port Adelaide (SA)    181cm
Karl Siebels    Sturt (SA)    187cm
Matthew Grossman    Williamstown (Vic)    187cm
Michael Hibberd    Frankston (Vic)    187cm
Leigh Masters    Bendigo Pioneers (Vic)    185cm
Thomas Ruggles    Geelong Falcons (Vic)    182cm
Stephen Witkowski    Northern Knights (Vic)    189cm
Jacob Brennan    East Fremantle (WA)    190cm
Kelvin Lawrence    Peel Thunder (WA)    177cm
Jayden Schofield    East Fremantle (WA)    183cm

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/101097/default.aspx

[Ramps]

Always liked Brodie Smith - hoping he lasts till our 2nd pick although thats not likely at all.

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Draft combine: tall forwards
By Kevin Sheehan
Tue 31 Aug, 2010



Darcy Barden (Northern Knights, Vic)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 13/2/92
Darcy is a very competitive tall forward with a great work ethic and strong hands overhead. He is a courageous player who was impressive for Vic Metro in the Under-18 Championships where he averaged 13 disposals, six marks and kicked 11 goals.

Lucas Cook (North Ballarat, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 3/3/92
Lucas is a tall forward who reads the game well and has sure hands.  He is a mobile player who can go back and makes good decisions.  He received Under-18 All Australian honours in 2010 and averaged 14 disposals and kicked nine goals at the Under-18 Championships.

Jack Darling (West Perth, WA)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 16/6/92
Jack is an athletic tall forward who attacks the ball with ferocity and is strong overhead. He provides excellent defensive pressure in the forward 50.  He was named in the Under-18 All Australian team in 2009 and again provided an excellent marking target up forward for Western Australia in 2010.

Sam Day (Sturt, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 94kg, DOB: 6/9/92
Sam is a high-leaping tall forward who can take contested marks and is skilful on the right and left side. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010, winning All Australian honours.

Zac Fitzgerald (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 16/2/91
Zac is a very versatile tall forward or defender who is strong overhead and accurate at goal front. He is a smart reader of the game and represented South Australia in the under-18 championships.

Anton Hamp (Claremont, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 4/7/92
Anton is a versatile type who makes good position and has a good work ethic. He has clean hands and his pace is also a feature. He represented Western Australia at the under-18 championships.

Tom Lynch (Dandenong Stingrays, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 31/10/92
Tom is a strong marking tall forward with terrific work-rate and ability at ground level.  He was impressive for Vic Country in Under-18 championships, where he averaged 13 disposals and four marks.

Luke Mitchell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 28/2/92
Luke is a tall forward/defender with strong contested marking ability. He is dangerous around goals and presents well on the lead. He missed the under-18 championships due to shoulder surgery but is now back in the TAC Cup.

Callum Sinclair (Port Melbourne, Vic)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 96kg, DOB: 23/9/89
Callum is a mobile tall forward who is a strong lead and mark overhead.  He reads the game very well and is reliable in front of goals.

Jamie Solly (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 27/7/92
Jamie is a tall forward who can also play down back. He has strong hands overhead and is a reliable kick for goal. He represented South Australia at the under-18 championships in 2010 kicking 12 goals and one behind.

Ariel Steinberg (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 26/8/92
Ariel is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and has an excellent natural leap.  He played American football (Gridiron) in Alberta, Canada in 2009.

Jake Von Bertouch (Woodville West Torrens, SA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 80kg, DOB: 4/5/92
Jake is a tall forward who is quick on the lead and accurate in front of goal. He has strong hands and is team orientated. He represented South Australia in the under-18 championships this year.

Josh Walker (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 12/11/92
Josh is a tall forward with terrific work-rate and strong hands overhead. He impressed for Vic Country in the Under-18 Championships as a lead up forward, where he averaged 12 disposals and five marks.


2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine Tall forwards

Player                                    Club    Age    Weight    Height
Lewis Moss    Port Dougles (QLD)            18    85kg    188cm
Blake Bray    GWS/Carlton School (NSW)    18    79kg    190cm
James Lawton    Coburg Tigers (VIC)       19    87kg    192cm
Tom McDonald    North Ballarat (VIC)       18    90kg    194cm
Cameron Pedersen    Box Hill (VIC)         23    90kg    193cm
Jordan Treloar    Northern Knights (VIC)    18    83kg    192cm
DamianMascitti    Oakleigh (VIC)            18    75kg    190cm
Darcy Armfield    Glenelg (SA)                 18    89kg    190cm
Kory Beard    Port Adelaide (SA)            20    90kg    193cm
Ben Haren    Port Adelaide (SA)            17    89kg    194cm
Gavin Roberts    Norwood (SA)            19    75kg    190cm
Jimmi Savage    Norwood (SA)            19    75kg    193cm
Tom Derickx    Claremont (WA)            22    99kg    191cm
Sam Menagola    East Fremantle (WA)    18    83kg    194cm

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/101586/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

Draft combine: tall defenders
By Kevin Sheehan
Fri 10 Sep, 2010


Cameron Delaney (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 19/06/92
Cameron is a composed tall defender who is able to read the ball well coming into defence and make good decisions on when to mark and spoil. He is a rangy type with good closing speed and was a Vic Country representative in the 2010 NAB AFL Championships.

Tom Gordon (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 90kg, DOB: 19/04/92
Tom is a defender/forward who is very strong overhead and a long, left-foot kick. He was very dangerous around goal in the TAC Cup and represented Vic Metro in the under-18 championships as a defender.

Alex Johnson (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 02/03/92
Alex is a tall defender/forward with an outstanding work rate and competitive edge. He provides excellent defensive pressure when playing forward. He represented Vic Metro at the under-18 championships this year.

David Kruse (Wanderers, NT)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 74kg, DOB: 23/01/92
David is a dashing tall defender with terrific run and carry from the back 50. He can play tall or small or push into the midfield, giving his team flexibility. Originally from the Tiwi Islands, David impressed for the Northern Territory in the under-18 championships this year.

Ryan Lester (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 190cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 26/08/92
Ryan is a tall defender who can play a medium role as well as forward. He attacks the ball well and is strong overhead. He was a Vic Metro representative this year, averaging 16 disposals and four marks.

Angus Litherland (Claremont, WA)
Height: 192cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Angus is a tall defender with excellent closing speed and spoiling ability. He shows ability to rebound from defence and represented Western Australia in the under-18 championships in 2010.

Pat McCarthy (Glenelg, SA)
Height: 194cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 11/03/92
Pat is an athletic tall defender who can also go forward. He is a neat disposer of the ball and provides good rebound from defence. He won All-Australian under-18 honours this year where he averaged 17 disposals at 70 per cent efficiency.

Justin Monaco (East Fremantle, WA)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 07/11/92
Justin is a tall defender who reads the game well and provides good run from defence. He provides good defensive pressure on talls and mediums and represented WA in the under-18 championships this year.

Cameron O'Shea (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 13/03/92
Cameron is a tall defender with strong work ethic and the ability to win the contested ball. He is a disciplined and determined player. He represented Vic Metro in under-18 championships this year, averaging 16 disposals.

Max Otten (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 10/11/92
Max is a left-footed tall defender who reads the game very well and makes good decisions with the ball. He provides good run from defence and played for Vic Metro in the under-18 championships.

Seb Tape (Glenelg, SA)
Height: 191cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 06/08/92
Seb is an athletic tall defender with excellent closing speed and a competitive edge. He is very good one on one and below his knees. He captained South Australia in the under-18 championships this year.

Matthew Watson (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 98kg, DOB: 16/07/92
Matthew is a left-footed tall defender with a penetrating kick and is strong in the air. He is composed with the ball in his hands and had a consistent under-18 championships, winning All-Australian honours and averaging 19 disposals and five marks.


2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine - Tall defenders

Player                   Club                      Age    Weight    Height
Marcus Darmody    North Ballarat (VIC)            19    88kg    190cm
Troy Davis    Geelong Falcons (VIC)                  18    89kg    192cm
Peter Faulks    Williamstown (VIC)                     18    84kg    195cm
Jack Frost    Sandringham Dragons (VIC)            18    84kg    194cm
Alex Rintoul    Northern Knights (VIC)                  18    85kg    192cm
Brayden Salton    Gippsland Power (VIC)            18    82kg    194cm
Jeremy Taylor    Geelong Falcons (VIC)            18    82kg    190cm
Tim Seagrave    Murray Bushrangers (VIC)         18    86kg    191cm
Tom Bell    Morningside (QLD)                         19    94kg    190cm
Jake Crawford    Pomona (QLD)                      18    87kg    191cm
Larry Owen    Hobart (TAS)                           18    82kg    195cm
Tyler Chalwell    East Fremantle (WA)            18    89kg    192cm

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102394/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

Draft combine: ruckmen
By Kevin Sheehan
Thu 16 Sep, 2010

John Ceglar (Murray Bushrangers, Vic)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 14/02/91
Much improved mobile ruckman who is team-oriented and sound overhead. Consistent performer for Vic Country in under-18s this year averaging 13 hit-outs and three marks.

Leif Cope (Eastern Ranges, Vic)
Height: 203cm, Weight: 98kg, DOB: 22/03/92
Athletic ruckman who competes very well at ground level. Averaged 11 disposals and two marks with the Ranges this year.

Daniel Gorringe (Norwood, SA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 92kg, DOB: 02/06/92
Gifted in the art of ruck work and a very athletic player who is strong overhead and dangerous near goal. Won All-Australian under-18 honours in 2010 averaging 21 hit-outs and 10 disposals.

Brandyn Grenfell (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 05/09/92
Tall forward/ruckman with very good work rate and good below the knees. Has strong hands on the lead. Averaged five marks and 11 disposals with Cannons this year.

Joe Groenewegen (Launceston, Tas)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 84kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Tall forward/ruckman with very good endurance, agility and overhead marking talent. Was a Tasmanian under-18 representative this year, averaging 12 disposals, three marks and five hit-outs.

Tom Hickey (Morningside, Qld)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 88kg, DOB: 06/03/91
Developing ruckman with terrific work rate who is prepared to lay tackles. Was a Queensland under-18 representative in 2010, averaging 18 hit-outs and three tackles.

Matt Jones (South Fremantle, WA)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 86kg, DOB: 26/06/92
Mobile ruckman with long left-foot kick who can go forward and provide a target. Represented Western Australia at under-18 level, averaging 11 hit-outs and 10 disposals.

Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 202cm, Weight: 95kg, DOB: 26/09/92
Strong-marking ruckman who is agile and super competitive. Team-oriented player who impressed with South Australia at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs, 12 disposals and three marks.

Ben Mabon (North Ballarat Rebels, Vic)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 14/06/92
Aggressive and athletic ruckman with excellent work ethic and technique with his stoppage work. NSW/ACT representative at the under-18 championships, averaging 16 hit-outs and four marks.

Andrew Phillips (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 200cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 03/07/91
Developing ruckman who marks well around the ground and has good understanding with his onballers. Represented Tasmania at under-18 level, averaging 17 hit-outs and four marks.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102696/default.aspx

[Coach]

Phillips is from Lauderdale Can play a bit too, but gets man handled too easily for a bloke his size. His tap work is brilliant, he has nice set of hands and a pretty good kick on him. Bulk him up and he could be good enough for AFL one day.

Reckon he might go as a rookie.

[Ramps]

Phillips is from Lauderdale Can play a bit too, but gets man handled too easily for a bloke his size. His tap work is brilliant, he has nice set of hands and a pretty good kick on him. Bulk him up and he could be good enough for AFL one day.

Reckon he might go as a rookie.

Could go abit earlier if the rumours are correct.