Ellis in wonderland
By Luke Holmesby 9:24 AM Tue 24 Jul, 2012
Tiger Brandon Ellis is the round 17 NAB AFL Rising StarBRANDON Ellis had no idea what direction his life would take in 2012.
After a standout year for TAC Cup team Calder Cannons, Ellis was widely considered a first-round draft pick.
But with GWS dominating the first round and lowly Gold Coast and the Brisbane Lions also featuring, it seemed probable that he would be heading on a plane to pursue his AFL dream.
No Victorian club had a selection until pick 15, but fortunately Ellis lasted long enough to be snapped up by the Tigers.
"I would have been happy to get drafted anywhere but it's an extra bonus to be drafted just a 10-minute drive from where you're living. It's a dream come true," Ellis said.
Ellis is this week's NAB AFL Rising Star nomination after his 21-possession game against North Melbourne on Sunday.
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