Happy mediumBy Jason Phelan
afl.com.au
Tue 14 Aug, 2012 The list of medium midfielders for the 2012 NAB AFL National Draft Combine is below.
2012 NAB AFL Draft National Combine - medium midfieldersJacob BallardNorthern Knights 18 186 cm 82 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder with a big engine and super competitive. Can play as a rebounding defender who competes well one-on-one in marking contests and at ground level. Averaged 16.8 disposals for Vic Metro at 70.8% efficiency.”
Dominic BarryNorth Ballarat Rebels 18 183 cm 78 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder with accurate left foot and excellent natural pace and endurance. His run and carry and evasiveness were features of his performances for the NT, averaging 18.4 disposals across the at NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.”
Andrew BostonBroadbeach 18 180 cm 75 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder who excelled in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships for QLD, averaging 18.2 disposals at 70% and winning All Australian honours. Clean hands and neat disposal skills are features of his game.”
Tim BroomheadPort Adelaide 18 182 cm 73 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder with excellent speed, vision and composure with the ball. Averaged 15.2 disposals at 77% efficiency during the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships playing an important role for SA in their midfield rotations.”
Matthew CrouchNorth Ballarat Rebels 17 182 cm 72 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Prolific ball winning medium midfielder who excels at the stoppages with his clean hands and clever reading of the play. Averaged 19.2 disposals at 76.6% efficiency in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year. New member of AIS AFL Academy in 2012”
Luke DunstanWoodville West Torrens 17 184 cm 82 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Left footed medium midfielder with damaging foot skills and rare ball winning ability in the contested situation. Bottom aged player who captained Australia with James Aish at Under-17 level vs New Zealand in 2012. Member of AIS-AFL Academy. ”
Nick GrahamGippsland Power 18 182 cm 76 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder who is a terrific competitor with great lateral movement and evasive ability. Strong overhead and very good by foot, he has been a prolific ball winner for Gippsland Power this year averaging 25 disposals .Can also play role up forward presenting as a target and applying good defensive pressure .”
Lachlan HunterWestern Jets 17 181 cm 78 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder with rare game sense, great agility and smartness around goals. Averaged 15.5 disposals in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and has a damaging left foot. Eligible father/son to Western Bulldogs where his father Mark played.”
Emmanual IrraSouth Adelaide (SANFL) 18 179 cm 80 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Small midfielder who is extremely quick and skilful on both sides. Born in Uganda and has already played senior football at South Adelaide. Played for the World Team in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-16 Championships before playing for SA in the 2011 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and the 2012 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Has a huge appetite for the game and a big upside in terms of future development. From AIS-AFL Academy’s 15th intake. ”
Joshua KelleySandringham Dragons 17 180 cm 69 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Composed left footed medium midfielder with rare decision making ability and neat disposal. Father Phil played 62 games with North Melbourne after winning two Sandover Medals in the WAFL. Averaged 15.8 disposals and five marks. Bottom aged player and member of AIS-AFL Academy.”
Jesse LonerganLaunceston 17 183 cm 86 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Tough medium midfielder who attacks the ball aggressively and is clean with his ball handling and distribution. Has explosive power and is very competitive, always showing great intensity around the contest and strong second efforts. Nephew of Essendon midfielder Sam Lonergan. Overcame injury to play the final three matches in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 16.3 disposals and laying 5.3 tackles per game. Another AIS-AFL Academy graduate. ”
Jack MartinClaremont (WAFL) 17 185 cm 64 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Exciting and super athletic midfielder/forward with great natural leap and break away pace. Super overhead and prolific ball winner who tackles strongly. Bottom aged player who averaged 19.2 disposals and six marks earning him All Australian honours in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Current member of AIS-AFL Academy. ”
Jonathon O'RourkeCalder Cannons 18 183 cm 75 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder who is a prolific ball winner and smart user of the ball. Runs all day and makes good decisions with the football in heavy traffic. Has good game sense and an excellent mix of speed and endurance. Classy type who averaged 18.5 disposals at 77% efficiency for Vic Metro and was rewarded with All Australian honours following the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Another AIS-AFL Academy graduate."
Jimmy ToumpasWoodville West Torrens (SANFL) 18 183 cm 77 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Energetic medium midfielder with outstanding work ethic and big aerobic capacity. Terrific ball winner and weights his kicks extremely well. Impressive for SA in 2011 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and in the senior SANFL Grand Final, when he was among the best for 2011 Premiers, Woodville West Torrens. Won All Australian honours this year averaging 22.2 disposals. AIS-AFL Academy Graduate".
Dean TowersNorth Ballarat Roosters 22 189 cm 83 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Medium midfielder who was a member of the VFL State squad this year . Is a player who can break the lines with his speed and agility in traffic and is strong overhead . Mature aged player having a consistent year in VFL.”
Lachie WhitfieldDandenong Stingrays 18 184 cm 74 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Classy medium midfielder with rare awareness and decision-making ability complemented by skills either side with hands and feet. Is naturally gifted with speed and endurance and is strong overhead. All-Australian at NAB AFL Under-18 level in 2011 and winner of AFL Life Members Scholarship. Backed it up this year winning the Larke Medal and All-Australian honours averaging 23.2 disposals. Another player who has been through the AIS-AFL Academy.”
Oliver WinesBendigo Pioneers 17 185 cm 83 kg
Kevin Sheehan says: “Strong medium midfielder with a distinct hard edge that wins him contested ball, including at the stoppages. Has elite endurance and can push forward and hit the scoreboard. Ferocious tackler who is a good overhead mark and prolific ball winner. Averaged 24.2 disposals for Vic Country in thr NAB AFL Under-18 Championships this year, winning All-Australian honours. AIS-AFL Academy Graduate.”
2012 NAB AFL State Draft Combines - medium midfieldersMelbourne:Jaye BowdenClub: Glenorchy
D.O.B: 16.1.1989
Height : 188cm
Weight: 77kg
Myke CookeClub: Sandringham Zebras
D.O.B: 09.10.1989
Height : 182cm
Weight: 80kg
Mitch CrawfordClub: Pennant Hills
D.O.B: 29.06.1994
Height : 184cm
Weight: 73kg
Ajdin ElkasovicClub: Western Jets
D.O.B: 06.04.1994
Height: 181cm
Weight: 73kg
Tom FieldsClub: Labrador
D.O.B: 19.12.1992
Height: 189cm
Weight: 84kg
Harrison GillClub: Glenelg
D.O.B: 15.10.1993
Height : 186cm
Weight: 74kg
Blake GrewarClub: Redland
D.O.B: 16.02.1993
Height: 182cm
Weight: 78kg
Tom GribbleClub: Geelong Falcons
D.O.B: 17.10.1994
Height : 181cm
Weight : 70kg
Daniel HachemClub: Oakleigh Chargers
D.O.B: 21.08.1994
Height: 185cm
Weight: 82kg
Brandon JackClub: Pennant Hills
D.O.B: 25.05.1994
Height : 182cm
Weight: 75kg
Leigh KitchinClub: Frankston
D.O.B: 08.09.1990
Height: 186cm
Weight: 83kg
Jake LloydClub: North Ballarat Rebels
D.O.B: 20.9.1993
Height: 180cm
Weight: 72kg
Tony LockyerClub: North Ballarat Rebels
D.O.B: 06.03.1993
Height: 185cm
Weight: 83kg
Kyle MartinClub: Frankston
D.O.B: 17.09.1990
Height: 182cm
Weight: 81kg
Tim McGennissClub: Dandenong Stingrays
D.O.B: 18.01.1994
Height: 180cm
Weight: 76kg
Josh NewmanClub: Dandenong Stingrays
D.O.B: 22.12.1994
Height: 180cm
Weight: 74kg
Brad PlugClub: Balmain
D.O.B: 03.01.1994
Height: 180cm
Weight: 73kg
Billy RolfeClub: Dandenong Stingrays
D.O.B: 16.01.1993
Height: 182cm
Weight: 77kg
Dylan RoosClub: Uni of NSW-Eastern Suburbs
D.O.B: 05.07.1994
Height: 182cm
Weight: 75kg
Josh SaundersClub: Geelong Falcons
D.O.B: 31.08.1994
Height: 182cm
Weight: 75kg
Jason WilliamsClub: Port Melbourne
D.O.B: 18.08.1993
Height: 188cm
Weight: 78kg
Brandon WoodClub: Eastern Ranges
D.O.B: 28.05.1993
Height : 185cm
Weight: 82kg
AdelaideOliver JohnsonClub: West Adelaide
D.O.B: 29.03.1994
Height: 180cm
Weight: 68kg
Jake ListonClub: North Adelaide
D.O.B: 12.5.1994
Height: 177cm
Weight: 69kg
Patrick WilsonClub: Sturt
D.O.B: 11.12.1994
Height: 185cm
Weight: 74kg
PerthDean KentClub: Perth
D.O.B: 24.02.1994
Height: 180cm
Weight: 81kg
Sam LowrieClub: South Fremantle
D.O.B: 22.07.1994
Height: 187cm
Weight: 80kg
Brendan VerrierClub: South Fremantle
D.O.B: 09.08.1994
Height: 183cm
Weight: 68kg
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