From the Herald-Sun ...Castagna was considered unlucky to miss out in last Thursday’s national draft after standing out at the draft combine in October.
The 18-year-old recorded a 15.2 in the beep test, ranking him equal-sixth overall, on the back of a strong AFL Under-18 National Championships for Vic Metro.
“Athletically, he tested well,” Northern Knights talent manager Peter Kennedy said.
“His point of difference is his run and carry, that’s his strength.
“He won the coaches award at Vic Metro, so it was really disappointing that he missed out on the (national) draft.”
In five games for Vic Metro at the championships, the 182cm defender averaged 14 touches at 76 per cent efficiency.
But Kennedy said Castagna, claimed with pick 29, needed to work on his disposal.
“Clubs probably overlooked him more on his decision-making,” Kennedy said.
“His delivery of the football and decision-making needs to keep improving.”
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