Part 2 of Ah Chee's 'going places' story:Scouts aren't sure what to make of his carnival form, and where he now sits in the pecking order.
VIDEO of Ah Chee's U18 Carnival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RceusGHMUG8"We know he can play; there's no an issue with that," one recruiter said.
"But it was a disappointing period for him. For me he still is a first-rounder, but he might have drifted out a little bit."
Ah Chee (right) at the NAB AFL Draft Combine with fellow prospects Darcy Parish (l) and Harrison Himmelberg. Picture: AFL Media
Another recruiter acknowledged Ah Chee's dip, but said clubs would be looking further down the line.
"He's still a young kid – he hasn't turned 18 yet," he said.
"We've got to remember they (juniors) have their ups and downs, and we're looking for AFL traits that will stand up at the next level.
"Cal has plenty of those, and if he plays some good footy at senior level in the WAFL in the next month or two, people will push him back up."
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Recruiters were pleased with what Ah Chee was able to show at senior level with South Fremantle, but they still had questions to ask. He met with six clubs on the back end of the season, and then had another 10 interviews during the combine.
He feels like some have judged his season a little harshly. "Some are very confrontational in interviews which is a challenge. But when criticism is positive and constructive, it is a lot better," he says.
At the combine he enjoyed his chats with St Kilda Adelaide, Carlton and Greater Western Sydney. He likes the idea of going to the Crows because it would mean he is in the same city as his brother Brendon, but Ah Chee's bright smile would light up no matter who calls his name on draft night.
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"He's a really nice kid," one recruiter said. "This year probably taught him he needs to be more demanding on himself. That will come in time."
Ah Chee still looks a likely first-round pick, despite his up and down year, and some clubs rank him as one of the most talented prospects available.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-11-10/going-places-wheres-the-running-where-are-the-goals
