Dolemite
24 Nov 2005, 11:20
16 - ADELAIDE - Shannon Hurn
(Central District), 4 September 1987, 188cm, 92kg
Rated by many as South Australia's best prospect in this year's talent pool, it would not surprise if Hurn was a top five selection, as he has been linked with Collingwood and more particularly with Carlton at No.4. Richmond, Brisbane Lions, Fremantle, Melbourne and Hawthorn will also seriously consider him inside the top 14. But it is also possible that he could slide through to Adelaide, the way the cards all falling. If available, expect the Crows to pounce on the first of their back-to-back selections at No.16 and No.17. Pfeiffer will also be right in Adelaide's mix at No.16 and No.17, but at this stage, he may slip through to its next immediate selection. A powerfully-built defender/midfielder, Hurn had a stellar year. He captained South Australia at under-18 level, while he was All-Australian and an AIS/AFL Academy member. He also played in Central District's back-to-back flags in 2004/05. Hurn was also a promising batsman and was a contracted rookie for South Australia last summer.
17 - ADELAIDE - Darren Pfeiffer
(Norwood), 28 September 1987, 182.7cm, 78.9kg
Along with Hurn, will be leading the charge as the first South Australian to be drafted this year. Pfeiffer has attracted strong interest among the Western Bulldogs (No.11) and Geelong (No.15), but expect the Crows to swoop at either No.16 or No.17. If Hurn is still available at No.16, Pfeiffer will land at No.17. If not, expect him to move up one place. Pfeiffer represented South Australia this season and was rewarded with All-Australian selection. He also received South Australia's most valuable player award at the carnival. A courageous defender, Pfeiffer is a strong mark, while he possesses a terrific vertical jump, as witnessed at the Draft Camp, when he achieved a standing leap of 72cm. Others to be considered for Adelaide's consecutive picks are Oakley-Nicholls, Hughes, McKinley, Central District's Travis Varcoe and North Adelaide's Ben McEntee.
32 - ADELAIDE - Ryan Gamble
(Glenelg), 23 September 1987, 180cm, 72kg
Believed to have attracted plenty of interest from Adelaide and is likely to be taken by the Crows at some point during this year's meeting. A midfielder/half-forward, Gamble missed this year's under 18 championships due to a mid-season broken jaw, which sidelined him for seven weeks. A good user of the ball, Gamble played two senior matches for Glenelg in the SANFL in 2005. Mills is also expected to be considered.
48 - ADELAIDE - Jace Bode
(Sturt), 14 September 1987, 184.7cm, 84kg
Bode was a prominent performer in this year's under-18 title and his form was rewarded with All-Australian selection. A midfielder/defender, he reads the play well, while he is a strong left-foot kick. Both South Australian-based clubs are keen and they will be keeping a close eye on him in this draft. With Adelaide looking to add to its midfield, Bode will be a right in the mix at either No.32 or No.48. His rating in this meeting will be an interesting one.
Full list
http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=238126
(Central District), 4 September 1987, 188cm, 92kg
Rated by many as South Australia's best prospect in this year's talent pool, it would not surprise if Hurn was a top five selection, as he has been linked with Collingwood and more particularly with Carlton at No.4. Richmond, Brisbane Lions, Fremantle, Melbourne and Hawthorn will also seriously consider him inside the top 14. But it is also possible that he could slide through to Adelaide, the way the cards all falling. If available, expect the Crows to pounce on the first of their back-to-back selections at No.16 and No.17. Pfeiffer will also be right in Adelaide's mix at No.16 and No.17, but at this stage, he may slip through to its next immediate selection. A powerfully-built defender/midfielder, Hurn had a stellar year. He captained South Australia at under-18 level, while he was All-Australian and an AIS/AFL Academy member. He also played in Central District's back-to-back flags in 2004/05. Hurn was also a promising batsman and was a contracted rookie for South Australia last summer.
17 - ADELAIDE - Darren Pfeiffer
(Norwood), 28 September 1987, 182.7cm, 78.9kg
Along with Hurn, will be leading the charge as the first South Australian to be drafted this year. Pfeiffer has attracted strong interest among the Western Bulldogs (No.11) and Geelong (No.15), but expect the Crows to swoop at either No.16 or No.17. If Hurn is still available at No.16, Pfeiffer will land at No.17. If not, expect him to move up one place. Pfeiffer represented South Australia this season and was rewarded with All-Australian selection. He also received South Australia's most valuable player award at the carnival. A courageous defender, Pfeiffer is a strong mark, while he possesses a terrific vertical jump, as witnessed at the Draft Camp, when he achieved a standing leap of 72cm. Others to be considered for Adelaide's consecutive picks are Oakley-Nicholls, Hughes, McKinley, Central District's Travis Varcoe and North Adelaide's Ben McEntee.
32 - ADELAIDE - Ryan Gamble
(Glenelg), 23 September 1987, 180cm, 72kg
Believed to have attracted plenty of interest from Adelaide and is likely to be taken by the Crows at some point during this year's meeting. A midfielder/half-forward, Gamble missed this year's under 18 championships due to a mid-season broken jaw, which sidelined him for seven weeks. A good user of the ball, Gamble played two senior matches for Glenelg in the SANFL in 2005. Mills is also expected to be considered.
48 - ADELAIDE - Jace Bode
(Sturt), 14 September 1987, 184.7cm, 84kg
Bode was a prominent performer in this year's under-18 title and his form was rewarded with All-Australian selection. A midfielder/defender, he reads the play well, while he is a strong left-foot kick. Both South Australian-based clubs are keen and they will be keeping a close eye on him in this draft. With Adelaide looking to add to its midfield, Bode will be a right in the mix at either No.32 or No.48. His rating in this meeting will be an interesting one.
Full list
http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=238126