DarkPhoenix
29 Nov 2010, 20:04
Welcome to North Melbourne #18. Shaun Atley.
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Taken with North Melbournes first round pick in the 2010 November Draft, Atley was a shock pickup at North Melbourne, rated as high as a number 4 draft pick and expected to go to Essendon with their top10 pick (#8). Instead Atley was picked up at pick 17 by North Melbourne, a team who had (admittedly) not given the youngster a full interview due to the belief there was no hope that he'd last to that pick.
When Atley was still around at pick 17 North overlooked promising 21 year old Isaac Smith to pick up the exciting youngster.
Shaun Atley
13 September 1992
187cm
82kg
Murray Bushrangers/Wodonga
Midfield/Defender
Inside and outside midfielder and half-back with a lot of grunt and a turn of speed. Big reason why Vic Country won the championships. No tricks to speak of, but a terrific type whose build suggests endurance.
Kevin Sheehan says: Exceptionally agile player with great speed and endurance and twice runner-up in state hurdles, which highlights his athletic ability. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals and six tackles.
Stats (aggregate for 2010 U18 Championships)
Games 5
K 38
H 55
D 93
M 11
G 1
H/O 1
In his own words
What type of player are you?
An inside and outside midfielder who likes to run and carry the ball.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble and why?
Chris Judd - can win the ball in a contested situation and feed it out to team mates.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
The ability to get out of the traffic with the ball, clean hands, run and carry.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Becoming a more effective kick.
Which AFLteam do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
St. Kilda. My old babysitter convinced me they were a good team.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Dad, just because of the advice he has given me growing up.
http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/atleyx.jpg
Taken with North Melbournes first round pick in the 2010 November Draft, Atley was a shock pickup at North Melbourne, rated as high as a number 4 draft pick and expected to go to Essendon with their top10 pick (#8). Instead Atley was picked up at pick 17 by North Melbourne, a team who had (admittedly) not given the youngster a full interview due to the belief there was no hope that he'd last to that pick.
When Atley was still around at pick 17 North overlooked promising 21 year old Isaac Smith to pick up the exciting youngster.
Shaun Atley
13 September 1992
187cm
82kg
Murray Bushrangers/Wodonga
Midfield/Defender
Inside and outside midfielder and half-back with a lot of grunt and a turn of speed. Big reason why Vic Country won the championships. No tricks to speak of, but a terrific type whose build suggests endurance.
Kevin Sheehan says: Exceptionally agile player with great speed and endurance and twice runner-up in state hurdles, which highlights his athletic ability. All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, where he averaged 19 disposals and six tackles.
Stats (aggregate for 2010 U18 Championships)
Games 5
K 38
H 55
D 93
M 11
G 1
H/O 1
In his own words
What type of player are you?
An inside and outside midfielder who likes to run and carry the ball.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble and why?
Chris Judd - can win the ball in a contested situation and feed it out to team mates.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
The ability to get out of the traffic with the ball, clean hands, run and carry.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Becoming a more effective kick.
Which AFLteam do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
St. Kilda. My old babysitter convinced me they were a good team.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Dad, just because of the advice he has given me growing up.