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Pick 56 - Sam Collins
Club: Box Hill Hawks
Position: Key defender
Date of birth: 15 June 1994
Height: 194cm
Weight: 92kg
From the Freo recruiters
Sam had a breakout year in 2014 at VFL level. At just 19 and in just his second year in the VFL, he was named in Box Hill’s leadership group and was voted the club’s most professional player. In 2015, Sam took another step forward in his development and finished fifth in Box Hill’s best and fairest and won the A.P Dickenson Memorial Trophy for best clubman. Sam demonstrated the ability to play a variety of roles, but played his best footy as a key defender. Sam is a ferocious competitor and rarely loses a contest. Sam's intercept marking ability is a real highlight of his game. Sam also possesses fantastic aerobic ability for his size.
What AFL.com.au says
Became a regular holding down a key defensive post for the losing Grand Finalists and his efforts won't have gone unnoticed by AFL scouts. Collins boasts excellent closing speed and gives his heart and soul in every contest. The fact that the Oakleigh Chargers product is only 21 and part of Box Hill's leadership group speaks volumes about his character.
Sam Collins possesses fantastic aerobic ability for his size.
THIS Tuesday in Adelaide, Box Hill Hawks’ Sam Collins is hopeful of joining an AFL list as a mature age recruit for 2016.
The tall defender, who played in the past two VFL grand finals with the Hawks, said had been contacted by a number of AFL clubs.
“I’ve spoken to a couple of clubs and got some really good feedback on my year and got a bit of insight to where I’m at, so it was nice to speak to some clubs,” Collins said. “I’m not really keen on revealing those clubs at the moment.”
Collins, who recently finished his tertiary studies, was undecided as to whether to work towards being a financial planner or pursue a career in the AFL.
“If nothing happens in the next couple of weeks, I’ll happily play at Box Hill again,” he said. “I love the guys and culture. Hopefully, we can win a grand final and everyone can put another consistent year in and go one better.
“Ideally I’d love to play AFL football and get that opportunity to do something you might never get to do again. However, if that fails, I’m pretty excited to get stuck into a finance role.”
The 21-year-old graduate of the Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup program previously had a utility role, playing as a forward, ruckman or defender when needed.
But, this season, Collins played majority of the year as a defender, finishing up with a total of eight best-on-grounds while kicking one goal for the season — in the grand final.
“This was my most interesting year so far, I think in previous years I’ve been a bit more versatile, but this year I really went in with the mindset of playing that defensive role and playing it well,” he said.
“I’m really comfortable and confident playing in defence, however I think I’ve got the ability to really impact games when I go up forward and try clunk some marks.
“I don’t have a preference for either, I’m really confident playing in the backline, at the same time I’m really happy to go up forward and influence up there.”
With all the speculation and talk surrounding the annual draft, Collins is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
“I’ve seen the articles written, I suppose you never really know what’s going to happen. I played some consistent footy this year and worked on the things I needed to work on,” he said.
“All I can really do is put my best foot forward which I think I’ve done, so I suppose it’s nice to be mentioned in those articles, but at the same time it might not work out and that I have a long road ahead to get where I want.”
Pick 56 - Sam Collins
Club: Box Hill Hawks
Position: Key defender
Date of birth: 15 June 1994
Height: 194cm
Weight: 92kg
From the Freo recruiters
Sam had a breakout year in 2014 at VFL level. At just 19 and in just his second year in the VFL, he was named in Box Hill’s leadership group and was voted the club’s most professional player. In 2015, Sam took another step forward in his development and finished fifth in Box Hill’s best and fairest and won the A.P Dickenson Memorial Trophy for best clubman. Sam demonstrated the ability to play a variety of roles, but played his best footy as a key defender. Sam is a ferocious competitor and rarely loses a contest. Sam's intercept marking ability is a real highlight of his game. Sam also possesses fantastic aerobic ability for his size.
What AFL.com.au says
Became a regular holding down a key defensive post for the losing Grand Finalists and his efforts won't have gone unnoticed by AFL scouts. Collins boasts excellent closing speed and gives his heart and soul in every contest. The fact that the Oakleigh Chargers product is only 21 and part of Box Hill's leadership group speaks volumes about his character.
Sam Collins possesses fantastic aerobic ability for his size.
THIS Tuesday in Adelaide, Box Hill Hawks’ Sam Collins is hopeful of joining an AFL list as a mature age recruit for 2016.
The tall defender, who played in the past two VFL grand finals with the Hawks, said had been contacted by a number of AFL clubs.
“I’ve spoken to a couple of clubs and got some really good feedback on my year and got a bit of insight to where I’m at, so it was nice to speak to some clubs,” Collins said. “I’m not really keen on revealing those clubs at the moment.”
Collins, who recently finished his tertiary studies, was undecided as to whether to work towards being a financial planner or pursue a career in the AFL.
“If nothing happens in the next couple of weeks, I’ll happily play at Box Hill again,” he said. “I love the guys and culture. Hopefully, we can win a grand final and everyone can put another consistent year in and go one better.
“Ideally I’d love to play AFL football and get that opportunity to do something you might never get to do again. However, if that fails, I’m pretty excited to get stuck into a finance role.”
The 21-year-old graduate of the Oakleigh Chargers TAC Cup program previously had a utility role, playing as a forward, ruckman or defender when needed.
But, this season, Collins played majority of the year as a defender, finishing up with a total of eight best-on-grounds while kicking one goal for the season — in the grand final.
“This was my most interesting year so far, I think in previous years I’ve been a bit more versatile, but this year I really went in with the mindset of playing that defensive role and playing it well,” he said.
“I’m really comfortable and confident playing in defence, however I think I’ve got the ability to really impact games when I go up forward and try clunk some marks.
“I don’t have a preference for either, I’m really confident playing in the backline, at the same time I’m really happy to go up forward and influence up there.”
With all the speculation and talk surrounding the annual draft, Collins is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
“I’ve seen the articles written, I suppose you never really know what’s going to happen. I played some consistent footy this year and worked on the things I needed to work on,” he said.
“All I can really do is put my best foot forward which I think I’ve done, so I suppose it’s nice to be mentioned in those articles, but at the same time it might not work out and that I have a long road ahead to get where I want.”
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