2014 AFL Draft Combine

[Chris25]

It starts again tomorrow, running for four days before finishing on Friday. I'll be keeping this post updated with all the results as they start trickling through on Twitter.

And of course the lucky players to be attending...

NSW/ACT
Logan Austin Belconnen
Nick Coughlan Murray Bushrangers
Abe Davis UNSW-Easts
Tom Faul Ainslie
Jeremy Finlayson Hills Eagles
Isaac Heeney Cardiff
Jack Hiscox Sydney Uni
Brydan Hodgson Murray Bushrangers
Dougal Howard Murray Bushrangers
Michael Mattingly Corowa-Rutherglen
Tyler Roos Sandringham Dragons
Jack Steele Belconnen

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Nakia Cockatoo NT Thunder

QUEENSLAND
Harris Andrews Aspley
Liam Dawson Aspley
Matt Hammelmann Morningside
Nick Jackson Aspley
Braydon Preuss Mt Gravatt
Matthew Uebergang Ipswich
Lachie Weller Broadbeach

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Peter Bampton Norwood
Caleb Daniel South Adelaide
Sam Durdin West Adelaide
Brett Eddy South Adelaide
Josh Glenn Central Districts
Dean Gore Sturt
Cory Gregson Glenelg
Declan Hamilton Port Adelaide
Jake Johansen Port Adelaide
Oleg Markov North Adelaide
Alex Neal-Bullen Glenelg
Keenan Ramsey Port Adelaide
Tom Read Sturt
James Rose Sturt
Billy Stretch Glenelg
Harrison Wigg North Adelaide

TASMANIA
Josh McGuinness Lauderdale

VIC COUNTRY
Bailey Dale Dandenong Stingrays
Daniel Butler North Ballarat Rebels
Christian Buykx-Smith Gippsland Power
Daniel Capiron Gippsland Power
Zaine Cordy Geelong Falcons
Jordan Cunico Gippsland Power
Nathan Drummond Murray Bushrangers
Hugh Goddard Geelong Falcons
Daniel Howe Murray Bushrangers
Tom Lamb Dandenong Stingrays
Jack Lonie Dandenong Stingrays
Caleb Marchbank Murray Bushrangers
Rowan Marshall North Ballarat Rebels
Patrick McCartin Geelong Falcons
Oscar McDonald North Ballarat Rebels
Jaden McGrath Bendigo Pioneers
Teia Miles Geelong Falcons
Jackson Nelson Geelong Falcons
Lukas Webb Gippsland Power

VIC METRO
Paul Ahern Calder Cannons
Angus Brayshaw Sandringham Dragons
Jason Castagna Northern Knights
Damien Cavka Calder Cannons
Josh Clayton Sandringham Dragons
Jordan De Goey Oakleigh Chargers
Harry Dear Sandringham Dragons
Liam Duggan Western Jets
Corey Ellis Western Jets
Matthew Goodyear Calder Cannons
Billy Gowers Oakleigh Chargers
Ed Langdon Sandringham Dragons
Kyle Langford Northern Knights
Jayden Laverde Western Jets
Jake Lever Calder Cannons
Brayden Maynard Sandringham Dragons
Daniel McKenzie Oakleigh Chargers
Reece McKenzie Northern Knights
Toby McLean Oakleigh Chargers
Connor Menadue Western Jets
Touk Miller Calder Cannons
Darcy Moore Oakleigh Chargers
Daniel Nielson Eastern Ranges
Brenton Payne Western Jets
Christian Petracca Eastern Ranges
Marc Pittonet Oakleigh Chargers
Ed Vickers-Willis Sandringham Dragons
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow Western Jets
Peter Wright Calder Cannons

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Aidan Anderson Swan Districts
Connor Blakely Swan Districts
Jack Cripps East Fremantle
Josh Deluca Subiaco
Billy Frampton South Fremantle
Jarrod Garlett South Fremantle
Tyler Keitel East Perth
Mitch McGovern Claremont
Jermaine Miller-Lewis South Fremantle
Jarrod Pickett South Fremantle
Clem Smith Perth
Francis Watson Claremont

INTERNATIONAL
Marvin Baynham USA
Paddy Brophy Ireland
Evan Bruinsma USA
Connor McKenna Ireland

And for the state combines...

NSW/ACT
Liam Griffiths Ainslie
Jordan Foote UNSW-Easts

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Marcus Hamilton Big River Hawks

QUEENSLAND
Robert Blood Southport
Paul Hunter Redlands
Will Kristelly Brisbane Lions Academy

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Sam Baulderstone Norwood
Mac Bower Norwood
Henry Carey Sturt
Brad Coulson Port Adelaide
Ben Edwards Glenelg
Adam Gulden South Adelaide
Josh Hone Sturt
Conor McLean Central Districts
Matt Panos Norwood
Zac Richards Norwood
Peter Spurling Glenelg
Brett Turner West Adelaide
Jesse Watchman West Adelaide
Callum Wilkie North Adelaide

TASMANIA
Matt Hanson Western Storm
Caleb Hislop Burnie
Tim Jones Western Storm
Mitch Rainbird Glenorchy
Josh Watts Glenorchy

VFL
Daniel Coghlan Essendon VFL
Michael Hartley Coburg
Jack Johnstone Williamstown
Adam Marcon Williamstown
Nick Newman Frankston
Jake Owen Williamstown
Adam Saad Coburg
Sam Tagliabue Essendon VFL
Shannon Taylor Frankston

VIC COUNTRY
Sam Bennett North Ballarat Rebels
Daniel Davie Bendigo Pioneers
Nick Dixon Geelong Falcons
Billy Evans Bendigo Pioneers
Campbell Floyd Geelong Falcons
Dylan Hodge Geelong Falcons
Harrison Kol Geelong Falcons
Joe Maishman Geelong Falcons
Nick Mellington Murray Bushrangers
David Mennen Murray Bushrangers
Jesse Palmer North Ballarat Rebels
Tom Templeton North Ballarat Rebels
Aaron Wilson Dandenong Stingrays

VIC METRO
Ben Allan Calder Cannons
Hugh Beasley Oakleigh Chargers
Will Fordham Sandringham Dragons
Jayden Foster Calder Cannons
Taylor Grace Sandringham Dragons
Matt Jackson Oakleigh Chargers
Bailey Jordan Northern Knights
Mark Kovacevic Calder Cannons
Michael Manteit Sandringham Dragons
Garrett McDonagh Northern Knights
Sean McLaren Sandringham Dragons
Billy Myers Western Jets
Rielly O'Brien Calder Cannons
Fraser Pearce Oakleigh Chargers
Rory Sheridan-Ferrie Eastern Ranges
Jayden Short Northern Knights
Jack Sinclair Oakleigh Chargers
Sam Switkowski Northern Knights
Ryan Tester Northern Knights
Lachlan Waddell Oakleigh Chargers
Tom Wilkinson Sandringham Dragons

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Brenden Abbott Claremont
Matthew Ah Siu South Fremantle
Sam Bevan Claremont
Blaine Boekhorst Swan Districts
Darcy Cameron Claremont
Rick Cary Swan Districts
Adam Creeper Subiaco
Jarrod Hardisty Claremont
Alex Howard Swan Districts
Ryan Lim Claremont
Cameron Loersch South Fremantle
Dylan Nelson Swan Districts
Matthew Palfrey Claremont
Haiden Schloithe South Fremantle
Bradley Walsh Claremont
Alec Waterman Claremont
Dylan Winton Peel Thunder
Shane Yarran Subiaco

Now onto the results...

20 metre sprint results
Marvin Baynham - 2.81secs
Oleg Markov - 2.87
Jarrod Pickett - 2.87
Reece McKenzie - 2.87
Connor Menadue - 2.88
Nakia Cockatoo - 2.90
Ed Langdon - 2.92
Paddy Brophy - 2.93
Conor McKenna - 2.93
Nathan Drummond - 2.93

Agility results
Clem Smith - 8.09secs
Daniel McKenzie - 8.10
Conor McKenna - 8.12
Jarrod Pickett - 8.13
Teia Miles - 8.27
Lukas Webb - 8.28
Josh McGuinness - 8.33
Billy Stretch - 8.33
Kyle Langford - 8.36
Jack Lonie - 8.37

Repeat sprint results
Nakia Cockatoo - 23.93secs
Nathan Drummond - 23.95
Daniel Nielson - 23.99
Daniel McKenzie - 24.02
Ed Langdon - 24.06
Oleg Markov - 24.14
Connor Menadue - 24.14
Conor McKenna - 24.16
Matthew Goodyear - 24.49
Jack Hiscox - 24.36

3km time trial (minutes : seconds)
Jack Hiscox 9:18
Tom Lamb 9:45
Alex Neal-Bullen 9:54
Billy Stretch 9:57
Nathan Drummond 9:59
Josh Deluca-Cardillo 10:07
Daniel McKenzie 10:07
Connor Menadue 10:07
Liam Duggan 10:11
Jack Steele 10:11

Beep test/shuttle run (level)
Caleb Daniel 16.1
Jack Hiscox 16.1
Nathan Drummond 15.9
Tom Lamb 15.5
Ed Langdon 15.3
Jarrod Garlett 15.2
Alex Neal-Bullen 15.2
Jason Castagna 15.2
Billy Stretch 15.1
Jack Steele 15.1
Jordan Cunico 14.12
Christian Petracca 14.12

Kicking test (score out of 30)
Nakia Cockatoo 29
Daniel Howe 28
Kyle Langford 28
Toby McLean 27
Michael Mattingly 27
Nathan Drummond 27
Dean Gore 27
Brett Eddy 27
Clem Smith 26
Liam Duggan 26
Brayden Maynard 26
Jack Steele 26
Ed Vickers-Willis 26
Mitch McGovern 26

Clean hands test (score out of 30)
Nathan Drummond 26
Paddy Brophy 26
Reece McKenzie 26
Tyler Keitel 26
Dougal Howard 26
Michael Mattingly 25
Brett Eddy 25
Caleb Daniel 25
Jake Johansen 25
Jarrod Garlett 25
Brydan Hodgson 25
Marc Pittonet 25
Liam Dawson 25
Jack Cripps 25

Goalkicking test (score out of 30)
Dean Gore 30
Keenan Ramsey 30
Nathan Drummond 25
Paddy Brophy 25
Michael Mattingly 25
Liam Dawson 25
Cory Gregson 25
Aidan Anderson 25
Dougal Howard 24
Jarrod Garlett 24
Jack Cripps 24
Bailey Dale 24
Declan Hamilton 24

Standing vertical jump (cm)
Marvin Baynham 88
Jarrod Garlett 76
Nathan Drummond 76
Christian Petracca 74
Nakia Cockatoo 73
James Rose 73
Dean Gore 72
Nicholas Coughlan 72
Evan Bruinsma 72
Reece McKenzie 72
Tom Read 72

Running vertical jump (cm)
Evan Bruinsma 97
Marvin Baynham 95
Daniel McKenzie 94
Billy Gowers 93
Nathan Drummond 90
Nakia Cockatoo 89
Matthew Uebergang 87
Mitch McGovern 87
James Rose 87
Matthew Hammelmann 87

 

[Chris25]

And just a little South Australian news, neither Peter Bampton nor Harrison Wigg will be testing due to injuries.

 

[Thunderstruck]

Damn, disappointing about those lads, Bampton will probably slide a lot more than he should in this draft.

Really keen to see how fit Caleb Daniel really is, I know he is a endurance machine but his beep test will spell it out. He'll be up there in the agility as well and I'm sure his decision making/aptitude test will go very well also. Cavka his main rival for the beep.

 

[Quigley]

The live combine feed starts with a whimper.

 

[foj1]

Cavka won't test wright unlikely.

 

[RUNVS]

When do results start coming in?

 

[grundog49]

Breaking News: The reaction time leader right now is Jack Steele on 48s and not far behind is key forward Paddy McCartin on 44s (30s is average)

 

[RUNVS]

Breaking News: The reaction time leader right now is Jack Steele on 48s and not far behind is key forward Paddy McCartin on 44s (30s is average)

So I am guessing more is better? What does the test involve?

 

[grundog49]

Pressing buttons as quick as possible to get a rating. 48 is afl elite

 

[Yoda_]

The live combine feed starts with a whimper.

I thought it was trade week radio (outside trade week)

 

[grundog49]

Brodie grundy has the highest getting low 50's in his test

 

[Giant Pete]

Any results yet?

 

[grundog49]

Any results yet?

No significant results

 

[aussierulesrules]

This thread rocks!

 

[Upgrayedd]

One of the American Blokes broke one of naitanui's leap records today i believe

 

[KissKiss]

The AFL really does suck at getting this information out

 

[aflexpress]

TOP RESULTS

Standing Vertical Jump (CM)

1 Baynham, Marvin - 88
2 Garlett, Jarrod - 76
2 Drummond, Nathan - 76
4 Petracca, Christian - 74
5 Cockatoo, Nakia - 73
5 Rose, James - 73
7 Gore, Dean - 72
7 Coughlan, Nicholas - 72
7 Bruinsma, Evan - 72
7 McKenzie, Reece - 72
7 Read, Tom - 72

Running Vertical Jump (cm)

1 Bruinsma, Evan - 97
2 Baynham, Marvin - 95
3 McKenzie, Daniel - 94
4 Gowers, Billy - 93
4 Baynham, Marvin - 93
6 Drummond, Nathan - 90
6 Drummond, Nathan - 90
8 Bruinsma, Evan - 89
8 Cockatoo, Nakia - 89
10 Uebergang, Matthew - 87
10 McGovern, Mitch - 87
10 Rose, James - 87
10 Hammelmann, Matthew - 87

 

[eaglespremiers]

TOP RESULTS

Standing Vertical Jump (CM)

1 Baynham, Marvin - 88
2 Garlett, Jarrod - 76
2 Drummond, Nathan - 76
4 Petracca, Christian - 74
5 Cockatoo, Nakia - 73
5 Rose, James - 73
7 Gore, Dean - 72
7 Coughlan, Nicholas - 72
7 Bruinsma, Evan - 72
7 McKenzie, Reece - 72
7 Read, Tom - 72

Running Vertical Jump (cm)

1 Bruinsma, Evan - 97
2 Baynham, Marvin - 95
3 McKenzie, Daniel - 94
4 Gowers, Billy - 93
4 Baynham, Marvin - 93
6 Drummond, Nathan - 90
6 Drummond, Nathan - 90
8 Bruinsma, Evan - 89
8 Cockatoo, Nakia - 89
10 Uebergang, Matthew - 87
10 McGovern, Mitch - 87
10 Rose, James - 87
10 Hammelmann, Matthew - 87

Fairly amazing for someone less than 6 ft to jump that high in the standing vertical jump test.
With these results I wouldn't be surprised if Cockatoo shoots up in contention.
Also lol at the two Americans who didn't manage to equal Naitanui/Brennan's running vertical jump even though they are four years older than they were when they tested.

 

[Chaisa]

Drummond's stats look impressive. Will be interesting to see where he goes.

 

[KissKiss]

TOP RESULTS

Standing Vertical Jump (CM)

1 Baynham, Marvin - 88
2 Garlett, Jarrod - 76
2 Drummond, Nathan - 76
4 Petracca, Christian - 74
5 Cockatoo, Nakia - 73
5 Rose, James - 73
7 Gore, Dean - 72
7 Coughlan, Nicholas - 72
7 Bruinsma, Evan - 72
7 McKenzie, Reece - 72
7 Read, Tom - 72

Running Vertical Jump (cm)

1 Bruinsma, Evan - 97
2 Baynham, Marvin - 95
3 McKenzie, Daniel - 94
4 Gowers, Billy - 93
4 Baynham, Marvin - 93
6 Drummond, Nathan - 90
6 Drummond, Nathan - 90
8 Bruinsma, Evan - 89
8 Cockatoo, Nakia - 89
10 Uebergang, Matthew - 87
10 McGovern, Mitch - 87
10 Rose, James - 87
10 Hammelmann, Matthew - 87

Fairly amazing for someone less than 6 ft to jump that high in the standing vertical jump test.
With these results I wouldn't be surprised if Cockatoo shoots up in contention.
Also lol at the two Americans who didn't manage to equal Naitanui/Brennan's running vertical jump even though they are four years older than they were when they tested.

This is the sort of information that would be great for the AFL to publish.

What are the records? What are the previous draftees averages? What are the AFL averages? What are the averages for various types of positions?

They really could pretty easily be turned into a much more interesting event by the AFL

 

[eaglespremiers]

This is the sort of information that would be great for the AFL to publish.

What are the records? What are the previous draftees averages? What are the AFL averages? What are the averages for various types of positions?

They really could pretty easily be turned into a much more interesting event by the AFL

Just for your own information the record is:
Standing Vertical Jump - Baynham 88cm (previously Towers 85cm)
Running Vertical Jump - Naitanui/Brennan 102cm

There is also some expectation that Pickett is going to feature in the 20m sprint records somewhere (I believe they are today).
Here is the full list of records:
http://www.topendsports.com/sport/afl/testing-draft-results.htm

 

[Periphery]

This is the sort of information that would be great for the AFL to publish.

What are the records? What are the previous draftees averages? What are the AFL averages? What are the averages for various types of positions?

They really could pretty easily be turned into a much more interesting event by the AFL

Yeah, I don't understand why the AFL doesn't publish more information from the combine. It shits me that they only release the top 10 each year.

 

[KissKiss]

Yeah, I don't understand why the AFL doesn't publish more information from the combine. It shits me that they only release the top 10 each year.

It would totally help with improving the whole drafting process. They keep trying to build the draft into a bigger event and this is the exact sort of thing they should be building one

 

[coryne]

First article I have seen about the combine to date, focusing on the results from the vertical leaps mentioned above

 

[eaglespremiers]

The flavour of the month - Connor Menadue just ran 2.88 in the 20m sprint.