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Game Day 2017 National Draft
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Number 1 pick in the draft and superstar written all over him before injury according to some
And if you pick up Tom Lynch next year Brandy just slots back into defence
How good is he!
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Elite talent with massive upside
EVERY draft has the story of the talented player struck by injury, making him difficult to rank and, in some ways, one of the tougher prospects to place. In 2017 it's Aiden Bonar.
Bonar shaped as an early selection at this year's NAB AFL Draft a long way out before he was hit by a knee reconstruction in the lead-up to Vic Country's under-16 championships in 2015.
He returned from the rehabilitation to play at school level for Haileybury College last year before suffering another torn anterior cruciate ligament. The second surgery was more successful than the first, however, and he came back for the Dandenong Stingrays to play six games at the back end of this season.
The long-kicking 18-year-old, whose mother is from Papua New Guinea and father hails from Scotland, had plenty of recruiters heading out to those games to watch his progress having been underexposed due to injury.
The NAB AFL Draft Combine showed Bonar's elite athleticism, power and strength. He was one of the stars of the week of testing, equaling the all-time standing vertical jump record (89cm) and also coming second in the 20-metre sprint with a time of 2.90 seconds. It highlighted his extreme speed, jump and explosiveness, which comes through in his game.
Bonar appeals not just because of his athletic make-up. He can play as a marking and agile forward or big and strong midfielder who gets the ball and then pulls away from everyone around him. He put that on display in the NAB AFL All Stars game when he had 20 disposals and kicked a goal in perhaps his best outing of the year. He's quick, strong, big, has a good endurance base and has a presence wherever he is.
His injury history is clearly the sticking point, and that's why he was crowded by club doctors and physios at the medical screening during the combine. Each medico will have a slightly different take on his knee and whether he is more susceptible to any further concerns or if he has the same risk level as any other prospect.
Bonar has a unique set of skills and traits, which makes it difficult to compare him to many at the top level. With his power and strength, however, and ability to play in two parts of the ground, there are some similarities to new Bomber Jake Stringer.
His performances at the Combine and late in the year have rocketed Bonar into first-round calculations. It would be a surprise to see him still on the board into the 20s now, and there are also whispers he could sneak into the first dozen.
It will still be something of a punt to use an early pick on Bonar, but he's one who could really pay off. He's one of the most intriguing players in the pool but the mystery lies in his talent: who has seen enough to grab him and back him in?
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-27/tomorrows-heroes-elite-talent-with-massive-upside
EVERY draft has the story of the talented player struck by injury, making him difficult to rank and, in some ways, one of the tougher prospects to place. In 2017 it's Aiden Bonar.
Bonar shaped as an early selection at this year's NAB AFL Draft a long way out before he was hit by a knee reconstruction in the lead-up to Vic Country's under-16 championships in 2015.
He returned from the rehabilitation to play at school level for Haileybury College last year before suffering another torn anterior cruciate ligament. The second surgery was more successful than the first, however, and he came back for the Dandenong Stingrays to play six games at the back end of this season.
The long-kicking 18-year-old, whose mother is from Papua New Guinea and father hails from Scotland, had plenty of recruiters heading out to those games to watch his progress having been underexposed due to injury.
The NAB AFL Draft Combine showed Bonar's elite athleticism, power and strength. He was one of the stars of the week of testing, equaling the all-time standing vertical jump record (89cm) and also coming second in the 20-metre sprint with a time of 2.90 seconds. It highlighted his extreme speed, jump and explosiveness, which comes through in his game.
Bonar appeals not just because of his athletic make-up. He can play as a marking and agile forward or big and strong midfielder who gets the ball and then pulls away from everyone around him. He put that on display in the NAB AFL All Stars game when he had 20 disposals and kicked a goal in perhaps his best outing of the year. He's quick, strong, big, has a good endurance base and has a presence wherever he is.
His injury history is clearly the sticking point, and that's why he was crowded by club doctors and physios at the medical screening during the combine. Each medico will have a slightly different take on his knee and whether he is more susceptible to any further concerns or if he has the same risk level as any other prospect.
Bonar has a unique set of skills and traits, which makes it difficult to compare him to many at the top level. With his power and strength, however, and ability to play in two parts of the ground, there are some similarities to new Bomber Jake Stringer.
His performances at the Combine and late in the year have rocketed Bonar into first-round calculations. It would be a surprise to see him still on the board into the 20s now, and there are also whispers he could sneak into the first dozen.
It will still be something of a punt to use an early pick on Bonar, but he's one who could really pay off. He's one of the most intriguing players in the pool but the mystery lies in his talent: who has seen enough to grab him and back him in?
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-27/tomorrows-heroes-elite-talent-with-massive-upside
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The first thing you notice when you enter the Naughtons’ Rockingham family home is the mood — it comes across as a home rather than a house.
It’s safe, comfortable, warm.
The second thing you notice is a corner, filled floor to ceiling, with Collingwood memorabilia.
It comes as something of a shock, but after meeting the family’s second son Aaron, who is expected to be the first WA player picked in next month’s national draft, it’s no real surprise.
Naughton, 17, is a young man of contradictions. On the field, he’s a competitive beast who has already shown he belongs at senior level. Off the field, he’s a laid-back teenager still finishing his year-12 studies.
He’s confident without being cocky, a straight talker who doesn’t talk much.
The easiest way to put it is he is who he is, and unashamedly so.
That’s why after talking to him for 30 minutes, it’s no surprise to hear him outline his goals in a way few draft prospects are willing to.
“I want to be a good AFL player, a successful one,” he said. “I want to be the player who has over 100 games and a long, successful career.”
At 194cm, Naughton is a genuine key-position size who shows all of the attacking instincts required of a modern defender.
He possesses incredibly good hands, great defensive instincts and a Jeremy McGovern-like ability to read the play and put himself in the best position to cut off opposition attacks.
He’s also deceptively quick, something which could be seen at the under-18 championships where he took the game on from the back line and set up countless scoring chains for WA.
Naughton’s performances led to All-Australian selection, catapulted him into first-round draft discussions, but it was when he backed that up at WAFL league level that the top-10 talk started to come into play.
In his first senior game for Peel Thunder, Naughton pulled down seven marks among 16 disposals against West Coast’s alignment side East Perth.
It was no flash in the pan. By the end of his seven-game stint, before he was squeezed out of the premiership side by a swag of returning Fremantle players, the teenager had racked up an average of 14 disposals and seven marks, more often than not playing against men far bigger and stronger.
“There’s always people watching and people you’ve got to impress,” Naughton said.
“People ask ‘where do you get your competitiveness’, and I guess it’s just something that’s come with me.
“I’m not one that likes to lose, so if the ball is there and it’s me and my player, I’ll definitely just give it a crack.”
Talent alone is one thing, but having the determination to maximise that talent is something that has separated Naughton from the pack.
Told he needed to address his kicking at the end of last year, the family sought help from WA talent academy mentor and WAFL coaching legend Tony Micale, who made the trip down the freeway once a week to work on Naughton’s skills.
The result was a kick which, while it can still be a bit up-and-under at times, can also be something of an attacking weapon.
It’s symptomatic of his approach to life. See a hurdle, do the work and leap it. No fuss, no nonsense, just get the job done.
Where he lands in the draft is still anyone’s guess in a difficult year to predict.
Fremantle’s pick No.5, previously considered too high, is now in play after they prized it from Gold Coast at the trade table. Collingwood, ironically, are also right in the mix and crying out for a key defender.
Wherever he goes, that club can be confident it has a player who, while ready to go next season, will never stop improving until he’s reached his goals.
“A lot of people around the country or wherever didn’t believe that I had it in me,” Naughton said. “But I guess I have shown them that I’m capable of it.”
The first thing you notice when you enter the Naughtons’ Rockingham family home is the mood — it comes across as a home rather than a house.
It’s safe, comfortable, warm.
The second thing you notice is a corner, filled floor to ceiling, with Collingwood memorabilia.
It comes as something of a shock, but after meeting the family’s second son Aaron, who is expected to be the first WA player picked in next month’s national draft, it’s no real surprise.
Naughton, 17, is a young man of contradictions. On the field, he’s a competitive beast who has already shown he belongs at senior level. Off the field, he’s a laid-back teenager still finishing his year-12 studies.
He’s confident without being cocky, a straight talker who doesn’t talk much.
The easiest way to put it is he is who he is, and unashamedly so.
That’s why after talking to him for 30 minutes, it’s no surprise to hear him outline his goals in a way few draft prospects are willing to.
“I want to be a good AFL player, a successful one,” he said. “I want to be the player who has over 100 games and a long, successful career.”
At 194cm, Naughton is a genuine key-position size who shows all of the attacking instincts required of a modern defender.
He possesses incredibly good hands, great defensive instincts and a Jeremy McGovern-like ability to read the play and put himself in the best position to cut off opposition attacks.
He’s also deceptively quick, something which could be seen at the under-18 championships where he took the game on from the back line and set up countless scoring chains for WA.
Naughton’s performances led to All-Australian selection, catapulted him into first-round draft discussions, but it was when he backed that up at WAFL league level that the top-10 talk started to come into play.
In his first senior game for Peel Thunder, Naughton pulled down seven marks among 16 disposals against West Coast’s alignment side East Perth.
It was no flash in the pan. By the end of his seven-game stint, before he was squeezed out of the premiership side by a swag of returning Fremantle players, the teenager had racked up an average of 14 disposals and seven marks, more often than not playing against men far bigger and stronger.
“There’s always people watching and people you’ve got to impress,” Naughton said.
“People ask ‘where do you get your competitiveness’, and I guess it’s just something that’s come with me.
“I’m not one that likes to lose, so if the ball is there and it’s me and my player, I’ll definitely just give it a crack.”
Talent alone is one thing, but having the determination to maximise that talent is something that has separated Naughton from the pack.
Told he needed to address his kicking at the end of last year, the family sought help from WA talent academy mentor and WAFL coaching legend Tony Micale, who made the trip down the freeway once a week to work on Naughton’s skills.
The result was a kick which, while it can still be a bit up-and-under at times, can also be something of an attacking weapon.
It’s symptomatic of his approach to life. See a hurdle, do the work and leap it. No fuss, no nonsense, just get the job done.
Where he lands in the draft is still anyone’s guess in a difficult year to predict.
Fremantle’s pick No.5, previously considered too high, is now in play after they prized it from Gold Coast at the trade table. Collingwood, ironically, are also right in the mix and crying out for a key defender.
Wherever he goes, that club can be confident it has a player who, while ready to go next season, will never stop improving until he’s reached his goals.
“A lot of people around the country or wherever didn’t believe that I had it in me,” Naughton said. “But I guess I have shown them that I’m capable of it.”
Naughton is a plodder. No way I’d want him at pick 6. 38 would be fine. If he’s drafted by then so be it. Give me Brander or Stephenson first.
Going to be interesting to see if we do pick him if available now that Moore seems to be going to CHB.https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/pe...hton-the-pick-of-was-draft-crop-ng-b88643259z
The first thing you notice when you enter the Naughtons’ Rockingham family home is the mood — it comes across as a home rather than a house.
It’s safe, comfortable, warm.
The second thing you notice is a corner, filled floor to ceiling, with Collingwood memorabilia.
It comes as something of a shock, but after meeting the family’s second son Aaron, who is expected to be the first WA player picked in next month’s national draft, it’s no real surprise.
Naughton, 17, is a young man of contradictions. On the field, he’s a competitive beast who has already shown he belongs at senior level. Off the field, he’s a laid-back teenager still finishing his year-12 studies.
He’s confident without being cocky, a straight talker who doesn’t talk much.
The easiest way to put it is he is who he is, and unashamedly so.
That’s why after talking to him for 30 minutes, it’s no surprise to hear him outline his goals in a way few draft prospects are willing to.
“I want to be a good AFL player, a successful one,” he said. “I want to be the player who has over 100 games and a long, successful career.”
At 194cm, Naughton is a genuine key-position size who shows all of the attacking instincts required of a modern defender.
He possesses incredibly good hands, great defensive instincts and a Jeremy McGovern-like ability to read the play and put himself in the best position to cut off opposition attacks.
He’s also deceptively quick, something which could be seen at the under-18 championships where he took the game on from the back line and set up countless scoring chains for WA.
Naughton’s performances led to All-Australian selection, catapulted him into first-round draft discussions, but it was when he backed that up at WAFL league level that the top-10 talk started to come into play.
In his first senior game for Peel Thunder, Naughton pulled down seven marks among 16 disposals against West Coast’s alignment side East Perth.
It was no flash in the pan. By the end of his seven-game stint, before he was squeezed out of the premiership side by a swag of returning Fremantle players, the teenager had racked up an average of 14 disposals and seven marks, more often than not playing against men far bigger and stronger.
“There’s always people watching and people you’ve got to impress,” Naughton said.
“People ask ‘where do you get your competitiveness’, and I guess it’s just something that’s come with me.
“I’m not one that likes to lose, so if the ball is there and it’s me and my player, I’ll definitely just give it a crack.”
Talent alone is one thing, but having the determination to maximise that talent is something that has separated Naughton from the pack.
Told he needed to address his kicking at the end of last year, the family sought help from WA talent academy mentor and WAFL coaching legend Tony Micale, who made the trip down the freeway once a week to work on Naughton’s skills.
The result was a kick which, while it can still be a bit up-and-under at times, can also be something of an attacking weapon.
It’s symptomatic of his approach to life. See a hurdle, do the work and leap it. No fuss, no nonsense, just get the job done.
Where he lands in the draft is still anyone’s guess in a difficult year to predict.
Fremantle’s pick No.5, previously considered too high, is now in play after they prized it from Gold Coast at the trade table. Collingwood, ironically, are also right in the mix and crying out for a key defender.
Wherever he goes, that club can be confident it has a player who, while ready to go next season, will never stop improving until he’s reached his goals.
“A lot of people around the country or wherever didn’t believe that I had it in me,” Naughton said. “But I guess I have shown them that I’m capable of it.”
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Except he can play forward.
Would rather Darcy at chf and Reid at chb.
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With our club, who would really know. They could have changed their minds again since schade was delisted.
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So we want to turn our forward in to a defender so we can recruit a defender to play forward? Well that makes perfect sense
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So we want to turn our forward in to a defender so we can recruit a defender to play forward? Well that makes perfect sense
Inside-out, upside-down and roundabout.
Kirby to play ruck in pre-season. Someone dose his cheese with helium...
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lol. Adelaide need to ****ing suck it up, it happens to every team every now and then.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/draft/afl-draft-who-will-go-no1!649141
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Fogarty
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Geez I hope we can get Fogarty at 6.
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Geez I hope we can get Fogarty at 6.
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I’m on the Fogarty train too now
Spent a few hours looking at all the potential players around our pick today ( just felt like it )
My thoughts now are:
1. Fogarty
Just too big, too strong, looks quick and agile + aggressive. If he comes along we potentially have 2 stormtroopers in JDG & Fog in the middle. To good to pass up
2. Noughton.
Best mark, strong and quickish. Good height and has played senior footy, just a knock on his kicking.
3. Coffield
Starting to jump off him a little, has good pace and evasive, just a little soft in close for my liking
4. Balta, Bonar, would like to see more highlights but both have a bit of X factor on what little I’ve seen
5. Stephenson
Sort of player that could develop in years and be a standout but not in time for us
6. Brander
Gone right off, reasonable build looks a footballer but very Stewart like and also looks soft in close
My pick of the draft Raynor by a country mile.
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My thoughts now are:
1. Fogarty
Just too big, too strong, looks quick and agile + aggressive. If he comes along we potentially have 2 stormtroopers in JDG & Fog in the middle. To good to pass up
2. Noughton.
Best mark, strong and quickish. Good height and has played senior footy, just a knock on his kicking.
3. Coffield
Starting to jump off him a little, has good pace and evasive, just a little soft in close for my liking
4. Balta, Bonar, would like to see more highlights but both have a bit of X factor on what little I’ve seen
5. Stephenson
Sort of player that could develop in years and be a standout but not in time for us
6. Brander
Gone right off, reasonable build looks a footballer but very Stewart like and also looks soft in close
My pick of the draft Raynor by a country mile.
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Aiden Domic
https://i0.wp.com/www.afl*******************/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Aiden-Domic-3.jpg?zoom=4&fit=300,200&ssl=1
Height
185cm
Weight
81kg
Current Team
GWV Rebels
DRAFT ANALYSIS: A classy outside midfielder who also hits the scoreboard and covers the ground through his elite endurance. Domic's biggest improvement continues to be developing his inside and defensive games further.
Aiden Domic is regarded as one of the more skillful players in the draft crop given his inherent ability to hit targets across short, medium and long distances. His endurance is elite and his ability to cover ground is quite apparent, often involved in a number of scoring chains, which works well with his footy smarts and game sense. He has won more inside ball in the back-half of the season, but it will be an area of continued improvement at the top level, as will his focus and defensive attributes. Overall, Domic has the offensive weapons to become a damaging player in the AFL, it will come down to development at his chosen club.
STRENGTHS:
Domic’s endurance is up there with the best and while he is not one of the faster players going around, he can often come into his own late in games and therefore his lack of speed does not hinder him on the ground. He covers the ground exceptionally well, having his fair share of rebounds and inside 50s although his clearance numbers could be higher at times.
His outside game is impressive but earlier in the season it was also the knock on him because of his inability to get his hands dirty. Unlike many outside midfielders, Domic copped the criticism on the chin and went about his business winning more of his own ball and this was reflected in a greater percentage of his possessions being contested. His game sense and ability to stand up when games are on the line is noticeable, often among the Rebels’ best even in losses.
IMPROVEMENTS:
In the second half of the season, Domic’s inside game really came to the fore, and in my opinion did enough to erase some concerns from recruiters. But his below average clearance count and tendency to kick first rather than look for a quick handball to the outside means there are still question marks there. Another area in which Domic could improve is his defensive attributes which will come with more inside time. His tackling count doubled in 2017 compared to last year, but Domic must improve on one per centres, such as shepherds and blocks.
Finally, the other area in which Domic lacks is his speed, which was exemplified by running a 3.2 20-metre sprint at the pre-season TAC Cup combine testing. However, in the recent National Combine, Domic shaved a tenth of a second off his 20m sprint, meaning his results went from well below average to average. If he can continue to work on his speed in the same diligent manner, then it will not hamper him at AFL level.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late-rookie
SUMMARY:
Aiden Domic has all the tools to become a really good AFL player. There are holes in his inside game and defensive attributes that leave some recruiters with questions, but his outside game and ability to influence a contest when in space is top notch. Domic will look to improve his contested ball numbers, in particular his hands in close with just 25 per cent of his disposals being handballs, while also improving his clearance numbers. In space, Domic is very damaging but his speed hinders him for his role and could be a concern for recruiters.
https://i0.wp.com/www.afl*******************/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Aiden-Domic-3.jpg?zoom=4&fit=300,200&ssl=1
Height
185cm
Weight
81kg
Current Team
GWV Rebels
DRAFT ANALYSIS: A classy outside midfielder who also hits the scoreboard and covers the ground through his elite endurance. Domic's biggest improvement continues to be developing his inside and defensive games further.
Aiden Domic is regarded as one of the more skillful players in the draft crop given his inherent ability to hit targets across short, medium and long distances. His endurance is elite and his ability to cover ground is quite apparent, often involved in a number of scoring chains, which works well with his footy smarts and game sense. He has won more inside ball in the back-half of the season, but it will be an area of continued improvement at the top level, as will his focus and defensive attributes. Overall, Domic has the offensive weapons to become a damaging player in the AFL, it will come down to development at his chosen club.
STRENGTHS:
- Skill
- Endurance
- Score chain involvement
- Game sense
Domic’s endurance is up there with the best and while he is not one of the faster players going around, he can often come into his own late in games and therefore his lack of speed does not hinder him on the ground. He covers the ground exceptionally well, having his fair share of rebounds and inside 50s although his clearance numbers could be higher at times.
His outside game is impressive but earlier in the season it was also the knock on him because of his inability to get his hands dirty. Unlike many outside midfielders, Domic copped the criticism on the chin and went about his business winning more of his own ball and this was reflected in a greater percentage of his possessions being contested. His game sense and ability to stand up when games are on the line is noticeable, often among the Rebels’ best even in losses.
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Inside/Clearance work
- Speed
In the second half of the season, Domic’s inside game really came to the fore, and in my opinion did enough to erase some concerns from recruiters. But his below average clearance count and tendency to kick first rather than look for a quick handball to the outside means there are still question marks there. Another area in which Domic could improve is his defensive attributes which will come with more inside time. His tackling count doubled in 2017 compared to last year, but Domic must improve on one per centres, such as shepherds and blocks.
Finally, the other area in which Domic lacks is his speed, which was exemplified by running a 3.2 20-metre sprint at the pre-season TAC Cup combine testing. However, in the recent National Combine, Domic shaved a tenth of a second off his 20m sprint, meaning his results went from well below average to average. If he can continue to work on his speed in the same diligent manner, then it will not hamper him at AFL level.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late-rookie
SUMMARY:
Aiden Domic has all the tools to become a really good AFL player. There are holes in his inside game and defensive attributes that leave some recruiters with questions, but his outside game and ability to influence a contest when in space is top notch. Domic will look to improve his contested ball numbers, in particular his hands in close with just 25 per cent of his disposals being handballs, while also improving his clearance numbers. In space, Domic is very damaging but his speed hinders him for his role and could be a concern for recruiters.
Could chuck him on a wing and set and forget imo.
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AFL Draft 2017: Jarrod Brander the ultimate swingman surging towards a top 10 selection
JARROD Brander is the definition of a football swingman.
It’s feasible that nine clubs may see him as a forward prospect, while nine others could consider the teenager a key defensive option.
The right answer may not be known for a decade.
In some way, this flexibility has its drawbacks. For one, Brander could be used to plug holes in his formative years on an AFL list. Although that will give him games at the highest level, it’s hard to hone your skills when you’re responsibilities are so fluid.
Secondly, there will be constant chatter surrounding his best position. There certainly is at the moment, following a national Under 18 carnival in which he split the two roles evenly.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft
Collecting 26 disposals in the APS v AGS representative school game from half-back was a snapshot of his talents, as was booting five goals in the always-heated Geelong College v Geelong Grammar derby.
It’s the latter performance that fills Brander with considerably more pride, given his junior coach at Wentworth was there to witness it.
“My biggest influence has been Craig Davison from back home,” he said.
“He was my junior coach at Wentworth and my interleague coach. He was a great support. He came and watched the Geelong College game for school. I kicked five that day and he was pretty happy to see how I had developed.”
JARROD BRANDER
Clubs: Bendigo/Allies
Position: Key Defender/Key Forward
Size: 194cm, 89kg
Draft Range: 5-10
- Source: FOX SPORTS
JARROD Brander is the definition of a football swingman.
It’s feasible that nine clubs may see him as a forward prospect, while nine others could consider the teenager a key defensive option.
The right answer may not be known for a decade.
In some way, this flexibility has its drawbacks. For one, Brander could be used to plug holes in his formative years on an AFL list. Although that will give him games at the highest level, it’s hard to hone your skills when you’re responsibilities are so fluid.
Secondly, there will be constant chatter surrounding his best position. There certainly is at the moment, following a national Under 18 carnival in which he split the two roles evenly.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/draft
Collecting 26 disposals in the APS v AGS representative school game from half-back was a snapshot of his talents, as was booting five goals in the always-heated Geelong College v Geelong Grammar derby.
It’s the latter performance that fills Brander with considerably more pride, given his junior coach at Wentworth was there to witness it.
“My biggest influence has been Craig Davison from back home,” he said.
“He was my junior coach at Wentworth and my interleague coach. He was a great support. He came and watched the Geelong College game for school. I kicked five that day and he was pretty happy to see how I had developed.”
JARROD BRANDER
Clubs: Bendigo/Allies
Position: Key Defender/Key Forward
Size: 194cm, 89kg
Draft Range: 5-10
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Interesting to see he nominated us as a destination.
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Ok, why aren't you posting them here?Feel free to ask any questions seeing as you're posting my profiles
Are we not a cut above the great unwashed Twitter rabble?