Review 2011 National Draft - Pick 15 Brandon Ellis

[The BRICKSTER]

Only thing that concerns me is the 3.05 20m sprint time. Would be awesome if he could get it sub 3.

 

[CHIMP MAGNET]

will play 22 games next year
touch collins wood

 

[Rustof]

Only thing that concerns me is the 3.05 20m sprint time. Would be awesome if he could get it sub 3.

Take 5-10kgs off him and he probably would run a sub 3sec 20m sprint, like most guys in the combine do. I'd say 3sec for 20m sprint for a ready made kid is pretty good speed.

 

[CHIMP MAGNET]

funny how 2.97 sounds quick and 3.05 is slow
they're not formula 1 cars
.08 difference FFS

 

[dwwaino]

funny how 2.97 sounds quick and 3.05 is slow
they're not formula 1 cars
.08 difference FFS

It's obvious Ellis isn't drinking Valvoline.

 

[CHIMP MAGNET]

I know what you mean

 

[William6]

I know what you mean

you drink valvoline?

 

[PHX]

since about 10 yrs ago.

Arent you the same bloke that wants us to draft Nick Carnell?

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Very happy with the pick now, hope he goes straight into the guts and learns from Cotch first-hand

 

[TigerTime88]

Agree....SEND HIM TO THE MIDFIELLLDDDD

 

[THE THIN MAN]

Ellis' new home at Tiger Land

BRANDON Ellis has already experienced his first bone-crunching tackle in the big time.

It happened on the couch on draft night, when family, friends and Calder Cannons development coach Graeme Burgen leapt on top of him as his name was called out by Richmond with its first pick, and 15th overall.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/elliss-new-home-at-tiger-land/story-fn53klc6-1226206023192

 

[Tetley Tigers]

Gee he looks like Heath Shaw when he plays.

Great courage.

Can kick both sides of the body.

And from what I have heard a simply outstanding fellow.

Hardwick to the button, good character and good kick.

I feel proud that he has come to our club.

 

[vafa guru]

Great pick - great kid, will leave nothing to chance this one.

Will play round 1.

 

[Groupie_]

"Hopefully we can play finals next year and, with another year of everyone improving, who knows that can happen."

 

[PHX]

THE LID! WHERE'S THAT ****ING LID!?

 

[UpTheGuts]

Fantastic article

He will certainly be the best he can be

 

[Nebular]

Great character shown by the young fella. Tigers will be served well by focusing on personality of our recruits. That and kicking.

 

[Strangled Cat]

Very solid looking kid for his age. Hopefully for you guys he's everything you need him to be. He won't be a KPP based on his height, but like someone else said, he's a got a real Heath Shaw look about him, and if he can play like him then you guys will be on to a winner.

 

[Toadvine]

Jason Phelan says: Ellis has the sort of competitive streak you love to see in a player. He reads the play well off half-back and has the smarts and the ability to find a teammate further up the field, but can also go into the centre square where his strength in the contest is a feature. In a display of his courage, durability and work rate, Ellis collided heavily with a goal post during the Cannons' semi-final win against the Jets, but recovered to take a strong mark running back with the flight of the ball just minutes later. Was named in the TAC Cup Team of the Year.

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=125508

WEEKLY Sports journalist Teo Pellizzeri and TAC Cup reporter Jonathan Wilkinson mull over the prospects for the Calder Cannons ahead of Thursday's AFL national draft.

TP: There are some players who are considered certainties to be drafted: is that a folly or reality?

JW: I've had the privilege of chatting to recruiters from different clubs and they were all unanimous in Brandon Ellis (West Coburg) as a certainty to be drafted. He's got leg speed and great disposal.

TP: He was prolific for Vic Metro. What's unique about Brandon Ellis that you like?

JW: He's a good head in traffic, makes good decisions and has got a thumping kick, up to 60m out of the backline. He's almost AFL-ready body wise.

http://www.macedonrangesweekly.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/afl-draft-spotlight-on-calder-cannons-rookies/2365344.aspx

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Sounding better and better

 

[UpTheGuts]

Round 1

He'd be pretty excited getting on that plane tomorrow, eh

 

[Reckoner Tiger]

Just loving the kicking skills on display in his highlights package.

Of course would have loved an tough midfielder but if he is not suited in that role I want to see him kicking in for us and setting us up from defence ASAP.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

I reckon he's perfect for the inside mid role, play him there with stints in the back half for a learning curve

 

[UpTheGuts]

How's that bit of play at 3.20?

Fully on board and cannot wait to see him scything through the G

Also has something you cannot teach and which we lack. Composure

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Not sure if posted. Nice article. Looks like we got ourselves a incredible individual. Can't wait for 2012

http://m.afl.com.au/news.htm?action=handleNewsArticleById&id=126625&listRetrievedBy=TEAM&listId=42