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Pick 57 - Gold Coast
Suprised noone has taken up this kid yet... (should have been my 30 somthing pick)
Toby Nankervis
Height:199cms
Weight: 100kg
Team/Club: TAS/North Launceston
Position: Ruck/Forward
Player Comparison: Dean Cox
Draft Range: 20-50
It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for Toby Nankervis. After bursting onto the scene in last year’s National Championships – it was easy to see that Nankervis had a truck load of natural talent and ability, but still had areas of his game that required further development. In the 2012 National Draft, Nankervis was overlooked, and again in the Preseason and Rookie drafts, which sent home a few “home truths” that clubs felt as though initially he wasn’t even worth a rookie spot, used predominately for development players. He can count himself a bit stiff, given he finished equal-fifth in the clean hands category at the combine, as well as equal-fourth in the goal-kicking test – those stats are key indicators for AFL quality ruckmen. Fast forward to 2013, and Nankervis is a different player, in fact – he can now class himself “elite” after a stellar championships saw him finish with All Australian Honours and the prodigious Harrison Medal (Div 2 best and fairest), in which he jointly won. Nankervis came into the championships wanting to prove himself, and he’s done exactly that – he has impacted in every game he played for Tasmania this year, and arguably was Tasmania’s most important player. Nankervis is a beast, at a touch under 2 metres tall, and weighing in at 100kgs – Nankervis is physically imposing, he has an extremely good endurance base which allows him to move around the ground with ease, playing the number 1 ruck role. Nankervis dominates at the hit outs, racks up abnormally large amounts of the football and is a machine up forward; he is the modern day ruckman. Toby Nankervis is a Darren Jolly (think 2005-2010), type of player. Owns the hit outs, runs all day, and is a brilliant mark and kick for goal – one you can pencil in before it’s kicked. Nankervis also uses his body size to his advantage, he is physical in the air, and loves to crash and bash through packs, and tackles hard. Nankervis’ draft stocks have dramatically risen after a faultless championships, however history tells us that clubs tend to steer clear of using their first round picks on rucks, which may see Nankervis taken in the second to third rounds, but do not discount a club spending a late first round pick on him – the upside here is enormous.
Stregnths
Body size and shape, he incredibly filled out for a player of his size, and is extremely mobile for his height and weight. Considered to be this year’s best if not second best ruck prospect and his ability to be a dangerous forward target is what makes him so much of a weapon. Rucks extremely well, throws his weight around, likes to tackle, has strong hands in a contest and has a serious competitive edge
Weaknesses
Athletic ability might be Nankervis’ biggest issue. He was overlooked in last year’s draft, and wasn’t considered good enough to be worth a rookie spot which speaks volumes about his development this year. He needs to build up his endurance and agility as he is very much a “straight forward runner”.
Dogs_r_barking
*edit - maybe we (The Dogs) should look at this kid?
Suprised noone has taken up this kid yet... (should have been my 30 somthing pick)
Toby Nankervis
Height:199cms
Weight: 100kg
Team/Club: TAS/North Launceston
Position: Ruck/Forward
Player Comparison: Dean Cox
Draft Range: 20-50
It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for Toby Nankervis. After bursting onto the scene in last year’s National Championships – it was easy to see that Nankervis had a truck load of natural talent and ability, but still had areas of his game that required further development. In the 2012 National Draft, Nankervis was overlooked, and again in the Preseason and Rookie drafts, which sent home a few “home truths” that clubs felt as though initially he wasn’t even worth a rookie spot, used predominately for development players. He can count himself a bit stiff, given he finished equal-fifth in the clean hands category at the combine, as well as equal-fourth in the goal-kicking test – those stats are key indicators for AFL quality ruckmen. Fast forward to 2013, and Nankervis is a different player, in fact – he can now class himself “elite” after a stellar championships saw him finish with All Australian Honours and the prodigious Harrison Medal (Div 2 best and fairest), in which he jointly won. Nankervis came into the championships wanting to prove himself, and he’s done exactly that – he has impacted in every game he played for Tasmania this year, and arguably was Tasmania’s most important player. Nankervis is a beast, at a touch under 2 metres tall, and weighing in at 100kgs – Nankervis is physically imposing, he has an extremely good endurance base which allows him to move around the ground with ease, playing the number 1 ruck role. Nankervis dominates at the hit outs, racks up abnormally large amounts of the football and is a machine up forward; he is the modern day ruckman. Toby Nankervis is a Darren Jolly (think 2005-2010), type of player. Owns the hit outs, runs all day, and is a brilliant mark and kick for goal – one you can pencil in before it’s kicked. Nankervis also uses his body size to his advantage, he is physical in the air, and loves to crash and bash through packs, and tackles hard. Nankervis’ draft stocks have dramatically risen after a faultless championships, however history tells us that clubs tend to steer clear of using their first round picks on rucks, which may see Nankervis taken in the second to third rounds, but do not discount a club spending a late first round pick on him – the upside here is enormous.
Stregnths
Body size and shape, he incredibly filled out for a player of his size, and is extremely mobile for his height and weight. Considered to be this year’s best if not second best ruck prospect and his ability to be a dangerous forward target is what makes him so much of a weapon. Rucks extremely well, throws his weight around, likes to tackle, has strong hands in a contest and has a serious competitive edge
Weaknesses
Athletic ability might be Nankervis’ biggest issue. He was overlooked in last year’s draft, and wasn’t considered good enough to be worth a rookie spot which speaks volumes about his development this year. He needs to build up his endurance and agility as he is very much a “straight forward runner”.
Dogs_r_barking
*edit - maybe we (The Dogs) should look at this kid?
