Cameron Ellis-Yolmen - SA - Mid/Utility - 18yo - 189cm
This strong bodied tall inside mid shows a resemblance at times to a blue collar GOODES and Josh KENNEDY. He's very hard at the ball, tackles well, plays his best at stoppages and has clean hands. It's those same clean hands that give him an edge in aerial contests around the ground, using his length, big hands and solid leap. His hands at stoppages are his selling point, he's creative with them and can release others. When at the stoppages, he's very hard to take down. He has good balance with the ball at clearances and tends to 'bounce' off players, spinning like a whirling dervish until clearing the ball.
His kicking is nice and long, but it isn't his calling card. Can tend to be a little loopy and isn't exactly the most accurate shoe in the comp right now. Action needs a little work, but isn't horrid. He'll need to up his endurance to get to AFL level as at the moment it isn't that great. He scored a surprisingly low agility score and clocked just over 3 seconds for the 20 meter, but interestingly enough was in the top 25% in the repeat sprints.....very intriguing seeing as his sprints and endurance were average. HAs that nice mid length repeats you like to see in your forwwards.
If he can get his tank up and control his kicking, a Josh KENNEDY type would be handy in the middle around clearances, but he has a long way to go yet. Regardless, he displays some very nice attributes in his game which can be worked on.
This strong bodied tall inside mid shows a resemblance at times to a blue collar GOODES and Josh KENNEDY. He's very hard at the ball, tackles well, plays his best at stoppages and has clean hands. It's those same clean hands that give him an edge in aerial contests around the ground, using his length, big hands and solid leap. His hands at stoppages are his selling point, he's creative with them and can release others. When at the stoppages, he's very hard to take down. He has good balance with the ball at clearances and tends to 'bounce' off players, spinning like a whirling dervish until clearing the ball.
His kicking is nice and long, but it isn't his calling card. Can tend to be a little loopy and isn't exactly the most accurate shoe in the comp right now. Action needs a little work, but isn't horrid. He'll need to up his endurance to get to AFL level as at the moment it isn't that great. He scored a surprisingly low agility score and clocked just over 3 seconds for the 20 meter, but interestingly enough was in the top 25% in the repeat sprints.....very intriguing seeing as his sprints and endurance were average. HAs that nice mid length repeats you like to see in your forwwards.
If he can get his tank up and control his kicking, a Josh KENNEDY type would be handy in the middle around clearances, but he has a long way to go yet. Regardless, he displays some very nice attributes in his game which can be worked on.
Know very little about him, but Brenton Phillips said he would have been a worthy first round pick, so obviously he is highly rated in SA. Will take time though apparently, but his size already has him in good stead.
Another local lad is a plus too.
