Delisted 43. Zac Bates (2014- 2016)

[SJ]

Position:
Small defender/midfielder/forward
Height:
173cm
Weight:
73kg
Born:
30/4/95
Home club:
West Adelaide

2013 STATS​

CompPK*H*M*G

U18s​

3​

7.7​

6.0​

3.0​

1​

SANFL Res.​

3​

8.7​

3.0​

2.3​

0​

*Average
The inside word
Small defender who takes the game on with his run and carry and counter-attack. Has neat skills by hand and foot and can play a variety of roles for his team. Has a good feel for the game.

 

[SJ]

 

[speedybundy]

Anyone know much about this Zac Bates?

 

[hbk_aus]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/zac-bates

 

[hbk_aus]

I know they are only highlights, but that a dam good highlight reel. Very smart, excellent skills and decision making and very quick. And kicks the point of the year after about 83 bounces!

 

[CatTricks]

Very impressive highlights.

 

[Stig_90]

Similar size and style of play as Boomer Harvey.

 

[Megaman123]

All 3 rookies are lefties!

 

[Two Planks]

All 3 rookies are lefties!

Copying the hawks !!!

 

[CatTricks]

Just watched the video again... Really like this pick!

 

[Bobby_]

very impressive highlights package. Genuine smokey and possibly over-looked little too often because of teams emphasis toward drafting bigger sized midfielders in recent years

 

[Bobby_]

lovely left foot kick he has on him, plenty of penetration.

 

[Beanstalk]

Wells describes him as a versatile midfielder, rather than a medium defender which is what he's listed as.

 

[supahoops]

Impressive highlight reel - his style reminds me of a cross between Michael Long and Luke Hodge - a mix of those two will do me just fine

 

[Pivo]

The SANFL website has Bates listed at 176cm and had this to say about him...

Club – West Adelaide
Height – 176cm
Weight – 72kg
Position – Small forward
Plays like – Mathew Stokes

A member of the McDonald’s SA Under-18 squad, Bates was unlucky to be squeezed out of the side for the business end of the carnival after playing the first three matches. A clever goalsneak with excellent skills...likes to take the game on with his ability to run and carry the ball.

 

[dazbroncos]

Batesy seems a rough pick. Perfect for us. Very nice show reel. Kid has got some real toe to him. I expect the step up in class will negate some of that clearly but there is another bloke on our list currently who came in as a scrawny little fella with some toe and just pulled a AA squad nomination….
Welcome aboard Batesy….

GO Catters

 

[Jon Douglas]

Just have to ask did anyone pick up Bundy Jnr ?

 

[dazbroncos]

Just have to ask did anyone pick up Bundy Jnr ?

seems no….

Go Catters

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Anyone know much about this Zac Bates?

All I know is that if nobody gives him the nickname of 'Master', it will be a missed opportunity indeed.

 

[kicksome]

the master

 

[Turbocat]

Not sure about this pick. For last pick in a Rookie draft its really a not to risk but the video package is not what id call impressive. Its proficient , he is neat little player that didn't show him kicking on the right foot once. Is he fast what we he like at the Combine.
Look forward to seeing him play.

 

[Jazz71286]

All I know is that if nobody gives him the nickname of 'Master', it will be a missed opportunity indeed.

The drums, the drums....

 

[SJ]

Not sure about this pick. For last pick in a Rookie draft its really a not to risk but the video package is not what id call impressive. Its proficient , he is neat little player that didn't show him kicking on the right foot once. Is he fast what we he like at the Combine.
Look forward to seeing him play.

Sounds like a little fella we once took in the rookie draft who went on to become a two time premiership player.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Sounds like a little fella we once took in the rookie draft who went on to become a two time premiership player.

Who? Shagga?

 

[manboob]

All I know is that if nobody gives him the nickname of 'Master', it will be a missed opportunity indeed.

Hahaha