Blayne Wilson
Blayne was chosen as the U18 All Australian full back as a 17 y.o in 2009. He was widely touted as a first round draft pick this year or even a Gold Coast concessional pick. His 2010 U18 form was solid despite being hampered by injuries. Surprisingly he was not picked in the 2010 national draft and West Coast who rated him highly pounced almost immediately and selected him with the #2 pick in the PSD. He is not tall enough to play as a key position player at AFL level but is an excellent reader of the play and very good mark and kick. Trevor Woodhouse likened him to Beau Waters but from all reports he is a superior kick. He has played 11 WAFL league games for Peel Thunder, 4 in 2009, and 7 in 2010.
Height: 188cm
Weight: 88kg
DOB: 26th January 1992
Position: Medium Defender
Club: Peel Thunder
WAFL Statistics: http://wafl.pro-stats.com.au/wafl/we...es?pid=1076133
Achievements:
2009 U18 Western Australian Team
2009 U18 All Australian Team
2010 U18 Western Australian Team
2010 Draft Camp Invite
2009 2010 Peel WAFL League Team
Wilson is a medium-sized defender with excellent disposal by either hand or foot. In 2008 he represented Western Australia at the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships, averaging 11 disposals, three marks, and three rebound 50’s. In 2009 he played in each of Western Australia’s five matches at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and was rated as its best by his coaches. His disposal efficiency rate of 88% was elite and the highest of any player in the Under-18 All-Australian team where he was selected at full back. At WAFL level he played 12 matches for Peel Thunder Colts, averaging 17 disposals per match. He made his league debut in Round 16, he played 4 matches and averaged 13 disposals and four marks per game. AFL Prospectus
Strong, dashing, marking half-back who was an All-Australian U18 in 2009 and who’s played senior footy with Peel. Has an appealing hint of aggression. Seems suited to only one position, but he does it well. Paul Daffey
Strong-marking medium defender who reads the game very well across half-back and uses the ball effectively. Earned All-Australian honours in 2009 and was consistent for WA at under-18 level this year, averaging 18 disposals at 78 per cent efficiency and five marks. Kevin Sheehan
In his own words
What type of player are you?
A strong marking defender who can also generate run from behind.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Brian Lake, because I feel I read the play like he does and can take defensive marks.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
Reading of the play, kicking skills, marking skills
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
My tackling pressure, speed and endurance.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Fremantle because I have just grown up going for them.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Dad has always been there helping, giving me advice and pushing me on.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...nt-blayne-wilson/story-e6frf9jf-1225957418755
http://www.peelthunder.com.au/news-archive/306-blayne-wilson-drafted-to-west-coast
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/eagles/8471956/road-less-travelled-ends-at-west-coast/
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7155/newsid/106024/default.aspx
Video Footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuiy0KykSUg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rwb3_jknuI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ebvmOvakw
