Draft Profile Nathan Hrovat

[aussierulesrules]

I would have no problem picking him up if my team had one or two who are the sort of size Watson and Josh Kennedy are already.

 

[Swanny10]

Hrovat has been compared to both Nick Dal Santo and Sam Mitchell. Pretty sure he averaged 25 disposals in the Under 18 National Championships.

Reminds me of Dal Santo in the way he plays although shorter. I hope the lions tke him with pick 23

 

[sportsfanforever]

Reminds me of Dal Santo in the way he plays although shorter. I hope the lions tke him with pick 23

be good if the Lions could pick him up as I doubt Rich will be there next season as he seemed very disappointed not to be playing finals and given the lions lost two million this season I think you'le see a lot of players moving from the club

 

[Harris Specter]

be good if the Lions could pick him up as I doubt Rich will be there next season as he seemed very disappointed not to be playing finals and given the lions lost two million this season I think you'le see a lot of players moving from the club

Lolwut?

I'd be delighted with picking Hrovat up with our second or third round pick.

 

[BroughtonMid]

anybody know where to find some highlights?
would be much appreciated

 

[aussierulesrules]

Apparently he didn't exactly set the world on fire at the combine.

 

[Silvagnis]

anybody know where to find some highlights?
would be much appreciated

Nathan Hrovat

He's as small as Dylan Buckley and Jarryd Blair.

 

[God Save Max King]

Apparently he didn't exactly set the world on fire at the combine.

He was brilliant in the clean hands test but was average in the other aspects of the combine.

 

[aussierulesrules]

According to someone on the Lions board, he measured in at 175.9cm at the combine, so he might still be growing and if not, at least he is that bit taller than the 173 he was previously listed at.

 

[God Save Max King]

Nathan Hrovat, Northern Knights, 175cm, 79kg, 7/6/94
Draft range: 15-25
There's a bit of Toby Greene about Hrovat in that he isn't the most heralded - or big - onballer in the draft, but he might just be the most effective. The clearance specialist racked up 126 possessions across five games at the national championships at an efficiency rate of 75 per cent to be named Vic Metro's MVP and All Australian. He played eight games for the Knights and was named their best player on five occasions and their second-best twice.

This was what AFL.COM.AU had to say about Hrovat.

 

[God Save Max King]

According to someone on the Lions board, he measured in at 175.9cm at the combine, so he might still be growing and if not, at least he is that bit taller than the 173 he was previously listed at.

would be good if he could grow to 180. That would make him a gem of a pick.

 

[skipjack]

would be good if he could grow to 180. That would make him a gem of a pick.

Very much doubt he'll get to 180.

Noticed a few comments regarding his combine results: Agreed, not amazing - but watch him play a game. Whoever drafts him has a good one.

 

[Masked Magician]

So 175.9,
Basically 176, I'm starting to think of height as not that extreme of a problem, I'd be happy with a late 2nd rounder, and will him a pies supporter would be great

 

[God Save Max King]

 

[Masked Magician]

Collingwood might take Him at pick 21

 

[aussierulesrules]

Very much doubt he'll get to 180.

Noticed a few comments regarding his combine results: Agreed, not amazing - but watch him play a game. Whoever drafts him has a good one.

One comment was that he had the worst skin folds of anyone there that day, so he could have a lot of improvement in him once he gets those down, in an AFL environment and with a couple of pre-seasons under his belt.

 

[krisholio14]

If he falls down to Collingwood's picks reckon they'll take him. Don't know that he will get there though.

 

[Igloo]

Yeah, I think Collingwood will take him. Which annoys me, because I want us to take him at 22.

 

[God Save Max King]

One comment was that he had the worst skin folds of anyone there that day, so he could have a lot of improvement in him once he gets those down, in an AFL environment and with a couple of pre-seasons under his belt.

That might be true, I am pretty sure he is already 77kg or something, which is pretty large for someone that is under 6 feet tall.

 

[Masked Magician]

He will be picked up 18 19 or 20

 

[zb14]

Cats might take him at 16.

 

[God Save Max King]

NATHAN HROVAT
DOB: 07/06/94
Height: 175cm
Weight: 76kg
Club: Northern Knights/Vic Metro

Bio: Dynamic small midfielder who is a prolific ball winner and great user of the footy. Averaged 25.2 disposals (10 contested) and 4.4 clearances in winning Vic Metro's Most Valuable Player and All Australian honours this year.

Upside: It's hard to think of a game this year where Hrovat hasn't been one of the most prolific players on the ground, such is his ability to accumulate possessions. However, he's a lot more than just a ball-winner. He hurts opponents with his disposals, and is a very clean and effective user of it. He's done a lot of work on his fitness and strength to build his upper body, making him an inside midfielder who doesn't get pushed off the ball and one who can run to contest after contest. Hrovat's also a leader, a trait that was evident throughout the national carnival. As a member of Vic Metro's leadership group, the Northern Knights onballer was more vocal, instructive and encouraging than nearly any Metro player. Teammates love him, coaches know what they're getting from him, and he is driven to be a good player at the top level. He would appear ready to play senior AFL footy next season and it wouldn't surprise to see him slot in seamlessly.

"He was our captain this year and he did a terrific job at it. He embraces everybody and I've never seen him attend a training session down in the dumps or moody. He's been preparing himself for this opportunity for two or three years." - Northern Knights region manager Peter Kennedy

Downside: Hrovat has been well aware for most of his life that some might believe his size would work against him in his AFL ambitions. But, in reality, that won't hold him back. If he's good enough, then he's big enough, and Hrovat has shown enough to suggest he's at the standard to be an early pick.

Plays like: There are some similarities to Greater Western Sydney's Toby Greene in that both are smaller types, but manage to consistently rack up large numbers of disposals. Some players are blessed with the ability to just always get the ball, and Hrovat's got it. His skills on his non-preferred left side are also impressive.

Draft range: Expect Hrovat to be placed somewhere at the back end of the first round of the draft. Fremantle (pick 17) could be an interested suitor, and Collingwood, with three of the next four picks after Freo, might also be keen to boost its midfield stocks.
In his own words: "I've had a pretty consistent year. Coming into the season I was just hoping to maybe make the Vic Metro team and hopefully get a rookie spot if I got lucky and one popped up. I've been really happy with how it's gone."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/150187/default.aspx

 

[Judderson]

Manager believes Gold Coast won't pass on Hrovat at Pick 13.

 

[Sunny_]

Not surprising. He's in a group of 4 or 5 that would really suit our needs. Bit small, but he can work well with Prestia!

Source?

 

[Judderson]

Not surprising. He's in a group of 4 or 5 that would really suit our needs. Bit small, but he can work well with Prestia!

Source?

Mentioned on the page before, Hrovat went to my school and my best mate is still in close contact with him. Saw him last night and said his manager said he would be surprised if the Suns passed on him. If GC do, would think he was going to Collingwood. Win-win for Hrovat, as he could slot into the Suns lineup next year, or ends up at the team he supported as a kid.