Player Watch Pick #36 (2022) - Tom McCallum

[RossFC]

 

[manureid]

Can't believe he didn't go higher etc

 

[TazD]

This is a pick for all the short kings out there. Chase your dreams.

 

[Jakksynn]

192cm defender. Just what we didn’t need.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

 

[Lefti93]

You never want to write a kid off early, but is this what we really needed? Another mid sized defender. Hope he turns out to be an exceptional talent.

 

[Lefti93]

Welcome anyways, Tommy Mac.

 

[Tibbs]

 

[JimmyBC]

Best of luck Tom.

 

[agmsy]

Hope he turns out to be an exceptional talent.

Hope he turns out to be 198cm.

Welcome, Tom McCallum. I hope you are an outstanding player who makes every whinger (myself included) look like a complete f***ing idiot.

 

[PAFC_FOREVER]

I guess Port has a different definition of tall

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

As far as raw excitement goes, there a few draft prospects who catch the eye like Tom McCallum. The Tasmanian is one of the top talents out of the Apple Isle this year, having proven himself across 13 NAB League games and a full National Championships campaign with the Allies. The athletic 192cm top-ager came into the Devils’ side last year as a forward, turning out six times for four goals and impressing with his aerial exploits. Given his side’s tall attacking options, he shifted to defence in 2022 and continued to shine with more of the same marking feats, as well as damaging rebound running.

RSTV Video - Tom McCallum highlights | 2022 NAB AFL Draft prospect | AFL

www.racingandsports.tv

 

[Ford Fairlane]

McCallum's top traits fall under the umbrella of athleticism, with his all-round profile proving valuable to his on-field game. Perhaps his most eye-catching attribute is speed, with the 18-year-old capable of taking off in a flash and generating damaging running passages out of defence.


In the a similar vein, McCallum's vertical leap lends to strong aerial prowess. He reads the flow of play nicely and even if he's caught slightly out of position, has enough closing speed and range to at least impact the contest. At his best, he rises for some incredible marks and averaged over five throughout the NAB League season. Even more impressively, he clunked seven in three-consecutive National Championship games.

Tom McCallum

Athletic Tasmania Devils defender Tom McCallum blends speed, endurance and enormous aerial ability as an eye-catching AFL Draft prospect.

central.rookieme.com

 

[AlwaysPort]

Prime real estate when Tassie gets its licence.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Probably not exactly what we need, ideally someone a few cm taller (say 196+) but looking at his athletic profile and the comparison to Tom Steward are exciting.

 

[dirty2]

Welcome to Alberton!

 

[rumoursofwinter]

Great pick. He should be a Tom Jonas replacement with some speed who can rebound.

 

[Incarnate]

Can you smell those keyboards burning!!!

 

[Lefti93]

We may end up feeling better about this pick depending on what happens with our second pick.

 

[raptalia]

He looks like he can take a contested mark and he also has some pace.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Draft tracker says he is

Tom McCallum

193 cm

82 kg

 

[Ford Fairlane]

He looks like Jon Brown

 

[Steve Dore]

I guess Port has a different definition of tall

He's shorter than Tom Clurey but hopefully not as timid.

 

[Coobk001]

Fingers crossed he will become a long term player for us and overcome the lack of height he has, and that our club has demonstrated it desperately lacks for an extended period now.

 

[TeeKray]

He reminds me very much of that guy who used to wear #13 for us, can't remember his name.