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CALLUM MOORE
Calder Cannons
Age: 19
Height: 192cm
Weight: 86kg
Position: Forward
2015 STATISTICS
Games: 4
Goals: 4
Avg Kicks: 6.5
Avg Marks: 4
Avg Hballs: 2
Calder Cannons
Age: 19
Height: 192cm
Weight: 86kg
Position: Forward
2015 STATISTICS
Games: 4
Goals: 4
Avg Kicks: 6.5
Avg Marks: 4
Avg Hballs: 2
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Callum Moore
Calder Cannons
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 85 kg
Position: Key position utility
Strengths: Athleticism, contested marking, workrate
Weaknesses: Kicking, football IQ
Player comparison: Tom Lynch (Adelaide)
First year impact: Long-term prospect
Kicking: Below average
Marking: Elite
Endurance: Average
Speed: Above average
Statistics:
Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) – seven games, 9.3 kicks, 4.3 handballs, 13.6 disposals, 56.8 per cent efficiency, 3.8 marks, 1.6 tackles, 1.6 goals
Vic Metro (under 18 championships) – four games, 6.5 kicks, 1.8 handballs, 8.3 disposals, 58.8 efficiency, 4 marks, 1.3 tackles, 1 goal
A talented junior basketballer, Moore only played five TAC Cup games in his underage year in 2014 after a late call up to the Cannons squad from the EDFL, but that was enough to have the Swans come calling prior to the rookie draft. Though they ultimately chose others in that draft, the sheer fact that the beaten grand finalists of that year were very keen on the young man gives an indication of the potential that AFL clubs see in the 193-centimetre tall that moves like a midfielder.
His sheer athleticism is truly something to behold in a big man, with his pace across the ground making him a handful for opposition big men, and his size proving a serious obstacle for smalls when he is shifted onto the ball. When combined with his genuinely spectacular contested marking ability and unearthly leap, Moore projects as a genuinely exciting prospect as a lead-up forward or a marking target across half forward and through the middle, with the ability to be dangerous as a third man up in ruck contests around the ground.
What is holding him back from being able to play early in his career is his low football IQ. Not surprisingly for a young bloke who didn’t concentrate solely on football until comparatively late, and one who has yet to settle into a particular role, his leading patterns and movement off the ball need work. His attack on the ball at this point in time is heavily weighted toward a ‘see ball, get ball’ approach, and more than you would like it results in him leading his man to a contest where he might be better off creating space.
The elephant in the room however is his kicking. Whilst it is generally acceptable, Moore is also capable of the kind of drop punt that would make Levi Casboult blush, as a couple of shots at goal in the heartstopping win for Vic Metro over SA illustrated, and that area of his game needs a drastic overhaul. The good news however is that it appears to be mechanical rather than mental, and the raw talent is there, so it is something a club will be willing to work with him on.
In a lot of ways, Moore’s breathtaking athleticism, great hands and sometimes atrocious kicking brings to mind former Adelaide cult hero Nick Gill, and should he be luckier with injuries, there is no reason to suggest that Moore can’t also make it in the AFL.
Calder Cannons
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 85 kg
Position: Key position utility
Strengths: Athleticism, contested marking, workrate
Weaknesses: Kicking, football IQ
Player comparison: Tom Lynch (Adelaide)
First year impact: Long-term prospect
Kicking: Below average
Marking: Elite
Endurance: Average
Speed: Above average
Statistics:
Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) – seven games, 9.3 kicks, 4.3 handballs, 13.6 disposals, 56.8 per cent efficiency, 3.8 marks, 1.6 tackles, 1.6 goals
Vic Metro (under 18 championships) – four games, 6.5 kicks, 1.8 handballs, 8.3 disposals, 58.8 efficiency, 4 marks, 1.3 tackles, 1 goal
A talented junior basketballer, Moore only played five TAC Cup games in his underage year in 2014 after a late call up to the Cannons squad from the EDFL, but that was enough to have the Swans come calling prior to the rookie draft. Though they ultimately chose others in that draft, the sheer fact that the beaten grand finalists of that year were very keen on the young man gives an indication of the potential that AFL clubs see in the 193-centimetre tall that moves like a midfielder.
His sheer athleticism is truly something to behold in a big man, with his pace across the ground making him a handful for opposition big men, and his size proving a serious obstacle for smalls when he is shifted onto the ball. When combined with his genuinely spectacular contested marking ability and unearthly leap, Moore projects as a genuinely exciting prospect as a lead-up forward or a marking target across half forward and through the middle, with the ability to be dangerous as a third man up in ruck contests around the ground.
What is holding him back from being able to play early in his career is his low football IQ. Not surprisingly for a young bloke who didn’t concentrate solely on football until comparatively late, and one who has yet to settle into a particular role, his leading patterns and movement off the ball need work. His attack on the ball at this point in time is heavily weighted toward a ‘see ball, get ball’ approach, and more than you would like it results in him leading his man to a contest where he might be better off creating space.
The elephant in the room however is his kicking. Whilst it is generally acceptable, Moore is also capable of the kind of drop punt that would make Levi Casboult blush, as a couple of shots at goal in the heartstopping win for Vic Metro over SA illustrated, and that area of his game needs a drastic overhaul. The good news however is that it appears to be mechanical rather than mental, and the raw talent is there, so it is something a club will be willing to work with him on.
In a lot of ways, Moore’s breathtaking athleticism, great hands and sometimes atrocious kicking brings to mind former Adelaide cult hero Nick Gill, and should he be luckier with injuries, there is no reason to suggest that Moore can’t also make it in the AFL.
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Former club: Aspley
Age: 18
Height: 197cm
Weight: 80kg
Position: Ruckman
2015 STATISTICS
Games: 3
Goals: -
Avg Kicks: 5.7
Avg Marks: 3.7
Avg Hballs: 4.3
Sudanese-born tall forward who can play in the ruck. Left-footer who is quick and agile and a good user of the ball by hand and foot. Moved from Sudan to Queensland at eight years of age. Member of Brisbane Lions Academy. Impressed in the NAB AFL U18 Championships for Queensland.
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ADAM MARCON
Former club: Williamstown
Age: 23
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Former club: Williamstown
Age: 23
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Cal Moore (Calder Cannons) 193 CM
Moore was touted as late-pick potential on Tuesday but missed out in Adelaide. However the 193cm forward, who was a focal point for Vic Metro this year in the absence of injured star Sam Weideman, could find his way onto a rookie list on Friday. An overage player, Moore’s game needs some polish after crossing over from basketball and rugby league. But with a great leap and natural athleticism, there’s undoubted potential.
Mabior Chol – Yeronga/Brisbane academy (Forward 198cm/79kgs)
Athletic Sudanese forward who is a bit of a work in progress. He is a left footer and can take a strong mark. He is another of those diamonds in the rough. If you don’t know Mabior Chol’s well-publicised back-story, you know that he could yet be the Cinderella story of this year’s draft pool. One of eight from a Sudanese family, the Chol family fled Sudan to Egypt, only having to flee from there to Brisbane. Regardless, Chol has been a revelation since turning his hand to Australian Rules six years ago. He formed part of the Brisbane Lions academy where his extreme athletic profile, height and off-the-charts vertical leap meant he quickly adapted to rucking and has honed his marking game. Chol moves around the ground with ease, he has clean hands, a sense of timing and urgency and is really embraced by his teammates.
Adam Marcon (Williamstown) won the Fothergill-Round Medal in 2015.
Position: Midfielder
2015 VFL average numbers: 23 disposals, 12 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 5 score involvements, 8 tackles and 103 SuperCoach points from 19 matches (12 goals overall)
LAST year he watched close mate Kane Lambert be rookie-listed by Richmond. This year, Marcon is hoping for similar love to come his way following a standout season in the VFL. A clean ball-user in tight and a tackling machine, Marcon played a crucial role in Williamstown’s 2015 premiership campaign, earning a spot on the bench in the VFL team of the year. He also won the Fothergill — Round Medal — the VFL’s equivalent of the AFL’s Rising Star award — for the most promising young talent in the competition. The good news for Marcon is the previous nine winners of the same award — which includes the likes of Kane Lambert, Dean Towers, Michael Hibberd and Michael Barlow — have all been drafted onto an AFL list.A clean ball-user in tight and a tackling machine, Marcon played a crucial role in Williamstown’s 2015 premiership campaign, earning a spot on the bench in the VFL team of the year. He also won the Fothergill — Round Medal — the VFL’s equivalent of the AFL’s Rising Star award — for the most promising young talent in the competition. The good news for Marcon is the
Cal Moore (Calder Cannons) 193 CM
Moore was touted as late-pick potential on Tuesday but missed out in Adelaide. However the 193cm forward, who was a focal point for Vic Metro this year in the absence of injured star Sam Weideman, could find his way onto a rookie list on Friday. An overage player, Moore’s game needs some polish after crossing over from basketball and rugby league. But with a great leap and natural athleticism, there’s undoubted potential.
Mabior Chol – Yeronga/Brisbane academy (Forward 198cm/79kgs)
Athletic Sudanese forward who is a bit of a work in progress. He is a left footer and can take a strong mark. He is another of those diamonds in the rough. If you don’t know Mabior Chol’s well-publicised back-story, you know that he could yet be the Cinderella story of this year’s draft pool. One of eight from a Sudanese family, the Chol family fled Sudan to Egypt, only having to flee from there to Brisbane. Regardless, Chol has been a revelation since turning his hand to Australian Rules six years ago. He formed part of the Brisbane Lions academy where his extreme athletic profile, height and off-the-charts vertical leap meant he quickly adapted to rucking and has honed his marking game. Chol moves around the ground with ease, he has clean hands, a sense of timing and urgency and is really embraced by his teammates.
Adam Marcon (Williamstown) won the Fothergill-Round Medal in 2015.
Position: Midfielder
2015 VFL average numbers: 23 disposals, 12 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 5 score involvements, 8 tackles and 103 SuperCoach points from 19 matches (12 goals overall)
LAST year he watched close mate Kane Lambert be rookie-listed by Richmond. This year, Marcon is hoping for similar love to come his way following a standout season in the VFL. A clean ball-user in tight and a tackling machine, Marcon played a crucial role in Williamstown’s 2015 premiership campaign, earning a spot on the bench in the VFL team of the year. He also won the Fothergill — Round Medal — the VFL’s equivalent of the AFL’s Rising Star award — for the most promising young talent in the competition. The good news for Marcon is the previous nine winners of the same award — which includes the likes of Kane Lambert, Dean Towers, Michael Hibberd and Michael Barlow — have all been drafted onto an AFL list.A clean ball-user in tight and a tackling machine, Marcon played a crucial role in Williamstown’s 2015 premiership campaign, earning a spot on the bench in the VFL team of the year. He also won the Fothergill — Round Medal — the VFL’s equivalent of the AFL’s Rising Star award — for the most promising young talent in the competition. The good news for Marcon is the
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Seen a lot of Marcon. Very prolific in the midfield and knows how to find the pill. Was unlucky not to get the Liston this year.
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What would you say are his best attributes?
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