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Brownlow Medallist
Pick #27 in the 2013 National Draft.
Height: 184cm.
Weight: 76kg.
The inside word:
Profiles:
Chris25:
Knightmare:
Height: 184cm.
Weight: 76kg.
The inside word:
Medium defender who wins the contested ball and is able to find time and space to deliver the ball with precision. Kicks the ball well, has good pace, intensity and second efforts. Played all five matches for SA as an overaged player, providing great rebound for his team.
Profiles:
Chris25:
Of all the 19 year olds playing in the Championships this season, Lemmens would be competing with Nankervis as the most improved. Last year, he wasn't named in the U18 squad and didn't receive even a state screening invite. He did get a tryout with Port Adelaide prior to the rookie draft, but that's it. So he really has come from nowhere, considering he has played in every game for South Australia this year. Last season, he tended to play more across half forward and he was fine without ever standing out. But this year, he has moved to the back line and has been excellent - consistently being named in the better players, even winning 24 touches against Vic Country. Lemmens is reading the ball really well coming into the defensive 50, and is heavily involved in linking up out of the back line. I think he'll get his chance in the draft this season, and has some good football blood lines - including having Geelong's Allen Christensen as a cousin.
Knightmare:
Lemmens has played some strong footy this season and is a much improved player after being overlooked last year. He looks set to develop into a high production rebounding backman or a wingman at the next level. He’s a clean user of the footy and a real endurance athlete who will link up and get involved in the play. Down back he has the ability to leave his man and take the intercept mark but then also has strong 1v1 marking strength. Also provides some run and carry when given the opportunity.