Welcome Pick 9 - Nick Vlastuin

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Name: Nick Vlastuin
Club: Northern Knights
Height: 187cm
Weight: 86kg
Position: Inside Midfielder/HBF
Profile:
Knightmares description

Midfielder who consistently wins the contested footy and just consistently goes harder than the next player. Big time clearance player. Skill level is exceptional, uses it well by both hand and foot and rarely makes mistakes. Particularly stands out by foot and has nice penetration. Has also been noted for leadership and really leads by example out on the field so there is a lot to like. Marking ability forward of centre very good for a midfielder. Consistently plays to a high level. Athletically only average and endurance still a work in progress and will need to improve before he develops into a full time midfielder. Tackles hard and willingly works both ways. Looks like a very low risk, solid pro who is worthy of a high draft position. Probably didn’t produce the numbers at the u18 champs that many expected but still a very desirable prospect and a guy you can play through the midfield or off a back flank tomorrow which will appeal to a number of clubs. One of those guys you’d love to have around the club.

Chris25 description:

Nick Vlastuin is an interesting prospect this year, he almost seems to be the forgotten man. At the start of the year he was very highly regarded, including as a possible top 5 pick. But it seems that people have just gone cold on him, and I don't know why. It can't be based on performances, because he has been excellent this year - All Australian in the U18 Championships, TAC Cup Team of the Year and generally just starring in every game he's played. Perhaps it's because he played largely off of half back for Vic Metro as opposed to the midfield, so people have stuck the tag of 'medium defender' on him? He isn't the most athletic player going around, but he offers so much. He is exceptionally strong and always hits the packs hard, he wins his own ball and brings his teammates into the game. Even in close, he is always clean with his hands and has a nice kick on him too. I'd be pretty confident in saying that he will captain whatever team drafts him, and he is the type of player who could really set the tone of a club on the field. AFL Comparison: Luke Hodge.

 

[TiggerMan22]

No Grundy
Vlastuin still good though

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

Go Vlastuin!!
He looked rapt!

 

[tugga]

Welcome to Punt Rd.

 

[jesterx]

 

[nugget_12]

Welcome Tigger!

 

[Damo80]

Welcome Tigger... next captain of the Richmond Football Club (post Cotchin)

 

[_Wang_]

Good shit!! Really happy with this

 

[Heisenberg_]

Bit disappointed we passed on Menzel but still pretty happy with Nick, the recruiters know more then I do so I will back them in.

 

[WATiger86]

Welcome Nick - Dimma looked stoked to land him too!

 

[Rubber Hips]

Welcome to the tigers Tigger...go well young man

 

[Kamikaze]

Great get and welcome!

 

[theflea]

cue the doubters!!! i must admit 10 clubs passed on grundy so that interesting.

 

[LegendakaRICHO]

happy with this tho surprised we missed on grundy considering our ruck stocks

 

[Rubber Hips]

I like the glint in his eye...a real campaigner...bring it

 

[telsor]

We got the guy we've wanted for some time. Happy with that.

 

[richcogs]

Happy, but a bitter sweet happiness. Menzel was there on offer, risk, but I love his highlights!

 

[tugga]

is he a richmond fan?

 

[RichoLedio]

Happy enough, kinda ruined by knowing so long in advance

 

[Jimmybob]

 

[TiggerMan22]

Grundy to Collingwood

 

[Nostradumbass]

Welcome to Tigerland. Good luck lad!!

 

[Jimmybob]

Not happy Collingwood have a player with my last name now

 

[theflea]

i guess they agreed with my thoughts we need inside mids.

 

[tigerdan]

Captained Vic Metro, must be pretty bloody good!