The AFL today released details of the top 30 draft prospects (in alphabetical order) for the 2007 NAB AFL Draft which will be held at 10am, Saturday November 24.
Essendon List manager, Adrian Dodoro, (who recently spoke exclusively to Bomber TV about the draft) will have the hopes of all supporters resting on his shoulders when the Bombers use pick 6, 23 and 54.
Essendon's pick 39 has already been used on father/son selection Darcy Daniher (son of Anthony).
Dodoro says the club has done plenty of background work on the country's best young players and this will be a good draft for Essendon.
Who knows, a few of the young players mentioned below in the AFL's top 30 could soon be on their way to Windy Hill.
1. Ashley Arrowsmith, VIC, 12 April 1989, Medium Midfielder, 188.7cm, 81.5kg:
Well balanced, skilful medium midfielder who is a consistent ball winner. Capped off an excellent season in the TAC Cup with best on ground honours in the Cannons Grand Final victory at the MCG where he gathered 20 possessions and booted four goals. His endurance was a feature at the NAB AFL Draft Camp registering a 13.5 in the beep test. From
2. Steven Browne, WA, 1 February 1989, Small Defender, 179.8cm, 74.7kg:
Small defender / midfielder with clean skills and good ability overhead for a player his size. Made his senior WAFL debut in round 17 with
3. Tom Collier,
An extremely versatile player. Capable of playing key position at either end of the ground and has the athleticism to play on ball. Captained
4. Trent Cotchin, VIC, 7 April 1990, 185.1cm, 79.5kg.
A versatile medium midfielder/forward capable of influencing games with his ball winning ability and outstanding disposal. He has an excellent understanding of the game, reads the play well and is a quality decision maker. A penetrating kick, he has rare ball skills on both sides of the body. Dominated with 37 touches in the Knight’s first qualifying final against Gippsland.
5. Patrick Dangerfield, VIC, 5 April 1990, Medium Midfielder, 186.9cm, 82.8kg.
A dashing medium midfielder or defender who shows distinct ability to win the contested the ball. He is a graduate of the
6. Brad Ebert, SA, 2 April 1990, Small Midfielder, 188.2cn, 85.4kg.
Noted for his strong attack on the ball, overhead marking and his versatility. He is a graduate of
7. David Gourdis, WA, 14 March 1989, Tall Forward, 192.4cm, 88.9kg.
Tall, athletic forward who is strong on the lead. Showed outstanding athletic ability at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp ranking first overall for the 20m sprint (2.83 sec) and in the running vertical jump (101cm). He also ranked in the top 8% in the 6x30m repeat sprints.
8. Jarrad Grant, VIC, 6 July 1989, Tall Forward, 192.4cm, 76.7kg.
Dangerous key forward with excellent hands both in the air and below his knees. Excellent form in eight games for Dandenong in the TAC Cup where he booted 27 goals, averaging over three per match. Jarrad attended the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp and shone in the 20m sprint with a time of 2.89 seconds – placing him in the top 5%. From Frankston Bombers FC.
9. Levi Greenwood, SA, 19 February 1989, Medium Defender, 181.2cm, 92.9kg.
Strong, in and under player who is renowned for his uncompromising attack on the ball. Played 11 matches at senior level with Port Adelaide in 2007 averaging 17 possessions. Recorded excellent results in both the repeat 30m sprint (24.22sec) and Vertical Jump (71cm) at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp. From Whyalla FC.
10. Jack Grimes, VIC, 11 May 1989, Medium Defender, 186.3cm, 81.6kg.
A medium defender/midfielder who is an exceptional reader of the game and very good decision maker. Captain of the Northern Knights TAC Cup Team, Jack averaged over 28 possessions. Possesses excellent endurance and has recorded a beep test of 15.10 with
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A tall, key forward prospect with strong hands. Very good on the lead and is exceptionally quick off the mark for a player his size. He displayed impressive endurance at the NAB AFL Draft Camp with a shuttle run result of 13.8.
12. Chris Kangars, VIC, 1 August 1989, Tall Defender, 193.1cm, 84.9kg.
Tall, athletic defender who has shown encouraging progress at TAC Cup level in 2007. Was a standout at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp at the AIS in
13. Matthew Kreuzer, VIC, 13 May 1989, Ruckman, 199.5cm, 94kg.
Talented ruck/key forward prospect who possesses outstanding endurance. Won the 2007 Morrish Medal along with the Northern Knights Best and Fairest. An AIS-AFL Academy Graduate, he was selected as an All Australian at the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships and deemed Vic Metro's Most Valuable Player. Displayed exceptional endurance at the NAB AFL Draft recording top 10 results in the both the beep test (14.2) and the 3km time trial (10min 51sec). From Bundoora FC.
14. Addam Maric, VIC, 18 April 1990, Small Forward, 177.9cm, 76.8kg.
An exciting small forward who is extremely smart around goal. At the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships, Addam’s ability around goals and to win contested ball in the midfield earned him All Australian honours. Kicked four goals against Vic Country on the final day of the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships. From Greenvale FC
15. Chris Masten, WA, 2 May 1989, Small Midfielder, 179.6cm, 77.3kg.
Skilful midfielder renowned for his tireless work ethic and in and under style. He earned All Australian selection at the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships after averaging 25 possessions per match and ranking third overall for clearances. Chris is gifted athlete who has enormous running ability, recording a beep test of over 15 with the
16. Ben McEvoy, VIC, 11 July 1989, Ruckman, 200.2cm, 94.6kg.
A rangy, durable ruckman with excellent endurance. Ben took out the Best and Fairest for Grand Finalists the Murray Bushrangers after an impressive season in the 2007 TAC Cup. He averaged 14 hit outs and eight marks per game and led the competition in contested marks. Captained Vic Country at the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships and earned All Australian Honours.
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A genuine utility, capable of playing on ball, off a flank or as a key position forward. Noted for his ability to read the play and strong work rate. He was exceptional for
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A prolific ball winner who influences the game with his exceptional skills. He is a quality decision maker and possesses a classy sidestep. Won the Alan McLean medal for best player division tow player at the 2006 U16 Championships. Marlon is a graduate of the 2006/07
19. David Myers, WA, 30 June 1989, Tall Defender, 190.7cm, 86.2kg.
Tall and mobile running defender with a potent left foot. David is a graduate of the 2005/06
20. Tony Notte, WA, 15 April 1990, Tall Forward, 194.5cm, 71.5kg.
A lightly built tall forward with excellent hands both in the air and below his knees. He is quick and agile for a player of his size and capable of playing as a key back. Excellent on the lead and a good reader of the play. He is a graduate of the 2006/07
21. Andy Otten, VIC, 15 May 1989, Tall Forward, 191cm, 88.8kg.
A prolific ball winner, he averaged over 26 possessions and six marks per game with the Oakleigh Chargers in 2007 and capped off an outstanding season by taking out the best and fairest award and TAC Cup Team of the Year honours. He recorded strong results at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp ranking in the top 2% for the vertical leap (92cm) and the top 20% for the beep test (14.2).
22. Rhys Palmer, WA, 13 February 1989, Small Midfielder, 181.4cm, 79.8kg.
He was the leading possession winner at the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships averaging 32 per match and was named the undefeated Western Australian teams Most Valuable Player and also earned All Australian Honours. Demonstrated elite endurance at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp at the AIS in
23. Tayte Pears, WA, 24 March 1990, Tall Defender, 190.1cm, 91.8kg.
Composed and disciplined tall defender who is renowned for his good decision making and excellent use of the ball. Recorded an outstanding 2.92 seconds for the 20m sprint – placing him in the top 10% of players at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp.
24. Alex Rance, WA, 9 October 1989, Tall Defender, 192.3cm, 87.6kg.
Strong, hard running tall defender noted for his dash off the backline. His father Murray played 97 matches with the Western Bulldogs and West Coast between 1986-1990. Alex was a leading player for rebound 50’s with
25. Sam Reid, QLD, 7 November 1989, Medium Midfielder, 187.6cm, 79.1kg.
Midfielder/half back who impresses with his ability to run and carry the ball. A member of the
26. Cyril Rioli, NT, 14 July 1989, Small Forward, 177cm, 78.9kg.
Nephew of AFL greats Michael Long and Maurice Rioli, Cyril is a left footer noted for his polished skills and excellent balance. He attended the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp at the AIS in
27. Scott Selwood, VIC, 27 March 1990, Medium Defender, 185.1cm, 80.3kg.
A no fuss medium sized player capable of roles in both defence and the midfield. He is noted for his aggressive and fearless attack on the ball and innate ability to read the play. His clean hands are also a feature. An AIS-AFL graduate, he is the brother of AFL players Adam,
28. Robbie Tarrant, VIC, 25 April 1989, Tall Forward, 195.9cm, 90.1kg.
A tall, powerful forward very much like his brother, Fremantle’s Chris Tarrant. Robbie was very prominent at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp recording 2.99sec for the 20m sprint and 14.2 for the beep test – both impressive results for a man of his size. From Mildura FC.
29. Patrick Veszpremi, VIC, 1 September 1989, Medium Defender, 181.2cm, 84.8kg.
A strong, versatile player who influences the game with his exceptional ball use. Patrick was a standout for the Knights in their victory in the first qualifying final against Gippsland booting eight goals. He is a graduate of the 2006/07
30. Brendan Whitecross, QLD, 25 January 1990, Medium Midfielder, 183.3cm, 79.3kg.
Wins plenty of the ball whether playing in the midfield, forward or defence. Was outstanding at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp where he was third overall in the beep test (14.10), fifth overall in the 20m sprint (2.91), and eighth overall for both agility (8.36) and the repeat 30m sprint (24.25 secs).
