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www.afl.com.auAFL RECRUITERS and talent scouts are still scratching their heads at the performance of Geelong Falcons forward Luke Dahlhaus in the agility test at the NAB AFL Draft Combine.
The 18-year-old dodged and weaved his way around the course in 7.47 seconds, smashing the previous record.
Dahlhaus's effort capped off a brilliant 2010 season, during which he averaged more than a goal per game and also spent plenty of time in the midfield.
His standout performances came late in the year when he collected 35 possessions in a game against the Murray Bushrangers, then backed it up by gathering another 29 touches against the Calder Cannons.
The youngster from Leopold on the outskirts of Geelong was rewarded for his consistency when he finished third in the TAC Cup best and fairest - the Morrish Medal.
Dahlhaus was also named in the TAC Cup team of the year.
Thanks to his efforts at the combine, he is clearly the most agile player to have nominated for the draft.
The second-best effort in the agility test came from mature-age hopeful Daniel Nicholson, who recorded a time of 7.69sec.
Nicholson is aiming to follow the path of Demons star Cameron Bruce by getting drafted straight out of Melbourne's amateur competition.
Weighing only 76kg, the 23-year-old is a real dasher who loves to carry the ball and break the lines.
The other impressive times in the agility test were recorded by Northern Bullants small forward Ahmed Saad (7.89), Geelong Falcons defender Billie Smedts (7.90) and Michael Hutchinson from Queensland (7.95).
Hutchinson played state-level soccer in Brisbane before switching codes to Australian football.
He represented Queensland at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships during 2010 and was a standout performer against Tasmania and Western Australia.
During the past 12 months he also managed to play senior football in the QAFL with Aspley and the Brisbane Lions reserves.
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Last Modified on 18/11/2010 15:42
