The AFL this week announced the fifth group of players, Tall Defenders, to be invited to the NAB AFL Draft Combines to be held in October 2012 as part of its talent identification process in the lead up to the 2012 NAB AFL Draft.
The NAB AFL Draft Combine, involving 120 players at National Level, will be held at Etihad Stadium from October 2-5, with state Draft Combines to be held in Melbourne (October 6).
The Tall Defender group comprises 23 players who and play predominantly defensive roles.
“The Tall Defenders are extremely athletic with excellent rebounding skills and are strong spoilers with most also capable of playing roles up forward as well highlighting the versatility of this group,” said AFL National and International Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan.
In all, over 200 players have been invited to test at the NAB AFL Draft Combines with other positioned groups to be released as follows:
11 September – Tall Forwards
18 September – Ruckmen
25 September – International Players
2012 NAB AFL Draft Combines – State
Melbourne:
Josh Freezer
Club: Bendigo Gold
Height: 192cm
Weight: 91kg
DOB: 12.06.1989
Michael Riseley
Club: Casey Scorpions
Height: 190cm
Weight: 83kg
DOB: 21.12.1988
Last Modified on 05/09/2012 23:43