THE story of Willie Wheeler is fast approaching its defining chapter.
Will the Victorian Football League sensation from Avenel, near Seymour, be drafted?
Wheeler has all the attributes to play AFL footy. He's 19, explosive off the mark, tackles hard wins his own ball, and can kick goals.
He showcased his talents playing for the Murray Bushrangers last year, collecting 41 touches and laying seven tackles in a breakout match against Bendigo.
Wheeler went on to share the TAC Cup club's best-and-fairest with a kid called Shaun Atley. Atley was snared with a first-round pick by North Melbourne and is already a lock in Brad Scott's starting side.
Wheeler was overlooked. And again at the rookie draft, that time by all 18 clubs.
"My height," Wheeler said when asked why he thought he was overlooked. "Maybe my pace as well, I'm not really sure what it was.
Click HERE for full story from Sam Landsberger at the Herald Sun
Last Modified on 19/07/2011 08:35