Saturdays NAB National draft saw the no fewer than seven Calder Cannons realise their dream of being selected by AFL clubs.
The entire Calder Cannons Football Club would like to extend its congratulations to all of the boys and their families who were selected on Saturday. This result is true testament to the programs that our coaches and staff facilitate, and proves that all of the time and effort does pay off.
Below is a full list of the players selected in Saturdays draft in order of selection:
Adam Maric - Pick 21 - Melbourne
An exciting small forward who is extremely smart around goal. At the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships, Maric'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.
Darcy Daniher - Pick 39 (Father Son) - Essendon
Versatile player who is strong overhead and makes good position. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2007. Very competitive and footy smart. From Aberfeldie FC.
James Polkinghorne - Pick 41 - Brisbane
High possession winner who excels at the stoppages. Athletic player who represented Vic Metro at NAB AFL U18 Championships and has debuted with Coburg in the VFL. Runner-up in the Calder Cannons Best and Fairest award for 2007.
Mitch Farmer - Pick 49 - Port Adelaide
Quick, durable and aggressive small defender/midfielder who kicks very well. Impressive member of Vic Metro team in NAB AFL U18 Championships. From Craigieburn FC.
Dean Putt - Pick 51 - Richmond
Athletic tall with good speed and endurance combination, highlighted by 2.93sec for 20m and 14.1 Beep Test at the recent NAB AFL State Screening Session.
Tony Armstrong - Pick 58 - Adelaide
Agile and neat-kicking defender who represented NSW/ACT in NAB AFL U18 Championships this year.
Aaron Kite - Pick 71 - Adelaide
A player of temendous athletic ability. Has the versatility to play back, forward or onball. From Glenroy FC.
For those boys who were unlucky to just miss selection in the National Draft, the Rookie Draft scheduled for December 11 looms as their next opportunity to be selected by an AFL club.
NOTE: All player Bios are courtesy of www.afl.com.au
Len Villani - Nov 07
Last Modified on 26/03/2008 14:53
