WINNING the goalkicking test at the NAB AFL Draft Combine was an "absolute fluke", says Collingwood Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Quaynor.
Quaynor, a 182cm rebounding defender who can push onto a wing, was the only player to deliver a perfect score in the goalkicking assessment at Marvel Stadium on Monday night.
The Magpies NGA prospect, who is linked to the club due to his African heritage, beat out Keidean Coleman, Tarryn Thomas, Tom McKenzie, Mark Keane and Jack Lukosius, who booted four goals and missed one shot each.
"That was an absolute fluke. I'll take it any day of the week but I won't do it again anytime soon," Quaynor told reporters on Tuesday.
"I don't want to lie to you guys, but I'll take it any day."
Quaynor was named an All Australian defender after the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and shapes as a top-20 pick on draft night next month.
The 18-year-old models his game on Western Bulldogs speedster Jason Johannisen and Demons lock-down defender Neville Jetta.
"I like to grab parts of Jason Johannisen's game, the way he's able to attack out of defence and be really aggressive with his running and also Neville Jetta with his one-on-one ability to defend and then be able to rebound as well," Quaynor said.
Quaynor's versatility in being able to play on talls and smalls is a noteworthy asset and he provides good overlap run and carry from the back half.
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Six cameras were there for Quaynor's press conference on Tuesday, but he said being interviewed by club coaches was a little more daunting.
"I think the club coaches," Quaynor said when asked whether he was nervous to be speaking in front of such a big audience.
"They're pretty important people and they have a big say in whether you get drafted or not so that's probably a little bit more daunting."
And yes, Magpie fans, Quaynor is already a Collingwood supporter and attended last Saturday's Grand Final loss to West Coast.
Quaynor spent some time with the Magpies in December last year as part of his involvement with the NAB AFL Academy.
"I've been barracking for them (the Magpies) a long time now and they've been a big part of my life the last couple of years, so I'm pretty passionate about it but obviously there's other clubs out there that I'm just as interested in going to," Quaynor said.
"It's all part of my development and I'm really happy to be there."
