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North Melbourne has used its first pick in the 2011 National Draft to secure Brad McKenzie.

Name: Brad McKenzie
Club: Sturt, South Australia
Date of birth: 29/5/93
Height: 188cm
Weight: 76kg
Draft selection: 18

NAB AFL Draft Combine: McKenzie's elite agility shone through at the combine, where he registered a time of 8.12s, which ranked him in the top 8 per cent of players tested.

Jason Phelan says: McKenzie's powerful and pinpoint left boot made him one of the more sought after midfielders in this draft. His ability to pick apart a defence and deliver the ball to the advantage of his forwards is first class and he complements that with his willingness to go after the hard ball. He has some work to do on his endurance, but that will come with an AFL pre-season or two under his belt. He made his senior SANFL debut with Sturt this season and played three games.

Kevin Sheahan says: McKenzie is a classy left-footer who averaged 16.4 disposals and three tackles at the U18 championships. He is a good mark, and brings others into the game with his composure and creativity. From Marryatville HS.

In his own words: I'm a tall midfielder who can play off half-back.

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