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A relative of Hawthorn player Amos Frank, Barry has drawn comparisons to the great Michael Long. Hailing from Fregon in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands, the 18-year-old has always been a very gifted footballer, but question marks on his attitude had led to him being overlooked in various teams during his high school years. He's turned that around and arrives at Melbourne promising to add some spark to the Demon midfield. Barry's a left footer who bounces the ball with his right hand and is both a graceful and speedy mover.
Dominic Barry celebrates with his NT teammates during the under-18 championships.
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2012 NAB AFL UNDER-18 STATISTICS
| Matches | Kicks | Handballs | Marks | Disposals | Tackles | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 67 | 25 | 23 | 92 | 6 | 5.3 |
GREG BROUGHTON (Gold Coast)
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Recruited with pick No.73 in the 2009 NAB AFL Rookie Draft, Broughton went on to be one of Fremantle's rookie success stories, playing 68 games in four seasons. A reliable defender who could push into the midfield effectively, he played his best football in 2011, finishing third in Fremantle's club champion award. The 26-year-old played forward for periods of 2012 under Ross Lyon before a finger injury ended his season after round 16. Contracted for 2013, Broughton began looking at his options in the third week of the Gillette AFL Trade Period and was initially linked to Port Adelaide before Gold Coast made its move. The Suns have orchestrated a bargain trade, snaring the versatile defender and pick No.60 in exchange for pick No.37.
Greg Broughton will add versatility to the Suns' line-up. Picture: AFL Media
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SHANNON BYRNES (Melbourne)
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The timing was perfect for Byrnes to join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent. A popular dual premiership player, Byrnes was unable to find a permanent spot in the Geelong line-up in the past two years. Having played just nine games in that period, he is looking for more opportunity at senior level. Melbourne will provide that opportunity and in return receive a solid performer who can pass on experience both on and off the field. Byrnes has played 108 games, kicked 100 goals and been on the Cats' list since being a rookie selection in 2003.
Shannon Byrnes comes packaged with experience and two premiership medals. Picture: AFL Media
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JOSH CADDY (Geelong)
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Cats fans are in for a treat with 20-year-old midfielder Josh Caddy. The former Northern Knights and Vic Metro star had two seasons in the system at the Gold Coast and showed glimpses of his best in 2012, following an injury-ravaged debut season. The rugged on-baller played all 22 games, showing both a willingness to get in-and-under and an astute sense around goals. Caddy is an impressive young man and another injection of youth the Geelong midfield is craving. Back where he wants to be in Victoria, watch for him to prosper under the guidance of the seasoned Cats.
Josh Caddy at his rugged best against St Kilda this season. Picture: AFL Media
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TROY CHAPLIN (Richmond)
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Tired of the fish-bowl lifestyle in Adelaide, Chaplin opted to join Richmond as a free agent and is set to add some experience to a young backline. Chaplin crosses from the Power, where he played 140 games. At 195cm and 100kg, Chaplin has the size to become a pillar of defence at Punt Rd, despite question marks being raised, particularly late in the season, over his disposal. Turnovers and skill errors plagued the 26-year-old for much of 2012, but a troublesome knee could provide some explanation. He had surgery on that knee after the season and he believes the Tigers can push for a flag in the next few years.
Don't argue: Troy Chaplin fends off Kurt Tippett during round five's Adelaide Showdown. Picture: AFL Media
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CHRIS DAWES (Melbourne)
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It's easy to see why the Demons were an attractive proposition for Dawes. At 24 and with 71 games (including 12 finals) behind him, he gets to play a settled role as a key forward and be a leader among a developing group. The money, of course, won't have hurt. Dawes had an ordinary year at Collingwood in 2012 but there were mitigating factors. He was attempting to play as a back-up ruckman, an unfamiliar role to the premiership key forward. He sometimes seemed uncertain as to what was expected of him and played accordingly. He is not a world-beater but he should prove valuable in the role assigned to him and is a solid citizen who trains hard.
Chris Dawes fends off Carlton's Kade Simpson in round three this season. Picture: AFL Media
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BRENDON GODDARD (Essendon)
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Essendon isn't generally the type of club to lure a big name from a rival, but the introduction of free agency allowed it to pursue - and secure - Brendon Goddard, the highest-profile player available this year. The former Saint will be a terrific addition to the Bombers, adding a much-needed layer of class to their midfield and defence. Goddard, the No.1 draft pick in 2002, established himself as one of the competition's premier players in 2009-10. His rise was capped with brilliant back-to-back performances in the 2010 Grand Final and subsequent replay. Although his previous two seasons at the Saints didn't quite match those heights, he joins the Bombers with a fresh challenge and success in sight.
Brendon Goddard soars for that mark during the drawn 2010 Grand Final against Collingwood.
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ANGUS GRAHAM (ADELAIDE)
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Angus Graham is a ruckman who threatened to become a front-line player for the Tigers but never managed to do so. After making his debut in 2007, his most promising stretch came in Damien Hardwick's first year as coach, in 2010, when he played the last 15 games. He also played the opening eight games in 2011, but then fell out of favour. His place in the club's thinking was clear when the Tigers picked up Adelaide ruckman Ivan Maric after the 2011 season. Graham struggled though 2012, playing one game, but in the end his lack of confidence and ability to impose himself on the contest counted against him. At 25, a likely age for a ruckman, he has the chance to resurrect himself at a club whose faith in him should boost his confidence.
Angus Graham and Bulldog Will Minson do battle in the ruck in 2011. Picture: AFL Media
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TOM HICKEY (St Kilda)
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St Kilda has landed a quality big man with young ruckman Tom Hickey. He stands 201cm and despite being slightly on the lean side at 87kg, is a good competitor and excellent overhead mark. He played 12 games during his two seasons at the Gold Coast and displayed an elite running capacity to go with his deft hands and solid skill set. The 21-year-old showed in one outing against Collingwood (19 disposals, eight marks - most of them contested - and 34 hit-outs) that he could mix it with the competition's best. He has a great base and plenty of upside.
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JESSE HOGAN (Melbourne)
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Hogan is a supremely talented power forward, and the only pity for the Demons is that he won't be eligible to play AFL until the 2014 season. Aged 17 and arriving at Melbourne via the GWS mini-draft, Hogan already stands 195cm and weighs in at 97.5kg. He has superb hands, a strong overhead mark and finished in the top 20 in the beep test at this year's NAB AFL Draft Combine. He starred for Western Australia in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and the Demons say he's the sort of player they could build a team around - a big rap for a young man. Hogan has been compared to Jonathan Brown and with two AFL pre-seasons under his belt by the time he debuts, there's no reason to doubt he will have an immediate impact.
WA key forward Jesse Hogan looks for options during the 2012 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
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2012 NAB AFL UNDER-18 STATISTICS
| Matches | Kicks | Handballs | Marks | Disposals | Tackles | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 45 | 23 | 32 | 68 | 8 | 6 |
JACK HOMBSCH (Port Adelaide)
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The teenaged defender was one of Greater Western Sydney's 17-year-old access selections and showed some good signs in his first year at AFL level. In nine appearances, he averaged over 14 possessions and four marks. But the Giants have demonstrated their love for stockpiling draft picks and they decided to ship Hombsch and 17-year-old Jack Neade to Port Adelaide for pick No.29. He needs to add some bulk to his 194cm frame, but Hombsch is well placed to contribute to the Power backline. The Giants said homesickness wasn't an issue, but the South Australian will also likely relish a return to his home state.
Jack Hombsch is tackled by Western Bulldog Will Minson in the Giants' round-five loss at Manuka Oval this season. Picture: AFL Media
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CHRIS KNIGHTS (Richmond)
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After a dominant 2009 season in which he booted 43 goals, Knights struggled to play consistent football for Adelaide. After playing just five AFL games in 2012, he became the first free agent in AFL history to join a new team when he crossed to Richmond. The left footer proved at SANFL level he can still influence games and can use the football well. He'd hope he gets more opportunity with the Tigers. Knights played 96 games for the Crows. He will add to his new side's depth and a solid pre-season could see him used higher up the ground.
Chris Knights fights to shake off Gold Coast's Jared Brennan in round eight this season. Picture: AFL Media
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BRIAN LAKE (Hawthorn)
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Hawk fans know what they'll get from Brian Lake. The 30-year-old veteran has seen three preliminary finals with the Western Bulldogs and is a two-time All Australian full-back. Having banished a forgettable 2011 with a much better 2012, he says he's still got plenty of good footy left in him and has moved to Hawthorn in search of a premiership. Fulfilling his aim of playing every game of the 2013 season, including finals, would require luck with injuries. But otherwise he looks a steal and should slot in well alongside the Hawks' bigger defenders.
Brian Lake leaps for a mark during the Bulldogs' 2010 preliminary final against St Kilda. Picture: AFL Media
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TOM LEE (St Kilda)
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Lee is a mature-aged pick from Western Australia, where he won a premiership with Claremont, booting 60 goals for the season. He's a strong marking, 195cm forward and at 94kg has the body to slot straight into St Kilda's set-up. With Nick Riewoldt and Justin Koschitzke both turning 30 before the start of next season, the Saints see Lee as a possible replacement for their star forwards. The mobile big man spent a year on Adelaide's list in 2009, but was delisted without playing a game. Now 21, he is a ready-made player who will be asked to bolster St Kilda's attack early next season.
Tom Lee kicks for goal for the Claremont Tigers during this year's Foxtel Cup grand final. Picture: AFL Media
CAREER WAFL STATISTICS
| Matches | Kicks | Handballs | Marks | Disposals | Tackles | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 410 | 185 | 239 | 595 | 50 | 82 |
QUINTEN LYNCH (Collingwood)
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The 29-year-old joins Collingwood with 209 games of AFL experience under his belt, including the 2006 premiership, from his 10 seasons at West Coast. The free agent was recruited for his ability to play both as a forward and as a hardened ruckman, which is something the Pies felt they required given Chris Dawes' struggles to make that role his own this season after the retirement of Leigh Brown. Lynch sees the move as a chance to jump-start his career after he appeared out of favour at the Eagles towards the season's end.
Quinten Lynch arrives at Collingwood determined to jump-start his career. Picture: AFL Media
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JACK MARTIN (Gold Coast)
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Martin has been talked up as the best 17-year-old footballer in the country, and with good reason. He is a natural athlete who matches great pace with the ability to win his own footy. Martin's decision making is top notch and his foot skills are elite. At 185cm, he could well develop into a superstar outside midfielder, but will need to add to his 64kg frame by spending time in the weights room. As an underage player, Martin has ample time to bulk up and fine tune his game in time to debut for Gold Coast in the 2014 season.
Jack Martin undergoes the goalkicking assessement at the 2012 NAB AFL Draft Combine. Picture: AFL Media
2012 NAB AFL UNDER-18 STATISTICS
| Matches | Kicks | Handballs | Marks | Disposals | Tackles | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 44 | 33 | 25 | 77 | 26 | 6 |
HAMISH McINTOSH (Geelong)
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Hamish McIntosh leaves North Melbourne for Geelong in the search of greater opportunity. A combination of injury, the substitute rule and Todd Goldstein's emergence as North's No.1 ruckman has limited McIntosh to just eight games in the past two seasons. But if his knees and Achilles tendons hold up, McIntosh, 28, looks a perfect fit for the Cats, who missed retired premiership ruckman Brad Ottens' presence this season. McIntosh played 107 games for the Roos after being taken with pick No.9 in the 2002 NAB AFL Draft. At his best, he was one of the best ruckmen in the competition, making the 2007 and 2009 All Australian squads.
Hamish McIntosh does battle with Eagles ruckman Dean Cox in round six this year. Picture: AFL Media
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BRENT MOLONEY (Brisbane Lions)
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The Lions get what they need with an in-and-under midfielder, and free agent Moloney gets what he wants - a new beginning. This appears a perfect fit for both player and club as 28-year-old Moloney looks to rejuvenate his career. It was just 12 months ago he was Melbourne's best and fairest winner, but after a patchy 2012, Moloney was after a fresh start. His clearance work will fit nicely alongside Brownlow medallist Simon Black and complement emerging stars Daniel Rich, Jack Redden and Tom Rockliff.
Brent Moloney takes possession during Melbourne's match against Hawthorn in round seven this year.
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ANGUS MONFRIES (Port Adelaide)
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It's a homecoming for Monfries who, at 25, says his best footy is still to come. He arrives at Port Adelaide with 150 games of experience as one of the Bombers most popular small forwards. The Power claimed Monfries' durability was attractive to the side and that's no surprise given Port's horrendous run with injuries in 2012. He's a skilful and smart player, but will need to find more of his own footy playing for the Power. Monfries didn't get the opportunity he wanted in Essendon's midfield in his eight years at Windy Hill and has vowed to do everything in his control to ensure he grabs his chance at the Power.
Angus Monfries gets a handball away in heavy traffic against the Sydney Swans in round 11 this season. Picture: AFL Media
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TOM MURPHY (Gold Coast)
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After playing only six senior matches with Hawthorn in 2012, Murphy is assured of more opportunity at Gold Coast. The 26-year-old free agent should be a nice fit for the Suns' developing list. He brings 95 games' experience and proven leadership skills, having been in the Hawks' leadership group for four seasons. His strength of character and team-first attitude - perfect qualities for a young football club - showed through in the way he handled his omission from the Grand Final. As a player, Murphy is a reliable if not flashy defender, with a strong track record against some of the game's best small forwards.
Opportunity knocks for ex-Hawk Tom Murphy on the Gold Coast. Picture: AFL Media
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JAKE NEADE (Port Adelaide)
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Neade arrives at Alberton via a trade with GWS, who had access to him as a Northern Territory zone selection. A busy small forward who thrives on applying pressure inside 50, he represented the Northern Territory at this year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. He was awarded the Harrison Medal for the best player in Division Two and was also named in the All Australian team after a string of eye-catching performances. He is a hugely popular figure at TAC Cup club North Ballarat and St Patrick's boarding school where he has honed his craft since leaving the Territory. He is just 172cm tall, but is an extremely hard worker who is dangerous around goal and also possesses elite endurance.
Jake Neade (r) leads the chasing pack during this year's Under-18 Championships. Picture: AFL Media
2012 NAB AFL UNDER-18 STATISTICS
| Matches | Kicks | Handballs | Marks | Disposals | Tackles | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 58 | 34 | 14 | 92 | 18 | 3.5 |
DANYLE PEARCE (Fremantle)
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At his best, Pearce is an exhilarating player. His pace and decision-making are generally sound, but he has struggled with the close attention that comes with being your club's primary playmaker. Joining Fremantle as a free agent from Port Adelaide, the 26-year-old won't hold that tag any longer and should find freedom on the wide expanses of Patersons Stadium. Playing off half-back or through the middle, Pearce looms as a nice fit for Fremantle and should provide the side with plenty of drive. He hasn't taken his game to the level many thought he was capable of after he won the 2006 NAB AFL Rising Star Award, so perhaps a fresh start will see him fulfill his potential.
Danyle Pearce snaps for goal in round nine's clash against the Suns. Picture: AFL Media
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JARED RIVERS (GEELONG)
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After 150 games with Melbourne for just three finals, Jared Rivers has moved to the Cats in the hope he can experience some success before his career ends. The 28-year-old unrestricted free agent shapes as an excellent replacement in defence for retiring Geelong champion Matthew Scarlett. Geelong has secured him in the hope it can remain a premiership contender as many of its premiership stars near the end of their careers. Rivers has been in career-best form in the past two seasons, injury-free and consistent. He finished fifth in the Demons' 2012 club champion award after being runner-up in the award in 2011.
Jared Rivers tries to escape the clutches of Carlton's Shaun Hampson at the MCG in round nine this season. Picture: AFL Media
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DAVID RODAN (Melbourne)
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Rodan tweeted "third time lucky" after completing a move to the Demons, his third AFL club, on the penultimate day of the trade period. The 29-year-old midfielder was admired at Port Adelaide and, previously, Richmond by teammates and fans, particularly for his off-field work on multicultural issues. However he struggled on the park in 2012. A hamstring complaint hampered the second half of his season, and questions over the defensive side of his game saw him dropped to the SANFL for several weeks. When healthy and firing, Rodan offers tenacity and skill, and the Demons will hope he still has the drive and fitness to return to his best.
Third-time lucky? David Rodan joins the Demons after stints with Richmond and Port Adelaide. Picture: AFL Media
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JORDAN RUSSELL (Collingwood)
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Jordan Russell played just seven games in 2012 despite Carlton's well-documented injury woes. He tested free agency with the club's blessing before being traded to Collingwood. He'll turn 26 before next season and still has plenty of good footy in him after overcoming the groin and hip injuries that dogged him in 2011. At his best he can be damaging coming off half-back with long and accurate kicking a feature of his game. Russell played 116 games for Carlton after he was taken ninth overall at the 2004 NAB AFL Draft.
Experienced Blue Jordan Russell arrives at Collingwood having put groin and hip injuries behind him. Picture: AFL Media
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KOBY STEVENS (Western Bulldogs)
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Stevens was a highly-rated junior who looked set to make an impact early in his AFL career, but the opportunities simply didn't present in a strong West Coast midfield. After 11 games in three seasons, the strong-bodied on-baller requested a trade and he should earn the exposure he craves with the Western Bulldogs. A combative midfielder, the 21-year-old excels at winning the contested ball, but time will be put into improving his disposal by foot. The Eagles had forecast a prominent future role for Stevens in their midfield and were disappointed when he decided to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Koby Stevens gets a handball away under pressure from Adelaide's Sam Shaw in this year's NAB Cup Grand Final. Picture: AFL Media
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LEWIS STEVENSON (Port Adelaide)
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After 10 games in five seasons, a fresh start at Port Adelaide could be the move that helps Stevenson live up to his potential. The half-back is quick and skilful and was initially recruited by the Eagles as a rookie project player. He has since developed a strong body capable of playing at AFL level and he will arrive at the Power ready-made after a consistent WAFL season with Claremont. The 23-year-old was a regular emergency for West Coast this season, including in the club's semi-final clash with Collingwood. Port Adelaide handed the Eagles pick No.88 in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft to secure him.
Skilful half-back Lewis Stevenson has won a second chance at Port Adelaide. Picture: AFL Media
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SHARROD WELLINGHAM (West Coast)
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After playing 92 games for Collingwood, Wellingham was delighted to be traded home to Western Australia. Playing alongside perhaps the game's best midfield unit at Collingwood, the 24-year-old is yet to achieve his potential. Although he's shown glimpses of brilliance, his consistency has let him down. He was a member of the Magpies' 2010 premiership side and his pace and foot skills will suit the wide expanses of Patersons Stadium. If he can play consistent football for the Eagles, the pick 17 they gave up for him could work out to be a steal.
Sharrod Wellingham wheels away after kicking a goal against the Western Bulldogs in round six this season. Picture: AFL Media
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CLINTON YOUNG (COLLINGWOOD)
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Collingwood enticed free agent Young with a three-year deal that Hawthorn didn't match. The dashing wingman should be a good addition for the Magpies, who are flush with inside midfielders but wanted an outside mover who could help with transition from defence to attack. Young's great strengths are his ability to carry the football, and his penetrating and long, if not always entirely accurate, left-foot kick. He played 116 games for the Hawks over eight seasons, including a big performance in the 2008 Grand Final win.
Clinton Young holds up the cup after the Hawks' premiership victory over the Cats in 2008. Picture: AFL Media
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TOM YOUNG (Western Bulldogs)
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A product of the now-defunct NSW Scholarship program, the 20-year-old from Bowral was signed by the Pies as a 15-year-old before officially joining the club via the 2010 NAB AFL Draft. The red-headed utility won the club's VFL best and fairest as an 18-year-old and finished third the following year; the season in which he played the first of his nine senior games. The Bulldogs will be encouraged by the promise he showed this season in the VFL, playing down back and through the midfield. He was only able to break into the senior side at Collingwood for seven games.
Bowral product Tom Young was 18 when he won the Pies' VFL best and fairest. Picture: AFL Media
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THE FINAL DAY'S MOVES
As is tradition, the final day of the Gillette AFL Trade Period saw a flurry of activity with nine players landing at new clubs:
- Campbell Heath was the first player to be traded on a hectic final day, sent to Port Adelaide along with a fourth-round draft selection (85) in return for pick 72 at the NAB AFL Draft. Heath played only two games in four years at the Swans but is likely to see regular senior football in Port Adelaide's defence next season.
- Cale Morton ended a five-year association with Melbourne when he was traded to West Coast for pick No.88. Morton, a highly-rated junior, played 78 games for the Demons but never capitalised on the potential that saw him taken at No.4 in the 2007 national draft. Morton will add depth to an Eagles midfield that saw the departure of Tom Swift (retired) and Koby Stevens (traded to the Western Bulldogs) during the trade period.
Cale Morton will add depth to an already strong Eagles midfield. Picture: AFL Media
- Kangaroo Aaron Edwards landed at his third club in seven years after he was sent to Richmond in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick (74). Edwards has played 82 matches but managed just nine for North Melbourne in 2012. Edwards is likely to fill the role left by retiree Brad Miller, playing as a third marking target next to Jack Riewoldt and Ty Vickery. Edwards kicked a career-best 36.8 in 2011. Edwards will turn 29 before the start of next season and has kicked 124 AFL goals.
- The first two-player trade of the final day of trade week saw Cameron Pedersen move to Melbourne in return for Jordan Gysberts. An exchange of draft picks was also involved, with Melbourne losing pick 63 in return for pick 74. Pedersen burst onto the AFL scene as a mature-age recruit in 2011, juggling roles in the ruck, defence and attack on his way to winning North Melbourne's best first-year player award. In 14 games last year, Pedersen kicked 18.5 and performed well on star opposition forwards such as St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt. However, North's wealth of talls meant Pedersen was starved of opportunities this season, playing just two games early in the season. Gysberts, a prolific midfielder, fell out of favour under new coach Mark Neeld, spending most of the second half of the season in the VFL after battling jaw and ankle injuries. He was the No.11 pick in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft.
Midfielder Jordan Gysberts is likely to find regular senior football with North Melbourne. Picture: AFL Media
- In a surprise trade, Sydney Swan Matt Spangher was shipped off to Hawthorn to bolster the Hawks' defence. Spangher was packaged with pick No.72 and exchanged for Hawthorn's pick it was given for losing Clinton Young to free agency (No.66). Spangher spent just two years at the Swans after being delisted by West Coast in 2010 and played 12 games for the club (after 12 with West Coast). Spangher is far from assured a spot in Hawthorn's best 22 and will have his work cut out for him to cement a spot in the Hawks' back half.
- Hawthorn lost a defender just an hour later though when it traded 99-game player Stephen Gilham to Greater Western Sydney. Gilham was sent to the Giants along with picks 28 and 65 in return for selection 29 and 68. The sweetener on the deal for the Hawks was Northern Territory zone-listed player Jed Anderson. Anderson is a 181cm midfielder and half-back with a relentless attack on the ball and the ability to run and carry. The Giants were able to list him as NT is their zone and on-trade him to the Hawks.
- The Brisbane Lions bolstered their talls department, acquiring 198cm Demon Stefan Martin for pick 53 and pick 73. Martin read the wind at Melbourne, noting the club brought in two big men in Dawes and Pedersen. The former basketballer played only seven games in an injury-interruped 2012 after a break-out season in 2011, finishing eighth in Melbourne's best and fairest.
- Trent Dennis-Lane finished at his club of choice, St Kilda, after three years and 19 games at the Swans. While Port Adelaide enquired about the speedy forward, Dennis-Lane was reunited with coach Scott Watters at the Saints. Watters coached Dennis-Lane at WAFL club Subiaco, playing a vital role in his development and subsequent drafting, and the pair share a strong relationship. Dennis-Lane was an emergency for the 2012 Grand Final. He was traded for pick No.47.
Trent Dennis-Lane has been reunited with former coach Scott Watters at St Kilda. Picture: AFL Media
- Jamie Cripps moved to his club of choice, West Coast, in return for two second-round picks (41 and 44). The Eagles would be pleased with a deal in which they also received pick No.46 while holding on to defender Mitch Brown. The Saints made a strong bid for Brown, who requested to be traded to St Kilda, but the Eagles rebuffed their advances and kept the young backman. Cripps could play an important role in West Coast's midfield.
