Moore, 18, is the younger sibling of Richmond defender Kelvin Moore – and in this year’s NAB AFL Under-18 Championships is busy earning a reputation as a possible first-round draft pick.
In Metro’s four games so far he has been used in the midfield, up forward and as a running half-back.
Metro forward coach Rob Dean believes Moore will eventually be able to hold down a key position at either end of the field.
“He is strong, his attack at the footy is very good, he has nice pace and good balance around the footy,” Dean told afl.com.au. “He can play at both ends of the ground and in the midfield as well.
“He’s been very consistent. He presents well, has good hands and makes excellent decisions.”
While Moore himself prefers to play as a leading half-forward, Dean thinks he is likelier to follow in the footsteps of his older brother.
“I think eventually he will make a very good defender, but at the moment in the forward half he is doing a very good job for the side,” Dean said.
Originally a Melbourne supporter, Moore swapped allegiances after his brother was elevated from the Tigers’ rookie list in 2004.
Now he would love the opportunity to run out in the yellow and black.
“It would be really good – but I’ll wait and see what happens at the end of the year,” Moore said.
Besides following his brother’s advice to relish the experience, Moore has spent the U18 champs improving his overhead marking and decision-making under pressure.
“It’s been really good, a different experience. It’s a different level to school footy and TAC Cup footy for the Eastern Ranges,” Moore said.
“It’s a different style of play – the bigger bodies, the intensity is much greater.”
