Height: 191cm
Weight: 79kg
DOB: 31/10/91
Recruited from: Wantirna South/Eastern Ranges
Bio: Athletic half forward with good hands both on the lead and overhead. Both field and goalkicking are features of his game. Showed he can also play key defence later in the year. Was the quickest player at Draft Camp (2.88secs for 20m) and in the top 6 per cent for agility (8.12secs) highlighting his tremendous athletic ability. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 35-rookie
| Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | K | H | D | M | G | H/O |
| 15 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 2 | - |
In his own words
What type of player are you?
A versatile athletic player with a long kick. Accurate kick at goal. Good jump with strong hands. Good decision maker under pressure.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Robert Murphy. An agile half forward player who is a leadup option but also kicks goals.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
Fast, skilful, strong hands, good on lead. Intensity around ball and on ball carrier.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Workrate consistent throughout game. I would like to improve my overall fitness.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Hawthorn, my best mate when I was little went for them so I chose to as well.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Family have always been there to encourage me with my football. Also my mates have because we are always hanging out trying to beat each other. I used to love watching Wayne Carey just the way he would have such an influence on a game.
