Welcome New (And Not So New) Draftees!

[Mr.Craig]

Pick 28 - Tim O'Brien  8)
Pick 66 - Kaiden Brand  ???
Pick 70 - Michael Osborne  :D

O'Brien -

Former club:Glenelg
DOB:28/03/1994
Height:193cm
Position:Forward
Weight:80kg

O'Brien's draft stocks have risen over the course of his first full season in the SANFL and with SA at the national carnival. He moved to Adelaide to further his footy career after taking part in West Gambier's senior premiership in the Western Border Football League last year. He came from three deep to take an impressive pack mark to boot the first of his six goals in his standout performance against Tasmania at the national carnival and he is capable of taking some big grabs. He's a nice set shot for goal and has shown potential in other areas of the ground with the Tigers also playing him down back this year while giving him the opportunity to pinch hit in the ruck.

"The thing that really excites me about Tim is that he's a lovely height, he's got good speed and a good sound body - he's got enormous upside to him. He's AFL material with what he can offer a club with his all-round ability and is going to be a dangerous player and someone the opposition is going to have to be very much aware of up forward. Once the experience comes, the frame gets strong and the mind gets strong … it's frightening really. If he's got the will and the want and he gets into a good system I think they'll have a really good long-term player." - Glenelg football manager Ken Applegarth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC3dBj1faAU


Brand -

Former club:West Adelaide
DOB:08/04/1994
Height:198cm
Position:Forward
Weight:84kg

Tall and athletic forward with excellent power, and explosive speed. His agility, awareness of where to lead and contested marking ability make him a dangerous target up forward. Has had an excellent season at Colts level highlighted by a season best 6 goals and 18 possessions vs North Adelaide in Round 4, also played 3 games in the Reserves.


Osborne -

[MajorLazer]

Can either of these guys play as a key back as well, because it seems strange for us to pick 2 key forwards and not look at some mids or backmen?

[Mr.Craig]

[Mr.Craig]

2013 Review

O'Brien - 10 games in VFL. Averaged 9.3 disposals, 2.6 marks and kicked 12 goals. Named in best 0 times.
                8 games in Vic Dev. League - Kicked 12 goals. Named in best 0 times.

Brand -  16 games in Vic Dev. League - Kicked 7 goals. Named in best 5 times.