AFL: Murphy Reid could be set to rise up draft boards following his 31-disposal, 3 goal performance against South Australia
Plus an Essendon Next Generation Academy star has soared up boards.is no relation to Harley – nor is he the standout No. 1 choice this year in a relatively even pool – he’s got scouts talking after a stunning Under 18 national championships to date.
“We’ve seen him dominate over the last couple of years through the midfield,” AFL National Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan told Fox Footy during Sunday’s SA-Metro game. “He’s added that goalkicking to his repertoire this year,” Sheehan said of Moraes. “He’s always been a great collector of the footy and hard worker form end-to-end, but he’s added that goalkicking dimension.
Blessed with speed, agility and power, Kako has a terrific athletic profile. But he has incredible goal sense and footy smarts. He’s a high-impact player, personified by the fact that 28 of his 46 disposals so far in the champs have led to Vic Metro scores – a strike-rate of 61 per cent.“He’s a hard-worker up the ground and can play through the midfield. But he’s got a wonderful evasive step as well, he anticipates when a tackle might come and he’s away.
“He works over to outnumber the opposition, so his workrate his super elite. He can win the clearances when put in the centre of the ground.in the 15 to 25 ranking range at this stage of the season. Carlton, as it stands, has Pick 17 in this year’s draft – a number that will almost certainly shift back with bids on Levi Ashcroft, Leo Lombard and possibly Sam Marshall to come in the first round.
“When I get on the oval, it’s just another game. I’m just trying to do my own thing and find the footy as much as I can and look after my teammates.“There is that added pressure in the back of your head that you can’t escape. Obviously the last name doesn’t help, but you just go out there and I do what I can.“I’m just grateful to come out here and try and do what I can. To experience it with Lucas is pretty special, so I don’t take it for granted.
“But right from the opening bounce today he’s set the standard with his second efforts, athletic ability and selflessness to bring his teammates.
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