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2006 National Draft
The 2006 NAB National Draft is clearly one of the most important drafts in recent history for the Essendon Football Club. With three picks in the top 20, and 6 in the top 47 there is a huge opportunity for Essendon to secure a core group of players that could play critical roles in this club's fightback.
To give you a better understanding of the talent available in this year's draft we are making available detailed information on 30 players likely to figure prominently in the early stages of this year's draft. Hover your mouse over the icon to the left of the player's name to read more on the player. You can also see what each player looks like by moving your mouse over each player's surname.
The team from essendonfc.com.au will be delivering live updates from the 2006 NAB National Draft. Check back on Saturday 25th November from 10am (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) for all the news, as it happens.
Versatile player who can play in the ruck or as a tall forward where his marking is a feature. Had outstanding NAB AFL U18 Championships winning All-Australian honours and returned to state league kicking 8 and 9 goals in consecutive weeks as a key forward. Runner-up in Calder Cannons Best and Fairest for 2006, kicking 46 goals. From Riddells Creek F.C.
Left footed ball winner who can play in the midfield or in defence. All-Australian at U18 level. Has quick hands, great courage and huge engine. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. Recorded the quickest time for the AFL Agility test at the NAB AFL Draft Camp with 7.88sec. A Beep Test of 14.2 and a 3km time of 10.35sec saw a ranking in the top 15% of players tested. Originally from Mackay in Queensland.
Classy midfielder with good speed and ball winning ability. Well balanced player with ability to get through traffic. Vic Country representative and AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. A 2.96sec 20m sprint time at the NAB AFL Draft Camp saw Travis ranked in the top 15% of players tested. From Torquay F.C.
Versatile key position player who kicks well on preferred left side. Impressive in NAB AFL U18 Championships at Full Back winning All-Australian honours. Sprint and Repeat Sprint Ability were highlights at the NAB AFL Draft Camp with 20m sprint time of 2.91sec (Top 3%) and Repeat Sprint Test time of 25.07sec (Top 8%). From Ballarat F.C.
Twin to Nathan who plays well at either end of the ground and is a right footer. Like his brother has an elite basketball background. A beep test of 14.1 at the NAB AFL Draft Camp showed great aerobic capacity for a Tall Forward. Brave overhead and a good finisher near goal. From Ballarat F.C.
Dashing midfielder or small forward with good evasive skills and great pace. Indigenous player from Gove in the Northern Territory attending Scotch College in Melbourne. Won All-Australian U18 honours this year. Averaged 22 possessions per match with the Northern Territory Thunder. Had an outstanding NAB AFL Draft Camp with results including 20m (2.90sec-Top 2%), Agility (8.18-Top 11%) Beep Test (14.3-Top 15%). From Wanderers F.C.
Classy, quick midfielder who is smart around goals and evasive. Played 10 games of senior football this year after progressing from the U19's and represented SA at U18 level. Has excellent skills under pressure. Ranked in the top 4% of participants in the Beep Test and 3km Time Trial at the NAB AFL Draft Camp (15.4 Beep Test/10.00sec 3km). From Golden Grove F.C.
Quick and well balanced player who kicks the ball extremely well out of defence. Victoria Metro representative and AIS/AFL Academy graduate this year. Outstanding agility for a tall defender highlighted by an 8.06sec agility test at the NAB AFL Draft Camp ranking him in the top 3% of players undertaking the test. From Somerville F.C and brother of Peter Everitt.
Poised, well balanced and skilled playmaker who had outstanding year at Glenelg and with SA U18 team, winning All-Australian honours. Had excellent game against Vic Metro in NAB AFL U18 Championships, gaining 34 possessions, 9 loose ball gets and 9 clearances. Finished in top 3 in Glenelg Best and Fairest with his Round 17 match against Port Adelaide outstanding, finishing with 33 possessions and kicking 6 goals. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. From Plympton F.C.
Strong marking, courageous and agile tall who can play either end. All-Australian at U18 level this year after representing WA in 2005 and 2006. Played 15 games at senior level for Peel this year with his contested marking a feature. His Beep Test of 14.2 showed his outstanding endurance at the NAB AFL Draft Camp this year. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate.
Agile and powerful player who can play either end. Strong overhead and aggressive in the contest. At TAC Cup level this year averaged 19 possessions and 9 marks in his 13 matches, also kicking 16 goals. All-Australian at U18 level this year. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. 20m Sprint (3.03sec), Beep Test (14.3) and 10.43sec 3km were highlights of testing undertaken at the NAB AFL Draft Camp. From Nar Nar Goon F.C.
Robust and powerful player who is strong overhead and a prolific ball winner. All-Australian at U18 level this year averaging 20 disposals and ranking number 1 for tackles. Has an excellent speed and endurance combination being sub 3.00sec for 20m and mid level 14 for the Beep Test. AIS/AFL Academy graduate.
Dual All-Australian U18 level who has excellent evasive skills and goal sense. Super quick indigenous graduate of the AIS/AFL Academy, recording 2.97sec for 20m at the NAB AFL Draft Camp. Averaged 24 possessions in the NAB AFL U18 Championships this year in a midfield/forward role. Played 6 games at Senior level in the WAFL. From Clontarf College.
Speedy and skilful indigenous player who reads the game well and makes good decisions. Smart around goals kicking 36 goals at Colts level in WA this year. Only light at the moment but will develop. Member of the WA U18 team this year. Recorded fastest time over 20m (2.83sec) in testing conducted at the 2006 NAB AFL Draft Camp.
Exciting prospect with the height, agility and mobility to play on ball. Excels with his work at stoppages and can push forward and kick goals. Debuted in the WAFL this year playing 6 matches, and won All-Australian U18 honours. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. Tallest player attending the NAB AFL Draft Camp measuring in at 203.2cm. Showed fantastic speed for such a tall player with a 20m sprint time of 3.02sec.
Strong marking forward/defender who is smart around goal. Played at Colts level with Claremont, kicking 39 goals and was amongst their best in Grand Final with 20 disposals. WA representative at U18 level this year. Brother Mitch is with the West Coast Eagles.
Left footed, smart midfielder who captained WA at U18 level and played senior football this year. Won All-Australian U18 honours showing poise, skill, footy smarts and averaging 20 disposals. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate.
Prolific possession winner with very good evasive skills, strong overhead for his size and smart around goals. Uses ball very well and good in traffic. Vic Country U18 representative this year. Played 16 games for the Falcons this year averaging 22 disposals and kicking 32 goals. From Warrnambool FC.
Classy and versatile player who attacks the ball strongly. Had outstanding NAB AFL U18 Championships winning Harrison Medal (Best and Fairest Div 2) and All-Australian honours, averaging 24 possessions per match in a dashing and creative carnival off half back. Injury prevented testing at the Draft Camp but has recorded 3.00sec for 20m and 14.3 Beep Test with the AIS/AFL Academy. From Broadbeach F.C.
Goal-kicking midfielder who has a terrific attack on the ball, pace and tackling skills. Left footer who uses the ball very well and was honoured with QLD U18 captaincy this year. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. From Mt Gravatt F.C.
Left footed, versatile player who can go forward or back. Strong overhead and quick, his 2.93sec for 20m was in the top 10% at the NAB AFL Draft Camp, highlighting his terrific speed for his size. Vic Country U18 representative and AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. Father Bruce played with both Carlton and Western Bulldogs but not eligible for either under the father/son rule. From Wangaratta Rovers F.C.
Mobile key position player or ruckman who is strong overhead. QLD U18 representative in 2005/2006 and Graduate of the AIS/AFL Academy. His 93cm running vertical jump topped the Draft Camp with his 3km endurance test in the top 11%. Top off a very promising year by playing well in Southport's Senior Premiership side in AFL Queensland State League.
Goal-kicking forward who is extremely strong overhead. Impressive at VFL level in 8 games for Tasmanian Devils including outstanding game versus Bendigo Bombers where he took 13 marks and kicked 4 goals. From Clarence F.C .
Composed defender/midfielder who had an excellent year progressing to senior level in 2006. Good decision maker, neat user of the ball and great endurance (14 plus Beep Test). Impressed for SA in NAB AFL U18 Championships averaging 18 possessions and ranking 2nd for South Australia in hardball gets. From Robertstown F.C.
Ruckman or key forward with a terrific vertical leap he uses to his advantage at stoppages and marking contests. Sheehan medal in 2005 NAB AFL U16 National Championships. Made his senior debut with Glenelg this year playing 8 games. His standing vertical jump and agility were impressive at the 2006 NAB AFL Draft Camp. Graduate of the AIS/AFL Academy.
Strong at the ball and skilful midfielder/defender who won All-Australian honours in 2005. Barassi Medallist versus Ireland last year at U17 level. Missed most of 2006 recovering from injury, playing only 3 games. Impressive leader at youth level. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. From Sandhurst F.C.
Super quick left footer who is a prolific ball winner and smart around goals. Reads play extremely well and hits targets. Played SA U18's and progressed to senior level in SANFL this year, playing 6 games. From Mallee Park F.C.
Strong marking and mobile forward/defender who can play on ball. Showed great promise for Tasmania in VFL playing 10 games and also won All-Australian honours at U18 level. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. From the Northern Bombers in Tasmania.
Former QLD U18 basketballer with only 2 years in the game. Very impressive overhead, at ground level and around goals for QLD in NAB AFL U18 Championships this year. Played in Senior Premiership at Southport this year.
Utility player who can play midfield or defence. Long kick and capable of kicking long goals on the run. All-Australian at U18 level in 2005 and AIS/AFL Academy Graduate. Originally from Rockhampton in Queensland.
| Surname | Firstname | State | D.O.B | Club | Position | H (cm) | W (kg) | |
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Allen | Jarryd | VIC | 14-Jan-88 | Calder | Tall Forward | 193.2 | 87.7 |
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Armitage | David | QLD | 16-Jun-88 | Morningside | Medium Defender | 183.5 | 80 |
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Boak | Travis | VIC | 01-Aug-88 | Geelong Falcons | Medium Midfielder | 183.3 | 76.4 |
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Brown | Nathan | VIC | 17-Dec-88 | Nth Ballarat | Tall Defender | 193.5 | 87.2 |
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Brown | Mitchell | VIC | 17-Dec-88 | Nth Ballarat | Tall Forward | 193.3 | 89.8 |
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Djerrkura | Nathan | NT | 19-Sep-88 | NT Thunder | Small Midfielder | 176.3 | 77.1 |
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Edwards | Shane | SA | 25-Oct-88 | Nth Adelaide | Medium Forward | 179.6 | 68.6 |
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Everitt | Andrejs | VIC | 13-Mar-89 | Dandenong | Tall Defender | 193.4 | 77.4 |
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Gibbs | Bryce | SA | 15-Mar-89 | Glenelg | Medium Midfielder | 187.4 | 77.6 |
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Gumbleton | Scott | WA | 03-Aug-88 | Peel | Tall Forward | 197.1 | 92.8 |
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Hansen | Lachlan | VIC | 17-Aug-88 | Gippsland | Tall Defender | 196.7 | 90.1 |
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Hislop | Tom | TAS | 07-Jun-88 | Tas Devils | Medium Forward | 184.4 | 85.9 |
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Jetta | Leroy | WA | 06-Jul-88 | Sth Fremantle | Small Midfielder | 177.2 | 75.5 |
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Krakouer | Nathan | WA | 03-Jun-88 | Claremont | Small Midfielder | 182.1 | 61 |
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Leuenberger | Matthew | WA | 07-Jun-88 | East Perth | Ruckman | 203.2 | 92.9 |
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Morton | Jarryd | WA | 05-Oct-88 | Claremont | Medium Forward | 191 | 80.7 |
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Moss | Garry | WA | 05-Jul-88 | East Perth | Small Midfielder | 179.5 | 69.9 |
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O'Keefe | Daniel | VIC | 25-Oct-88 | Geelong Falcons | Medium Midfielder | 183.7 | 74.1 |
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Petterd | Ricky | QLD | 24-Jul-88 | Broadbeach | Medium Defender | 185.3 | 76.7 |
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Proud | Albert | QLD | 06-Sep-88 | Mt Gravatt | Small Midfielder | 180 | 83 |
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Reid | Ben | VIC | 29-Apr-89 | Murray | Tall Forward | 196.4 | 82.3 |
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Renouf | Brent | QLD | 03-May-88 | Southport | Ruckman | 200.3 | 92.5 |
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Riewoldt | Jack | TAS | 31-Oct-88 | Tassie Mariners | Tall Forward | 192.3 | 85.4 |
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Schmidt | Chris | SA | 20-Mar-89 | West Adelaide | Medium Defender | 188 | 80.8 |
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Sellar | James | SA | 24-Mar-89 | Glenelg | Ruckman | 195 | 90.1 |
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Selwood | Joel | VIC | 26-May-88 | Bendigo | Medium Midfielder | 182.4 | 80.2 |
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Thomas | Lindsay | SA | 28-Feb-88 | Port Adelaide | Small Midfielder | 180.4 | 76.4 |
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Thorp | Mitchell | TAS | 25-Dec-88 | Tassie Devils | Tall Forward | 194.1 | 86.4 |
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Tippett | Kurt | QLD | 08-May-87 | Southport | Ruckman | 200.6 | 95.9 |
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Urquhart | Gavin | QLD | 15-Aug-88 | Morningside | Medium Defender | 181.1 | 80.1 |
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