THE AFL National Draft on November
26 produced another outstanding result for WA football with 13 players selected, including two Top 10 picks.
The strength of the WAFL development pathway has again been underlined with the result, which means that 68 (13 draftees + 55 listed) WA players have been added to AFL club lists over the past 3 years via the National, Rookie and Pre Season drafts.
And with the 2009 Rookie and Preseason Drafts still to come, that number could increase even further.
WAFC High Performance Coach Rob Wiley said this year's draft was another strong outcome for WA football.
"It's a result that all community and WAFL football clubs that have been involved in the development of these young players, should be very proud of," Wiley said.
"From the players' point of view, we would be hopeful that the opportunity that has been presented will be grasped with both hands and that they use the full-time professional environment of an AFL club to further improve their game”.
Picture: Nick Winmar and Anthony Morabito, who were both drafted from WA's undefeated State 18s side.
WA players drafted
4. Anthony Morabito (Peel) - Fremantle
7. Brad Sheppard (East Fremantle) - West Coast
12. Kane Lucas (East Fremantle) - Carlton
14. Lewis Jetta (Swan Districts) - Sydney
20. Nat Fyfe (Claremont) - Fremantle
22. Gerrick Weedon (Claremont) - West Coast
25. Aaron Black (Peel) - North Melbourne
26. Travis Colyer (Claremont) - Essendon
28. Mitch Duncan (East Perth) - Geelong
32. Nick Winmar (Claremont) - St Kilda
36. Joel Houghton (Perth) - Fremantle
46. Ben Stratton (East Perth) - Hawthorn
55. Trent Dennis-Lane (Subiaco) - Sydney
