THE small forwards named for the 2010 NAB AFL Draft Combine include two WA players invited to the National NAB AFL Draft Combine in Canberra and another five selected to attend the State screening session in WA.Reece Conca (pictured) from Perth and West Perth's Hayden Yarran will both travel to the Australian Institute of Sport draft camp to be held from September 28 to October 1, 2010.
Reece Conca (Perth, WA)
Height: 182cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 12/08/92
Versatile player who can play forward, midfield or back. His ability to run and carry and his football smarts were prominent in representing WA at the Under-18 Championships this year. Averaged 18 disposals at 79 per cent efficiency.
Sam Crocker (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 73kg, DOB: 12/03/92
Midfielder who can play forward and use his excellent disposal to set up goals. Quick and strong overhead for his size he also makes good decisions with the football. Best player for Oakleigh Charges at the weekend in their match against the Bendigo Pioneers.
Josh Green (Clarence, Tas)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 76kg, DOB: 24/08/92
Quick and agile midfielder/forward who reads the game extremely well and wins contested footy. Won Tasmania's most valuable player in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships and All-Australian honours where he averaged 25 disposals.
Cameron Johnston (Geelong Falcons, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 24/02/92
Quick and versatile player who can play hit-up forward role or go down back. Very athletic type overall and a long kick.
Jed Lamb (Gippsland Power, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 19/10/92
Clever forward with clean hands overhead and at ground level, very good awareness. Super smart goalkicker in all situations kicking 34 goals this year for Power and Vic Country at the Under-18 Championships.
Tim Milera, (Port Adelaide Magpies, SA)
Height: 170cm, Weight: 72kg, DOB: 09/12/92
Skilful and talented genuine small forward in the Eddie Betts mould. Great goal sense, clean hands and has been impressive at senior level this year.
Dion Prestia (Calder Cannons, Vic)
Height: 175cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 12/10/92
Powerful inside midfielder/forward with excellent disposal skills and contested ball winning ability. Averaged 28 disposals in the TAC Cup and represented VIC Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships with an injury curtailing his championships. He has now returned to his best form.
Matthew Rankine (West Adelaide, SA)
Height: 179cm, Weight: 70kg, DOB: 20/02/92
Quick and agile forward who can win the contested ball and is capable overhead for his size with his natural leap. SA rep in 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Ben Reid (Bendigo Pioneers, Vic)
Height: 181cm, Weight: 67kg, DOB:
Smart forward with good anticipation, clean hands at ground level and overhead. Uses ball well and impressed for NSW/ACT in the Under-18 Championships this year. Brother Sam plays for the Western Bulldogs.
Thomas Schneider, (Oakleigh Chargers, Vic)
Height: 178cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 30/09/92
Very smart and courageous fall of the ball player with clean hands and neat disposal skills. Smart around goals and very impressive for Vic Metro in the 2010 Under-18 Championships winning All-Australian honours. Averaged 22 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency.
Hayden Yarran (West Perth, WA)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 30/05/92
Very clever player around goal and accurate on the run or set shot. Strong overhead and can also push up into midfield. WA representative in the 2010 Under-18 Championships.
2010 NAB AFL State Draft Combine - small forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Munkara | Waratahs (NT) | 18 years | 176cm | 70kg |
| Luke Shreeve | Broadbeach (QLD) | 18 years | 181cm | 75kg |
| Dylan Ribbons | West Adelaide (SA) | 18 years | 180cm | 79kg |
| Lachlan Roach | North Adelaide (SA) | 18 years | 178cm | 69kg |
| Kristen Thompson | North Adelaide (SA) | 20 years | 170cm | 70kg |
| Sam Cust | Oakleigh Chargers (VIC) | 17 years | 178cm | 75kg |
| Luke Dahlhaus | Geelong Falcons (VIC) | 17 years | 178cm | 74kg |
| Jamie Elliott | Murray Bushrangers (VIC) | 17 years | 176cm | 77kg |
| Daniel Semmens | Geelong Falcons (VIC) | 18 years | 176cm | 71kg |
| Ozgur Uysal | Calder Cannons (VIC) | 18 years | 181cm | 76kg |
| Jordan Eades | Perth (WA) | 18 years | 178cm | 71kg |
| Rowan Garlett | Perth (WA) | 18 years | 181cm | 74kg |
| Anthony Kyanga | East Fremantle (WA) | 20 years | 170cm | 68kg |
| Jarrod Ninyette | Claremont (WA) | 23 years | 185cm | 65kg |
| Kirk Ugle | Swan Districts (WA) |
18 years | 173cm | 69kg |
