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January 30, 2007
The Review: Week 5 (November 23rd - November 29th)
It was quiet mid-week leading up to the AFL Draft.
The Geelong Advertiser was reporting that Geelong would be on free to air TV every week next season, while the boys were finally back training at Skilled Stadium for the first time during pre-season. Lastly we heard how Tom Hawkins was relaxed knowing he was heading to the Geelong Football Club in the next days draft.
Nathan Ablett agreed to a 2-3 year contract
There was more good news on the morning on the National Draft with news that Nathan Ablett had agreed to a contract believed to be 2-3 years for around $150,000 a season. Defenders Sam Hunt & Tim Callan had also agreed to new deals.
DRAFT PICKS
Joel Selwood - #14
Height: 182cm
Weight: 82kg
Club: Bendigo U/18s
DOB: 26/5/1988
Achievements: All Australian U/18, Vic Country U/18, 2005 Barassi Medal
The younger brother of West Coast’s Adam and Brisbane’s Troy was snapped up by the Cats with their first pick at the 2006 NAB AFL Draft. Although smaller than his twin brothers, the younger Selwood has been ticked in all the right boxes. He is a natural leader, strong at the contest and looks a readymade midfielder despite playing only three games in 2006 because of a knee injury. It was a massive relief for his Bendigo-based family that he has remained in Victoria.
Nathan Djerrkura - #18
Height: 186cm
Weight: 80kg
Clubs: NT Thunder/Scotch College
DOB: 19/9/1988
Achievements: All Australian U/18, Northern Territory U/18
The small midfielder was the Northern Territory’s best player at the 2006 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. An inside player, he likes to put his body on the line and has great pace and evasive skills. Attended Scotch College in Melbourne last year and is keen to embark on an AFL career.
Tom Hawkins - #26
Height: 197cm
Weight: 105kg
Clubs: Melbourne Grammar
DOB: 27/7/1988
Achievements: All Australian U/18, Victoria Metro U/18
The son of former star defender Jack Hawkins follows a long line of father-son selections at the club and there are high hopes for the young forward. Standing 197cm, he had been mainly concentrating on school football but, when he was unveiled at the 2006 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, Geelong fans had their first glimpse of a possible star in the making. A strong overhead mark and a lovely kick, Hawkins would undoubtedly have gone in the top few picks in the NAB AFL Draft such were the raps on him. Is expected to play senior football in 2007.
Simon Hogan - #34
Height: 181cm
Weight: 72kg
Club: Geelong Falcons
DOB: 16/8/1988
Achievements: Geelong Falcons most improved player
Quick, lightly framed midfielder from the Geelong Falcons who thrust himself into the draft spotlight with some excellent performances at the NAB AFL Draft Camp. Finished in the top 10 in five of the nine categories and was No. 1 for the shuttle run and the repeat sprints. Has plenty of improvement in him and will be given time to develop.
To round off the week it was reported that Tom Lonergan was making good progress in his attempt to get his career back on track after his emergency surgery.
Posted by Sammy D at January 30, 2007 02:41 PM