Two Queenslanders in national combineTwo Queenslanders in national combine Jono Freeman and Archie Smith have been invited to the 2013 National AFl Draft Combine. Two Queenslanders have been invited to the national draft combine, to be held in October. Aspley’s Jono Freeman and Mt Gravatt’s Archie Smith were selected to attend the combine, on the back of strong rep seasons. Freeman was one of the Scorpions’ standout players, particularly in the Div 1 games, playing as an over-ager. AFL Talent Academies manager – QLD and NSW, Mark Browning, said it was great to see Freeman be recognised. “It’s fantastic to see Jono and Archie be invited to the combine,” he said. “Jono’s persistence and effort has really paid off this season and it’s really good to see him rewarded for that.” Freeman, based on the Sunshine Coast, impressed with his marking abilities early in the Scorpions’ season, before an injury ruled him out of the final rounds of the national championships. Smith has made a swift impact on Aussie Rules, after switching from basketball in late 2012. Having played less than 20 senior games, Smith has improved quickly, showing talent in the ruck for the Vultures and the Queensland U18 side. Smith was one of Queensland’s most consistent players through the nationals campaign, and could follow in the footsteps of numerous other former basketballers if he is picked up this year. The NT’s Errin Wasley-Black and Daniel Cox, who both play in the NEAFL Northern Conference, were also invited to the combine. Wasley-Black has impressed for the Thunder this season, and is a highly rated potential draftee. Cox debuted for the Thunder in Rd 11 this season. Here is the full list of players invited to the 2013 AFL National Draft Combine. Other Queensland hopefuls will have a chance to show their stuff at the state screening in Melbourne in early October. VIC COUNTRY Isaiah Miller, Bendigo Pioneers James Harmes, Dandenong Stingrays Billy Hartung, Dandenong Stingrays Zak Jones, Dandenong Stingrays Nick Bourke, Geelong Falcons Aaron Christensen, Geelong Falcons Fraser Fort, Geelong Falcons Darcy Gardiner, Geelong Falcons Darcy Lang, Geelong Falcons Lewis Taylor, Geelong Falcons James Tsitas, Geelong Falcons Jack Leslie, Gippsland Power Nathan Drummond, Murray Bushrangers Nick Holman, Murray Bushrangers Jarman Impey, Murray Bushrangers Sam Bennett, North Ballarat Rebels Matt Crouch, North Ballarat Rebels Louis Herbert, North Ballarat Rebels Dallas Willsmore, North Ballarat Rebels VIC METRO Michael Apeness, Eastern Ranges Tom Boyd, Eastern Ranges Mitch Honeychurch, Eastern Ranges Daniel McStay, Eastern Ranges Marcus Bontempelli, Northern Knights Cameron Conlon, Northern Knights Ben Lennon, Northern Knights Jack Billings, Oakleigh Chargers Darcy Byrne-Jones, Oakleigh Chargers Tom Cutler, Oakleigh Chargers Aiden Franetic, Oakleigh Chargers Jay Kennedy-Harris, Oakleigh Chargers Will Maginness, Oakleigh Chargers Karl Amon, Sandringham Dragons Nathan Freeman, Sandringham Dragons Josh Kelly, Sandringham Dragons Tom Langdon, Sandringham Dragons Zac Merrett, Sandringham Dragons Christian Salem, Sandringham Dragons Alex Spencer, Sandringham Dragons James Sicily, Western Jets VFL Sam Lloyd, Frankston Chris Cain, Port Melbourne Ben Brown, Werribee Luke McDonald, Werribee SOUTH AUSTRALIA Josh Glenn, Central Districts Jake Pitt, Glenelg Matthew Scharenberg, Glenelg Nathan Gordon, North Adelaide Mitch Harvey, North Adelaide George Hewett, North Adelaide Alex Spina, North Adelaide James Aish, Norwood Trent Dumont, Norwood Orazio Fantasia, Norwood Sean Lemmens, Port Adelaide Luke Reynolds, Port Adelaide Darcy Hourigan, South Adelaide James Battersby, Sturt Dwayne Wilson, Sturt Zac Bates, West Adelaide Luke Dunstan, Woodville West Torrens Cameron Giles, Woodville West Torrens Malcolm Karpany, Woodville West Torrens Riley Knight, Woodville West Torrens WESTERN AUSTRALIA Tom Barrass, Claremont Darcy Cameron, Claremont Steven Edwards, Claremont Richard Bourne, East Fremantle Patrick Cripps, East Fremantle Jarrad Jansen, East Fremantle Jonathon Marsh, East Fremantle Thomas Hodgson, East Perth Blaine Johnson, South Fremantle Dylan Main, South Fremantle Cameron McCarthy, South Fremantle Tom Vandeleuer, South Fremantle Dom Sheed, Subiaco Michael Wood, Subiaco Charlie Cameron, Swan Districts Dayle Garlett, Swan Districts Rory Lobb, Swan Districts Blake Acres, West Perth Nick Robertson, West Perth NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT Jake Barrett, Temora Kieran Ellis, Murray Bushrangers Michael Gibbons, Murray Bushrangers Max King, Murray Bushrangers NORTHERN TERRITORY Daniel Cox, Southern Districts Errin Wasley-Black, NT Thunder QUEENSLAND Jonathan Freeman, Aspley Archie Smith, Mt Gravatt TASMANIA Brady Grey, Burnie Dockers Kade Kolodjashnij, Launceston Jake Kolodjashnij, Launceston Toby Nankervis, North Launceston Alex Pearce, Devonport Eli Templeton, Burnie Dockers Zac Webster, Glenorchy
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:11:25 +0000
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