2007 AFL Draft Prospect: James Mulligan
Name: James Mulligan
Height: 201
Weight: 96
State: Queensland
Club(s): Southport
AFL Positions:
Full forward might be the position to develop him for. With his height and leap he will, eventually, be hard to handle for full backs. His AFL club might try to make him into a ruckman, he certainly has the height, but he may not have the game for that spot and will need to add a bit of bulk too.
Perfect Fit For:
The Swans need to plan for the future, and in a couple of years they might have to replace their full forward. Not only Hall, but Everitt and O'Loughlin are other players who are close to the end of their careers. Mulligan would be a possibility for Sydney in the ruck or in a couple of other spots up forward. With Mulligan and Jesse White, the future tall forwards for Sydney could both be from Queensland.
AFLinsider.net prediction:
The Saints might consider Mulligan in the second round, they have been very successful when acquiring players from Queensland. Gehrig is close to the end of his career, M Clarke and Brooks are not the answer for St Kilda in the ruck, Mulligan would make a lot of sense for them. Mulligan should have some impressive results at the draft camp, this could push him up higher than expected in the draft.
AFL Fantasy Outlook:
He might be considered a project player and won't play a lot of AFL next year. His fantasy AFL impact might be several years away, although injuries to other forwards at his AFL club could change that next season.
Height: 201
Weight: 96
State: Queensland
Club(s): Southport
AFL Positions:
Full forward might be the position to develop him for. With his height and leap he will, eventually, be hard to handle for full backs. His AFL club might try to make him into a ruckman, he certainly has the height, but he may not have the game for that spot and will need to add a bit of bulk too.
Perfect Fit For:
The Swans need to plan for the future, and in a couple of years they might have to replace their full forward. Not only Hall, but Everitt and O'Loughlin are other players who are close to the end of their careers. Mulligan would be a possibility for Sydney in the ruck or in a couple of other spots up forward. With Mulligan and Jesse White, the future tall forwards for Sydney could both be from Queensland.
AFLinsider.net prediction:
The Saints might consider Mulligan in the second round, they have been very successful when acquiring players from Queensland. Gehrig is close to the end of his career, M Clarke and Brooks are not the answer for St Kilda in the ruck, Mulligan would make a lot of sense for them. Mulligan should have some impressive results at the draft camp, this could push him up higher than expected in the draft.
AFL Fantasy Outlook:
He might be considered a project player and won't play a lot of AFL next year. His fantasy AFL impact might be several years away, although injuries to other forwards at his AFL club could change that next season.
