2007 AFL Draft Prospect: Tom Bellchambers
Name: Tom Bellchambers
Height: 199
Weight: 91
State: Tasmania
Club(s): Northen Bombers
AFL Positions:
He is definitely a ruckman, nothing else, and that is a good thing. Teams try to convert centre half forwards and full backs to the ruck spot with little success so a real ruckman like Tom Bellchambers will be wanted by a lot of AFL teams. He seems to have a long reach and a good jump so Bellchambers gets his hand to the ball a lot.
Perfect Fit For:
The Saints have needed another ruck option for a long time. Bellchambers would replace Matthew Clarke, who could retire, and play a similar role.
AFLinsider.net prediction:
Collingwood towards the end of the first round and Melbourne or Richmond in the second round could be where Bellchambers goes in the draft. Assuming that Richmond don't have the first overall pick, and take a ruckman, they might be the ones who draft Bellchambers.
AFL Fantasy Outlook:
Probably won't provide a lot of fantasy points, as hitouts are not scored very highly in fantasy leagues. Bellchambers could be a ruckman who often plays a kick behind play, which could get a few marks and handballs for fantasy points. Very few ruckmen get the chance to play enough in their first year to help fantasy teams, so Bellchambers might not be on many fantasy teams in 2008.
Height: 199
Weight: 91
State: Tasmania
Club(s): Northen Bombers
AFL Positions:
He is definitely a ruckman, nothing else, and that is a good thing. Teams try to convert centre half forwards and full backs to the ruck spot with little success so a real ruckman like Tom Bellchambers will be wanted by a lot of AFL teams. He seems to have a long reach and a good jump so Bellchambers gets his hand to the ball a lot.
Perfect Fit For:
The Saints have needed another ruck option for a long time. Bellchambers would replace Matthew Clarke, who could retire, and play a similar role.
AFLinsider.net prediction:
Collingwood towards the end of the first round and Melbourne or Richmond in the second round could be where Bellchambers goes in the draft. Assuming that Richmond don't have the first overall pick, and take a ruckman, they might be the ones who draft Bellchambers.
AFL Fantasy Outlook:
Probably won't provide a lot of fantasy points, as hitouts are not scored very highly in fantasy leagues. Bellchambers could be a ruckman who often plays a kick behind play, which could get a few marks and handballs for fantasy points. Very few ruckmen get the chance to play enough in their first year to help fantasy teams, so Bellchambers might not be on many fantasy teams in 2008.
