AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 15, Kangaroos
15. Kangaroos - Cyril Rioli
Small Forward/Midfielder. 178cm, 74kg. St Mary's
Possible comparison: He plays a lot taller than his actual height and has all the moves to get his opponent out of position by working the angles and getting into the right spot, someone like Paul Chapman is a good example of a player who can dominate with his football smarts and effort.
Why: The Kangaroos need a quality smaller player up forward, they also need some star power to generate publicity and a boost in attendance. Rioli could help on, and off, the field. When the media report on the draft results, Rioli will be a name mentioned as much as any other draftee, he already has the name and importantly for who picks him he also has the game.
Worth a reach: Addam Maric, the Kangaroos could have several quality midfielder/small forwards on their draft list and if Rioli is already taken then Maric could be an option for this pick.
Hope they slide: David Myers, with Simpson not getting any younger the Kangaroos do need to find a few more bigger midfielders to develop.
Selected at pick 15 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Daniel O'Keefe (Sydney, midfielder/small forward)
Small Forward/Midfielder. 178cm, 74kg. St Mary's
Possible comparison: He plays a lot taller than his actual height and has all the moves to get his opponent out of position by working the angles and getting into the right spot, someone like Paul Chapman is a good example of a player who can dominate with his football smarts and effort.
Why: The Kangaroos need a quality smaller player up forward, they also need some star power to generate publicity and a boost in attendance. Rioli could help on, and off, the field. When the media report on the draft results, Rioli will be a name mentioned as much as any other draftee, he already has the name and importantly for who picks him he also has the game.
Worth a reach: Addam Maric, the Kangaroos could have several quality midfielder/small forwards on their draft list and if Rioli is already taken then Maric could be an option for this pick.
Hope they slide: David Myers, with Simpson not getting any younger the Kangaroos do need to find a few more bigger midfielders to develop.
Selected at pick 15 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Daniel O'Keefe (Sydney, midfielder/small forward)
