AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 25, Brisbane
25. Brisbane - Marlon Motlop
Small Forward/Midfielder. 182cm, 76kg. Wanderers
Possible comparison: He is an exciting forward pocket prospect, like Rhan Hooper or Shannon Byrne adding speed up forward.
Why: The Lions will have plenty of marking players around Brown next season, with Bradshaw, Brennan, Leuenberger and Clark, so the forward line needs to have a bit of balance with another small forward or two. They have Hooper, and sometimes have McGrath, and might even use Power there a bit more but there would also be a chance for Motlop to play some games up forward too.
Worth a reach: Joel Smouha, they can take a Queensland prospect, the Lions don't need help in the ruck so Smouha could become their full back.
Hope they slide: Addam Maric, a great shot for goal and could do some of the things that McRae used to do for them.
Selected at pick 25 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Nathan Djerrkura (Geelong, midfielder/small defender)
Small Forward/Midfielder. 182cm, 76kg. Wanderers
Possible comparison: He is an exciting forward pocket prospect, like Rhan Hooper or Shannon Byrne adding speed up forward.
Why: The Lions will have plenty of marking players around Brown next season, with Bradshaw, Brennan, Leuenberger and Clark, so the forward line needs to have a bit of balance with another small forward or two. They have Hooper, and sometimes have McGrath, and might even use Power there a bit more but there would also be a chance for Motlop to play some games up forward too.
Worth a reach: Joel Smouha, they can take a Queensland prospect, the Lions don't need help in the ruck so Smouha could become their full back.
Hope they slide: Addam Maric, a great shot for goal and could do some of the things that McRae used to do for them.
Selected at pick 25 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Nathan Djerrkura (Geelong, midfielder/small defender)
