AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 27, Adelaide
27. Adelaide - Sam Reid
Midfielder. 185cm, 75kg. Zillmere
Possible comparison: Maybe a bit like Aaron Fiora, an outside midfielder that can use the ball well.
Why: The Crows have yet to admit it, but they are going to go through a rebuilding phase soon. Players like Knights and van Berlo will take on a bigger role in the coming years, to replace the Crows' current veterans in the middle. Adelaide will need to add several onballers in the nest few drafts. Reid could be used in a variety of midfield spots, and also as a half back or half forward. Reid should be able to play at AFL level next year, and some injuries and retirements could open up a lot of playing time for him.
Worth a reach: Chris Kangars, he would add some athleticism to their back line, but he might also be available when Adelaide select again at pick 30.
Hope they slide: Tony Notte, they did add several tall forwards in last year's draft, but it wouldn't hurt drafting an athlete like Notte. The Crows will also be adding a medium forward prospect from the NSW scholarship system, Taylor Walker.
Selected at pick 27 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Brad Howard (St Kilda, midfielder)
Midfielder. 185cm, 75kg. Zillmere
Possible comparison: Maybe a bit like Aaron Fiora, an outside midfielder that can use the ball well.
Why: The Crows have yet to admit it, but they are going to go through a rebuilding phase soon. Players like Knights and van Berlo will take on a bigger role in the coming years, to replace the Crows' current veterans in the middle. Adelaide will need to add several onballers in the nest few drafts. Reid could be used in a variety of midfield spots, and also as a half back or half forward. Reid should be able to play at AFL level next year, and some injuries and retirements could open up a lot of playing time for him.
Worth a reach: Chris Kangars, he would add some athleticism to their back line, but he might also be available when Adelaide select again at pick 30.
Hope they slide: Tony Notte, they did add several tall forwards in last year's draft, but it wouldn't hurt drafting an athlete like Notte. The Crows will also be adding a medium forward prospect from the NSW scholarship system, Taylor Walker.
Selected at pick 27 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Brad Howard (St Kilda, midfielder)
