AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 52, Brisbane
52. Brisbane - Brendan Whitecross
Midfielder/Small Defender. 182cm, 79kg. Zillmere
Possible comparison: An athletic player with a burst of speed, if he starts as a defender he could play like Raines does, taking on players and providing some excitement.
Why: Queensland football had a big 2006, in the draft and also the Under 18 titles, and there is also plenty of talent available from there again. The Lions may be able to rookie list several of the Queensland players mentioned in this mock draft, but if they really want some of them they might want to use a pick in the national draft to make sure they get them. Whitecross would add depth to their midfield and might also find a starting spot for them as a small defender.
Worth a reach: Ryan Normington, he might play as a midfielder in the AFL and his size for that position is something that Brisbane have said they are looking for.
Hope they slide: Alister Neville, the Lions are playing to win now and if they take Neville they will get a player who can contribute in 2008.
Selected at pick 52 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Brock O'Brien (Fremantle, midfielder)
Midfielder/Small Defender. 182cm, 79kg. Zillmere
Possible comparison: An athletic player with a burst of speed, if he starts as a defender he could play like Raines does, taking on players and providing some excitement.
Why: Queensland football had a big 2006, in the draft and also the Under 18 titles, and there is also plenty of talent available from there again. The Lions may be able to rookie list several of the Queensland players mentioned in this mock draft, but if they really want some of them they might want to use a pick in the national draft to make sure they get them. Whitecross would add depth to their midfield and might also find a starting spot for them as a small defender.
Worth a reach: Ryan Normington, he might play as a midfielder in the AFL and his size for that position is something that Brisbane have said they are looking for.
Hope they slide: Alister Neville, the Lions are playing to win now and if they take Neville they will get a player who can contribute in 2008.
Selected at pick 52 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Brock O'Brien (Fremantle, midfielder)
