AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 61, Hawthorn
61. Hawthorn - Ryan Normington
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 186cm, 76kg. Murray/Shepparton United
Possible comparison: He is one of those players that can probably be played anywhere, a bit like Grigg was last year. Carlton still haven't figured out where Grigg plays, and Normington's AFL team will want to pick a preferred spot for him to play. Normington is probably at his best in the middle but he won't start there in the AFL. Maybe a spot around half forward where he can also go for a run up the ground might be where he plays next season.
Why: If Hawthorn are still selecting at this part of the draft they can add someone that can fill a few roles for them, which is good for the depth of their list.
Worth a reach: Andy Otten, he might be developed as a tall defender if the Hawks take him. Although Hawthorn will probably have addressed that need with their first round or second round pick.
Hope they slide: Peter Rolfe, a small player and they need someone like that to give their forward line a bit more variety.
Selected at pick 61 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Josh Hill (Western Bulldogs, midfielder)
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 186cm, 76kg. Murray/Shepparton United
Possible comparison: He is one of those players that can probably be played anywhere, a bit like Grigg was last year. Carlton still haven't figured out where Grigg plays, and Normington's AFL team will want to pick a preferred spot for him to play. Normington is probably at his best in the middle but he won't start there in the AFL. Maybe a spot around half forward where he can also go for a run up the ground might be where he plays next season.
Why: If Hawthorn are still selecting at this part of the draft they can add someone that can fill a few roles for them, which is good for the depth of their list.
Worth a reach: Andy Otten, he might be developed as a tall defender if the Hawks take him. Although Hawthorn will probably have addressed that need with their first round or second round pick.
Hope they slide: Peter Rolfe, a small player and they need someone like that to give their forward line a bit more variety.
Selected at pick 61 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Josh Hill (Western Bulldogs, midfielder)
