AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 67, Richmond
67. Richmond - Andy Otten
Tall Forward/Tall Defender. 192cm, 86kg. Oakleigh/Whitefriars
Possible comparison: Should be a versatile player in the AFL, a bit like Nathan Lovett-Murray and able to play as a secondary marking player at either end of the ground or on the wing.
Why: Richmond could use a versatile athlete that can stay with taller players in the air and then match them with their running ability and Otten could become someone that can be used to contain players like Goodes. Richmond have used Raines in this role, against big forwards with good endurance, but while he competes he is undersized. Ottens could also be depth for Richmond in the tall defender position.
Worth a reach: Jarrod Silvester, a player from their VFL affiliate. Coburg had a great year, Richmond did not, it would make sense for the Tigers to consider drafting one or two players from there.
Hope they slide: David Ellard, the Tigers don't have Krakouer so there is a spot on their list for another small forward.
Selected at pick 67 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Joe Anderson (Carlton, medium defender)
Tall Forward/Tall Defender. 192cm, 86kg. Oakleigh/Whitefriars
Possible comparison: Should be a versatile player in the AFL, a bit like Nathan Lovett-Murray and able to play as a secondary marking player at either end of the ground or on the wing.
Why: Richmond could use a versatile athlete that can stay with taller players in the air and then match them with their running ability and Otten could become someone that can be used to contain players like Goodes. Richmond have used Raines in this role, against big forwards with good endurance, but while he competes he is undersized. Ottens could also be depth for Richmond in the tall defender position.
Worth a reach: Jarrod Silvester, a player from their VFL affiliate. Coburg had a great year, Richmond did not, it would make sense for the Tigers to consider drafting one or two players from there.
Hope they slide: David Ellard, the Tigers don't have Krakouer so there is a spot on their list for another small forward.
Selected at pick 67 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Joe Anderson (Carlton, medium defender)
