AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 70, Western Bulldogs
70. Western Bulldogs - James Polkinghorne
Midfielder/Small Defender. 181cm, 82kg. Calder/Strathmore
Possible comparison: At AFL level he could be similar to Bentick and be a player that has a high number of tackles, as well as the ability to get possessions.
Why: A bit more strength for their midfield, which is often quick when they have the ball, but needs a bit more hardness and tackling ability. Polkinghorne, and new addition Tim Callan from Geelong, could provide some defensive accountability in the middle while players like Harbrow, Higgins, Cooney and Lynch are more attacking.
Worth a reach: Tim Walsh, this Tim Walsh is a tall defender from SA, and it would save the Bulldogs money as they already have that name on the locker there. They can also use another tall defensive prospect. The recently delisted Tim Walsh was a tall forward that the Western Bulldogs picked at number 4 in the 2002 AFL draft.
Hope they slide: Andy Otten, at some AFL teams he could play on the wing and at the Bulldogs he might become a centre half forward.
Selected at pick in the 2006 AFL draft:
Sam Sheldon (Brisbane, midfielder)
Midfielder/Small Defender. 181cm, 82kg. Calder/Strathmore
Possible comparison: At AFL level he could be similar to Bentick and be a player that has a high number of tackles, as well as the ability to get possessions.
Why: A bit more strength for their midfield, which is often quick when they have the ball, but needs a bit more hardness and tackling ability. Polkinghorne, and new addition Tim Callan from Geelong, could provide some defensive accountability in the middle while players like Harbrow, Higgins, Cooney and Lynch are more attacking.
Worth a reach: Tim Walsh, this Tim Walsh is a tall defender from SA, and it would save the Bulldogs money as they already have that name on the locker there. They can also use another tall defensive prospect. The recently delisted Tim Walsh was a tall forward that the Western Bulldogs picked at number 4 in the 2002 AFL draft.
Hope they slide: Andy Otten, at some AFL teams he could play on the wing and at the Bulldogs he might become a centre half forward.
Selected at pick in the 2006 AFL draft:
Sam Sheldon (Brisbane, midfielder)
