AFL Mock Draft 2007 - Pick 78, West Coast
78. West Coast - Haelen Kay
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 186cm, 75kg. Gippsland/DWWW Allies
Possible comparison: Not in the strength part of the game, at least not yet, but as a forward who is a good mark for his size he is similar to Aaron Hamill. Corey Jones is a more current comparison, as Kay is also a secondary marking option up forward but can also play towards the centre of the ground too.
Why: In the real draft, the Eagles will have packed up and gone home a long time before this pick. But a medium-sized forward could be on the list of players they need. With spots opening up in the middle, Embley may have to play there more so his time forward will be limited. While they also have LeCras and Staker they might think some more depth is needed and Kay could be a good choice, and he is also capable of playing as an outside midfielder.
Worth a reach: David Fanning, if the Eagles are after a backup ruckman for their list there are several to consider from the VFL.
Hope they slide: Austin Wonaeamirri, a small forward who provides plenty of energy, and he can also be played in other positions.
Selected at pick 78 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Bryce Campbell (Adelaide, midfielder)
Midfielder/Medium Forward. 186cm, 75kg. Gippsland/DWWW Allies
Possible comparison: Not in the strength part of the game, at least not yet, but as a forward who is a good mark for his size he is similar to Aaron Hamill. Corey Jones is a more current comparison, as Kay is also a secondary marking option up forward but can also play towards the centre of the ground too.
Why: In the real draft, the Eagles will have packed up and gone home a long time before this pick. But a medium-sized forward could be on the list of players they need. With spots opening up in the middle, Embley may have to play there more so his time forward will be limited. While they also have LeCras and Staker they might think some more depth is needed and Kay could be a good choice, and he is also capable of playing as an outside midfielder.
Worth a reach: David Fanning, if the Eagles are after a backup ruckman for their list there are several to consider from the VFL.
Hope they slide: Austin Wonaeamirri, a small forward who provides plenty of energy, and he can also be played in other positions.
Selected at pick 78 in the 2006 AFL draft:
Bryce Campbell (Adelaide, midfielder)
