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Meet the draftees: James Craig

Meet the draftees: James Craig

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10:04 AM Sat 31 October, 2009
Height: 195cm
Weight: 91kg
DOB: 18/04/91
Recruited from: Fitzroy
Bio: The dominant ruckman at the NAB AFL under-18 Championships for South Australia, earning All-Australian selection. Tap work at clearances is a feature of his game, as is contested marking.
 
 
What type of player are you?
I am an athletic-type ruck / key position.
 
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Matthew Kreuzer. His follow-up efforts after a contest and ability to be a dangerous player around the ground.
 
What are your strengths as a footballer?
Competitiveness and my attitude to all challenges.
 
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Marking and finding more of the footy around the ground.
 
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
I support the Adelaide Crows. I support them because most of my family have supported them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?

Craig Brooks - he was my junior coach at North Adelaide for four years. He taught me the importance of second efforts and one percenters.

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