Height: 193cm
Weight: 79kg
DOB: 26/02/91
Recruited from: Tatyoon (VIC)
Bio: Lead up forward or defender with a great set of hands. Good endurance for his size with sounds skills by both hand and foot. Vic Country U18 representative in 2009. 10.57mins for 3km was a good effort at Draft Camp for a player of his size. Top ten ranking in kicking test at Draft Camp (70 per cent efficiency). Averaged 12 disposals and six marks for the Rebels in 2009.
Matt Burgan's draft prediction: 30-50

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Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
10	9	3	12	6	1	-

In his own words
What type of player are you?
An athletic and mobile tall who can play at either end of the ground. Predominantly a leading half-forward.

Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Nick Riewoldt because he's a hard-working half-forward who plays high up the ground similar to me when I play that position.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Athleticism, versatility, endurance and agility for a tall.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Strength and power off the mark (speed) and consistency.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Melbourne Demons. My father has supported them for his entire life and encouraged me to follow them too.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Jack Ziebell because he gave me an understanding of what is required at a more elite junior level and we trained together with great professionalism.