Height: 188cm
Weight: 75kg
DOB: 12/09/91
Recruited from: South Alice Springs
Bio: Agile footballer with clean skills by both hand and foot. Second efforts, ball winning ability and marking are also features of his game. His arm length (87cm - top 7 per cent at Draft Camp) allows him to play tall and mark against bigger opponents. NT U18 representative in 2009.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 8-25

Watch Troy Taylor in action

Stats (averages for U18 Championships)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
5	10	3	13	3	1	1

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Physical and strong.

Which AFL player do you resemble, and why?
Daryl White and Jared Brennan, I feel I have the skills that they have.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Marking, jumping, kicking and a team player.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Fitness

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
St. Kilda, because my father barracks for them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Mum, coaches, team members and uncles. They have supported me mentally and have been positive at all times.