Height: 195cm
Weight: 91kg
DOB: 18/04/91
Recruited from: Fitzroy/North Adelaide
Bio: Dominant ruckman at U18 Championships for SA, earning All-Australian selection. Averaged 22 hit-outs per game at the Championships. Tap work at clearances is a feature of his game as is contested marking. His 76cm standing vertical jump topped the Draft Camp placing him third on the all time list behind Trent Croad and Nic Naitanui. His 3.10 secs for 20m also excellent for a ruckman.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 18-late

Watch James Craig in action

Stats (averages for U18 Championships)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
5	2	7	10	2	0	22-

In his own words
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.