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18. Luke Tapscott

7:54 PM Thu 26 Nov, 2009

Meet the draftees: Luke Tapscott

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Height: 180cm
Weight: 86kg
DOB: 28/06/91
Recruited from: Orroroo
Bio: Powerful forward/midfielder with great hands. Foot skills and ball winning abilities are both exceptional. Strong performer for SA at NAB AFL U18 Championships with 30 inside-50s, nine goals and All-Australian honours.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 6-18

Watch Luke Tapscott in action

 Stats (averages for U18 Championships)
 Games  K  H  D  M G
H/O
5 12 4 16 5 2 -

In his own words
What type of player are you?

Driven, focussed, competitive, and courageous.

Which AFL player do you resemble, and why?
Shaun Higgins, Strong, powerful mid-fielder/forward with good kicking and marking ability.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Kicking distance and accuracy, good skills and competitiveness.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
I would like to continue to develop all areas of my game.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Adelaide Crows, as a kid I did training session with Mark Bickley and lived in Pt. Pirie. Always wanted to follow his steps and play AFL. Enjoyed Mark Ricciuto’s career.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Mum and Dad have guided, supported and given me every opportunity to play and enjoy each experience. As a result being part of North Adelaide has been a great journey.
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