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54. Byron Sumner

7:18 PM Thu 26 Nov, 2009

Pick No.54 Byron Sumner

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Height: 174cm
Weight: 68kg
DOB: 16/05/91
Recruited from: Woodville South
Bio: Quick and clever midfielder with penetrating left foot. Evasiveness and clean hands overhead are two of his strengths. Performed very well for SA at NAB AFL U18 Championships.
Matt Burgan's draft prediction: 35-late

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 Stats (averages for U18 Championships)
 Games  K  H  D  M G
H/O
5 9 4 14 5 0 -

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Quick, dangerous wing man, sneaky around goals, very smart with the football in hands.

Which AFL player do you resemble, and why?
Cyril Rioli, very similar style. Both left footers and smart, speedy players.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Speed, agility, long left foot kick and run downs.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Tackling, already a good tackler.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Hawks, supported them ever since I can remember. Essendon for my girlfriend.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My uncle, because he has just pushed me to be the best and to get the best out of me. Plus my grandfathers, big push and help.
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