Height: 191cm
Weight: 74kg
DOB: 16/10/91
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Bio: Versatile key position player who has the capabilities to play both medium and tall, up forward and down back. Overhead marking is outstanding as is his continual presenting and follow-up efforts. His 2.98sec 20m at Victorian screen highlighted his pace off the mark.

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Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
6	9	6	15	5	2	-

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Leading key position forward with skills to play tall and short. I'm able to be moved in the backline, and I have played ruck at times this year.

Which AFL player do you most resemble, and why?
Jarrad Waite, due to his marking, presenting and flexibility, and also versatility to almost play any position on the ground. Also Nick Riewoldt as a leading forward.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
• Marking at pace on the lead and contested.
• Work ethic in terms of continually presenting for leads and follow up efforts.
• Versatility around the ground.
• Long, straight goal kicking.
• Disciplined to play to team plans and rules.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
• Strength - generally and over the ball.
• Agility at ground level.
• All around fitness.
• Tackling techniques.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Essendon, due to my father barracking for them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Dad has been the biggest influence on my career, due to the fact he is there at every game supporting and assisting me with what to improve before and after the game with feedback and motivation. He also assists me with advice and gives me knowledge to play to the best of my ability.