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6. Gary Rohan

8:06 PM Thu 26 Nov, 2009

Meet the draftees: Gary Rohan

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Height: 186cm
Weight: 79kg
DOB: 07/06/91
Recruited from: Cobden/Geelong Falcons
Bio: Explosive half-forward who is extremely capable in the air. Defensive pressure a highlight. Won Vic Country’s MVP award as well as All-Australian honours at NAB AFL U18 Championships. Speed exceptional with 2.93secs for the 20m along with repeat sprint of 24.33secs - both in the top 10 per cent.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 2-9

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 Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
 Games  K  H  D  M G
H/O
13 8 5 13 3 1 1

In his own words
What type of player are you?
A running ball carrier and a good team player.

Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Steve Johnson. He makes things happen out of nothing, puts on good forward pressure and is a good team player.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Run and carrying the ball, my speed and my jumping.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Working hard without the ball and getting into good position.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Geelong. My mates went for them so I jumped on and they have really good players.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My parents. The support and advice they have given me transporting me from training and on game days.

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