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Draft rater: ruckmen

By Matt Burgan 7:41 AM Fri 16 October, 2009

James Craig (North Adelaide, SA)
Height: 195cm, Weight: 91kg, DOB: 18/04/91
Recruited from: Fitzroy
Earned All-Australian selection after the under-18 champs. Some believe he could be a top 20 pick, based on needs, or be a backend choice.
Draft range: 18-late

Joshua Donaldson (West Perth, WA)
Height: 193cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 04/05/91
Recruited from: Ocean Ridge
An athletic, versatile tall, capable of playing in key posts, Donaldson has also impressed with his speed for his size. He looms as a mid-range to later prospect.
Draft range: 40-late

Jack Fitzpatrick (Western Jets, VIC)
Height: 201cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 26/06/91
Recruited from: Wyndhamvale
Agile and quick for his size, Fitzpatrick can also play down back and in attack. He has been regarded as a potential first-rounder through to early third round.
Draft range: 10-35

Max Gawn (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 206cm, Weight: 97kg, DOB: 28/12/91
Recruited from: Ormond
Sustained a knee injury before this year's under-18 championships, but still looms as a top-50 selection. Gawn could be taken as early as the second-round.
Draft range: 20-60

Joseph Groenewegan (Tassie Mariners, TAS)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 81kg, DOB: 25/10/91
Recruited from: Launceston
Groenewegan, the son of former Bulldog Robert, is a mobile tall with clean hands and good agility. He appears to be a backend/rookie prospect.
Draft range: Late-rookie

Jack Hannath (Central District, SA)
Height: 199cm, Weight: 83kg, DOB: 09/07/91
Recruited from: Angaston
A developing prospect, some believe he is a mid-range choice through to a rookie.
Draft range: 40-late

Dylan Jones (Sandringham Dragons, VIC)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 87kg, DOB: 03/11/91
Recruited from: Wesley College
A mobile tall with the ability to play forward, Jones possesses good hands and a strong work ethic. He appears to be a later selection at this stage.
Draft range: Late

Nathan Vardy (Gippsland Power, VIC)
Height: 198cm, Weight: 89kg, DOB: 25/06/91
Recruited from: Allies
Regarded by many recruiters as the best ruckman in this year's pool, Vardy is agile and has fine foot skills. He is a chance to sneak into the top 10 and is unlikely to slip past 25.
Draft range: 8-25

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