Weir invited to Draft Combine
North Shore youngster, Jordan Weir has been invited to attend the State Draft Combine in Melbourne in October.
Jordan has had a big year to date, playing all the games in the National Under 18 Carnival, while also representing the Sydney Swans in the NEAFL competition.
Jordan was one of a number named in the fifth group of players, Tall Defenders, which are to be invited to the NAB AFL Draft Combine. The Combine forms part of the AFL’s talent identification process in the lead up to the 2012 NAB AFL Draft.
The NAB AFL Draft Combine, involving 120 players at National Level, will be held at Etihad Stadium from October 2-5.
State Draft Combines will be held in Melbourne (October 6), Adelaide (October 13) and Perth (October 14).
The Tall Defender group comprises 23 players who and play predominantly defensive roles.
"The Tall Defenders are extremely athletic with excellent rebounding skills and are strong spoilers with most also capable of playing roles up forward as well highlighting the versatility of this group,” said AFL National and International Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan.
For more information visit: http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/146846/default.aspx
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