Reserves Rookie Review – 2022 Wrap Up Part 2

Written by Alza on August 10 2022

Welcome to part 2 of the seasons wrap up of the rookies in the reserves. Unfortunately all of the remaining teams aren’t included but there are 6 teams here with the final 6 to be in part 3 next week.

Legend: Name, Price, Position – (Average/Games) Draft Year and Pick Number

GOLD COAST
7th/21 (10-6)

Mac Andrew $189.3k RUC – (60/15) 2021 #5, good height and very good athleticism saw him drafted at pick 5, has been playing in defence this year. Average 15 touches and 5 marks a game.
Matt Conroy $123.9k RUC – (31/15) 2019 Rookie, probably 4th in line and has had to play more of a forward role which has hampered his scoring. Averaged 6 touches, 3 marks and 7 hitouts.
Jez McLennan $123.9k DEF – (75/16) 2021 Rookie, has been on the list for 4 years now and had a great year. He averaged 19 touches, 5 marks and 4 tackles.
Ned Moyle $123.9k RUC – (94/16) 2021 Mid-season #5, the 2nd ruck in line behind Witts has had a fantastic season which has seen him average 14 touches, 3, marks, 3 tackles, 39 hitouts and 6 clearances per game. Will be a good scorer when given a decent run.
Patrick Murtagh $123.9k RUC/FWD – (35/13) 2019 Rookie, a 196cm key defender. Averaged 8 touches and 4 marks.
Rhys Nicholls $123.9k DEF – (49/13) 2020 Rookie, a defender with great speed and ball use. Averaged 14 touches and 3 marks.
Sandy Brock $102.4k DEF – (35/15) 2021 Rookie, very tall key defender that is developing. Averaged 8 touches and 3 marks.
Bodhi Uwland $102.4k DEF/MID – (0/0) 2021 Rookie, can play in the middle or down back but has been injured all season.
James Tsitas $102.4k MID – (94/12) 2022 Pre-season, has been excellent in the VFL but in his AFL debut only had about 35% TOG and may not be with the Suns next year. Averaged 23 touches, 3 marks, 7 tackles and 5 clearances and has kicked 5 goals.
Oscar Faulkhead $102.4k MID – (60/5) 2022 Mid-season #7, a midfielder/forward from the mid-season draft. Has played a handful of games averaging around 15 touches a game.

BOX HILL HAWKS (HAWTHORN)
6th/21 (10-6)

Emerson Jeka $171.5k FWD – (56/10) 2019 Rookie, has been playing as a key defender for majority of the year and has done that at AFL level the last couple of weeks. Average 12 touches and 4 marks as well as kicking 12 goals.
Connor Downie $143.7k MID – (55/5) 2020 #35, an outside midfielder that has been injured for most of the season. Averaged 13 touches and 4 marks.
Seamus Mitchell $123.9k FWD – (55/7) 2020 #29, forward that has had his fair share of injuries the last 2 years. Averaged 14 touches and 4 marks.
Jack Saunders $123.9k FWD – (58/14) 2020 Rookie, a bit of a utility but mainly used forward this year kicking 10 goals. Averaged 13 touches and 4 marks.
Jai Serong $117.3k MID/FWD – (56/13) 2021 #53, plays forward with stints through the middle. Averaged 12 touches and 4 marks and has kicked 9 goals.
Ned Long $102.4k MID/FWD – (70/12) 2021 Rookie, a strong bodied midfielder that started the year on fire before a couple of injuries set him back. Averaged 14 touches, 4 marks and 6 tackles.
Fionn O’Hara $102.4k MID – (25/10) 2021 Rookie, an Irishman learning the game playing in defence. Averaged 7 touches per game.
Max Ramsden $102.4k RUC – (41/6) 2022 Mid-season #6, 203cm ruckman with great endurance. Averaged 10 touches and 7 hitouts.

CASEY DEMONS (MELBOURNE)
1st/21 (16-0)

Jacob van Rooyen $126.3k DEF/FWD – (66/13) 2021 #19, 194cm key forward that has had a good year. Kicked 29 goals and averaged 11 touches, 4 marks and 3 tackles.
Bailey Laurie $123.9k FWD/MID – (74/15) 2020 #22, he is a wingman/forward with great speed and agility. Averaged 18 touches and 4 tackles and kicked 21 goals this year.
Fraser Rosman $123.9k MID – (47/13) 2020 #34, playing as a defender this season with stints in the middle if required. Averaged 12 touches and 4 marks.
Deakyn Smith $123.9k DEF – (50/14) 2020 Pre-season, defender that can also play on the wing. Averaged 12 touches, 3 marks and 3 tackles.
Daniel Turner $123.9k DEF – (55/6) 2021 Rookie, a kay defender with good intercept ability that made his debut this year. Averaged 12 touches and 4 marks.
Blake Howes $117.3k MID/FWD – (56/5) 2021 #39, midfielder/forward that has had some injury issues this year. Averaged 14 touches, 3 marks and 3 tackles.
Taj Woewodin $117.3k MID – (63/14) 2021 #65, generally plays in the middle but can play at either end. Averaged 15 touches and 5 marks.
Judd McVee $102.4k DEF/MID – (44/15) 2021 #18, half back with good rebounding ability. Averaged 11 touches and 3 marks.
Andy Moniz-Wakefield $102.4k MID – (47/13) 2021 Rookie, small forward that could also play in the middle. Averaged 11 touches and 3 marks while kicking 10 goals.

NORTH MELBOURNE
20th/21 (3-13)

Eddie Ford $206.8k FWD – (65/8) 2020 #56, medium sized forward with good speed and foot skills. Averaged 13 touches and 5 marks and has kicked 14 goals.
Charlie Comben $123.9k RUC/FWD – (63/8) 2019 #31, developing ruck/forward that has lacked opportunity due to injuries. Averaged 10 touches and 5 marks while kicking 16 goals.
Jacob Edwards $123.9k RUC/FWD – (43/13) 2021 Mid-season #1, another developing ruck/forward with decent contested marking ability. Averaged 7 touches and 10 hitouts.
Matt McGuiness $123.9k DEF/FWD – (72/15) 2019 Rookie, tall defender/wingman that has had a great season. Averaged 17 touches, 6 marks and 5 rebounds.
Patrick Walker $123.9k DEF/MID – (53/15) 2020 Rookie, defender that can also run on the wing. Averaged 16 touches and 3 marks.
Jackson Archer $117.3k DEF – (35/10) 2021 #59, very competitive defender that has played 2 games so far in the AFL. Averaged 8 touches and 3 tackles.
Miller Bergman $117.3k DEF/MID – (53/4) 2021 #38, rebounding defender that suffered a long term injury in his AFL debut. Averaged 14 touches and 3 marks.
Joshua Goater $117.3k MID – (60/15) 2021 #22, playing majority in defence this year as a rebounding option. Averaged 15 touches and 4 marks.
Kallan Dawson $102.4k DEF – 2022 Mid-season #2, key defender that has made his AFL debut already since being drafted mid-year.

RICHMOND
8th/21 (10-7)

Will Martyn $161.1k MID – (71/17) 2019 #44, rebounding defender that was drafted as a midfielder. Averaged 19 touches, 5 marks and 4 rebounds.
Tom Brown $135.3k DEF – (55/15) 2021 #17, defender with decent rebounding ability. Averaged 14 touches and 4 marks.
Mate Colina $123.9k RUC – (26/6) 2020 Rookie, 213cm ruckman with a basketball background. Averaged 5 touches and 4 hitouts.
Bigoa Nyuon $123.9k DEF – (60/16) 2021 Rookie, an athletic key defender that played 1 AFL game this year. Averaged 13 touches and 6 marks.
Samson Ryan $123.9k RUC/FWD – (83/14) 2020 #40, young ruckman that made his debut last season and has had a great year. Averaged 13 touches, 4 marks, 27 hitouts and 3 clearances while kicking 14 goals.
Samuel Banks $117.3k DEF – (66/16) 2021 #29, defender that can also play in the middle. Averaged 16 touches and 4 marks.
Jacob Bauer $102.4k FWD – (53/8) 2022 Mid-season #10, key forward that was drafted mid-year. Averaged 10 touches and 4 marks and has kicked 14 goals.

SANDRINGHAM (ST. KILDA)
13th/21 (7-1-8)

Darragh Joyce $206.7k DEF – (63/10) 2016 Rookie, key defender that has played a handful of AFL games now. Averaged 17 touches and 5 marks.
Matthew Allison $123.9k DEF – (46/16) 2020 #26, a key position player that has been more of a forward this year. Averaged 11 touches and 3 marks and has kicked 10 goals.
Max Heath $123.9k RUC/FWD – (54/13) 2021 Mid-season #7, 204cm ruckman that is developing. Averaged 9 touches, 3 marks and 12 hitouts and has kicked 10 goals.
Oscar Adams $117.3k DEF/RUC – (33/8) 2021 #51, key defender that hasn’t had to ruck this year. Averaged 8 touches and 3 marks.
Josiah Kyle $102.4k FWD – (36/4) 2021 Rookie, small forward with great speed that has been injured most of the season. Averaged 8 touches and kicked 3 goals in his 4 games.
Jack Peris $102.4k MID/FWD – (54/13) 2021 Rookie, wingman with excellent speed. Averaged 14 touches and 3 tackles.

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