A host of GIANTS Academy players have completed testing at the 2018 NAB AFL Draft Combine in Melbourne.
Western Sydney’s James Peatling, Ardlethan’s Jeromy Lucas, Albury’s Riley Bice and Canberra’s Guy Richardson were all put through their paces as they looked to impress recruiters ahead of November’s NAB AFL Draft.
The foursome was tested on their athleticism, speed and endurance across two days at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium.
2018 Under 18 All Australians Kieran Briggs (Western Sydney), Jacob Koschitzke (Albury), and Academy players Mathew Walker (Albury) and Nicholas Murray (Albury) attended the combine but did not test due to injuries.
GIANTS Academy Combine Results
James Peatling’s Results
20 metre sprint - 3.06 sec
Agility test - 8.34 sec
Standing vertical jump - 63 cm
Running vertical jump - 76 cm
Yo-Yo test - Level 20.6
Jeromy Lucas’ Results
20 metre sprint - 2.97 sec
Agility test - 8.91 sec
Standing vertical jump - 64 cm
Running vertical jump - 76 cm
Yo-Yo test - Level 21.1
Riley Bice’s Results
20 metre sprint - 3.20 sec
Agility test - 8.52 sec
Standing vertical jump - 51 cm
Running vertical jump - 71 cm
Yo-Yo test - Level 20.2
Guy Richardson’s Results
20 metre sprint - 2.93 sec
Agility test - 8.24 sec
Standing vertical jump - 66 cm
Running vertical jump - 73 cm
Yo-Yo test - Level 21.1
CLICK HERE to see how they compared to the best in the combine.
Meanwhile, potential GIANTS AFLW draftees and Southern GIANTS Winter Women’s Series teammates Alexia Hamilton and Allyce Parker both completed their testing ahead of the 2018 NAB AFLW Draft on October 23.
Hamilton was tested across two days at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, while Parker attended but did not take part in testing.
Alexia Hamilton’s Results
20 metre sprint - 3.439 sec
Agility test - 9.258 sec
Standing vertical jump - 36 cm
Running vertical jump - 52 cm
Yo-Yo test - Level 14.5
2km time trial - 8 min 48 sec
