2016 AFL Draft prospects: Jack Scrimshaw

Name: Jack Scrimshaw
Position: Defender/midfielder
DOB:  1998
Height: 194cm
Weight: 80kg
Draft range: 10-20

Pub summary
Tall and versatile midfielder who can also play in defence and is a classy ball user.

Strengths

• Versatility
• Decision making
• Agility
• Vision

Weaknesses

• Lean frame
• Contested ball winning ability
• Inconsistent by foot

Overall

Scrimshaw's biggest appeal is his ability to play in multiple positions.

He has the height to play as a key defender, while his agile and wiry frame means he can also shift into the midfield.

He moves through traffic well and has brilliant evasive skills and a good burst of speed given his height.

However, he does need to work on his man marking in defence, as he is often easily outmuscled and outmarked.

He also has a terrific left peg on him an d can roost the ball a long way, however, his short passing often lets him down and he does need to improve on his accuracy at times, however, in general he is a good ball user can certainly find the footy.

Under-18 Championships statistics

• Games: 3
• Average disposals: 16.3
• Average contested possessions: 5
• Goals: 0
• Average marks: 1.7
• Average tackles: 4
• Average clearances: 0.7
• Average clangers: 1.3
• Average inside 50s: 1

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