2017 AFL Draft prospects

2017 AFL Draft Prospects: Jack Petruccelle

Published by
Sam Bunn

Name: Jack Petruccelle
Position: Half-Forward
Club: Northern Knights / Vic Metro
Height: 184cm
Weight: 73kg
Draft range: 20-45

Summary: Explosive athlete who is renowned for his pace, pressure and goal-sense.

Strengths:

  • Pace
  • Vertical leap
  • Dare/confidence

Weaknesses:

  • Inconsistent
  • Kicking accuracy

Overall:

Jack Petruccelle is the quickest player in the draft, recording a 2.87 seconds 20-metre sprint at the Draft Combine, combining his electric wheels with an impressive leap.

He isn't afraid to take the game on down the wing or fly for a highlight grab, drawing comparisons to Melbourne's Jayden Hunt.

Although inconsistent, he has the game-winning ability to match it with the best of them, being named in the Knight's best players in seven of their first eight games in 2017.

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Published by
Sam Bunn