AFL Draft

2017 AFL Draft prospects: Jaidyn Stephenson

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Ben Pahor

Name: Jaidyn Stephenson
Position: Midfield/half-forward
Club: Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
DOB: 15/01/1999
Height: 189cm
Weight: 76kg
Draft range: 8-12

Summary: Speedy midfielder/half-forward flanker who can light up a game with his pace, agility and goal sense.

Strengths:

  • Pace
  • Tackling
  • Leap
  • Agility
  • Composure

Weaknesses:

  • Consistency
  • Disposal by foot

Overall:

Stephenson can be inconsistent at times and took a little while to get going in 2017, but when he did, he tore some games apart.

He has electrifying pace, energy and agility and also has a great leap. His run and carry is in the mould of Melbourne's Jayden Hunt.

When he is on, he has no trouble finding the footy, racking up 39 disposals, five clearances and five tackles for Eastern Rangers against Sandringham earlier this year.

He can also be very damaging up forward as well, as he showed with his best game of the Under 18 Champions, where he booted five goals and had 28 disposals against South Australia.

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Ben Pahor