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    Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Welcome to the premiers Lewis.
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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    A tall forward
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Eastdog's encroaching on your turf GvGjr.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Quote Originally Posted by jeemak View Post
    Eastdog's encroaching on your turf GvGjr.
    Easty wants to be the big dog

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Sorry GVG thought I'd get in for this one.
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    PRIDE OF SA

    Name: Lewis Young

    Club: Sturt

    Age: 17

    Height: 197cm

    Weight: 90kg

    Position: Ruckman/Forward
    CLUB SAYS

    “Lewis has great character and is a player who has tremendous upside. He’s still raw but he’s an excellent size, has terrific speed and agility for his height and can mark the ball well. We’ve already seen a big improvement in him this year and with time he could develop into something special.’’





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    IN four hours of exhilarating power and athleticism, giant Sturt teenager Lewis Young went from draft smoky to turning heads.

    Having already caught the eye of a handful of AFL clubs, the 197cm, 90kg former basketballer has been one of the most scrutinised and interviewed players in recent weeks after a standout display at the SA Draft Combine.

    Young, 17 and only eligible for the draft by 11 days, blew clubs away with his 2.97 second time for the 20m run — second-best of the 17 players who tested, behind only South Adelaide’s Dylan Whimpress (2.91).

    He also was a standout in the vertical jump.
    AFL draft prospect Lewis Young at the Double Blues Headquarters at Unley. Picture Sarah Reed

    Young’s “wow’’ factor has seen 12 clubs interview him in the lead-up to the draft.

    A late bloomer after focusing more on basketball — he played at under-16 State level — than football until last year, Young’s blistering speed and athleticism for his height has clubs excited by his potential.

    “I was pleased with my combine, a lot of clubs seemed happy with my athletic work,’’ said Young, who played one league game for premier Sturt last season against North Adelaide in round 21.

    “I’m pretty raw in football terms because I’ve only made football my priority in the past two seasons and have progressed from under-16s through to league footy pretty quickly.

    “But clubs seem to be looking at my upside and thinking where I might be in three years.

    “I still need to put on some weight but I think I’ve got the potential to improve a lot.’’
    Lewis Young at the Double Blues Headquarters at Unley. Picture Sarah Reed

    Young, who made this year’s State under-18 team under the guidance of SANFL high performance manager Brenton Phillips, is modelling his game on rising Melbourne star, key forward Jesse Hogan.

    “Unless I keep growing I’ll probably be too small to play as a ruckman in the AFL so I’m working on my key forward work, including my goalkicking,’’ Young said.

    “I think I’m pretty versatile and could also play down back or as a high half-forward.’’

    As one of this year’s draft bolters and youngest players in the pool, Young is not concerned where he might fall in the drafts, as long as he finds an AFL home.

    “The number doesn’t matter,’’ he said.

    “Clubs tell me that once you walk in the door the pick number is insignificant and that whether you are pick one or pick 100 all players are on an even keel.

    “It’s been my dream since I was a little kid to be a professional sportsman and if I do get selected it will be the best day of my life.’
    It always seems impossible until it's done. Nelson Mandela

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Some fantastic combine numbers. We are going big tonight.
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    Welcome to the Premiers(Geez I'll never get sick of saying that) Lewy

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Quote Originally Posted by Eastdog View Post
    Sorry GVG thought I'd get in for this one.
    I got the stats to back you up Easty
    It always seems impossible until it's done. Nelson Mandela

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eastdog View Post
    Sorry GVG thought I'd get in for this one.
    You can do the next one Easty. Thanks
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    You can do the next one Easty. Thanks
    Cheers GVG.
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    A really intriguing skillset.. Absolutely fits a need but is going to need time. We've really gone long this draft.

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Seems like a real long shot with this one.

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs - Lewis Young

    Quote Originally Posted by G-Mo77 View Post
    Seems like a real long shot with this one.
    Young’s “wow’’ factor has seen 12 clubs interview him in the lead-up to the draft. According to one of the posts above.

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