2016 AFL Draft prospects: Josh Rotham

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Ben Pahor

Name: Josh Rotham
Position: Defender
DOB: 25-02-1998
Height: 192cm
Weight: 79kg
Draft range: 20-35

Pub summary
Mid-tall sized defender with elite pace and line breaking ability.

Strengths:

  • Pace
  • Athletic
  • Versatile

Weaknesses:

  • One on one man marking
  • Can be inconsistent by foot

Overall

Rotham is an athletic, pacey backman, who also has a great ability to win plenty of the footy.

He has played mainly as a third tall defender during his junior days, but he was also used in the midfield late in the season with great effect.

He struggled for consistency this season however, but his athletic prowess and speed with certainly catch the eye of recruiters.

Under-18 Championships statistics:

Games: 4
Average disposals: 12
Average contested possessions: 4.2
Average marks: 3
Average tackles: 2.2
Average clangers: 1.2
Average clearances: 0.5
Average inside 50s: 1

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Ben Pahor