Shaun Atley

Twice runner-up in State level hurdles, Atley is a gifted athlete and All-Australian team member in the 2010 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. Picked up in the 2010 National Draft, the midfielder has explosive speed and the ability to break the lines. To have him available at 17 was a real bonus for us. We picked the best available player, but it just so happened he's addressed an important need for us with his midfield speed.

He's a player that's unique because he can play inside ball-winning midfield type roles, but he can also win the ball on the outside and penetrate the game with some real speed.

He's got great lateral movement, and we think he'll complement Bastinac, Cunnington and Swallow and these types of players.

Player sponsor: Northern Lights / Tony, Sam and Joseph Garro.