Adelaide snared Tasmanian defender Sam Siggins in the draft. Picture: Andrew Brownbill Source: Herald Sun
ADELAIDE believes it has found a gem for the backline, robbed in recent years by the departures of Nathan Bock, Phil Davis and Scott Stevens.
The Crows came into the draft having voluntarily forfeited their first two picks, leaving them with 62 and 81 rather than 20 and 54.
In the wash-up, it did not seem to be of any major consequence. Despite the low picks, the Crows were chuffed after signing Sam Siggins, a tall backman from Lauderdale in Tasmania, and Calder Cannons best and fairest Rory Atkins, who is reportedly a versatile type.
Adelaide list manager David Noble said the pair had been picked on talent first and trying to fill needs on the Adelaide list second.
"They're not needs -- they're talent," Noble said. "They just happen to fit. I mean the tall fits in there, but we did a lot of work into Sam in particular.
"His ground level ball is fantastic. He's a good decision-maker, good kick and diligent worker, so his profile was really strong.
"We're really happy. It does fill a need, but we still looked at it in talent order.
"Rory, he's got some real top-end speed and he's a left-footer. And we're keen to add some left-hand movement into our side.
"He's played as a lead-up forward, played as a wingman, played as inside midfielder. We're excited."
Port Adelaide was a bigger player in the draft, having three selections within the first 30.
Oliver Wines was Port's top pick. The midfielder from Euchuca played with Bendigo in the Victorian Under-18 competition and has just completed his studies at Shepparton Grammar School.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley with new recruit Oliver Wines. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
Tom Clurey and Mason Shaw, from the Murray Bushrangers and South Fremantle respectively, rounded out the Power's selections.
Wines, quickly decked out in a club jumper at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, was delighted when his name was read out.
At 187cm, he'll add to the midfield grunt of Port Adelaide. He's the type that used to make the Power a contender -- a hard body who can win clearances and make a difference after the ruckman's tap.
Wines had a fair idea he'd be chosen by Port Adelaide, having spoken to football manager Peter Rohde and coach Ken Hinkley at length, and is excited at the prospect of joining a club seeking to prove a few people wrong.
"Right now, there are so many nerves," Wines said.
"When my name was read out it was just a huge weight off my shoulder and now I can get on with playing my best football and working towards getting a career in the AFL.
"I was a bit on edge. Recruiters can't guarantee anything and I was happy to go anywhere. But I'm really looking forward to being a part of Port Adelaide and help the club to get back to its feet.
"The last few years it probably hasn't been where its wanted to be, but its a club with such a good culture and I'll do everything I can to get the club up again."
Power recruiting manager Geoff Parker spoke highly of his recruits.
"He's an outstanding young man," Parker said of Wines. "A tough on-baller and a really good player. I think the members will like the way he plays.
"Tom, we see more as a defender. He's played forward and back.
"And Mason had an outstanding year last year, so we were able to get a midfielder, a forward and a key back."
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