Richmond has selected Western Jets midfielder Corey Ellis with its first pick (selection 12) in the 2014 National Draft.

The 184cm, 76kg 18-year-old represented Vic Metro at the 2014 National Championships, where he averaged 14 disposals and four tackles per game.

His standout performance was a 21-disposal, seven-mark game against Western Australia.

While playing for the Jets in the TAC Cup this season, he averaged 22 disposals, 3.5 tackles and five clearances per game.

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Ellis suffered a foot injury late in the 2014 season, causing him to miss the AFL Combine, however Richmond’s recruiters saw enough to like about the smooth-moving left footer.

“Corey is a classy midfielder, who is one of the best kicks and decision makers in the draft,” said Richmond Recruiting Manager Francis Jackson.

“He is a tough competitor with good endurance, and is rarely rushed with his disposal, even when in traffic.

“He is outstanding at creating offence and scoring opportunities for his team.

“Corey is still a little light, but has all the attributes to develop into a quality inside midfielder at AFL level.”