Exciting Richmond father-son prospect Patrick Naish has been selected in the AFL Academy’s level two squad for 2017, which was announced today.
The highly-skilled, speedy, 17-year-old son of Chris Naish, who played 143 games with the Tigers from 1990-97, is one of 30 members of the level two squad, featuring those young players eligible for next year’s (2017) National Draft.
Patrick has spent 2016 as a member of the level one squad of the AFL Academy, as well as playing TAC Cup football with Northern Knights and school football for Ivanhoe Grammar.
AFL Academy coach Brenton Sanderson rates Naish highly...
“He’s played a lot of school footy this year for Ivanhoe (Grammar), but he’s back now playing with Northern (Knights),” Sanderson said on this week’s edition of AFL.com.au’s ‘Road to the 2016 Draft’ podcast.
“I think he’ll play a fair bit in the midfield in his draft year... more wing and maybe some inside mid work.
“At the moment, we’re seeing his best footy across half-back.
“He’s a very good decision-maker and exceptional kick... a perfect set-up kick across half-back.
“Looking forward to a really developing year (from Naish) this year into, hopefully, a dominant season next year.
“I really like him. I think he’s going to be a very good AFL talent.”
