We continue our gradual release of the Tigers’ Team of the 21^st Century so far by today revealing the tall forward pocket in the line-up – Brad Ottens.

Brad Ottens

On-field position: Ruckman/forward

Games in the 2000s (2000-04): 95

Goals: 129

Top 10 finishes in the Jack Dyer Medal: Four – 8^th in 2000, 5^th in 2001, 5^th in 2002, 8^th in 2004

HIGHLIGHTS Watch the best of Team of the 21st Century forward pocket, Brad Ottens

Richmond AFL career averages

Kicks: 6.6

Handballs: 5.4

Disposals: 12.0

Marks: 5.0

Contested marks: 2.0

Marks inside-50: 1.5

Goals: 1.1

Clearances: 2.5

Inside-50s: 1.9

Contested possessions: 8.4

Uncontested possessions: 5.0

Hit-outs: 15.5

Tackles: 1.4

One-percenters: 1.6

Comment: The No. 2 pick overall in the 1997 AFL national draft was predominantly used by the Tigers to provide a strong marking target up forward, rather than as an outright ruckman, which he subsequently became at Geelong. Kicked an AFL career-high 46 goals in the 2001 season and gained All-Australian selection that year. Was very mobile for his size, excellent overhead, and a reliable shot for goal.  

Team of the 21st Century so far:

B: Vlastuin, Gaspar, Grimes
HB: Newman, Rance, Houli
C: Bowden, Prestia, Campbell
HF: Deledio, Richardson, Lambert
F: Edwards, Riewoldt, Ottens