The Brisbane Lions have selected Geelong Falcons’ Alex Witherden with pick #23 at the NAB AFL National Draft in Sydney.
After a promising second half of last season saw him elevated to the NAB AFL Academy, the composed half-back entered 2016 keen to move into the midfield. But those hopes were ended by a broken leg in May, which saw him miss the rest of the season following surgery.
Witherden, is a prolific ball winner across half back. The 189cm hybrid is good offensively, but is also responsible going the other way.
When up and going, Witherden is a poised prospect who can pinpoint passes from the back half and is trusted with the ball. He can direct a game with his foot skills and manages to think smartly through situations.
ALEX WITHERDEN: 186cm/80kg, 10/9/98
- Vic Country / Geelong Falcons
- Hybrid Defender / Hybrid Midfielder
- Classy utility whose ball use by hand and foot is in the higher echelon of the group.
- Witherden broke his leg playing school football early this season and missed the final third of the year.
Alex Witherden, the unlucky playmaker with ‘polish’, from the Geelong Falcons.
— Brisbane Lions (@brisbanelions) November 25, 2016
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