North choose Angus Hanrahan:
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A hard-running, classy outside player whose foot skills and overall clean disposal will have attracted strong interest from numerous clubs."
OVERVIEW
Angus Hanrahan, the younger sibling of the Hawthorn-listed Oliver, is a smart, classy outside player who sets up play off half-back and can hit the scoreboard across half-forward. Strong TAC Cup form early in the season warranted Vic Metro selection for the Under 18 National Championships — where he did his draft chances no harm — averaging 16 disposals. Whether it’s across half-back, half-forward or even through the midfield, Hanrahan oozes class and composure, rarely wasting his disposal. This was displayed early in the Dragons’ TAC Cup campaign. In a round two clash against the Oakleigh Chargers, Hanrahan dominated outside play, with 29 disposals at 86 per . cent efficiency together with seven handball receives — confirming his status as a designated playmaker — and nine marks, leading the Dragons to a strong 23-point victory. Then, a fortnight later, the St Kevin’s College student proved a handful for the Murray Bushrangers defence, booting 3.2 from 18 disposals, showcasing his ability to hit the scoreboard. Later selected to play for Vic Metro throughout the under-18 National Championships, Hanrahan impressed with his foot skills, particularly against Vic Country, earning the praise of St Kilda legend Leigh Montagna for his “beautiful delivery” inside the forward 50. It was a season that led to a National Combine invite, where Hanrahan again impressed with a top ten finish in the goalkicking test.
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A hard-running, classy outside player whose foot skills and overall clean disposal will have attracted strong interest from numerous clubs."
OVERVIEW
Angus Hanrahan, the younger sibling of the Hawthorn-listed Oliver, is a smart, classy outside player who sets up play off half-back and can hit the scoreboard across half-forward. Strong TAC Cup form early in the season warranted Vic Metro selection for the Under 18 National Championships — where he did his draft chances no harm — averaging 16 disposals. Whether it’s across half-back, half-forward or even through the midfield, Hanrahan oozes class and composure, rarely wasting his disposal. This was displayed early in the Dragons’ TAC Cup campaign. In a round two clash against the Oakleigh Chargers, Hanrahan dominated outside play, with 29 disposals at 86 per . cent efficiency together with seven handball receives — confirming his status as a designated playmaker — and nine marks, leading the Dragons to a strong 23-point victory. Then, a fortnight later, the St Kevin’s College student proved a handful for the Murray Bushrangers defence, booting 3.2 from 18 disposals, showcasing his ability to hit the scoreboard. Later selected to play for Vic Metro throughout the under-18 National Championships, Hanrahan impressed with his foot skills, particularly against Vic Country, earning the praise of St Kilda legend Leigh Montagna for his “beautiful delivery” inside the forward 50. It was a season that led to a National Combine invite, where Hanrahan again impressed with a top ten finish in the goalkicking test.
