Budarick was as consistent as anyone throughout the year, hardly wavering from his usual output across all levels and proving to be one of the hardest-working prospects on-field. Connor Budarick: Nickname(s) Budders: Date of birth 6 April 2001 (age 19) Original team(s) Labrador : Draft: No. 50 - 120. His tackling numbers (8.2 in the NAB League, 9.3 in the National Championships) are arguably the most impressive of the lot though and bode well for playing across each line, while adding to that leadership aspect in the sense that he leads by example. Height: 175cm Weight: 72kg Position: Midfield, Forward Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #16 2019 Rookie Draft by Gold Coast Suns. STURT Double Blues have a strong midfield and some exciting players around the ground in the All-Star Team of the AFL Draft era. Player Info Club.
*Eligible to be taken for free without bidding process due to Gold Coast SUNS draft concessions. A clash between two of the three [...]
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SUBIACO LIONS are up next in our Player of the AFL Era series which will be run through our Instagram channel starting at 12.30pm today. GOLD COAST Suns Academy skipper Connor Budarick backed up an admirable bottom-age season by well and truly living up to the bill in his draft year. The Suns may well pick up Budarick as late as possible given they do not have to divulge in the bidding process, but he could have otherwise have cost them a good amount just outside of the first round. Either way, he looks a no-brainer for them to take come draft time.There is plenty to like about Budarick, who has as complete a game as you would expect to see from a small player. Subiaco Lions have a number of premiership players [...]
THE TEAM: The Double Blues all-star team is skippered by Brodie Grundy [...] Gold Coast. 6th April 2001. Budarick impressed for the Suns Academy in its five-game NAB League stint, averaging 25.2 disposals, 6.2 marks, 8.2 tackles and almost a goal every other game, before slotting into the Allies squad once again and joining back with the Suns NEAFL team in the back end of the year. 175cm. Reining League premier, Subiaco reenters the fray after a week off, still searching for its first win in 2020 alongside the struggling Swan Districts. Connor Budarick #35 Gold Coast Suns.
A lot of those misses came on the run, so can easily be rectified with some work as he is usually a reliable field kick.
Labrador. Defender. Connor Budarick #35 Gold Coast Suns. His progression from a pressure forward, to half-back and part-time midfielder make him a versatile player, with his appetite for the contest highlighted by his ball-winning ability and tackling. Had an outstanding 2019 NAB AFL Academy series in the lead up to Allies selection.
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