Weight: 78kg
DOB: 23/05/91
Recruited from: Wesley College
Bio: Rebounding defender with terrific ball winning ability. Strong performer for WA at NAB AFL U18 Championships receiving All-Australian honours. Good user by both hand and foot. Impressed at Draft Camp with 2.96secs for 20m and a 13.3 beep test. Averaged 16 disposals for WA U18’s at 76 per cent efficiency.
Matt Burgan's draft prediction: 7-20
Watch Brad Sheppard in action
| Stats (averages for U18 Championships) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | K | H | D | M | G | H/O |
| 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 0 | - |
In his own words
What type of player are you?
A running player with the ability to play half-back/half-forward and in the middle. I’ve just started to play in the midfield with East Fremantle.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Sam Fisher and Corey Enright because of their ability to set up a lot of run out of defence resulting in a lot of forward attacks.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
The ability to play on talls or smalls. I can run and carry the ball, have good skills, versatility and pace.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Opposite-side foot skills, sustained four quarter efforts and I want to keep working on my strength and fitness.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Fremantle because my family supported a WA team close to home.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My dad, because he has always been a big part of my football life and coached my club team for five years. He gives me good constructive advice on how I could improve to become a better player.
