Weight: 83kg
DOB: 18/06/91
Recruited from: Lucknow/Gippsland Power
Bio: Tough, inside midfielder with ferocious attack on both ball and player. Contested ball winning ability and strong hands overhead are strengths. Vic Country U18 representative in 2009. Recovering from minor knee surgery so was unable to participate at Draft Camp. Averaged 26 disposals in nine games for the Gippsland with 75 per cent efficiency, 12 contested. AIS-AFL Academy graduate.
Matt Burgan's draft prediction: 12-20
Watch Koby Stevens in action
| Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | K | H | D | M | G | H/O |
| 8 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 1 | - |
In his own words
What type of player are you?
An inside midfielder who also has an outside game. Can switch between back and forward.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Joel Selwood. Hard attacking player with great defensive pressure and a good mark with skills.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
Attack on the ball and players marking. Endurance, defensive pressure, mental strength, skills and stoppage work.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Speed for the first five metres, kicking on my opposite foot and follow up running.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Richmond. My family supports them and brought me up to barrack for them too.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My father. He coached me all my junior career. Nathan Buckley and Alan McConnell have plenty of knowledge for me to pick up.
