The always smiling Plowman not only blankets forwards but can also out-mark them, and could develop in to a burst midfielder.
Calder Cannons draft prospect Lachie Plowman. Picture: Robert McKechnie Source: Herald Sun
IT was the seven games that put recruiters in a spin and they are set to shape the top 10 at Thursday's national draft.
The sight of Lachie Plowman outsmarting bigger, stronger forwards to repel attacks and become a reliable playmaker is ingrained in the memories of AFL recruiters.
Surgery on a dislocated elbow ruled Plowman out for four months, including the entire national carnival, and clubs expected him to tumble down the draft order.
But the easy-going key defender impressed at draft camp interviews and could be a key to the first round.
There is a growing possibility Greater Western Sydney will snap him up with a top three pick.
"He's a very, very good player," a club scout said.
"Key defenders are hard to find and he's just a ripper kid who is very optimistic.
"He's a good kick and he seems to make impeccable decisions."
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If the Giants take Plowman and his Calder teammate Jono O'Rourke, it could pave the way for Melbourne to snare South Australian captain Jimmy Toumpas.
The Western Bulldogs would then take inside midfielder Ollie Wines.
Cannons coach Marty Allison said Plowman was a "very, very special player" and praised his ability to change tack during the course of a match.
"There's no doubt in my mind he would have been the All-Australian centre half-back and up there as the player of the carnival if not for his injury," he said.
Kyte said if Plowman had played a full season he might have rivalled Lachie Whitfield for the No.1 pick, and backed Plowman to develop midfield capabilities.
LACHIE PLOWMAN
AGE: 18
HEIGHT: 191cm
WEIGHT: 86kg
FROM: Calder Cannons
POSITION: Key defender
DRAFT RANGE: 3-9
IN THE MIX: GWS (3), Dogs (6), Lions (8)
PLAYS LIKE: Andrew Mackie
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