Prized West Coast draftee Reuben Ginbey has already “blown expectations out of the water” as he tracks in direction of a dream spherical one debut.
Ginbey, 18, has regarded something however misplaced since becoming a member of the Eagles with decide 9 in final yr’s draft together with his 188cm, 82kg body already constructed for the rigours of AFL footy.
Like all draftees, Ginbey has been eased into his first pre-season, however as he ramps up his workload the traits which made the East Perth product a must-draft for the Eagles has shone via.
Idolising Fremantle champion Nat Fyfe rising up, Ginbey added 15kg to his body up to now two years and it’s already paying off.
Veteran defender Jeremy McGovern mentioned he was “extremely impressed” by the versatile teenager who is just not distant from pulling on a West Coast guernsey.
“Just the way he carries himself and handles himself off the field, obviously everyone knows what he’s like on it, but he’s a young leader already. He’s got a bit of a presence about him,” McGovern mentioned.
“And then when we started getting into the footy stuff, he’s built for it for sure. I’m extremely excited about him.
“He seems like the type of player who can play all positions. Obviously a younger body, but he’s still pretty big for a young kid, so we’ll see how he’s worked and how he fits into the side.
“He hasn’t really set a foot wrong. He’s the new modern-day player. Extremely fit, big body, good skills – pretty much the whole package. I am excited about him.
“For a young kid just starting out he’s blown expectations out of the water a little bit.
“I think he’s going to be a great player for us. Hopefully for a long time.”
Ginbey is one among seven draftees on the Eagles this summer time because the membership undergoes a rebuild.
Forward Noah Long has added loads of muscle already after coming throughout at simply 74kg, whereas Elijah Hewett has showcased his robust working capacity.
“All the boys have really put their heads down and worked their asses off so far,” McGovern mentioned on the draftees.
“That’s all you can ask for from the young boys coming in.”
