Sam Cumming<\/a> is a 186cm forward-midfield hybrid out of North Adelaide who caught the eye as a front-half threat.<\/p>\nAmong the standouts from South Australia’s undefeated U18s National Championships run, Cumming has risen through the ranks over the past 12 months to be in top 10 draft contention.<\/p>\n
In the mould of Sydney’s Isaac Heeny, Cumming is capable of holding down a forward target role while being able to follow up his work once the ball hits the deck, and can roll through midfield as a ball winner who can turn a game in an instant.<\/p>\n
Following his stellar carnival with the Croweaters, Cumming returned to North Adelaide to play for their senior side, where he was able to have an immediate impact against senior opposition.<\/p>\n
His debut saw him feature in the Roosters’ best, while his second of four appearances netted him three goals from 21 possessions against South Adelaide.<\/p>\n
The crafty forward-midfield hybrid will have suitors toward the top of the draft, with Essendon – who possess Picks 5 and 6 – viewed as a solid fit for the strong marking teenager.<\/p>\n
Strengths
Marking
Ball-Winning
Forward Craft<\/p>\n
Draft Range
Pick 5-14<\/p>\n
Potential Landing Spots
Essendon (Picks 5 and 6)
Melbourne (Picks 7 and 8)
Hawthorn (Pick 10)
West Coast (Pick 13)<\/p>\n
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