#18 Conor Stone (Pick 15, 2020 National Draft)

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The details:

Name: Conor Stone
Position: Forward/defender
Oakleigh Chargers, NAB League / St Kevin’s College
Height: 188cm
Weight: 81kg
DOB: 22/04/02

Medium forward/defender who showed distinct promise in the back half of last year, playing eight matches for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League including in their premiership side kicking 11 goals with his kicking a feature. Also capable of playing in defence and using his decision making, composure and good ball use to set up the play which was on display in just one trial game this year having 23 disposals against the Knights before the shutdown. Showed very good endurance at state testing with a 21.5 Yo Yo score in the preseason and was appointed captain of St Kevin’s for 2020 suggesting he has leadership capabilities.

When going back through the 2019 vision Conor was one who stood out for his performances as a bottom ager both at St Kevin’s in the APS and in the Oakleigh Chargers’ premiership team. A powerful and versatile player, we love his competitiveness and running ability and think he will develop into a player who can fill a few different roles. - National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso

I interpret those comments as we've selected him as a rebounding defender or wing type rather than as a medium forward. He was one of a few pre-draft bolters - I guess we'll see if the hype was true. He could fill Zac Williams' role off HBF if he's a genuine talent.

 

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Becoming GIANT: Conor Stone

Meet pick 15 from the 2020 draft.

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Stone to Debut

The 18-year-old number 18 will make his AFL debut on Saturday night.

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2024 has to be a big year for Conor Stone. Looked good at times - for example, some highlights in the finals loss to Geelong in 2021 - but too many injuries, and inconsistent opportunity means he hasn't translated his junior promise into actual AFL form. Can he push himself forward this season? To be honest, it looks a difficult road ahead, with the team pretty settled in most areas. Perhaps just a wing role that he could make his own - if he can push ahead of guys like Cumming, Haynes, Wehr, Angwin, Hamilton & Fonti.

 

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2024 has to be a big year for Conor Stone. Looked good at times - for example, some highlights in the finals loss to Geelong in 2021 - but too many injuries, and inconsistent opportunity means he hasn't translated his junior promise into actual AFL form. Can he push himself forward this season? To be honest, it looks a difficult road ahead, with the team pretty settled in most areas. Perhaps just a wing role that he could make his own - if he can push ahead of guys like Cumming, Haynes, Wehr, Angwin, Hamilton & Fonti.

All the best for the guy … 8-10 games switching with Darcy and others in Lloyd’s spot isn’t too much to ask