Draft |
The pre season draft was completed on, 1/11/98 with Nicky Winmar picked up by the Western Bulldogs. The Saints collected the following players: Lenny Hayes, NSW/ACT Rams - Morrish medallist who's dangerous around goals, 18, 186 cm, 78kg: James Begley, Sturt, Versatile athletic and strong grab. Played across half back and excelled in the U/18 championships earning All Australian selection, 18, 188cm, 74.5kg: Steven Baker, Geelong Falcons. Colac boy who despite struggling early in the season came of age in the Falcons charge to the Grand Final, 18 180cm, 77kg: Damien Ryan, Richmond, an experienced defender who could assist in strengthening the Saints back line, 21, 188cm, 84kg: Troy Schwarz, Dragons, Dingley based boy with lots of speed and good evasive skills, 16, 188cm, 76kg: Kurt Heazelwood, Tas Mariners, left foot who won the Mariners best and fairest and made All Australian team in the U/18, 16, 176cm, 74kg: Jacob Anstey, Carlton, Saints Football Manager would be pleased to see his son selected as rover/forward, Jacob has played 16 senior games with the Blues, 20, 176cm, 71kg.
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| In the lead
up to the November 1988 draft the Saints like all other clubs have been working their
numbers. Rocket Rod Keogh, Ryan Grinter, Jamie Elliot and Lucas Fleming have all
been delisted. Jayson (Jack) Daniels has retired. Matthew Lappin will play for
Carlton in 1999. |
