Hardman one step closer to AFL dream

Former North Coast Junior Jack Hardman has been invited to attend the new ‘Rookie Me’ Combine.

The Combine will be a chance for AFL clubs to assess talent for this year’s NAB AFL Draft in person.

The Combine will assess each player’s strength and skills through a number of tests including standing vertical jump, agility tests and running tasks. To have been invited to the ‘Rookie Me’ Combine players must have received nominations from two AFL clubs.

Players will also be interviewed by recruiters as AFL clubs get to know them in an attempt to capture each player as a person both on and off the field.

Jack represented AFL NSW/ACT in this year’s Division 2 Under 18 National Championships, then gained selection in the Allies team that played in the Division 1 National Championships.

Congratulations Jack, and best of luck for the Combine!