Fellow draftees Connor Ballenden (one goal) and Zac Bailey also impressed, while the Lions had eight academy players take part in the match. Catchup on all the latest action from

In the NAB AFL Draft Combine’s goal kicking test, he scored 4.1 (25/30).Ballenden possesses a long thumping kick that travels more than 50 metres.

IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. Instagram Connor Ballenden goes way back with the Brisbane Lions, having been part of the Club since his Under 12 days with the Hyundai Help for Kids Lions Academy. While he has shown that he can intercept when playing down back – his natural marking up forward make him an appealing prospects to clubs looking for a tall to clunk big marks.

BRISBANE'S injury toll has paved the way for young key forward Connor Ballenden to debut against Essendon on Friday night. Connor Ballenden - Brisbane Lions - Fantasy Stats and Scores at Ultimate Footy DRAFT ANALYSIS: "Brisbane Lions academy member who showed plenty of promise in his bottom-age year, and his spent 2017 playing as a tall utility at different levels. Ultimate Footy is the first AFL fantasy website offering category based scoring and live online drafts, 100% free. In this [...] Connor Ballenden – $123k FWD Comes into the Brisbane side to provide some assistance in the ruck/forward line. With clubs weary of bidding and Ballenden’s season seeing him draft outside the top 10, a bid on draft night will likely come after Pick 20, somewhere in the early second round.

Linkedin When playing in defence, at times he can be caught out by the more athletic forwards, who can change direction and pick the ball up smoothly from ground level.

Ballenden played most of his junior career in the forward line but over the last season has been experimenting in the backline and ruck.Former Brisbane Lions Academy player Connor Ballenden will make his debut this Friday…Check out some of the highlights from Brandon Starcevich and Connor Ballenden's 2019…High Performance Manager, Damien Austin, provides an end of year update on how the…Watch the highlights of Connor Ballenden, Corey Lyons, Jack Payne and Matt Eagles'…Lions Academy and NEAFL Manager, Luke Curran gives us an update on how the Lions…We've matched Fremantle's bid for Lions' Academy player Connor Ballenden at Pick No.…Brandon Starcevich and Connor Ballenden Player ReviewsThree young Lions have extended their contracts until at least the end of 2021.Draftee Ely Smith is set to get his first taste of Lions football this weekend!The Lions will have a near full-strength squad after Christmas. Youtube Instagram Facebook Season Includes historical and current season data. Match shown is the most recent game when season/career high was attained. Twitter "It was Connor Ballenden’s 2016 trial match for Queensland that got recruiters and Under 18 watchers excited. During the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, Ballenden was used as a key forward, key defender and ruckman in the four games, struggling for form and was unable to settle in a certain part of the ground.Ballenden’s key strength is his contested marking when up forward. Telstra In his draft year, 2017, the Brisbane local played in the NEAFL Premiership team who defeated the Sydney Swans at the SCG. The Panthers have a decorated finals history, coming from second last season to win their second consecutive title, knocking off minor premiers [...] He played seven senior NEAFL games with the Lions, booting 10 goals for the year. Brayden Crossley booted four goals for the Suns, while Tom Nicholls finished with three.

Connor Ballenden of the Brisbane Lions profile and AFL statistics.

When coming out of defence during the National Under 18 Championships game down at Simonds Stadium against Vic Metro, Ballenden rebounded the ball out of the backline on three occasions – kicking long with six of his 11 kicks (all 11 were effective).