The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS are pleased to announce the signings of defender Tim Mohr and midfielder Adam Kennedy.
Under the list establishment rules set by the AFL, the GIANTS were able to secure Mohr and Kennedy as players who have previously nominated for the AFL Draft.
Mohr is a 22-year-old tall defender who is originally from Tasmania and was recruited from the Casey Scorpions in the VFL. After an impressive 2011 season, Mohr won Casey’s best and fairest award this year.
National List and Recruitment Manager, Stephen Silvagni said that Mohr’s height and speed would be a huge asset to the GIANTS back line in 2012.
“He’s a strong key position defender who can play centre half back or full back and that is a big asset for us. He had an excellent year in the VFL and has really shown that he has matured as a player. He’s done the hard yards and we are really pleased to give him this opportunity.”
Kennedy is a 19-year-old midfielder from the Western Jets in Victoria. After missing selection in the 2010 Under 18 National Carnival, he was named in the 2011 squad and captained the Jets.
Silvagni said that Kennedy would be an exciting addition to the young club’s developing midfield.
“Adam was very unlucky not to have been picked up in last year’s draft. To his credit he dealt with that set back and focused on working hard this year to again prove his ability as an over age player in the TAC Cup competition. He’s a natural leader.
“We were in the fortunate position to either secure or on trade, up to ten previously listed or nominated players. We think we handled that well in trade week and secured some great draft picks, but importantly we’re very happy to retain these two quality players. Tim is 195cm and Adam is an elite athlete in terms of his running ability so this is a great outcome for us.”
The pair will join their new GIANTS teammates for pre season training in November.
Tim Mohr
Height: 195cm
Weight: 98kg
Date of birth: 19/10/1988
Recruited from: Casey Scorpions (VFL)
Tim Mohr is a tall defender who was recruited from the Casey Scorpions in the VFL. The 22 year old is originally from Tasmania and played seven games for the Tasmanian Devils before joining Casey in 2008.
At 195cm, Mohr is surprisingly fast for his height and was a revelation in the VFL in 2011, finishing up the year with 97 votes to take out Casey’s best and fairest award.
Mohr is known for his strength and long kick and should be a key ingredient in the GIANTS backline in 2012.
Adam Kennedy
Height: 181cm
Weight: 72kg
Date of birth: 12/07/92
Recruited from: Western Jets (Victoria)
Adam Kennedy is a 19-year-old midfielder from the Western Jets in Victoria.
After an exciting junior football career, Kennedy narrowly missed selection in the 2010 Under 18 Carnival for Vic Metro.
Despite being overlooked in the 2010 draft, Kennedy worked hard and was selected in the Vic Metro side in the 2011 National Carnival and was named captain of the Jets.
Kennedy amassed 20 disposals against Western Australia and 19 disposals against South Australia in an impressive carnival performance.
<span>Two GIANT</span> signings