A prolific tall ball-winner who utilizes his strength overhead to impact up forward, Neil Erasmus is a prototypical goal-kicking midfielder recruited for AFL draft 2021. Here is everything to know about Neil Erasmus.
The 2021 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League(AFL) can trade and recruit players during and following the completion of the 2021 AFL season.
With their first-round picks, Fremantle has put their faith in WA’s top local talent, grabbing Neil Erasmus inside the top 10 of the AFL draft.
Therefore, the second homegrown talent player Erasmus has been picked up by Docker. As per his game, his ability to push forward and progress the ball will fit nicely in a promising Fremantle midfield.
Neil Erasmus spoke to the media after Fremantle selected pick 10 in the 2021 NAB AFL draft.
Indeed, he said that he is keen to start his game in the 2021 AFL draft.
Who Is Neil Erasmus? Age & Wiki Details
An 18-year-old Erasmus is generally one of the leading ball winners on the ground.
Unfortunately, there is no detailed information about his birthdate till now, whereas he stands at 188 centimetres and weighs about 80KG.
Erasmus is also not available on any social platform such as Instagram, Twitter, and many more. It seems that he is more focused on his career rather than being an active social plater. We hope to see him on social platforms in the future.
Pick 10 – @freodockers select Neil Erasmus.
He’s a big bodied midfielder who can take some huge grabs!#AFLDraft pic.twitter.com/E40ncVHlae
— AFL (@AFL) November 24, 2021
Erasmus can play as a target, with his leading patterns and marking two traits that help him hurt the opposition in the attack.
After a standout 2021 WAFL Colts Grand Final Performance, Erasmus continued to go from strength to strength in 2021.
Neil was unsurprisingly involved in the WA under 19 squad and performed well in the practice matches.
Neil Erasmus Net Worth
At the age of 18, Erasmus is making money by working on the football team.
Erasmus’s game is defined by his lightning pace, which allows him to generate separation when leading more frequently and quickly move away from opponents in the midfield.
At the moment, he is the type of player who covers good ground over time.
Therefore, the actual net worth of player Erasmus has not been disclosed yet. We estimate it to be around $500,000 to $1 Million.
Neil Erasmus is on board for the journey ⤵️ #foreverfreo #AFLDraft
— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) November 24, 2021