Rory meet Rory
Crows recruit Rory Atkins is confident being in an AFL environment will help him deliver.
1:00pm Nov 23, 2012
Crows recruit Rory Atkins is confident being in an AFL environment will help him deliver.
1:00pm Nov 23, 2012
Junior Clubs: Maribrynong Park/Calder U18s
Debut: yet to debut
Recruited from: Calder Cannons
Brownlow Votes: -
Recruited from the prominent Victorian Calder Cannons Football Club, Atkins is a skilful left-footer who is renowned for his fantastic kicking skills. Atkins spent time at the AIS-AFL Academy, training with the nation’s best underage talent. The 18-year-old secured the Calder Cannons 2012 best and fairest award after a fantastic 2012 season playing predominantly as a half forward and in the midfield. He was Adelaide's second and final selection at the November national draft.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | - | - | - |
| Handballs | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Marks | - | - | - |
| Hit-outs | - | - | - |
| Tackles | - | - | - |
| Goals | - | - | - |
| Dream Team | - | - | - |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essendon | L 82 - 117 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | Brisbane Lions | W 77 - 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Port Adelaide | L 118 - 109 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | Western Bulldogs | W 80 - 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Carlton | L 115 - 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Hawthorn | L 78 - 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | GWS Giants | W 52 - 187 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | St Kilda | W 87 - 47 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Sydney Swans | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | Collingwood | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | Geelong Cats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | Fremantle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | Port Adelaide | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | Western Bulldogs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 4 - L: 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | - | - | - |
| Handballs | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Marks | - | - | - |
| Hit-outs | - | - | - |
| Tackles | - | - | - |
| Goals | - | - | - |
| Dream Team | - | - | - |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Adelaide Crows | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Who did you barrack for as a kid: Didn’t follow a team
Who do you think is the next big thing at your club and why: Danger, he’s a gun
Which teammate is likely to stand in the hole in front of a power forward: Richard Douglas
Who has had the most influence on your career: Dad
What are your pre-game superstitions: None
Winning touchdown in the SuperBowl or the winning penalty kick in the Champions League final: Champions League
Who do you follow on Twitter: Will Ferrell parody
Biggest pest at your club: Matt Jaesnch
Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Mitch Grigg
Who is the worst teammate to room with and why: Sam Siggins, leaves food out
Which teammate delivers the best sledge: Tex Walker
Which teammate is likely to be seen shopping in an exclusive area: Jared Petrenko
Who is more likely to buy from an Op Shop: Rory Laird
What is your dream place to visit and why: America for the sport
Name one food you just can’t stomach: Coriander
Favourite band or musician: One Direction
