Skilled left-footer Rory Atkins says he's targeting an AFL berth next year
11:03am Dec 15, 2014
Rory Atkins credits the advice of a senior Crows pair in accelerating his football development
11:02am Jun 6, 2014
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: -
Atkins went close to making his senior debut in 2014 in what was another promising season. The left-footed wingman was an AFL emergency on several occasions after a string of impressive SANFL performances. Atkins averaged 19 possessions at 80 per cent efficiency at State League level and finished in sixth spot in Adelaide’s SANFL Best and Fairest count.
The left-footer played seven SANFL league games in his first year at Adelaide, showing glimpses of why he was included in the AIS-AFL Academy as a 17-year-old. A goalkicking onballer, Atkins can play at half-forward and also in the midfield. Should benefit from playing in the Crows system year-round.
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 | 0 | - | - |
| Handballs | 0 | - | - |
| Disposals | 0 | - | - |
| Marks | 0 | - | - |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 0 | - | - |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| AFL Fantasy | 0 | - | - |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | AF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geelong Cats | L 119 - 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | Port Adelaide | L 127 - 73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Sydney Swans | L 71 - 134 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | St Kilda | W 50 - 136 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | GWS Giants | W 137 - 72 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Western Bulldogs | W 83 - 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Melbourne | L 67 - 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | Collingwood | W 76 - 55 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Carlton | L 81 - 76 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | Gold Coast Suns | W 109 - 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | Fremantle | L 90 - 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | North Melbourne | W 109 - 73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | Essendon | L 101 - 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 | Port Adelaide | W 99 - 76 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | GWS Giants | W 72 - 140 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | Hawthorn | L 92 - 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | Collingwood | W 82 - 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | West Coast Eagles | L 105 - 136 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Brisbane Lions | W 63 - 168 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | Richmond | L 69 - 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | North Melbourne | L 101 - 94 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 | St Kilda | W 141 - 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | W: 11 - L: 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 0 | - | - |
| Handballs | 0 | - | - |
| Disposals | 0 | - | - |
| Marks | 0 | - | - |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 0 | - | - |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| AFL Fantasy | 0 | - | - |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | AF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Adelaide Crows | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Adelaide Crows | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Which player is most likely to look at himself in the mirror after a weights session?
Sam Kerridge
What’s the funniest sledge you’ve heard on the field?
“Ya Mum’s ya Dad”
Who would you least like to pair up with in the boxing ring during training?
Brent Reilly
Who would you like to have kicking for goal after the siren if you are three points down in a Grand Final?
The Dos
What is your coach’s favourite saying?
“Rat! You’ve been crap!"
Which teammate is most likely to be invited to the coach’s place for dinner
Sloaney
If you could draft any player into your team, who would it be?
Errol McConnell
If you had the power, what is one thing you would change about the world?
Erase poverty
Outside of footy, what would be your dream job?
Pilot
If you could appear on any reality show, which one would you choose?
Big Brother
Who has the best taste in music at the club and why?
Jason Porplyzia, classics
Who has the worst and why?
David Mackay, filthy beats
What meal is your speciality to cook?
Salad
What is your favourite TV football show?
Supercoach
Who is the best-dressed teammate at the club?
Sam Shaw
Who is the worst dressed?
Brodie Smith
Who is the most skilful all-round sportsman at the club?
Tom Lynch
What is your favourite way to spend a day off?
Doing nothing
Who was your childhood celebrity crush?
Hillary Duff
Which of your teammates fancies himself as a celebrity?
Rory Laird
Who is your funniest teammate at the club and why?
The Yen, he has no boundaries
Which teammate is the most likely to tweet a comment while watching a game at home?
Jenkins
Which teammate would struggle to turn a computer on?
Siggins
Which teammate is most likely to take a ‘selfie’ and post it on Facebook?
Charlie Cameron
