The Blues have selected a key position player, a running defender and a pacy wingman in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft.

Pick 22 - Joshua Bootsma
DOB: 22nd February 1993
Height: 190cm
Weight: 74kg
Club: South Coogee JFC/South Fremantle



Bootsma is a rebounding defender with good closing speed and a long penetrating kick. He is a team-oriented player who spoils well.

He tested extremely well at the NAB AFL Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium with a time of 2.98 seconds in the 20 metre sprint and 10.40 in the 3km time trial.

His father, Brad Bootsma, played 23 games with Fremantle in the AFL.

Bootsma: “I’m a hard running player and I believe my strengths are marking, spoiling and kicking.” #CarltonDraft

The AFL’s National Talent & International Talent Manager, Kevin Sheehan, has declared Bootsma’s one-grab marking and precision kicking as his x-factor.

Click here to watch a highlights reel of Josh Bootsma in action.


Pick 44 - Sam Rowe
DOB: 19th November 1987
Position: Key position
Height: 198cm Weight: 94kg
Club: North Albury/Murray Bushrangers/Sydney/Norwood



Sam Rowe is a strongly built and athletic forward who can take strong marks and has the strength to make a contest every time he competes for the ball.

Originally selected at Pick 60 in the 2005 Rookie Draft by the Sydney Swans.

Click here to watch Sam Rowe's highlights reel.


Pick 62 - Dylan Buckley (Father-Son)
DOB: 16/03/93
Height: 179cm
Weight: 70kg
Club: Northern Knights



Part of 13th AIS-AFL Academy intake, injury concerns restricted Dylan’s 2011 output.

Dylan has great pace and likes to run and carry. Versatile, with effective disposal.

The son of Club great Jim Buckley, Dylan has already started training with the Blues.

Click here to watch Dylan Buckley's interview with CFC TV.