Meet the new recruit: Ahmed Saad
Ahmed Saad is a mature-age player from Melbourne's northern suburbs who only started playing football five years ago.
Weight: 74kg
DOB: 09/10/89
Club: Northern Bullants (Vic)
Bio: Mature-age draft hopeful from Melbourne's northern suburbs who only started playing football five years ago after switching codes from soccer. Played for the Northern Bullants in their VFL grand final loss to North Ballarat.
In his own words
What type of player are you?
I’m a well balanced and skilful forward who thrives on tackling hard and maintaining forward pressure, I also love to kick a goal.
Which AFL player do you feel you resemble and why?
Cyril Rioli, because of my speed and forward pressure. Lance Franklin for my ability to mark on the lead.
What are your strengths as a footballer?
My speed, forward pressure, tackling, goal kicking and natural ability.
What parts of your game would you like to improve?
I’d like to improve my opposite foot skills and also my positioning and experience, as I’ve only been playing for five years.
Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Essendon - because my uncle barracked for them and he was my childhood hero.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My uncle - he has taught me everything I know and I have always wanted to play like him because he was my idol.