The Brisbane Lions have picked up Gippsland Power's 197cm tall key defender/ruckman Sam Skinner with pick 47 at the National Draft.

Skinner is a key defender who can also go forward and impact a game.

A versatile player, Skinner is also known to contribute as a second ruckman.

Skinner played two matches at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging nine possessions and 4.5 tackles, before injuring his knee and ending his Season.

Skinner was also a member of the NAB AFL Academy.

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