Introduction Kieran King was drafted as an underage player with the Club’s final selection in the 2008 National Draft. He is an attacking medium-sized midfielder who enjoys taking on the opposition with his carry and run. King is also an exceptional athlete having competed nationally in the 400m event as a junior. Background • Rossmoyne junior Kieran King was a national athletics U16 and U17 400m champion who initially vowed to throw everything into his Olympic dream. • He proved in the 2007 NAB U16 Championships that he was also a talented footballer by averaging 19 disposals in three matches playing across half-forward. • His used his blistering pace to advantage and ended the U16 carnival with the second most running bounces (13) of any Division One player. • King was on the verge of being selected for the world junior athletic titles, but instead chose to focus his attention on his football career by playing with East Fremantle – the same Club that spawned fellow Lions Simon Black, Mitch Clark and Bradd Dalziell. • The Lions ultimately chose King with their final selection (Pick No.81 overall) in the 2008 National Draft.
The rejuvenation of the Brisbane Lions side continues as the club announces more list changes Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 3:09PM
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