The Brisbane Lions AFC welcomed four new recruits to the Club at tonight's 2010 NAB AFL National Draft held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

The Club used its prized first round selection (Pick No.5 overall) on hard running midfielder Jared Polec from Woodville-West Torrens in South Australia before drafting clever half-forward flanker Patrick Karnezis (Pick No.25 overall), medium sized defender Ryan Lester (Pick No.28) and speedy midfielder Josh Green (Pick No.32).

The Lions also used their final selection (Pick No.65) to promote rookie Claye Beams to the senior list.

Lions National Talent Manager Rob Kerr was delighted that the Club was able to add further depth to its already youthful midfield.

"Our strategy during Trade Week was to upgrade our first round selection so we could secure one of the finest teenagers in the country, and we have been able to do that through the recruitment of Jared Polec," Kerr said.

"Jared is a quality midfielder who provides us with some much needed run and carry. He performed well in his senior SANFL matches this year and managed to poll nine votes in the Magarey Medal."

"Josh Green is just a pure footballer who can win the hard ball in the midfield. He is incredibly quick and can also crumb effectively around goals."

"Patrick Karnezis is a 191cm half-forward flanker with good ground level skills for a player of his size. He also has the ability to play in the midfield which makes him a tough match-up for the opposition," Kerr said.

"Ryan Lester is another 191cm utility who adds a great deal of flexibility to the side."

DRAFTEE PROFILES

Name: Jared Polec
Pick No: 5
Height: 189cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 12 October 1992
Recruited From: Woodville-West Torrens / Seaton Ramblers (SA)
Assessment: Strong and skilled midfielder with blistering pace and accurate by hand or foot. Impressed at the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships, winning All-Australian honours. Averaged 20 disposals and a goal per game.

Name: Patrick Karnezis
Pick No: 25
Height: 191cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 23 April 1992
Recruited From: Oakleigh Chargers (VIC)
Assessment: Tall forward who can win his own ball. Averaged eight kicks a game and bagged five goals at the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships. Strong hands and sets up scoring opportunities for his teammates as well as creating his own.

Name: Ryan Lester
Pick No: 28
Height: 191cm
Weight: 83kg
DOB: 26 August 1992
Recruited From: Oakleigh Chargers (VIC)
Assessment: Amazingly quick for a player of his size and capable of playing in defence, forward or even in the midfield. Has a booming and accurate kick and deft hands. Represented Vic Metro at the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships, averaging 16 disposals and four marks.

Name: Josh Green
Pick No: 32
Height: 177cm
Weight: 76kg
DOB: 24 August 1992
Recruited From: Clarence (TAS)
Assessment: Blisteringly quick midfielder from Tasmania. An impressive mark, great ability to kick and with the endurance to run out a long slog. Won Tasmania's most valuable player in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships and All-Australian honours where he averaged 25 disposals.

Name: Claye Beams
Pick No: 65 (Rookie Upgrade)
Height: 182cm
Weight: 78kg
DOB: 1 September 1991
Recruited From: Brisbane Lions Rookie List
Assessment: A talented all-round sportsperson who played first grade cricket before focusing on an AFL career. He is a half-back/midfielder with good decision-making ability and clean skills. Was a Lions Rookie in 2010 and impressed with his performances in the Reserves side.