AFL No.1 draft pick fancy Noah Anderson likened to Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli

He’s the kid destined to be the No.1 pick in this year’s AFL draft who has modelled his game on Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli. And pundits believe he has the tools to be every bit as good.

Is 2019 No.1 draft pick fancy Noah Anderson the next Marcus Bontempelli?

Potential No.1 draft pick Noah Anderson is showing all the signs of being a “player of the future” as he continues a “dominant” final year of underage football.

The softly spoken Oakleigh Chargers product, who plays a mix of midfield and forward, says he is simply “getting by” this year.

But Anderson’s performances continue to stand out like a sore thumb as talent scouts circle.

“His repeat running is at the AFL level right now,” AFL talent manager Kevin Sheehan said.

“He’s got that innate goalkicking ability whether it’s on the run, over the shoulder, an important moment. He plays well in big games. He plays inside and outside. He’s 190cm now and his last couple of years have been exceptional.

“He had a very strong 17th year and has been dominant in his 18th year so it’s a pretty good indication that he’s going to be a player of the future.”

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Is 2019 No.1 draft pick fancy Noah Anderson the next Marcus Bontempelli?

Anderson averaged 32 disposals, six clearances, 2.7 goals and 185 SuperCoach ranking points from his first three games in the NAB League with the Chargers this year.

He has since been lighting up school football ovals playing for Carey Grammar and more recently taking centre stage as part of the Vic Metro team in the AFL under-18 national championships where he averaged 23.5 disposals, 5.3 clearances and 107 SuperCoach points across four matches.

While he kicks with his right foot rather than his left, Anderson been likened to Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli and has watched plenty of tape of the young gun, hoping to grow into a similar player at the top level.

“With his ball-winning ability and then his ability to be dangerous up forward he is one player I really admire,” Anderson said.

Anderson said being discussed as a No.1 draft pick was far from front of mind, his sole focus on playing as good a football as he can for the remainder of the year.

“I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing and other people can worry about that,” he said.

“I’m just doing it because I enjoy playing footy.”