Cunning Cats to pounce on Stringer

Risky business: Bendigo powerhouse Jake Stringer. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

Jake Stringer after the nasty double break. Picture: Greg Scullin Source: Herald Sun

GEELONG could land one of the biggest steals in next week's AFL national draft following fresh revelations about the powerhouse utility it is lining up with its first choice.

Jake Stringer has tumbled down the draft order because of complications from breaking two bones in his leg 18 months ago.

Recruiters described the 191cm goalkicker's running gait as "atrocious" in the 3km time-trial at last month's AFL draft combine.

Another said it was like he was running on "one leg".

But the Herald Sun can reveal an AFL club official believes Stringer's issues could be resolved inside three months with the help of some modified boots and re-modelling his running style.

It is expected that Stringer could fall to the Cats at pick 16, in a dream scenario for the club that tried to select him in the mini-draft last year.

It is believed the Cats are happy to be patient with Stringer and back their heavily resourced and widely commended development academy to nurture the 18-year-old.

But the Western Bulldogs could also strike as early as pick six.

The Dogs must decide between Troy Menzel, who has already undergone LARS surgery, and Stringer.

In Stringer's return to the TAC Cup this year from the horrific leg accident he booted 9.6 from 21 possessions.

Stringer also dominated best-and-fairest voting in his three VFL games for Bendigo.

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