NEWS: Neates was not able to develop further last year beginning his season with a hernia injury, then played 1 game in the WAFL reserves where he closed off his season with a elbow injury. He is a small in and under midfielder, who can also play across half forward. At junior level he won plenty of the ball. In pre-season NAB Cup action, Neates has been given opportunities and shown glimpses of what he may become. In the 2nd Round of the NAB Cup he was at his best, coming on in the 3rd quarter as the sub and collecting 8 possessions and kicking 2 goals for 45 Dream Team points. Cash Cow Potential: A Fringe Best 22, but is unlikely to feature early. Monitor his WAFL performance, as he is known to be a strong fantasy performer. | | This is a 2012 outlook article. |