No 19. Peter Somerville

Height: 195cm	Weight: 97kg
Date of Birth: 8/7/68	First Played: 1988
Recruited From: Moe	Games (Total): 113
Goals (Total): 85	Ruck

1995 saw Peter Somerville emerge as a top ruckman. As a result of Paul Salmon's continuing injury problems, the burden of rucking has fallen with this man. Many were critical of him in past seasons, but last year they were forced to change their tune. His confidence has grown enormously, to the point where he is taking big marks in packs regularly, and kicking goals in most matches. His rucking style has improved, and he now provides good drive out of the centre. Essendon has been looking for its ruckmen to take the next step, and Somerville, along with Alessio, have certainly done. He represented Victoria in 1991, and as his rucking skills improve with age, he may be in line for more representation in the future.
[Last Updated Round 14, 1996]

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