I wasn't ready for AFL: O'Meara

Jaeger O'Meara is looking forward to his debut season. Picture: David Clark Source: Gold Coast Bulletin

GOLD Coast teenager Jaeger O'Meara has backed the AFL rule that forced him to wait a year to play - and will do the same to Melbourne recruit Jesse Hogan.

The Suns midfielder, who will make his debut tomorrow night against St Kilda, said his body would not have been up to AFL last year despite the fact that he starred during the NAB Cup.

"I realised inside I wasn't really ready to play AFL," O'Meara said.

"My body broke down half way through a NEAFL (Queensland state league) season.

"So, if I was to have played AFL, I'm sure I would have broken down within a couple of games.

"I had adductor surgery last year and it was good to get it done, because I feel cherry ripe for Round 1."

The Demons have made no secret of their desire to play Hogan, but he will line up with Casey Scorpions in the VFL.

In 2009, the AFL changed the draft age from 17 to 18. Suns coach Guy McKenna believes it should be 19.

The hype surrounding O'Meara has been enormous as he enters his first season.

The 18-year-old has had 12 months at the club to think about his debut, but denied it had been a long wait.

"It's gone quick – I've had to wait no longer than anyone else, it is just I was here a little bit earlier than others," he said.

"I am definitely excited – I have been here for a year now and got to know the boys and got to develop my game."

O'Meara said the Suns were confident approaching their clash with the Saints.

"The expectations on us are definitely low, but that gives us some fire in the belly," he said.

 

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