Young defenders in this week’s AFL National Draft will invariably hold many key attributes, but perhaps their versatility is most important.

The ability to nullify more than one type of player, will be an asset most clubs look for when drafting a defender, according to Western Bulldogs Recruiting Manager Simon Dalrymple.

Watch Bulldogs Recruiting Manager Simon Dalrymple speak exclusively to BulldogsTV about what recruiters look for in young defenders on the media player above.