DOB: 14 June 2003 (18)
POSITION: Ruck / forward
HEIGHT: 195cm
WEIGHT: 84kg
DRAFTED FROM: Claremont
Eric Benning is from Kununurra and a member of Fremantle's Tyrepower Next Generation Academy.
He is an athletic and agile tall who is clean below his knees and makes good decisions with the ball.
Benning relocated to Perth at the start of this year and showed rapid improvement for Claremont throughout the season, while also being selected for all three games for WA at the NAB AFL U19 Championships.
He was the third highest rated ruck in the WAFL Colts this year, rating in the top three for average contested possessions, clearances, score assists and score involvements.
His 17 disposal, four goal performance in Round 18 v Subiaco showcased his threat around goal.
His development has been significant over the year highlighted by an increase of over 30 in average ranking points in the second half of the Colts season.
