{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsa-select.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fdougie-cochrane-TOLxVl0L","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Dougie Cochrane","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0408fdcb-83c6-4425-9525-c6a80ffd7919/37e4900e-51d2-445d-8726-6eeb84a6382d/image008.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Dougie Cochrane is set to be in unique South Australian company but you wouldn't know it. \nThe athletic utility is poised to become just the sixth Croweater to be chosen with the first pick in the AFL Draft, joining the likes of Jason Horne-Francis (2021) and Bryce Gibbs (2006).\nBut the laidback 18-year-old is often smiling and laughing as he waits to almost certainly join Port Adelaide at the AFL Draft on November 19.\nSpeaking on the South Aussie Select podcast, the 195cm talent declared his knee is ''tracking along well'' as he gets a headstart on pre-season training at Alberton.\nIn a wide-ranging chat, Cochrane tells of how he dealt with the frustration of missing the majority of the season following his knee surgery, learning plenty about coaching and development in his role as vice-captain of the AAMI SA U18 team.\nThe son of former North Melbourne and Power utility Stuart Cochrane also speaks openly about the inspiration he has drawn from his father, who has been bravely battling leukemia.\nDeclaring his dad is the ''most brave person in my life'', Dougie revealed he thought there were times during his childhood that he might pass away.\nBoasting an impressive natural leap, ability to read the play and a booming kick, there aren't many eye-catching attributes Cochrane doesn't have.\nStating his best spot is currently as a forward, Cochrane - who paid tribute to Central District for his development as a junior - also revealed his ambition to be a midfielder once he refines his craft in an elite environment."}