sentences:  Prior to the 2006 AFL draft, Hansen was widely seen as one of the top key position players for his age group, and was expected to be selected by the Kangaroos in the number three spot.As a natural centre half back player, Hansen's physical stature placed him in the immediate limelight with media pundits when a rivalry was formed between himself and the number two draft pick from , Scott Gumbleton, who is natural centre half forward.After three games in his debut year (2007), including a final against Hawthorn, Hansen was hampered by injury in the early part of 2008.