However, the choice came down to what path to take, be it a replacement for Lance Franklin, an offsider for Rampe, a protege for Josh Kennedy or a Nick Blakey clone, so they chose the area of greatest need and arguably the best player available in Logan McDonald. Dane Rampe is an example of a player who has had to take the long way round to reach his potential in the AFL. FA Cup QFs -- Champs League Rd of 16 -- Europa - Rd of 16 -- Europa Conf - Rd of 16. Sydney Swans Academy: 3 1 2 0 252 218 115.60 4 17 Brisbane Lions Academy: 2 0 2 0 74 200 37.00 0 18 NT Thunder Academy: 2 0 2 0 63 194 Carruthers is a South Australian medium defender who bucked the trend by coming into the disrupted season having missed out on the AFL academy hub squad, yet he managed to make his way onto the Swans list by leading his Sturt under-18s side into the grand final with his rebound off halfback and excellent distribution, which makes him ideal for the Swans to develop. All rights reserved. For the most part, players have been selected directly from the representative squads put together ahead of this years National Championships, which continue to be postponed. Presented by The Golden Ticket - For Medallion Club tickets and Corporate Box tickets at the MCG and Marvel. With this in mind, we take a look at the shape the draft order is taking, where the most talented prospects could land and the best options for each club. FUTURE PICKS? Subiaco pair Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson lead the WA contingent, along with a raft of key position options. His physicality and reading of the play could lend himself to being a very good defender at the next level. Lukas Cooke Woodville-West Torrens Our Program In 2021, our program includes 500 male players aged from 11 to 19, and 300 female players aged from 11 to 19. Chesser could play off a half-back to start his career, as will Darcy Wilmot who fits the Bloods culture to a tee. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Selected at pick four in the 2020 AFL Draft from Perth, Western Australia, 18-year old key forward Logan McDonald has impressed in his first pre-season and looks an exciting prospect in the Swans forward line. Has since returned to the SANFL where he impressed in the state game win over WAFL and has averaged 31 hitouts from seven games for the Redlegs. In the older age groups, from U16 to U19, players train for 30 weeks a year, including a pre-season program. 19-year old Campbell was pick five in the 2020 AFL Draft and has impressed in the pre-season with his speed and kicking accuracy whilst Gulden has offered plenty of energy in the forward line. To have John Longmire say that Im making my debut this weekend, especially with two of my good mates is an awesome feeling and I cant wait for Saturday.. As soon as Sydney play well, what do the AFL stronghold people do? But with young talent and daring ball movement they've propelled themselves up the ladder, as Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain. . Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney's Luke Parker with Nick Blakey at the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. Sam Frangalas (Dandenong Stingrays) - A powerful midfielder who can also go forward and kick goals. GWS GIANTS have announced their Under 18 Boys academy squad for 2023, some developable talls to keep an eye on. PO BOX 173, Paddington, 2021, NSW, Australia, Sydney Swans Football Club. Sydney is the largest junior sports talent catchment area in the country. A Labrador product, Lake combines this work-rate with quality disposal, particularly when heading inside 50, often looking to hit up leading forwards or putting it where he wants them to go. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. recently switch across from rugby, bringing a lot of speed and excitement to the forwardline. A DOZEN TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS IN 2023. . Harley was strong in his defence of the Academy system, explaining the club invests more than $1 million a year and trains up to 800 youngsters that live in the heartland of rugby league territory. Cody Henness, Port Melbourne: A third VFL club for the 193cm onballer, who started at Richmond and switched to Sandringham in 2021. playing 107 games for the Brisbane Bears/Lions. provides an athletic option up forward capable of getting high on opposition shoulders with plenty more to work with going into the future. Since the loss of Aliir Aliir the club has sought out a myriad of options alongside Dane Rampe, with Tom McCartin impressing. The Academy curriculum emphasises personal development as well as sporting development, and Academy coaches instil the values of discipline, commitment and enjoyment of the game. SYDNEY has suddenly found its Academy under an intense glare following the stunning debuts of Errol Gulden and Braeden Campbell and the electric form of defender-turned midfielder Callum Mills. Now they're coming in and having a major impact on the club," Heeney told AFL.com.au. Connor Macdonald Dandenong Stingrays Jesse Motlop South Fremantle Sydney Swans defender Will Gould has won the Lees Family Memorial Trophy in recognition of his standout 2022 season and unwavering potential as one of the club's emerging talents. Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 10 months. Nathan Freeman, Billy Gowers, Billy Hartung and Jordan Gallucci are the latest ex-AFL players to have nominated for this year's mid-season draft. The Swans also have rights to five other academy prospects in William Edwards, Kye Pfrengle, Liam Puncher, Felix Rogers, and Pierce Roseby, though this crop appears more likely to be options in the rookie draft. Copyright The Inner Sanctum 2022. Sydney was the first club to set up one of what are now known collectively as the Northern Academies, in 2010. Were it not for injuries to Isaac Heeney and Harry Perryman, it would be even higher. It helps with their development, coming in and training with the most elite of that sport.". LIKELY future Swans Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden headline the list of talented prospects set to feature in next month's Northern Academy Series. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. A similar approach for the academies might restrict the NSW and Queensland clubs' access to elite talent, but would also weaken the incentives to fund the programs which for the Swans is to the tune of more than $1 million a year. The Swans have three top-40 selections with Pick 39 coming as compensation for George Hewetts move to the Blues. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game . Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Gold Coast midfielder Alex Davies is considered a potential first-round pick, but the Suns will get automatic access to the former talented basketballer under their list concessions. Josh Fahey GWS Academy East Perth is the latest team to join the WAFL Womens and coach Jason Bloom said the club knows it will be a challenging road, but the Royals are determined to build the right foundations in [], EPISODE 19 of Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to break down all the action from Round 2 of the SANFL Womens season. Your email address will not be published. Its swings and roundabouts a bit. ", There's been a lot of controversy around the Sydney Swans Academy, but now the Swans are reaping the rewards of putting time and money into its young stars from an early age.So, is the current system fair?#9FootyClassified | Watch @channel9 pic.twitter.com/Hr9h4pn58d. Josh Gibcus Greater Western Victoria Rebels is a taller option that can play up either end with a good mark. Photo: Sydney Swans Always active and capable of a surprise, Sydney enters the 2021 AFL Draft with a nice hand and another academy product. Good luck finding anything from our club. Meanwhile 18-year old Gulden said the news was still sinking in and praised the pathway of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy in getting him to this moment in his career. In 2020 they matched bids on Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden, best friends who had played football together through the Swans academy for close to a decade. Oakleigh Chargers teammates Nick Daicos (Collingwood) and Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs) are father-son candidates who could yield bids within the top two picks, while Jase Burgoyne (Port Adelaide) will likely end up at Alberton outside of the first round. Sydney Academy member Braeden Campbell. Host Michael Alvaro andRookie Me CentralChief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how Round 3 may play out. Running from April through August, the respective carnivals will see Australias future footballing stars battle it out on the national stage. Im just over the moon. Pictures: AFL Photos The Official NEAFL App contains all the latest news and videos from the League and around the clubs. The list will be extended to 120, with 60 of that total allotment set to attend the National Combine on September 29-30 at Marvel Stadium. Lochlan Paton West Perth Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Here's why 2023 will be the year of the Docker, The dynasty is far from over: count Richmond out at your peril, Small forwards equally as important as the big men entering the 2023 AFL season. Campbell is regarded as the best northern Academy prospect, with the sharp-kicking and pacy half-forward/midfielder starring last season and playing at NEAFL level. Joel Jeffrey and Brodie Lake are also tied to the Suns as Academy players. is a strong bodied ruck who is already 203cm and is strong one-on-one, providing headaches for opposition as he positions down the line to take intercept marks. On the final day of trading Sydney moved back from Pick 25, which slid to 30 anyway, for Picks 31 and 43 as they started to manoeuvre for points to match bids, then as soon as the next trade window opened they offloaded 31 for Pick 48 and a future third-round selection from Carlton, which they then flipped to the Suns for Pick 37. Isaac Birt South Adelaide When McMillan has run through the midfield, his positioning around stoppages has been consistently good, with his clean hands in close a crafty weapon. The best performers were then selected to be a part of the Allies' side that plays in the mid-year under-18 championships. With the AFL Mid-season Draft set for June 2, ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre has run his eye over the top candidates vying for a spot on an AFL list. Marcus Windhager Sandringham Dragons If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines, as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter. What makes King so dangerous is his strong marking when resting forward and good leading patterns, making him a danger when he gets on the move inside 50. September 29th, 2021 10:59 am. He's an exciting prospect. Among them is pick one candidate Jason Horne-Francis, who features alongside South Adelaide teammates and fellow first round fancies, Arlo Draper and Matthew Roberts. Angus Anderson is an academy prospect for Sydney in the 2021 AFL Draft. The main reasons are that his kicking is not as good Campbell is elite and that hes only 175 centimetres, which caused him to slide out of the first round despite his versatility and obvious footy IQ. Harry Cunningham, Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney, Alana Woodward and Kiara Beesley joined Redkite music therapist Matt Ralph at the Royal Children's hospital this week. The boys and girls . Feature Vignette: Analytics. Scholz fit the bill. Josh Browne East Fremantle Scholz fit the bill. Curry doesnt let his shorter stature hold him back, showing a lot of tenacity with his approach to contests and tackles, but also balancing that with quality ball use when he wins it. Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney's James Bell in action against GWS in round 12, 2020. Always active and capable of a surprise, Sydney enters the 2021 AFL Draft with a nice hand and another academy product. Leading Swans prospect Braeden Campbell is the player we put under the [] All the latest news, videos, results and information. A creative player in the forward half of the ground, McMillan has a lot of tricks to win the ball and get himself out of congestion, combining his speed and agility to get clear from opponents and then use the ball well by foot to get it to his teammates. The former basketballer was taken by Sydney out of South Adelaide in the 2019 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft but failed to win an AFL debut and was delisted by the Swans at the end of 2020. It's really smart," Scott told Channel Nine on Monday night. Trust the Prospect: Solo ruck duties unlikely to faze roaming Rowan, Swans face tall dilemma on Errols Gulden night, Tobys the man for the job: Inaugural skipper proud of Greenes development, Mustangs ready to open the stable for alumni reunion. The list will be extended to 120, with 60 of that total allotment set to attend the National Combine on September 29-30 at Marvel Stadium. . Its about trying to work out what the what the appropriate price to pay is. On Sunday, [], COATES Talent League Girls prospects are set to be put through their paces on Sunday, as all 12 Victorian regions convene for their annual preseason testing event. Like previous years, several father-son and academy prospects will feature prominently in the 2021 AFL draft, which will commence on Wednesday November 24. Hes vocal and uncompromising on the field, a brilliant one-on-one defender for his size and a player that tucks the ball under his arm and gains meterage for his side. The program for female footballers has almost trebled in size since it began in 2018. Mitch Knevitt Geelong Falcons Looming as a dangerous midfielder that can rest forward in the future, Lawrence has made the most of his limited appearances in 2021 including a three-goal haul in his only NAB League appearance. The noble aim of the Academies is to build a strong footy culture and interest in the 'growth states', get more kids playing the game, increase the number of them with high-level skills, and ultimately grow the talent pool. To go with all this, Harrington is also a solid tackler, taking opponents down more often than not when he gets a hold. The bid was the talk of the first night of the draft, but there was more to the story that unfolded between the cross-town rivals. THE list of 2021 AFL Draft Combine invitees was released on Monday, with 90 of the countrys brightest prospects selected to show their athletic wares next month. When the 2021 AFL season started, few saw the Swans in the finals. For Centrals in the SANFL, Alleer became a brick wall in the second half of the season, with teams needing to plan around him. Home; Leagues; Clubs; Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph criticised those who teed off at the academy whenever the Swans performed well. Warner has consistently put together good performances on the wing and through the middle of the ground. Cooper Murley Norwood The Australian Football League (AFL) club - the Gold Coast Suns - have made last-gasp stadium announcement just weeks out from the start of the AFL season. Wicks, 21, is now in his third season, and in his 10th career game on Saturday the category B rookie had 21 disposals and booted three goals to be one of Sydney's best in the big win over Richmond. Tasmanian Will Splann is one who came from outside the Allies squad, while Northern Knights pair Anthony Caminiti (tall forward) and Ned Long (midfielder) did not feature for Vic Metro after trials though, the latter was injured. Def Career Season Last 5 D 14.4 4star K 7.6 3star HB 6.8 4star M 3.7 4star T 2.0 4star A meagre three Swans Academy alumni are on other AFL lists GWS's Jack Buckley (five games), Carlton's Luke Parks (debuted last week), and Adelaide's Ben Davis (two games). AFL 04:14 2022 QBE Academy Series - Episode 2: The evolution of female athletes East Perth is the latest team to join the WAFL Womens and coach Jason Bloom said the club knows it will be a challenging road, but the Royals are determined to build the right foundations in [], EPISODE 19 of Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to break down all the action from Round 2 of the SANFL Womens season. If the Swans do opt for a key defender in the second round, their first-round selection could be a midfielder. plays as a reliable defender who can also fill a role forward. In 2021, they look set to grab Angus Anderson. With Victoria supplying around half of the usual draft intake each year, 41 of the states best prospects (19 country, 22 metro) earned invites. Only 12 players have broken through at Sydney for a senior game. The WA full-back locked down opposition forwards all year and was a dominant force in the State Championships. 21 elite top-age prospects have been named in the 2021 AFL Academy squad, as the AFL reverts back to a condensed nationwide program. 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Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. FUTURE PICK ANXIETYWhy clubs are worried about draft investment. Hamish Sinnott Greater Western Victoria Rebels, Finn Callaghan Sandringham Dragons "Hopefully they'll start being strong considerations for second, third, fourth round draft picks, and getting onto senior lists.". "The debate in Victoria is the price you pay.". Both of her parents, John and Bernie, have represented Mayo previously. Sheather will also be slotted into the Swans development group where they like to bring players along slowly at senior level, though doubtless now that theyll be playing against Victorian AFL reserves and VFL sides as well as NEAFL teams the higher standard will equalise the gap between first and second-tier football for the northern states clubs. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. The Swans have had arguably the best draft of all 18 teams, with two top-five picks who can immediately make the team better in Round 1, while losing Aliir and Taylor blight their overall trade and draft performance. Sam Darcy Oakleigh Chargers Im just overwhelmed with joy and really happy I get to do it with two of my closest mates. Gulden said. A lack of space at the club's headquarters of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was to blame for the delay in creating a team. Having started out hooping, the 30-year-old is now part of the footballing community. Baker Smith Clarence A Sydney Derby kicked off the carnival, as the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans academies locked horns over the weekend. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Photo: Sydney Swans. Players are selected through various ways including open assessment trials, talent ID days and the Top End Benchmark program. As part of this years concessions, the Power were assigned an underage signing requirement, with the stipulation that they must be a school leaver. The 20-year old was delisted by Carlton at the end of last season after two . The Sydney Swans are back with a bang Avatar Roar Guru 4th April, 2021 A A A 27 Join the conversation 1104 Reads Advertisement Write for The Roar Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia's most prominent sports journalists. The NT Thunder Academy exists to offer footy players in the Northern Territory the Shakeups this year on the Academy front in NSW. Picture: AFL Photos, Alex Davies breaks a tackle during the 2019 NAB League All Stars game. Northern Knights ball magnet and likely top-10 selection Josh Ward (5:57) topped the Vic Metro and NSW/ACT list, with Giants academy prospect Josh Fahey (5:59) finishing second. Expect a bid to come late in the draft for Anderson, or possibly not at all. Sep 23, 2022 - 10.28am. Mitchito Owens Sandringham Dragons The Swans' climb back into finals in 2021 was a shock to most. Our aim is to increase the number of skilled Australian football players from NSW, and to grow the national talent pool. However, had he been a few years younger, he could have been groomed through the Swans elite training academy and not had to struggle through years of second-tier football. Just thought I would throw out a few more names to look out for from my PoV, Jessen is a mid sized forward, not anywhere near key position size. Each year it seems the Swans academy produces another elite player and the graduates make an impressive list, with Sam Naismith, Isaac Heeney, Callum Mills, James Bell and Nick Blakey providing a foundation for the list to build around. Over in WA, ruck/forward Eric Benning (Fremantle) and athletic utility Ethan Regan (West Coast) have risen into contention, and the has been conjecture over Jesse Motlop, who also features as a Dockers NGA selection but will only land there past pick 40. Charlie Dean, the VFLs best young player, will join the illustrious list of award recipients by having his name called out in the draft, and it should come around that Pick 31. Donations to the Foundation go directly into supporting the running of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy. Last year Sydney rookied one of their academy graduates, Jack Maibaum, but the list-size reduction forced them to delist him straight away, though the sacking of Elijah Taylor may allow the way back for one of the delistees in the preseason. "Whether it be the recruiters providing them with a bit of feedback, or putting them in a senior training environment in the gym, out on the oval or in team meetings. >> FIXTURE: 2023 Coates Talent League [], ONE of a few code swappers in the Darebin Falcons VFLW line up, Simone Ruedin does not seem to regret giving up an illustrious basketball career one bit. New to Kayo? Having started out hooping, the 30-year-old is now part of the footballing community. Get The App. On Sunday, [], COATES Talent League Girls prospects are set to be put through their paces on Sunday, as all 12 Victorian regions convene for their annual preseason testing event. Austin Harris Gold Coast Academy What does Chloe Molloys arrival mean for the Swans? In a national talent pathway . He also lends his voice to The Checkside and the SuperCoach Sanctum PODcast each week. The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 disposals and 3 goals. l AFL North West unanimously votes to become an AFL Managed League. Josh Rentsch Greater Western Victoria Rebels About 3000 kids have passed through the Swans Academy, but few have made it onto AFL lists. Tigers get NO love, plus all our experts' tips. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. . The Tasmanian has been on the radar of clubs for years after previously winning the State Championships Division 2 MVP, and looking the part in the NAB League. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Although lacking some consistency - some of which can be put down to the Giants' unstable attacking game - Doyle is reliable when she has the ball inside 50. Please gamble responsibly. Popping up all over the ground regardless of his starting position, Lake is a hard working midfielder with genuine will to run both ways and win the football. Adelaide . The new ball game in Australian sports journalism, Angus Anderson is an academy prospect for Sydney in the 2021 AFL Draft. Try 14-Days Free Now >. Ahead of Friday's practice match, John Longmire chats pre-season, Lance Franklin, breakout stars and the evolution of the team's game style. Tyreece Leiu Eastern Ranges Morgan Ferres Sturt Required fields are marked *. THE list of 2021 AFL Draft Combine invitees was released on Monday, with 90 of the country's brightest prospects selected to show their athletic wares next month. Sydney also had three opening rounddebutantsin 2016 , Callum Mills, Tom Papley and George Hewett, however only Mills and Papley were entering their first season with the club. >> SCROLL to see the full AFL [] Ned Long Northern Knights Lachlan Rankin Oakleigh Chargers 11 of the 13 included Allies squad members also turned out at NAB League level, giving the competition strong representation. is a winger who can also play half-back that turns opponents inside out with his evasiveness, and possesses a penetrating kick. Number37 said: 800 + academites from ages 10-19 in the program each year. Parker ready to make a splash in 2022 season r. Academy members are selected through annual open assessment trials, run each year for both boys and girls. Angus Anderson is also shaping up as a legitimate draft prospect. Picture: Getty Images, Swans Academy product Luke Parks leaves Marvel Stadium after his debut game for Carlton in round three, 2021. Caiden Cleary (Sydney Swans Academy) - A speedy midfielder who was the leading ball-winner in the under-17 Futures game last year with 32 disposals. I pretty much started my sporting career off playing basketball and then I jumped [], THE AFLWs worst kept secret has been confirmed today, with Port Adelaide nabbing the services of Matilda Scholz during the priority signing period. Theres little chance Alleer is available at their next selection with the Blues, Tigers, and Cats all in the market for his services. When Geelong put a bid up for Errol Gulden at Pick 32 the Swans had almost perfectly judged the number of points needed for both, even though the first bid was higher than theyd have liked perhaps karma after the Swans history of bidding on tied players but with their second academy graduate sliding they even had points leftover that exhausted when they passed in the fourth round. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? The West and South Australian crops look strong as ever, with both states producing 18 players to the initial intake. A jack of all trades type, Nicholls is good across the board with his skills and footy IQ, making him particularly dangerous when given the freedom to roam around the ground and impact where he sees fit. Josh Rachele Murray Bushrangers However, Rampe is into his 30s and there remains a lack of depth at the position. Picture: AFL Photos, Smalls v Talls: Coleman Medal race is a little exciting in COVID season. Josh Ward Northern Knights Sydney Swans players returned to Lakeside Oval at Moore Park today to start their 2021 pre-season training.
