Every match of every round Live on Kayo. Picture: AFL Photos, Smalls v Talls: Coleman Medal race is a little exciting in COVID season. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney have since followed. Fletcher looms as one of the top Northern State talents heading into 2022, with his speed and class by foot two standout attributes in his game. That resulted in Sydney using its next three selections (Picks 34, 39 and 40) to match a bid at Pick 10 on star academy prospect Nick Blakey. . 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. Your email address will not be published. Part of the Vic Country squad for 2023. Academy programs from New South Wales (GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans), Queensland (Gold Coast SUNS and Brisbane Lions) and Northern Territory (NT State Academy) will continue to compete for part of the Coates Talent League season, in addition to games between the respective academies. 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. Sydney Swans Academy Coach Sydney Swans Feb 2023 - Present 1 month. We want to see it! Cotchin should get weeks, 'Gawndy' has legs, Dogs can ride Dunkley loss: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 3, Beware Saints' new tagger, outrageous Errol, and a September smoky: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 2, 'Flagmantle' at last? As soon as Sydney play well, what do the AFL stronghold people do? They attack the Sydney Academy - its so lame, its so predictable, and its so unnecessary, he said on RSN. 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. Watch Sydney's press conference after their practice match against Carlton, The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark, Braeden Campbell winds up to nail a cracker from the centre square, Lance Franklin dribbles through a classic running snap. The boys now in the Academy can come in and join us nearly every week," Heeney said. The Sydney Swans first applied for an AFLW licence in early 2021 after the AFL Commission set a goal for all clubs to participate by 2023. Ethan Regan East Perth Teenagers Logan McDonald, Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden have all been selected for their first AFL games. Kinnear Beatsons team has been linked to numerous prospects in that late-first range, and could also be willing participants at the trade table on the first night. "There's only so many seats on the bus with the Swans, so we're hoping that we'll see the supply to other clubs increase," he said. Mitchito Owens Sandringham Dragons Will Splann North Hobart, Mac Andrew Dandenong Stingrays Sydney was the first club to set up one of what are now known collectively as the Northern Academies, in 2010. However, Rampe is into his 30s and there remains a lack of depth at the position. 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. Jake Soligo Eastern Ranges Lewis Rayson Glenelg Ned Long Northern Knights James Willis North Adelaide, Sam Banks Clarence . How will COVID shake up the draft? All rights reserved. Donations to the Foundation go directly into supporting the running of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy. "We're restricted by AFL rules about the time they spend in the club, but that senior integration is really important.". is a winger who can also play half-back that turns opponents inside out with his evasiveness, and possesses a penetrating kick. As part of this years concessions, the Power were assigned an underage signing requirement, with the stipulation that they must be a school leaver. Players are selected through various ways including open assessment trials, talent ID days and the Top End Benchmark program. But access to NGA talent has now been watered down, so clubs won't be able to match bids in the top 20 of this year's draft, or in the top 40 of next year's draft and beyond. Their rapid impact at the top level raises the question whether being part of the Swans Academy has given them, and therefore Sydney, a headstart on the other 2020 draftees and their clubs. 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. Indicative draft order: Whos in the top 10 mix. Feb 28. 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. THE AFL has announced its National Academy intake for 2023, with the 30-player squad showcasing just why next year's crop is tipped to produce somewhat of a super draft. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. Josh Rachele Murray Bushrangers It provides a high-level junior development program and plays a leading role in building and maintaining a strong AFL culture in NSW. >> 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. New to Kayo? Lukas Cooke Woodville-West Torrens He was consistently a roadblock to opposition attacks, contesting well with his spoiling and rebounding effectively with his long kick to get his side back in its front half from defensive 50. 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. 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 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. LIKELY future Swans Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden headline the list of talented prospects set to feature in next month's Northern Academy Series. Oops! Jacob van Rooyen is right up there with Alleer as the best key position talent at this range, and the WA prospect can play at either end of the ground. You must log in or register to reply here. The Swans might have to match a bid within the top-10 for Campbell, who was best afield in the NAB All Stars 'futures' clash last Grand Final day, while Gulden is a hard-working small forward/midfielder with strong footy nous who is also tied to the Swans. Zac Taylor Calder Cannons "The debate in Victoria is the price you pay.". In the older age groups, from U16 to U19, players train for 30 weeks a year, including a pre-season program. 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 Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 10 months. At 20 years of age, Alleer has built his body and refined his ball use to a point where pending a full pre-season he could play senior football early in his career. But I'll be just as proud of a boy or girl that has come to our program at 10 or 11 years of age, and is later playing for any club in the AFL.". Also on the show, we analyse the [], AFTER being burnt out by her first sporting love, Darebin Falcons ruck Sally Lynchs sporting career went in a very different direction, and she has not looked back since. Jasper writes on Aussie Rules, basketball, tennis and netball for The Inner Sanctum. Pictures: AFL Photos Cooper Hamilton Bendigo Pioneers Check it out By Callum Twomey on Mar 11, 2021, 10:30pm Jesse Motlop, son of former Port Adelaide forward Daniel. Sydney moved back a few spots in its trade for ruckman Peter Ladhams, which will see the club enter the draft at Pick 16 (which will be 18 on draft night). Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney's Luke Parker with Nick Blakey at the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. #17. Swans Foundation pumping >$2m/ year into the program. 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. With constant debate around whether the academy system is fair to other teams in the competition, Scott was asked to weigh in on whether it was good for the game. Sydney is the largest junior sports talent catchment area in the country. Bodhi Uwland Gold Coast Academy, Leek Alleer Central District Even the Perth clubs, if you throw another team into Perth or another team into Adelaide, their advantage would go down. Genuinely the worst for posting anything about our academy. Big forwards rarely become AFL coaches, so John Longmire must have had more than a little to do with the pick. Sydney draft selections 16, 31, 39, 70, 88. April 6th, 2021 2:22 pm While the Sydney Swans' academy system is succeeding in bringing young talent into the AFL, more consideration needs to be given to what the Swans must pay in return, Geelong coach Chris Scott says. After six players were selected out of the Allied states in last year's National AFL Draft, we highlight the prospects to watch in 2023. In 2021, they look set to grab Angus Anderson. The Swans' climb back into finals in 2021 was a shock to most. 20-year-old Central District key defender Leek Alleer is the lone mature ager, while Eastern Ranges Corey Preston and Giants Academy member Harrison Grintell are the only 19th-year players in the mix. "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. Paddy McCartin will train with the club over the pre-season in search of a supplementary selection period list spot and Sam Reid may shift back in 2022 but there is an option at this selection that could tempt the club. 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. Missed the 2022 season after suffering an ACL injury playing basketball in late 2021, but had starred as a 16-year-old. After the pandemic turned the 2020 season on its head, the League is again looking. 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. Im just overwhelmed with joy and really happy I get to do it with two of my closest mates. Gulden said. Patrick Voss Oakleigh Chargers/GWS Academy, Andy Moniz-Wakefield NT Thunder Now they're coming in and having a major impact on the club," Heeney told AFL.com.au. Sydney coach John Longmire has given an update on the fitness of his star forward . In a release from AFL House, fixture dates and locations for each carnival were confirmed, with starting []. Chesser and Wilmot are two players who could replace the run-and-carry of new Crow Jordan Dawson. Josh Goater Calder Cannons Also on the show, we analyse the [], AFTER being burnt out by her first sporting love, Darebin Falcons ruck Sally Lynchs sporting career went in a very different direction, and she has not looked back since. Joel Jeffrey and Brodie Lake are also tied to the Suns as Academy players. Corey Preston Eastern Ranges The NT Thunder Academy exists to offer footy players in the Northern Territory the Shakeups this year on the Academy front in NSW. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. This year, however, they're central to a complex bidding system that has seen minor tweaks applied in the past 12 months. I think the key question for the competition is what price do they pay?, No one can argue that its not good for the game to get the best talent playing AFL footy in New South Wales., LISTEN TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE FOX FOOTY PODCAST HERE, OR TAP TO SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES OR SPOTIFY. rotates between the forward line and the ruck, with some impressive speed off the mark and a high leap that makes him a danger around the ground. Among the initial 90 invitees is an even spread of talent from each National Championships region. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Dane Rampe is an example of a player who has had to take the long way round to reach his potential in the AFL. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Tigers get NO love, plus all our experts' tips. 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. All the latest news, videos, results and information. News September 13, 2021 WITH the likes of Harris Andrews (Brisbane Lions), Jack Bowes (Gold Coast SUNS), Tom Green (GWS GIANTS), and Isaac Heeney (Sydney Swans) among the many great Northern Academy products, there are always prospects of note coming out of each region in an AFL Draft sense. Miller Bergman Dandenong Stingrays Were never going to get a game in the next couple of decades anyway, to the point where its just completely even - I think thats where the big Melbourne clubs would like it to be, he said. The 20-year-old is more of an intercepting defender at 195 centimetres, but does it as well as anyone in the pool. 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. His utility value makes him a genuine prospect of becoming an AFL player, particularly with Sydneys record in this area. The Academy provides a professional, age-appropriate development program for males and females aged 11 to 19, and each year the Academy trains up to 700 players. Home; Leagues; Clubs; Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! Lachlan Cabor (Sydney Swans Academy) . The last time the Swans had three first-year players make their debut was 1990, when Paul Kelly, Brad Tunbridge and Shane Fell ran out for the first time in Sydneys Round 1 clash with Carlton. The program for female footballers has almost trebled in size since it began in 2018. playing 107 games for the Brisbane Bears/Lions. We pay a 'heavy price': Swans hit back after Academy queries Sydney defends Academy, Isaac Heeney says there's more to it than the big names By Martin Pegan on Apr 7, 2021, 1:52pm Sydney's Sam Wicks, Carlton's Luke Parks and Adelaide's Ben Davis are all products of the Sydney Academy. Photo: Sydney Swans. plays mostly on a wing but is more than comfortable in congestion where he can find a backwards handball option, whilst. See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. Brisbane has access to Carter Michael, Blake Coleman and Saxon Crozier, while the Giants have first call on Joshua Green, the younger brother of last year's top-10 pick Tom Green. Cody Henness, Port Melbourne: A third VFL club for the 193cm onballer, who started at Richmond and switched to Sandringham in 2021. Kai Lohmann Greater Western Victoria Rebels Look for them to add a player in the preseason, potentially from among their own delistings. Part of AFL Academy squad for 2023. Share. Ryan Eyers Murray Bushrangers The Swans announced on Wednesday night 11 signings for the 2021 season predominately made up of Sydney Swans Academy players, with Silvagni among them. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Long-term prospect Plucked out of Sydney's Academy a season before the Swans joined the AFLW, Jess Doyle is a mid-sized forward who knows how to hit the scoreboard. As always, an interesting year watching the matches and seeing potentials for Draft current and future. Copyright The Inner Sanctum 2022. Its possible that the club goes a different route with its first selection, and instead targets a player like Rhett Bazzo with Pick 31. 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 boys and girls . The Swans have produced one of the most fruitful crops of academy players since their introduction. About 3000 kids have passed through the Swans Academy, but few have made it onto AFL lists. Neil Erasmus Subiaco 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. Sep 23, 2022 - 10.28am. When the night of the draft came around, Sydneys draft strategy was quite easy for loungeroom observers pick the best player available at four, then match bids for their two academy cygnets. 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. Sydney Academy member Braeden Campbell. 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. Subiaco pair Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson lead the WA contingent, along with a raft of key position options. Josh Gibcus Greater Western Victoria Rebels The Official NEAFL App contains all the latest news and videos from the League and around the clubs. September 29th, 2021 10:59 am. Go behind the scenes at the SCG when John Longmire reveals the three debutants for the season opener on Saturday. The 197cm Queanbeyan product has a good leap and read of the ball, as well as a deceiving amount of speed, where he usually follows up with clean ball use. The best performers were then selected to be a part of the Allies' side that plays in the mid-year under-18 championships. He also lends his voice to The Checkside and the SuperCoach Sanctum PODcast each week. Academy members are selected through annual open assessment trials, run each year for both boys and girls. It's really smart," Scott told Channel Nine on Monday night. Mitch Knevitt Geelong Falcons "It's about all parts of the club providing opportunities for them," he said. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hawthorn called Braeden Campbells name next, which showed the Swans genius in moving picks around for points, as their Picks 34, 37, and 43 had actually come in at 32, 35, 39 after the Bulldogs burnt their picks matching for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, which matched the bid and left enough points for the Swans to match another bid. The AFL will stage its Northern Academy Series in August with plenty of young stars on show. 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. Scholz fit the bill. 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. The Sydney Swans have today announced 11 players for the club's inaugural East Coast VFL competition team. In a release from AFL House, fixture dates and locations for each carnival were confirmed, with starting []. One of the shortest rucks across the 18 clubs at just 175cm, the former volleyballer's leap allows Seymour to both compete against much taller players and be a crucial . Only 12 players have broken through at Sydney for a senior game. Reckon you can pick the best team? AFL 04:14 2022 QBE Academy Series - Episode 2: The evolution of female athletes Host Michael Alvaro andRookie Me CentralChief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how Round 3 may play out. Yet other than these five elite players, a little quirk is that the Swans have been able to wait until rookie drafts to claim any Academy products that they like. Anthony Caminiti Northern Knights An athletic medium forward option, Gander is electric around the contest and even more exciting when leading up at the footy, getting on an opponents shoulders without putting a hand on them and sticking high marks or selling candy to open up more space, Gander is capable of it all. In 2021, our program includes 500 male players aged from 11 to 19, and 300 female players aged from 11 to 19. Jamieson Ballantyne Greater Western Victoria Rebels "Look at 'Wicksy' on the weekend had his best game for the club, kicked three, had amazing pressure and plenty of the footy, and sort of run amok against the best team of the past four years.". 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. 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. Its about trying to work out what the what the appropriate price to pay is. She started at full-back for Mayo in the 2021 semi-final against Dublin but was not part of the championship panel last year. 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. provides an athletic option up forward capable of getting high on opposition shoulders with plenty more to work with going into the future. "A lot of the population is in Sydney and a lot of the talent is there and if they can harness the sporting talent - I think most of us would know that played when we were in year 10 or 11, the best cricketers were also the best footy players who are best rugby players. 80+ coaches. 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. Sydney Swans West Coast Eagles . Baker Smith Clarence IN continuing our extended Player Focus series, we take a look at a prospect who stood out in the recently commenced Academy Series. James Bell, the unused medical sub against the Tigers, was taken the same way in 2017. Gold Coast has announced its U18 boy's academy squad for 2023, featuring a talented crop which spans four different age groups. Nick Daicos Oakleigh Chargers 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. Warner has consistently put together good performances on the wing and through the middle of the ground. Were it not for injuries to Isaac Heeney and Harry Perryman, it would be even higher. 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. Jai Serong Gippsland Power Chesser could play off a half-back to start his career, as will Darcy Wilmot who fits the Bloods culture to a tee. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Picture: AFLNT LIVING out the clubs four core values of spirit, selfless, trust and resilience is the main focus for West Perth heading into the 2023 WAFL Womens season. Freeman is seeking to join a third AFL club after playing just two senior games in five injury-ravaged seasons at the elite level. Draft Central Power Rankings: September 2021 - Aussie Rules Draft Central, 30 added to 2021 AFL Draft Combine list - Aussie Rules Draft Central, Rookie Me Central (formerly Draft Central) 2023. Im just over the moon. 2023 Next Generation Academy Draft Prospects, 2023 AFL National Championships - U18 Boys: Kicks off June 4, 2023 U15 Boys Footy Discussion (2026 Draft Cohort). New to Kayo? Originally from Albury on the Victoria-New South Wales border, Lynch first plied her trade in soccer, and she got pretty far with her talents in the [], THE AFL has today revealed the schedules for this years Under 18 and Under 16 National Championships. A 24-possessions effort against Coburg was the best of his 10 outings for the . Sydney swapped Pick 26 to the Eagles in return for a future third-round pick. The Glenelg youngster is [], AS HISTORY has shown in the past three seasons, it is tough being the new kids on the block. A unique ruck prospect, Seymour's one who may fall into the pay tier category due to a number of big-name players at Punt Road, rather than a lack of chances at the top level. . Try 14-Days Free Now >. "Players like 'Wicksy' had similar opportunities to the other high picks, but maybe they've joined the Academy later or taken a bit longer to develop. There arent too many surprises among the allotted crew, with only one player chosen outside of the Under 19 realm and 87 of the chosen 90 born in 2003.