#45 - Ryan Davis- Much better than Nick and Leon

[happy_eagle]

this bloke comes from Sydney on a scholarship

give him a few years, and i wouldnt be suprised to see him as a regular in our midfield/backline. hes said to be a fast pace running backmen.

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Rookie Draft Selection 62: Ryan Davis
DOB: 7/06/1989
Height: 189cm
Weight: 78kg
Position: Medium defender
Recruited from: NORTH SHORE
Bio: Running medium defender who represented NSW/ACT at the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships. Athletic player whose speed is an asset.

[happy_eagle]

West Coast Eagles catch schoolboy Ryan Davis


Tim Morrissey
October 22, 2007 11:00pm



SYDNEY schoolboy Ryan Davis is about to leave home with his parents' blessings to join the drug-mired West Coast Eagles.
For The King's School Year 12 student who lists Ben Cousins as one of his favourite players, it's a dream come true.
And while many other parents of aspiring AFL players would be concerned about putting their trust in Australia's most controversial football club to nurture and develop their son, Davis's parents say they are comfortable with his move to the west.
In the wake of the Ben Cousins drug disgrace and substance-related death of former senior player Chris Mainwaring, questions have been asked about the Eagles' culture and club environment.
But Ryan's father Barry Davis said: "We don't feel like that at all – we don't have any fears for our son.
"For the club to actually take the step of sacking one of the greatest footballers of the modern era really does show that they are very serious about what they are doing.
"The good news is West Coast are under the spotlight so it's probably one of the best clubs to be at."
However, not everyone shares Barry Ryan's confidence in the Eagles.
The dramatic arrest and sacking of Cousins last week was the latest in a series of off-field incidents in the past 12 months that have rocked the Eagles.
Cousins, who was suspended by the Eagles before the start of the 2007 season and sent to a rehab clinic in Malibu, California to treat an illicit drug addiction, has become the poster boy for a club culture that's badly failed.
The grandmother of new West Coast recruit Josh Kennedy, traded in the deal that sent Chris Judd to Carlton, aired her family's fears for the 20-year-old.
"Right from when it was rumoured first that they would trade Joshua, I was very worried," Kathleen Kennedy said.
"I was not happy with him going into that environment."
Peter Cotchin, the father of a top Victorian AFL draftee, has expressed concern his son Trent could be drafted to West Coast and land in a dangerous environment after former Eagles favourite son Mainwaring died of a drug overdose at the beginning of this month.
"It's just the culture of the footy club . . . in the back of your mind you do worry about those things," Cotchin Sr said.
However, Barry Davis has been in regular contact with West Coast officials over the past 12 months, seen the drug education programs the club has put in place and is confident the Eagles are tackling the issue head-on.
He's also impressed with the Eagles' set-up for rookie listed players which places them in a homestay situation with a local family.
"It's not like the boys are all thrown in together in a flat or something," Ryan said.
"The other thing West Coast does is provide the resources for the parents to make regular visits and there are also opportunities for Ryan to came back.
"From that point of view we don't feel it will be any different from any other environment he would be in."

[happy_eagle]

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9102736

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383898

Davis becomes a West Coast Rookie

North Shore talented youngster Ryan Davis will be heading west in 2008 following the announcement that the West Coast Eagles have offered him a position on their rookie list for next season.

Mark Drinkwater, representing the West Coast Eagles, announced at the North Shore Presentation Function on Saturday night that Ryan Davis, an AFL (NSW/ACT) scholarship holder with the West Coast Eagles, NSW/ACT Rams representative and 2007 Rod Podbury Medallist has accepted an offer of a position on the rookie list with the West Coast Eagles for season 2008. Ryan will move over to the west following his HSC exams and commence pre-season training in mid November. Ryan will play in the strong WAFL competition in 2008.

Davis is the second AFL (NSW/ACT) scholarship holder to be offered a position in 2008 following the Sydney Swans announcement that they will using their 3rd Round Draft pick to select Craig Bird.

[happy_eagle]

Current Known achievments to date


Second in North Shore B&F
Best on Ground in his sydneys teams grand final win
dosnt mind coming to eagles, just loves his footy
the second player to be on a AFL scolarship
2015 Brownlow medalist

[happy_eagle]

Ryan Davis.....Remember the name

[Big Man]

So who or what is this thread about Happy?

Just kidding bro, hope he turns into a gun. :thumbsu:

[happy_eagle]

So who or what is this thread about Happy?

Just kidding bro, hope he turns into a gun. :thumbsu:


hes better than this "priddis" bloke

[Big Man]

hes better than this "priddis" bloke

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[happy_eagle]

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thought you would say that

[Liam#9]

hes better than this "priddis" bloke

Surely he's no Rosa though:rolleyes:?

[happy_eagle]

Surely he's no Rosa though:rolleyes:?

time will tell

depends if i sponser him next year

its the support that he recieves from me, that makes him what he is today, and what keeps his hunger for playing afl football

what can i say, its what i do

[happy_eagle]

playing at peel, i believe

[happy_eagle]

Played his first game at peel

AND COLLECTED 20 ODD TOUCHES :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[chrsco]

Happy, I have to apologise for calling Ryan Craig, but all sorted now.

However, he plays for a real team, the mighty black ducks, which is probably why he can get 20 touches. Although a half back for Peel could probably expect to get 40+ touches.:D

[happy_eagle]

Happy, I have to apologise for calling Ryan Craig, but all sorted now.

However, he plays for a real team, the mighty black ducks, which is probably why he can get 20 touches. Although a half back for Peel could probably expect to get 40+ touches.:D

yeh

someone told me a while back that he got drafted to peel, and since then i have heard lots of different stories

[chrsco]

didn't BM tell us he was going to Swans? And we never believed him, shame, shame, shame.:o

[happy_eagle]

didn't BM tell us he was going to Swans? And we never believed him, shame, shame, shame.:o

hm, so we are certain it is swan districts

[TheBigUnit]

Sounds like he'll be an exciting player to watch if he ever makes it. For those who have seen him, who's the best comparison (from what has been it would seem Nicoski 05/06)?

[chrsco]

hm, so we are certain it is swan districts

I've watched him for 2 games in a Swan Districts guernsey so I'm pretty certain.

TBU - Nicoski is not a real good comparison IMO. This guy attacks packs, contests, collisions with more appetite than Nicoski. I'm racking my brain to think of a servicable comparison. It'll come to me.

[happy_eagle]

This guy is like a young Andrew Mcleod.............. but better :D

[Big Man]

didn't BM tell us he was going to Swans? And we never believed him, shame, shame, shame.:o

:cool:

And I was right about Butler's injury concerns...

[happy_eagle]

racked up another best on ground for the mighty swans

senior list, here we come

[happy_eagle]

20 odd touches, and best on ground for the swans

doing well is young davis

[RUNVS]

I hope this kid gets a go as its great to see NSW players get into the AFL. It will come in handy when the AFL finally wake up and set up a NSW vs QLD state of origin match :D

[chrsco]

Happy, another very good game yesterday. Looking at the football budget he is averaging 20.5 touches and 4 marks per match over the first 4 WAFL games of his career. Would have got similar numbers yesterday. Liking this kid a lot, from what I have seen so far.:thumbsu::thumbsu:

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Happy, another very good game yesterday. Looking at the football budget he is averaging 20.5 touches and 4 marks per match over the first 4 WAFL games of his career. Would have got similar numbers yesterday. Liking this kid a lot, from what I have seen so far.:thumbsu::thumbsu:

Agreed, he's probably fighting it out with Wilkes for our best rookie listed player.

He's quick and pretty big for a 19 year old. I rate him :thumbsu:

[happy_eagle]

I rate him :thumbsu:

So do i :D

[CaffeinatedMop]

Agreed, he's probably fighting it out with Wilkes for our best rookie listed player.

He's quick and pretty big for a 19 year old. I rate him :thumbsu:
Technically, Wilkes isn't a rookie since he was promoted for Brown.

[happy_eagle]

hes making his debut bitches :D:D:D:D:D

Watch the pace

[happy_eagle]

First Kick in AFL......A GOAL

what else would you expect :D


Davis Breakdown- Round 7
47% game time
5 Kicks
4 Handballs
9 Disposals
3 Marks
1 Tackle
1 Free kick against
Dream team = 39
Supercoach = 36

Bring on the crows says davis (im not actually sure he has said that)

[happy_eagle]

He is a natural at the aussie rules game i tells ya

and its all because i chose him.

Handy in the kitchen aswell i believe
http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/56812

Not to mention that he will go down in AFL Trivia History

Q: Name one of the first players to offend under the AFL's new interchange system brought it in 2008
A: Ryan Davis

Geez he is everywhere


http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-west-coast-eagles--ryan-davis

[happy_eagle]

Ah davis was on the Live chat

should have gotten a word in

[happy_eagle]

Making his name with a few brilliant efforts today

[greennick]

Good article:

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/tabid/7155/Default.aspx?newsid=66989

WHEN West Coast rookie Ryan Davis talks about his unique path to the AFL he is considered and articulate. But when asked how it feels to exceed all expectations, including his own, the young Eagle can't help but grin from ear to ear.

Davis hoped to play a solid season with WAFL side Swan Districts in 2008 but that has morphed into a whirlwind first AFL campaign that has seen him play 11 games from the rookie list and become a poster boy for the AFL's NSW/ACT scholarship program.

Last November the Sydneysider made the trip to Perth and said getting elevated onto West Coast's senior list and playing AFL football was a long-term goal.

"I came over here just wanting to play a good, consistent season in the WAFL with Swan Districts and really just take it all on board," Davis told westcoasteagles.com.au as his first season drew to a close.

"Listen to what the coaches were saying, do all the training and just really go with the flow, see where it went."

The 19-year-old's dedication was rewarded with a round eight debut against North Melbourne on the Gold Coast, and he subsequently earned a near-permanent spot throwing himself into every contest and tackling with intent.

"Just putting yourself out there can earn some respect from the older players in footy," he said. "So just really putting your body on the line and attacking the footy and not having any fears or being intimidated by anything."

Growing up in north-west, Sydney Davis chopped and changed sports, In high school rugby union was compulsory, and it’s one sporting stage the former flanker credits for his vice-like tackling.

The speedy defender also dabbled in soccer, but at 14 was introduced to Australian football by a friend and encouraged to pursue it by Dad, Barry.

"Growing up in rugby all the islander boys just kept getting bigger and bigger and I'm pretty slight. So I gave AFL a crack and Dad reckoned I had attributes to play footy, so I stuck at it and he supported me with it."

Sydney, of course, is no longer considered an AFL outpost and the Sydney Swans provided Davis with a couple of hard-working heroes to follow in Paul Kelly and Ryan O'Keefe.

But, more importantly, his hometown provided the requirements for one of the more innovative journeys onto an AFL list.

"Being on the scholarship program the club had to tell me before the draft if they were going to draft me, and they sent something over for me to sign to make it water tight," he said.

"So I knew a couple of months before that I was coming over. They sent me an email and I just yelled for about 15 minutes."

"I was really keen, but I don't know if it was the best thing to tell me before my HSC (higher school certificate) exams."

The exams actually went well, Davis walked through the West Coast doors in early November and he has since proven to be quite studious in football terms, seeking advice at every turn.

"I think I've spoken to everybody about something to learn about a position, because I've been thrown around the ground," he said. "Whether it's (Darren) Glass about starting positions or (Quinten) Lynch about how to run, lead and hold the space, that sort of stuff."

But while Matt Priddis, Shannon Hurn and Beau Waters provided immediate tutelage for skills, diet and hydration remain a work in progress.

"I wasn't too crash hot back in Sydney, so that was really important to get right, because they reckon if you hydrate yourself properly that's 15 per cent extra performance you can get out of yourself," he said.

"I'm no the best at it, but I'm working on it."

[sleekism]

I really like Davis, has pace, is tough, good skills, great overhead mark.

If he can just learn to find a bit more of it could be a really good player.

I like him as a HBF