Bell ringing for possible 'Baby Bombers School'

[Macca18]

Pretty innovative idea (to AFL) this one and looks like a pretty interesting interview with David Evans as well who discusses Greg Inglis, contract discussions and that Bowls Club amongst other things...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/school-on-dons-agenda/story-e6frf9jf-1225885397299

ESSENDON has announced plans for a "Baby Bombers" academy where players as young as 14 would be groomed for AFL footy.

[Shane Hird]

14-15 years old is a bit young imo. Unless you're a Tim Watson type of junior player.

WC had Cousins down in their rooms training and hanging around when he was 15 or 16- spent most of his teenage years around an AFL club...and look how that turned out.


A big investment of time and money would be needed to make it work.

[marcuz]

Won't get approval, as compromised as the draft is i doubt the afl is looking to compromise it further. If this gets approved you may as well scrap the draft and go back to zoning.

[table tennis]

Won't get approval, as compromised as the draft is i doubt the afl is looking to compromise it further. If this gets approved you may as well scrap the draft and go back to zoning.

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