Indigenous players for 2014 Draft.

[borderbarry]

I dont think I started this this thread last year, as there were not many young indigenous players out there, but there appear to be a number this year.
Players known to me are:-

Clem Smith. 18, W.A., 177cm. 74kg Mid/ def
Jarrod Pickett, 18, W.A., 178 cm. 75kg. Mid/fwd
Jermaine Miller-Lewis, 18, W.A., 187cm fwd.
Warwick Wilson 18, W.A. 186cm. 74kg mid/fwd
Lawrence Evans 18, W.A., 177cm, 68kg, fwd
Jarrod Garlett, 18, W.A.,180cm, 67kg, mid
Francis Watson, 18, W.A. 186cm, 79kg, fwd/mid
Aaron Birch, 18, W.A., 189cm, 73kg, mid/fwd
Jeremy Woodley, W.A. 178cm 63kg.
Nakia Cockatoo, 18, N.T., 184cm mid.
Adam Tipunwatti, 17, N.T. ,
Jack Musgrove, N.T. 186cm def.
D. Blanket. 17, Qld.
Bohdi Walker, 18, Vic., 181cm. Def.
Jaden McGrath, 18, Vic., 178cm Mid/Fwd

As usual I am appealing for help with others.

 

[tigs2010]

Bohdi Walker.
Jaden McGrath

Warrick Wilson

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

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It's Adam Tipunwatti

 

[Eastern Rangers]

From WA.

Jarrod Pickett - 178cm - 75kg (MID/FWD) - South Fremantle
Clem Smith - 177cm - 74kg (DEF/ MID) - Perth
Jermaine Miller-Lewis - 187cm - 76kg (FWD) - South Fremantle
Warrick Wilson - 187cm - 74kg (FWD/ MID) - Swan Districts
Lawrence Evans - 177cm - 68kg (FWD) - Claremont
Jarrod Garlett - 180cm - 67kg (MID) - South Fremantle
Francis Watson - 186cm - 79kg (MID/ FWD) - Claremont
Aaron Birch - 189cm - 73kg (MID/FWD) - Claremont

 

[mattyc75]

Just out of interest there was a TV show starting up where some AFL hopefuls dive through some hoops for a shot a a spot on an AFL list.Wayland manson was on board. WhaT's it called? when does it start?

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[borderbarry]

Thanks everyone.
No South Australians this year?

 

[Yoda_]

Just out of interest there was a TV show starting up where some AFL hopefuls dive through some hoops for a shot a a spot on an AFL list.Wayland manson was on board. WhaT's it called? when does it start?

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'The Recruit'

Will be starting on Fox8 later in the year with Michael Voss 'the Coach'.

 

[mattyc75]

'The Recruit'

Will be starting on Fox8 later in the year with Michael Voss 'the Coach'.

Cheers looking forward to it

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[borderbarry]

I can see Smith and Pickett getting picked up in the first round, but do any of the others have any realistic chance of being drafted, and which rounds do you think they will be drafted in?

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Next three from WA.

Jermaine Miller-Lewis is in the AIS. Could go early but mid to late seems more logical, he's very talented with ball in hand. Just needs to find it.

Warrick Wilson is a former AIS squad member. Clubs will be interested to see how he's adjusted to life in Perth. English is his second language. Could go as high as second round or miss out.

Jarrod Garlett is a fast line breaking mid come half forward averaged more touches than either Smith or Pickett in the colts.

 

[TradeDraft]

I am a big fan of Clem Smith

 

[coniglio_number1]

Is Manson on the recruit!?

Hope he sticks through and wins it. Has way too much talent to not be playing at afl level

 

[Futbolista]

Jeremy Woodley WA 178cm/63kg

Coming second on the WAFL Colts goal kicking table. Worth a look. Very disciplined as far as his training and behavior goes as well.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Warrick Wilson would be a big risk out of WA so may get on a R/List

 

[Kwality]

Warrick Wilson would be a big risk out of WA so may get on a R/List

Where does Wilson call home?

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Where does Wilson call home?

Clontarf Aboriginal College

 

[borderbarry]

Does anyone know if Paul Ahern is indigenous or not?

 

[IQ3]

Does anyone know if Paul Ahern is indigenous or not?

does it matter - people should be selected on skill and potential not because they're black

 

[borderbarry]

does it matter - people should be selected on skill and potential not because they're black

Who said anything about being black? Most of these fellas are nearly as white as I am. It is the indigenous skill and speed I am interested in.

 

[swansfan51]

It is the indigenous skill and speed I am interested in.

"Racism: The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race"

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/racism

 

[Ancient Tiger]

"Racism: The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race"

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/racism

Not usually applied to good characteristics.....
What we are talking about are genetic structures that allow certain characteristics to be more prevalent.
Indigenous inhabitants of Australia possibly have evolved over thousands of years to have better peripheral vision and faster reflexes which have allowed them to survive in outback Australia.
I don't call that racism in the traditional derogatory way but "racism" in a complimentary way.