- Sep 25, 2005
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Squads have been released for the National Champs and I thought I might outline a few players to keep an eye out for. I will do them state by state as I get a chance to provide some comments.
By no means am an expert so dont take as gospel and pls add / disagree where relevant. Also if someone else wants to do one of the other states - go for it. I wont do VC and VM as there are plenty of threads on those kids and 'Humble Minion' is your man for them. Anyway here is SA;
SA
I mentioned before I didnt think their squad was that good but having had another look there is a lot of talent there but I dont think they have the KP strength of the VIC teams.
Chad Wingard - Really impressive last year and has been v good this year. Can play all over the joint but most importantly can kick goals from anywhere. First rounder I would think.
Lewis Hender - Another from last year who has played senior footy with Sturt this year (and last I think?) and been really impressive. Another who hurts offensively. Would think he is a first rounder for sure.
Emmanuel Irra - One word - "Athlete". Been playing seniors with the Panthers. Underager who will probably play wing HF. Electric and will be a favourite come end of champs if he turns it on. Seen him a few times and really excited to see what he tosses up.
Ben Kennedy - Another underager who has been awesome for Glenelg and BOG last weekend for them kicking 4. Have only seen him a couple of times so one am really looking fwd to seeing. Will have clubs salivating.
Brody Grundy - Underager but looms as one of the better ruck prospects for next year. Really good size and moves well for a young kid his size.
Luke Brown - Already seen senior action with Norwood and really impressed. I think could be a really high choice as he ticks a lot of boxes. Good size, quick and beaut kick. Adaptable to.
Josh Waldhunter - Few of you would remember from last year. Was impressive in how he reads the game and played through the middle with good impact for an underager. Good size and penetrating kick. I like him but unsure how high he will go.
Brad McKenzie - Fwd from Sturt who went around last year and has had some good results so worth keeping an eye out for. he is a really good size and has some very draftable attributes.
matthew Jacquier - Another medium sized fwd who shows really good game sense and has talent to burn. Very smooth and doesnt need many touches to impress.
Luke Wilson - livewire small from Magpies. Had some good games in the U18's and worth watching. Fair bit of development left in him and he has great sense of where the sticks are so interested how he goes on big stage.
Steve Rusca - from all conquering Centrals and not 100% sure if he has played seniors yet but has definately been firing for the u18's from all reports. Another who I am unsure of where he would fit into the draft order but he has performed well and comes into champs in good nick.
Sam Tonkes - Another Port magpie underager who has been amongst it for SA and am looking fwd to seeing.
Mitch Grigg - Another Norwood kid and have seen a bit of him. I really like him but will be interesting to see how he goes at Champs. Lot of good mids this year and will be interested to see if he stands out.
Also watch out for Mayes, Amoato, Luccon are some other under agers that have good wraps.
By no means am an expert so dont take as gospel and pls add / disagree where relevant. Also if someone else wants to do one of the other states - go for it. I wont do VC and VM as there are plenty of threads on those kids and 'Humble Minion' is your man for them. Anyway here is SA;
SA
I mentioned before I didnt think their squad was that good but having had another look there is a lot of talent there but I dont think they have the KP strength of the VIC teams.
Chad Wingard - Really impressive last year and has been v good this year. Can play all over the joint but most importantly can kick goals from anywhere. First rounder I would think.
Lewis Hender - Another from last year who has played senior footy with Sturt this year (and last I think?) and been really impressive. Another who hurts offensively. Would think he is a first rounder for sure.
Emmanuel Irra - One word - "Athlete". Been playing seniors with the Panthers. Underager who will probably play wing HF. Electric and will be a favourite come end of champs if he turns it on. Seen him a few times and really excited to see what he tosses up.
Ben Kennedy - Another underager who has been awesome for Glenelg and BOG last weekend for them kicking 4. Have only seen him a couple of times so one am really looking fwd to seeing. Will have clubs salivating.
Brody Grundy - Underager but looms as one of the better ruck prospects for next year. Really good size and moves well for a young kid his size.
Luke Brown - Already seen senior action with Norwood and really impressed. I think could be a really high choice as he ticks a lot of boxes. Good size, quick and beaut kick. Adaptable to.
Josh Waldhunter - Few of you would remember from last year. Was impressive in how he reads the game and played through the middle with good impact for an underager. Good size and penetrating kick. I like him but unsure how high he will go.
Brad McKenzie - Fwd from Sturt who went around last year and has had some good results so worth keeping an eye out for. he is a really good size and has some very draftable attributes.
matthew Jacquier - Another medium sized fwd who shows really good game sense and has talent to burn. Very smooth and doesnt need many touches to impress.
Luke Wilson - livewire small from Magpies. Had some good games in the U18's and worth watching. Fair bit of development left in him and he has great sense of where the sticks are so interested how he goes on big stage.
Steve Rusca - from all conquering Centrals and not 100% sure if he has played seniors yet but has definately been firing for the u18's from all reports. Another who I am unsure of where he would fit into the draft order but he has performed well and comes into champs in good nick.
Sam Tonkes - Another Port magpie underager who has been amongst it for SA and am looking fwd to seeing.
Mitch Grigg - Another Norwood kid and have seen a bit of him. I really like him but will be interesting to see how he goes at Champs. Lot of good mids this year and will be interested to see if he stands out.
Also watch out for Mayes, Amoato, Luccon are some other under agers that have good wraps.
and would have loved to see Morabito make it but results havent been there.
