Past #3 Dylan Stephens

[Kennedy Parker]

Dylan Stephens
The Sydney Swans used their first pick five since Jarrad McVeigh

Jarrad Mcveigh

Age

39

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.3

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.2

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.1

5star

MG

327.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

in 2002 to lock in a talented midfielder from South Australian club Norwood at the 2019 AFL Draft. Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

is a prolific ball-winner and creative user of the footy by hand and foot. He played predominantly on a wing in the early matches of the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships before starring on the inside in the final match, gathering 33 disposals in a best-on-ground performance. A penetrating left-footer, he averaged 23.8 disposals and 4.8 tackles across the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships and was rewarded with All Australian honours. He also played some excellent football at senior level with Norwood, averaging 18.2 disposals and 4.6 tackles in 12 matches. Stephens enjoyed a breakout season for the Bloods in 2020 with a memorable AFL debut in Round 6 against Richmond alongside fellow debutant, Chad Warner

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Chad Warner

Age

22

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

. Stephens finished the campaign with eight appearances, averaging 12.5 disposals and 3.4 marks per game, while also kicking two goals.

Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

DOB: 08 January 2001
DEBUT: 2020
DRAFT: #5, 2019 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Red Cliffs (Vic)/Walkerville (SA)/St Peter's College (SA)/Norwood (SANFL)

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[The King!]

he seems to be one of the most excited recruits to come to a club thats for sure

 

[RUNVS]

It’s a big part of the equation for a successful AFL Footballer!

Imagine Brett Kirk in Ed Barlow's body.

 

[mtooler]

He had disposal efficiency of 80% in the SANFL

Disposal or kicking efficiency? Two very different things.

 

[caesar88]

Disposal or kicking efficiency? Two very different things.

His kicking was easily in the better batch of this year's draft, without being a Hayden Young.

You need to get your head out of the stats book!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

It’s a big part of the equation for a successful AFL Footballer!

Yep get them to buy into the club.

 

[Tedeski]

No

buddy has been worth it

Opinions!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

But it was the work rate of the ‘Josh Kelly clone’ that impressed Dixon the most.

“His work rate is superb. His work rate both ways to defend and assist with what is happening up the field (is outstanding),” he said.

The left footer ended with a game-high 33 disposals and nine clearances to push his chances for All-Australian selection.

“He’s dominated and (his) efficiency is a highlight,” Hawthorn great Ben Dixon said at half time on Fox Footy, with Stephens racking up 17 disposals at 70 per cent.

“He’s got that beautiful little left foot,” Leigh Montagna added.

“He continues to run hard all day, accumulate the footy and kick on both feet, (he’s) just a clever user who can find the footy.”

 

[mtooler]

His kicking was easily in the better batch of this year's draft, without being a Hayden Young.

You need to get your head out of the stats book!

Its comfy!

 

[bungee]

Here's another interview from earlier this year, seems like a great lad with his head screwed on properly



Ps. that LJ kid should be the only person allowed to interview AFL players ever at any time

Great interview. I like that he's a skinny kid who can play at senior level against men. Fear of being crunched is a great teacher.

 

[anotherletdown]

Jack McCrae would be another I’d sort of compare but I really hate these comparisons.

That is my impression of who he will end up playing like.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Even if he doesn't, a NEAFL apprenticeship would not be such a bad thing for Stephens. His fellow South Australians Hewett and Dawson had decent stints in the NEAFL before getting regular senior games, and when they eventually did they looked comfortable at the level. On the other hand my one qualm with the NEAFL is that I'm not sure it helps outside players with their development, if only because it's so easy for them to dominate at that level and then they struggle to adapt when they don't have the time and space at the highest level. See: Stoddart, McInerney, Hiscox

This is so annoying given he's from Red Cliffs in Victoria. *sigh*

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Exactly think Gaff- if he gets it 22-25 times he’s so damaging it’s not funny. Not saying Stephens is Gaff but you get the gist

Seen a lot of Stephens have you?

 

[Ticky009]

Oh. Doing a Commerce degree at Uni.

You‘ve come to the right City, kiddo. And the right team. We got contacts

 

[caesar88]

This is so annoying given he's from Red Cliffs in Victoria. *sigh*

If he spent his teenage years in South Australia then sorry GtG, but he’s South Australian in my eyes!

 

[GotTheGoodes]

If he spent his teenage years in South Australia then sorry GtG, but he’s South Australian in my eyes!

That's ok... you go for Sydney so you are a NSW in my eyes too then Caesar.

 

[sataris]

Oh. Doing a Commerce degree at Uni.

You‘ve come to the right City, kiddo. And the right team. We got contacts

Commerce degress are utterly pointless.

But welcome to Sydney!

 

[sataris]

That's ok... you go for Sydney so you are a NSW in my eyes too then Caesar.

Australia has only 1 state, and the rest of you are just annexed territories we deign with a sense of false autonomy, with vassal rulers.

 

[SwansProudly]

Commerce degress are utterly pointless.

But welcome to Sydney!

Ted Richards may disagree

While playing for the Swans, Richards completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of NSW and a Master of Applied Finance at Kaplan University, completing internships with Citigroup and Airlie Funds Management alongside stockpicker John Sevior. After retiring from AFL football, he joined automated investment company Six Park as Director of Business Development. Via his podcast "The Richards Report"[, Ted regularly discusses finance and investing themes with notable Australian influencers.
He credits his interest in finance to the book “One Up On Wall Street” by Peter Lynch, which he received as a gift from his father at age 17.

Ted Richards - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Ticky009]

Ted Richards may disagree

While playing for the Swans, Richards completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of NSW and a Master of Applied Finance at Kaplan University, completing internships with Citigroup and Airlie Funds Management alongside stockpicker John Sevior. After retiring from AFL football, he joined automated investment company Six Park as Director of Business Development. Via his podcast "The Richards Report"[, Ted regularly discusses finance and investing themes with notable Australian influencers.
He credits his interest in finance to the book “One Up On Wall Street” by Peter Lynch, which he received as a gift from his father at age 17.

Ted Richards - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Exactly. Contacts

 

[sataris]

Ted Richards may disagree

While playing for the Swans, Richards completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of NSW and a Master of Applied Finance at Kaplan University, completing internships with Citigroup and Airlie Funds Management alongside stockpicker John Sevior. After retiring from AFL football, he joined automated investment company Six Park as Director of Business Development. Via his podcast "The Richards Report"[, Ted regularly discusses finance and investing themes with notable Australian influencers.
He credits his interest in finance to the book “One Up On Wall Street” by Peter Lynch, which he received as a gift from his father at age 17.

Ted Richards - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Business Development is....sales.

Don't need a high school education for that ,let alone for an automated investment company that relies on simulations / algorithms for doing trades.

 

[Angry Red Bull]

Commerce degress are utterly pointless.

But welcome to Sydney!

Nice to know that my 40 year career is based upon a useless degree.... coincidentally at Uni NSW.

 

[TheMase]

Josh Kelly when drafted 182cm 73kg.
Stephens listed as 183cm 69kg (but other reports of up to 73kg as well).

Stephens has been referred to as a “Josh Kelly clone”.

He played 18 games in 2014 for the Giants.

See no reason why Stephens won’t play a fair bit of senior footy in 2020.

 

[Wolftone]

Even if he doesn't, a NEAFL apprenticeship would not be such a bad thing for Stephens. His fellow South Australians Hewett and Dawson had decent stints in the NEAFL before getting regular senior games, and when they eventually did they looked comfortable at the level. On the other hand my one qualm with the NEAFL is that I'm not sure it helps outside players with their development, if only because it's so easy for them to dominate at that level and then they struggle to adapt when they don't have the time and space at the highest level. See: Stoddart, McInerney, Hiscox

Jack Hiscox simply was not good enough. McInnerney and Stoddart will both be OK. Yes they get far too much time at that level due to there not being too many that can run them down. Hopefully they can all put together some great senior performances.

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[Wolftone]

One is an inside mid, the other is a wingman. Completely different players.

He got the figures wrong anyway. He averaged 23 during the Championships and 18 at SANFL Seniors level

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[Wolftone]

Would tear the private schools comp apart.
I reckon Dylan would have been pick in mid teens most other years.
I certainly don't see him having the impact of last years 5,6 or 7 in Rozee, King and Smith at Dogs.
And I sure as sheet don't hold much store in looking good in the SANFL.
It'll be up to his dedication and development I guess - and he seems to have the qualities to give that a crack.
Wishing him well.
Really hope he succeeds.

Why don't you hold much value in SANFL? No different to VFL. In fact the standard is quite high.

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