Lol,that won't happen.If he got drafted by Freo I'd probably chuck on a scarf for a photo.
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If he won a Norm Smith would you?
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Reckon watching him play every game in the purple might just sway you more than you think. Until then start getting him to kick LEFT foot torps from the boundary.
Good luck to you both hope we do see him out there one day.
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Permission to train with Freo list: Joel Western, Jack Carroll, Brandon Walker, Shannon Neale, Denver Grainer-Barass
No Christopher Walker or Keanu Haddow?
No Christopher Walker or Keanu Haddow?
Wouldn't read too much into it. Henry, Butters, Thomas and Kelly weren't listed to train with Freo last year.
Chris Walker and Haddow aren't in the AFL academy. Would be awesome if they developed well in the next 12 months - a bit like Butters and Thomas did really.
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Are the lists released anywhere?
Which 2020 draft prospects are training at your club?
Adelaide father-son prospect Luke Edwards headlines a group of 56 potential 2020 draftees training across the 18 clubs
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Why isn’t O’driscoll training with us, doesn’t his sister play for us?
It depends on the WAFL club I think
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yes was my query too...so being a Perth player means the Eagles, or is it convenient re training being a Northam lad.
WAFL club affiliation generally..
Our other NGA lads aren’t in the AFL academy squad so are allocated training partners.
Bet Chris would be a miffed twin.
WA have some good players for next year, don’t think we will be at the bottom of the U18 Champs.
Henry was, I saw him at training and was drooling at his skill set, was very very skilful even then!
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He trained with them as part of the NGA
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Dockers' NGA product already kicking goals off the field
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It’s also noted this time last year in the Freo Training thread!
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That's his point. That he was training with us but not officially listed. So he is saying just because Haddow and the other Walker aren't listed it doesn't mean they won't be training with us.He trained with them as part of the NGA
Class of 2019: How footy ties helped a prospect's growing tie business
Dockers' NGA product already kicking goals off the field
It’s also noted this time last year in the Freo Training thread!
WC board talking about a West Perth Colts player Jordan Berry as a potential NGA prospect, who has one parent born overseas.
Just curious why he'd be part of their NGA given West Perth is in Freo's zone? Anyone know? Not that we probably need any more prospects, I was just curious.
Zurgblade as a decent WC supporter who seems to be well connected, do you know why?
Just curious why he'd be part of their NGA given West Perth is in Freo's zone? Anyone know? Not that we probably need any more prospects, I was just curious.
Zurgblade as a decent WC supporter who seems to be well connected, do you know why?
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I'm not sure but will find out.
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He played for Subiaco in his early days of development and must have aligned to West Coast back then
Former Fremantle star Tendai Mzungu on the Next Generation Academy, which is bridging the gap between life in the bush and the city
A key weapon is emerging in bridging the gap between the dusty paddocks of the bush and difficult transition to life as a professional footballer in the city.
It is also giving a glimpse into unlocking the pathway to the vast and naturally gifted football talent in WA’s far north.
Former Fremantle star Tendai Mzungu is one of the driving forces behind the AFL’s fledgling Next Generation Academy which is targeting Aboriginal and multicultural communities.
Fremantle now have four NGA players after second-year player Jason Carter was recently joined by new draftees Liam Henry, Isaiah Butters and Leno Thomas.
Mzungu, now Fremantle’s NGA coach, visited remote locations such as Fitzroy Crossing, Looma and Noonkanbah with an AFL contingent including chief executive Gillon McLachlan. He said the program was helping the players better understand the requirements of the demanding AFL system before they were drafted.
“The positive thing is that they can see an AFL environment and learn to build good habits from being involved in the academy for a number of years,” Mzungu said.
“But our ultimate aim is to work in with groups up in the communities to build really good programs and football is the driver for that. So the more investment we can have up there giving better opportunities and more support and resourcing, that obviously flows to the talent outcomes.
“It’s not just about taking talent, there are a lot of education programs trying to build good people and building trust. We feel like we’re making good progress there and if we can get junior football programs across the whole Kimberley, that’s going to go a long way to helping communities.”
Fremantle Dockers Next Generation Academy coach Tendai Mzungu with young recruits Jason Carter, Liam Henry, Isaiah Butters and Leno Thomas. Credit: Nic Ellis
Carter was the first-ever AFL draftee from Wyndham. Henry came from Tammin and then Derby, Butters hails from the growing football hotspot of Halls Creek and Thomas is from Warmun. Mzungu said their role modelling was already becoming a powerful tool.
All four have also graduated from school.
“For a lot of kids up there, football is their pinnacle so they see these role models and it gives them a little bit more hope and they realise there are pathways,” he said.
Carter said he had felt incredible support at Fremantle in his first season after being selected by the Dockers in the rookie draft earlier this year. He said being part of the NGA had helped significantly with his transition into the high-pressure environment of an AFL club.
He now felt capable of taking his learnings back to other young hopefuls in his remote home town and was adamant the program had the power to tap into the prodigious Aboriginal football talent in the State’s north.
“It definitely opens up a lot of doors for the young boys coming through, from working really close with them from when they are 15 or 16-year-olds,” Carter said.
“It gives them a taste of what it’s like and makes a massive difference ... the talent that is up there is eye-opening. It would have been pretty tough for me without the NGA, but you learn the ways to make yourself grow on and off the field.”
A key weapon is emerging in bridging the gap between the dusty paddocks of the bush and difficult transition to life as a professional footballer in the city.
It is also giving a glimpse into unlocking the pathway to the vast and naturally gifted football talent in WA’s far north.
Former Fremantle star Tendai Mzungu is one of the driving forces behind the AFL’s fledgling Next Generation Academy which is targeting Aboriginal and multicultural communities.
Fremantle now have four NGA players after second-year player Jason Carter was recently joined by new draftees Liam Henry, Isaiah Butters and Leno Thomas.
Mzungu, now Fremantle’s NGA coach, visited remote locations such as Fitzroy Crossing, Looma and Noonkanbah with an AFL contingent including chief executive Gillon McLachlan. He said the program was helping the players better understand the requirements of the demanding AFL system before they were drafted.
“The positive thing is that they can see an AFL environment and learn to build good habits from being involved in the academy for a number of years,” Mzungu said.
“But our ultimate aim is to work in with groups up in the communities to build really good programs and football is the driver for that. So the more investment we can have up there giving better opportunities and more support and resourcing, that obviously flows to the talent outcomes.
“It’s not just about taking talent, there are a lot of education programs trying to build good people and building trust. We feel like we’re making good progress there and if we can get junior football programs across the whole Kimberley, that’s going to go a long way to helping communities.”
Carter was the first-ever AFL draftee from Wyndham. Henry came from Tammin and then Derby, Butters hails from the growing football hotspot of Halls Creek and Thomas is from Warmun. Mzungu said their role modelling was already becoming a powerful tool.
All four have also graduated from school.
“For a lot of kids up there, football is their pinnacle so they see these role models and it gives them a little bit more hope and they realise there are pathways,” he said.
Carter said he had felt incredible support at Fremantle in his first season after being selected by the Dockers in the rookie draft earlier this year. He said being part of the NGA had helped significantly with his transition into the high-pressure environment of an AFL club.
He now felt capable of taking his learnings back to other young hopefuls in his remote home town and was adamant the program had the power to tap into the prodigious Aboriginal football talent in the State’s north.
“It definitely opens up a lot of doors for the young boys coming through, from working really close with them from when they are 15 or 16-year-olds,” Carter said.
“It gives them a taste of what it’s like and makes a massive difference ... the talent that is up there is eye-opening. It would have been pretty tough for me without the NGA, but you learn the ways to make yourself grow on and off the field.”
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