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[Bjchan13]

Jack Cleaver (East Fremantle) has come over to train on as an SPP or VFL if he misses out

This is what i said when asked about him and Darcy Jones before draft


Hes a robust half back flanker, no thrills type

Performed very well against men in WAFL aide that was unlucky not to make a grandfinal. Not to be sneezed out as a 17yr old

Is ready to go type. Without thinking too much of a player comparison id say Vlastuin without maybe the intercept marking for now

I thought Maynard when i watched him play for WA

 

[TheGrizz]

Interesting we are inviting him now, maybe says how sold we are on Szybkowski, O'Keeffe or the other guy we have?

 

[Keystone agony]

I thought Maynard when i watched him play for WA

Not the worse

Doesnt put away quality players for the game like Maynard

 

[ant555]

Interesting we are inviting him now, maybe says how sold we are on Szybkowski, O'Keeffe or the other guy we have?

Options. Plus looks like he will play VFL if not selected so it is an advantage to have him in the system early.

 

[Duckworth]

Tsatas doing his best to open up another SSP spot.

 

[Bombers36]

Tsatas doing his best to open up another SSP spot.

Yes he is! Apparantly Jack Cleaver from East Freo will be joining training with us soon;-

WA talent Jack Cleaver reportedly in line for Essendon SSP chance

The teenager will join a handful of prospects in vying for a list spot at Tullamarine.

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Defender with a good tank, pace and disposal...

 

[Kyptastic]

Odds on they leave the space for the Mid-Season Draft imo

 

[JT_the_Man]

Odds on they leave the space for the Mid-Season Draft imo

Doesn't sound like we've had any Nic Martin-esque revelations this time around.

 

[andleanback]

Odds on they leave the space for the Mid-Season Draft imo

Not surprised tbh

 

[TheGrizz]

Odds on they leave the space for the Mid-Season Draft imo

That or elevate Jayden Davey off the LTI so he can play if required?

 

[Harlequin Dream]

FWIW I like Jack Cleaver as a player and was surprised that he wasn't picked up.

Did a great job on Phillipou in the SA vs WA game.

 

[faible]

Did a great job on Phillipou in the SA vs WA game.

So we'll bring him in just to blanket Phillipou when we play the Saints so the AFL media can't pot us for not taking him?

 

[ant555]

Think Mitch has to have a decent season playing VFL or similar

 

[I Remember Bluey]

WA teen to trial with Dons as SSP deadline closes in

Essendon will look at a young key defender ahead of the February 15 deadline for pre-season signings

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ESSENDON has made some changes ahead of the Pre-season Supplemental Selection Period deadline on February 15.
The Bombers had been trialling Oakleigh Chargers ruckman Hudson O'Keeffe and Dandenong Stingrays captain Mitch Szybkowski across January, but the club opted to end those auditions last week.

Brad Scott's football program returns to The Hangar today after a five-day break and West Australian teenager Jack Cleaver is set to start training with the club.

The 18-year-old was considered unlucky to be overlooked in last November's NAB AFL and Rookie Drafts, but Essendon has been in contact across the summer, looking for him to trial for a spot on the rookie list in Tullamarine.

Cleaver played seven league games for East Fremantle in the WAFL last season – including all three finals – playing as a lockdown defender.
With just over a fortnight between now and the deadline, Cleaver has a short amount of time to press his claim for one of the final list spots in the AFL ahead of the 2023 season.

The Bombers expect Cleaver to join their VFL program if he isn’t successful in securing a contract before the window closes.
Essendon, Collingwood, Fremantle, Gold Coast, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Richmond and St Kilda – plus Geelong and the Western Bulldogs who aren't considering an SSP spot – all have one spot left on their rookie lists.

The Bombers have enjoyed success via the pre-season supplemental selection period in the past, landing West Australian Nic Martin this time last year following an impressive pre-season.


Former Collingwood and Hawthorn wingman Tom Phillips featured in Essendon's 60-minute practice match last Wednesday morning, along with a few other VFL-listed players.

The 27-year-old has signed with the VFL program and has trained with the AFL squad once or twice per week, but not as an official part of the pre-season supplemental selection period.

Eleven players are still fighting for a spot in the AFL around the competition right now, including former Cat Quinton Narkle (Richmond), delisted Sun Oleg Markov (Collingwood) and VAFA star Kye Turner (Melbourne).

 

[Keystone agony]

TBH M.Cleaver could be what alot of people are after on this forum a defensive side midfielder. Typically played half back in his draft year as League and state u18s had midfielders ahead of him but can play midfield in a defensive way

Hard to suspect 2 weeks is enough and they may be keen on him in the MSD more so

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

TBH M.Cleaver could be what alot of people are after on this forum a defensive side midfielder. Typically played half back in his draft year as League and state u18s had midfielders ahead of him but can play midfield in a defensive way

Hard to suspect 2 weeks is enough and they may be keen on him in the MSD more so

He played a lot of Midfield / Wing as a junior so won't be too foreign to him.
Not sure about his tank but I haven't seen him for a couple of years so that might have improved.
Great kid though , terrific attitude and wish him well at my second team

 

[Ati Tude]

Nicknaming him "Meat"TM

 

[Nifft]

Nicknaming him "Meat"TM

John Longmire likes this nickname...

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Would like us to make a play for Harrison Himmelberg as a free agent. While we are collecting a bunch of decent users down back, none are particularly good long. He'd compliment us nicely, especially if Cox and Reid haven't won a spot by the end of the year. If he repeats his 22 form again this year, he'll warrant a fat contract.

 

[Yoda_]

Hudson O'Keefe officially joins Carlon

 

[citizen-erased]

Hudson O'Keefe officially joins Carlon

Teal into richmonds vfl program
Should prove a tidy MSD pickup for us.

 

[Lore]

Rolling this over now so we don't have 2023 conversation split over multiple threads.

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