Recruiting James Hird Academy (Father/Son and Next Generation) - AKA Bewick Watch

[Yoda_]

Perhaps you could post it then and I’ll stick your post so you can keep it up to date

The James Hird Academy website has updated the list with next two years eligible kids

Official AFL Website of the Essendon Football Club

The official AFL website of the Essendon Football Club

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[Happyskeret]

He could step up in big moments and thrived on it, whereas most usually wilt. A bit like why the Big 3 in tennis kept winning even though they each only won around 54% of their total points played. A lot of our senior players in recent times have been the opposite in big moments. Was there at Subi when Bewick kicked 8 goals against the Eagles in Rd 1 1993. Now it looks we could have a serious gift with his son.

He had no right to play like that! He was short! He was a Ranger! Wore a long jumper!, not to mention he had a pale complexion!

 

[andleanback]

Apparently tevita Rodan now apart of our nga

 

[Donflicted]

Apparently tevita Rodan now apart of our nga

Think his been part of it for a while

He either goes as F/S or NGA to us in the 2027 draft lets hope he picks us

 

[Old Campaigner]

Think his been part of it for a while

He either goes as F/S or NGA to us in the 2027 draft lets hope he picks us

Guess it depends if he wants to play in Melbourne or Adelaide?

 

[Donflicted]

Guess it depends if he wants to play in Melbourne or Adelaide?

He grew up in Melbourne i think so i am hoping that really swings him our way

Very highly rated player both him and Berwick in the draft would be Chiefs Kiss

 

[andleanback]

Think his been part of it for a while

He either goes as F/S or NGA to us in the 2027 draft lets hope he picks us

What I was told was he’s been sort of the jh academy but now is also nga eligible. He might’ve been both for a while, it’s just what I was told.

 

[Old Campaigner]

He grew up in Melbourne i think so i am hoping that really swings him our way

Very highly rated player both him and Berwick in the draft would be Chiefs Kiss

We’d probably need two firsts to get both if I’m interpreting the FS/NGA rules right

 

[Donflicted]

We’d probably need two firsts to get both if I’m interpreting the FS/NGA rules right

Highly likely

Thirds still have points they have just dipped alot

Would be highly likely needing to get another second rounder hold onto our first and get some third round picks as well

 

[Don Won]

Think his been part of it for a while

He either goes as F/S or NGA to us in the 2027 draft lets hope he picks us

Everytime an Essendon player kicks a goal his dad smiles, so we are in with a chance.

 

[Donflicted]

Everytime an Essendon player kicks a goal his dad smiles, so we are in with a chance.

hahahaha this is a good one!

Reckon we are with the fact his done his juniors in Melbourne

 

[crackers65]

Does anyone know anything at all about Alijah Davey?

 

[cAsEy_18]

Does anyone know anything at all about Alijah Davey?

He is related to other Davey's.

 

[fairbump_playon]

He could step up in big moments and thrived on it, whereas most usually wilt. A bit like why the Big 3 in tennis kept winning even though they each only won around 54% of their total points played. A lot of our senior players in recent times have been the opposite in big moments. Was there at Subi when Bewick kicked 8 goals against the Eagles in Rd 1 1993. Now it looks we could have a serious gift with his son.

I was sat directly behind him when he kicked that last quarter goal from the sideline in the 93 prelim... on his way to a tidy 6.

What a legend.

 

[Yoda_]

Apparently tevita Rodan now apart of our nga

Coen McGrath (Corey's son) is also in our NGA (not father/son eligible)

 

[Yoda_]

Looked a little deeper and the 3 listed NGA boys have all made the U16 Cannons squad (Ronan Yow Yeh, Moustafa Darwish, Tevita Rodan) and Koby selected as well.


Trying to confirm if Isa Merhi is brother of NGA listed Zac Merhi who would be eligible for us one would think in 2027


Confirming Noah Caracella has been selected as an overeager for Geelong Falcons but will call Newtown & Chilwell his home club if not selected for the Geelong VFL side (train on player) either.

 

[Haggas]

2025 Draft
Hussien El Achkar NGA - Calder u18's
Adam Sweid NGA - Calder u18's
Tristan Leeds NGA - Calder u18's
Alijah Davey F/S - May be in the NT Thunder team

2026 Draft
Edward Darcy - NT Thunder u18's (Squads Not Confirmed)
Nathais Bourke-Miller - NT Thunder u18's (Squads Not Confirmed)
Blake Justice - Calder u18's
Gabriel Tangata - Calder u18's
Jad Naim - Calder u18's

2027 Draft
Kobe Bewick F/S - Calder u16's
Tevita Rodan NGA (Also PA F/S) - Calder u16's
Logan Daniher (Assuming he is F/S) - NSW/Allies
Moustafa Darwish NGA - Calder u16's
Ronan Yow Yeh NGA - Calder u16's
William Hird, Max Alessio & Thomas Caracella in this draft year but not in any prominent squads

2028 Draft
Ali Merhi NGA - Pascoe Vale
Cove McPhee F/S - Barwon Heads
Lucas Ramanauskas F/S - Strathmore

2029 Draft
Noah Peverill F/S - Moonee Valley
Rylan Johnson F/S - Heathmore

 

[Yoda_]

Few photos from season launch for the Cannons squad during the week. Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen and Patrick Said (drafted to St.KildA) were all on hand to help present the jumpers to the 2025 crop.

Husesin El-Achkar presented with th #2 by Isaac Kako


Jad Naim presented with the #13 by Sam Willat


Olu Olalekan presented with the #17 by Sam Willat


Adam Sweid presented with the #23 by Michael Farrely


Alex Alessio presented with the #29 by Sam Willat


Blake Justice presented with the #34 by Joseph Serra


Tristan Leeds presented with the #38 by Joshua Schwandt


Coen McGrath presented with the #43 by Joshua Schwandt

 

[Yoda_]

And for those following at home, this is close to the best squad available for the Cannons in today's last practice match against the Jets. 6 (7) of our boys in the 25 (El-Achkar, Olalekan, Sweid, Alessio, Leeds - Naim an emergency on the emergencies)

 

[ydc55]

El acktar kicked four today.
Though probably does not have the polish of Nguyen let alone kako.
Sweid looked ok and olalekan has some athleticism.
Koby Bewick was a bit quiet in 16s trial game I hear.

 

[Yoda_]

El acktar kicked four today.
Though probably does not have the polish of Nguyen let alone kako.
Sweid looked ok and olalekan has some athleticism.
Koby Bewick was a bit quiet in 16s trial game I hear.

El Achkar has more tricks than Nguyen, has more dance moves than Kako in my humble opinion

Looking forward to seeing Sweid and Leeds, where did Olalekan play?

 

[ydc55]

El Achkar has more tricks than Nguyen, has more dance moves than Kako in my humble opinion

Looking forward to seeing Sweid and Leeds, where did Olalekan play?

He didn’t today.
He is not as quick as either.
Also fumbles more.olelekan plays at half back.
Very raw but quite athletic. A long shot.

 

[cAsEy_18]

He didn’t today.
He is not as quick as either.
Also fumbles more.olelekan plays at half back.
Very raw but quite athletic. A long shot.

He’ll fit in nicely.

 

[Yoda_]

Hussein El-Achkar spotted at training.. seems he must be firmly in our plans for 2026

 

[Phone]

its kinda weird its called the james hird academy

the more I think about it the more clear it is that we need to re-name the james hird academy

 

[Old Campaigner]

the more I think about it the more clear it is that we need to re-name the james hird academy

The Adrian Dodoro Academy?