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

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www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[cAsEy_18]

Attacking mid with good skills is fine with me

1000%

You could argue that’s what we need more of in comparison to a first hands on it, clearance midfielder.

I want about 3 more of the type described above (basically a Martin attack in ability with at least just an occasional consideration/thought of where to be defensively)

 

[Zach Package]

Powder keg leg for a little tacker.

Bit of a Kane Farrell

6

Kane Farrell

Age

27

Ht

182cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.1

4star

MG

259.5

4star

D

12.5

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.5

3star

MG

259.5

4star

D

9.6

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

vibe to it given there is nothing of him but he just times it so pure

 

[rumply]

As an Essendon tragic I occasionally indulge in producing something for my people. Son of the great Darren Bewick, Koby Bewick has been hyped for years coming up through the junior grades and here we see his arrival at the elite level, debuting for the Cannons at 15 years old and just quietly going about his business with an excellent first up performance.

Great to see them all get around him after his 1st goal. Genuinely excited to watch Koby's development.

 

[Petrify]

Powder keg leg for a little tacker.

Bit of a Kane Farrell vibe to it given there is nothing of him but he just times it so pure

Yeah with a leg like that you could leave him on HBF in an attacking role in his first year or two, like Naicos & Sheezel were

 

[Agronomus]

Is it just me or does Sweid have disproportionately long arms and legs, a big chunky chest but a bit of a short neck?

The Anti-McKernan

Crossed eyed, pigeon toed how do you like me so far?

 

[DapperDon]

Let's bring him in now.

 

[Goat Hird]

He could do it at 14 aswell

This is true. Funny enough an agency I was with sent me to teach a PE class at Strathmore. Koby and his mate Jad Naim just happened to be in that class.

 

[Blind Turn]

This is true. Funny enough an agency I was with sent me to teach a PE class at Strathmore. Koby and his mate Jad Naim just happened to be in that class.

Was he attentive in class?

Or was he a little troublemaker?

 

[faible]

Was he attentive in class?

Or was he a little troublemaker?

In addition;

Any tattoos?

Good student?

 

[eth-dog]

In addition;

Any tattoos?

Good student?

Most importantly; APS/AGSV school?

 

[Goat Hird]

Was he attentive in class?

Or was he a little troublemaker?

Other than PE/Sport, I also covered the same class for other subjects and I never had any issues with Koby. Good, respectful kid. Quiet, did his work. Like you can tell, he has been raised right.

 

[Goat Hird]

In addition;

Any tattoos?

Good student?

Can't say for sure but doubt it, this was a year 8 class. Quite often you get sporty kids that hate school and just want to be outside playing sport. They can get quite restless in the classroom. You also have the sporty kids that acknowledge the importance of school as a whole. Koby falls into the second category.

 

[Goat Hird]

Most importantly; APS/AGSV school?

Strathmore is a government/public school. Being a PE teacher, I got to know the sports facilities well. The oval (I believe belongs to Moonee Valley City Council), is in terrible condition. You struggle to walk on it, let alone run. They have a multi-purpose synthetic turf, a netball court and basketball gymnasium, which is always locked during lunchtime. I don't agree with this and I've worked at other schools that allow their students in the gym during lunchtime, as long as they are supervised. Whenever they gave me a spare set of gym keys, I'd try open up the gym for the kids. I've observed both Koby and Jad play bball and like most footy kids, their skills transfer over.

 

[Yoda_]

Koby got another big wrap from Cal Twomey on Gettable this morning

 

[andleanback]

Strathmore is a government/public school. Being a PE teacher, I got to know the sports facilities well. The oval (I believe belongs to Moonee Valley City Council), is in terrible condition. You struggle to walk on it, let alone run. They have a multi-purpose synthetic turf, a netball court and basketball gymnasium, which is always locked during lunchtime. I don't agree with this and I've worked at other schools that allow their students in the gym during lunchtime, as long as they are supervised. Whenever they gave me a spare set of gym keys, I'd try open up the gym for the kids. I've observed both Koby and Jad play bball and like most footy kids, their skills transfer over.

I believe Koby is at pegs now on scholarship. A few schools were chasing him.

 

[Goat Hird]

I believe Koby is at pegs now on scholarship. A few schools where chasing him.

They sent me there too but over to the girls side. 30k a year, didn't seem all that great. Let's just hope Koby has a better oval to run on.

 

[Howard Moon]

Well just think, Tim Watson had already debuted at this age... Times have changed but talent is still talent

 

[Yoda_]

Poor Koby, best on and then out as psome players return;


Calder in action against Bendigo tomorrow at 1:15pm, Jad Naim, Olu Olalekan, Adam Sweid, Alex Alessio, Blake Justice all named

No Hus El-Achkar, interestingly no Cooper Duff-Tytler either.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Luca Allesio almost killed a few players, including Crossley, taking a hanger.

 

[ghostdog]

Luca Allesio almost killed a few players, including Crossley, taking a hanger.

Like frickin bowling pins!

 

[Blind Turn]

Luca Allesio almost killed a few players, including Crossley, taking a hanger.

Well there’s an attribute his old man struggled with.

 

[Yoda_]

Adam Sweid once again named in the bests (4th)

23, 1 goal, 7 marks, 4 tackles and 4 inside 50s in a brilliant all round game

Blake Justice is continuing to contribute with another 2 goals (& 2 behinds) from 14 possessions as an under ager.

Alex Alessio. (1.1) from 5 possessions and 6 hitouts

Jad Naim had 10 touches

Olu Olulaken 5 touches


Luca Alession was named in the bests for Port Melbourne in his VFL debut.
1 goal from 9 possessions, 3 marks and 3 tackles for the young KPP

 

[eth-dog]

Adam Sweid once again named in the bests (4th)

23, 1 goal, 7 marks, 4 tackles and 4 inside 50s in a brilliant all round game

Blake Justice is continuing to contribute with another 2 goals (& 2 behinds) from 14 possessions as an under ager.

Alex Alessio. (1.1) from 5 possessions and 6 hitouts

Jad Naim had 10 touches

Olu Olulaken 5 touches


Luca Alession was named in the bests for Port Melbourne in his VFL debut.
1 goal from 9 possessions, 3 marks and 3 tackles for the young KPP

As well as MOTY

 

[noobermensch]

Sweid has been Mister Consistent so far this season, producing solid performances every time he's stepped onto the field. Here he had some issues with his disposal but was strong and tough on the inside as he always is, winning the ball and generating forward momentum for his team. While he was only credited with 4 tackles I felt that his pressure around the ground was excellent, creating a number of rushed possessions and turnovers.

 

[Donflicted]

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for reference, these are ranked in order of disposals

Huge shout out to Half Back Pocket for sharing and the info

The clip shows our NGA/Port FS Tevita Rodan and our FS Koby Bewick