Toast Welcome to Fremantle Toby Whan - Category B Rookie via NGA in the 2025 AFL Draft

[wakojako]

As the designated South Freo scout, I think he will surprise a few people here. Really looking forward to see if he can live up to his potential.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Incredibly disappointed at the lack of Star Wars memes and GIFS in here.

 

[Paracleet]

Incredibly disappointed at the lack of Star Wars memes and GIFS in here.

 

[SiempreFreo]

After what we've just witnessed the past 48 hours, all meticulously curated by the AFL, I don't think we need concern ourselves about benefitting in a small way from the NGA rules.

I'm happy we've got him regardless, though I wouldn't be surprised if there's some other ethnicity in his gene mix.

 

[Taylor]

Incredibly disappointed at the lack of Star Wars memes and GIFS in here.

Hopefully there is a moment in the next few years where Ryda Luke has taken a mark to kick an important set shot and Toby Whan whispers some advice into his ear.

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

Hope this kid has a long and successful career for you guys…

But

Every time I hear his name I can’t stop thinking about Reservoir Dogs…Toby….Toby…Toby

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Good luck to the Jedi next season.

The Roleystone Jedi.

 

[dropbear101]

 

[dropbear101]

worth a listen

 

[ilikepotatoes]

 

[Paracleet]

 

[muzzington]

Bloody stoked that Toby will be in purple!

41 and 4 in a game this year for Souths, booming left foot, huge upside.

Welcome aboard my son!!!

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Toby Whan​

Position: Midfielder
Club: South Fremantle
height: 184 cm
weight:
D.O.B: 09-05-2007

STRENGTHS:

• Accumulation
• Consistency
• Kicking penetration
• Running capacity

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Efficiency
• Speed

Toby Whan heads into November as one of Western Australia’s likely draft hopes. The Fremantle Next Generation Academy member has the ability to break through defensive zones with his penetrating left boot. His knack for finding the ball at will in all conditions is another hallmark of his game.

The silky on-baller was consistently brilliant for the Bulldogs across his 12 matches in the WAFL Colts. His 41-disposal, four-goal game against East Perth in Round 18 was one of the standout performances of the year, proving dominant in the wet conditions.

The season ended slightly early for Whan, who went off early in the losing Colts Grand Final. He still managed to get up for the WA state draft combine, running second in the 2km time trial with an effort of 6:11.

Prospective suitors will likely consider his durability when making a bid on draft night. If Whan does attract a bid it will more than likely fall on night two, which means Fremantle won’t have to give up much to secure him, making him a strong chance to stay in WA.

Whan garnered plenty of interest early in the season having put up big numbers at Colts level. He has proven by now to be a dominant player in the junior grade, so stepping up to senior level is what will truly elevate his draft stocks. Although, more games like this won’t hurt regardless of the level.

After a steady National Championships, there have been queries over Whan’s speed and whether his kicking is as effective as it is stylish. Having produced his best game to date, it is clear he can still work on his explosive speed, and that he performs best as an outside reciever.

Whan’s weapons are his running ability and penetrative ball use – the latter of which is somewhat smothered by being a primary ball winner. He moves intelligently as a secondary receiver at stoppages, where he can still take ground and have enough time to make damaging decisions.

Being tied to Fremantle via NGA status may subdue interest from other clubs, which essentially plays into the Dockers’ hands. Although, performances like his in Round 18 are unlikely to keep a lid on what he can become. The next challenge will be replicating that form in higher grades.

Source: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/toby-whan/

 

[ImperialPurple]

Incredibly disappointed at the lack of Star Wars memes and GIFS in here.

 

[Ghost Pig]

He does have a healthy dose of a young Sir Alec Guinness about him.

 

[MakeshiftMartyr]

View attachment 2485267He does have a healthy dose of a young Sir Alec Guinness about him.

 

[pK75]

Welcome to Freo Obey Whan, may you live long and prosper

 

[Lach72]

Welcome to Freo Obey Whan, may you live long and prosper

 

[Sully90]

Welcome to Freo Obey Whan, may you live long and prosper

You shall not post

 

[Paracleet]

You shall not post

 

[serial_thrilla]

Welcome to Freo Obey Whan, may you live long and prosper

This is almost ban worthy.

 

[pK75]

This is almost ban worthy.

Who knew a simple mash up of sci fi universes would cause such a stir.
Oh yeah, I did

 

[Paracleet]

Who knew a simple mash up of sci fi universes would cause such a stir.
Oh yeah, I did

It's a slippery road from there to slash fiction.

 

[freo1]

I have watched a few highlight videos so I am now an expert on Toby. Looks to have some good traits, seems to like a goal. A goal kicking winger, wouldn't that be awesome!

The one thing that really gives me pause is his apparent complete lack of a right foot. In one passage he screwed a left foot kick out of bounds where it just needed to be a right foot kick. His problem will be when opposition figure this put he will be corraled onto his right in pressure situations. Nick Suban found that out the hard way.

Not saying he can't be a handy player, but how the heck do players get to this level without being dual sided???

Well left footers are renowned for having no right foot, and a pet hate of mine is that the most modern-day footballers have no opposite foot anyway - they're too busy being athletes rather than footy players. Coaches dont seem to care about this.

Im sure his coaches will just make him practice more inside out kick on his left than actually developing a right.

He'll be right.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

I used to get to training a bit, back in the day, & I distinctly remember Stephen (best Hill by a long way) Hill used to practise his opposite foot kick more than most.
Here's hoping Toby reminds us of Stephen

 

[Purpleheart_56]

Reminds me of BB...