Player Watch #39 Liam Hetherton Welcome to Sydney - Rookie Draft

[liz]

BloodyFooty I really enjoyed the short film. Nice message, nicely done. It's a bit shocking these days to hear words like "dago" and "wog" on screen (but a significant historical reminder) and some of the Italian accents were a bit fake. But I loved seeing the authentic depiction of life in the 80s. Thanks for sharing!

Kbroome I think you have made a good point highlighting that Liam has been made a Cat B rookie unlike Noah Chamberlain who is Cat A - I think that suggests Liam stands higher in the pecking order. A Cat B spot is worth more because there are fewer players that it can be used for and it can't be taken by a senior-listed player being moved to the rookie list (like Rampe & Lloyd).

Were they not both listed as Cat B rookies?

Firstly, I don’t think we had any Cat A spots available. And secondly, if only LH was taken as a Cat B rookie, why have we gone in one Cat B rookie short?

The only way I think NC could be a Cat A rookie is if, despite earlier suggestions to the contrary (due to Cat B restrictions), Will Edwards is still a Cat B rookie.

 

[Callipygian]

Were they not both listed as Cat B rookies?

Firstly, I don’t think we had any Cat A spots available. And secondly, if only LH was taken as a Cat B rookie, why have we gone in one Cat B rookie short?

The only way I think NC could be a Cat A rookie is if, despite earlier suggestions to the contrary (due to Cat B restrictions), Will Edwards is still a Cat B rookie.

That is a good point. I was basing it on what Rookie Me Central put in their draft round up. Apart from Noah, we seem to have 5 Cat A rookies (Hanily, Edwards, Lloyd, Rampe, Hamling) and 1 Cat B rookie (Hetherton). That suggests we could have put Chamberlain either as Cat B or Cat A. It would be surprising if we put Chamberlain as Cat A when we could have put him as Cat B and, I think, it would not be a vote of confidence in Noah because it would suggest to me that we have the Cat B spot in mind for someone else in next year's draft and we're less certain about Noah's future.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Were they not both listed as Cat B rookies?

Firstly, I don’t think we had any Cat A spots available. And secondly, if only LH was taken as a Cat B rookie, why have we gone in one Cat B rookie short?

The only way I think NC could be a Cat A rookie is if, despite earlier suggestions to the contrary (due to Cat B restrictions), Will Edwards is still a Cat B rookie.

liz you are correct, both Noah AND Liam are Cat B rookies.

 

[robbieando]

Club’s article on Noah is clear that he was a Cat B. This is why I go by what the club says over news reports.

2025 Telstra AFL Draft: Category B Rookie, Noah Chamberlain

QBE Sydney Swans Academy player Noah Chamerlain has been selected as a Category B Rookie.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[bedford]

Club’s article on Noah is clear that he was a Cat B. This is why I go by what the club says over news reports.

2025 Telstra AFL Draft: Category B Rookie, Noah Chamberlain

QBE Sydney Swans Academy player Noah Chamerlain has been selected as a Category B Rookie.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Correct , half of them guess
There is one called Jonty Ralph smith who im reliably informed knows sfa

 

[liz]

That is a good point. I was basing it on what Rookie Me Central put in their draft round up. Apart from Noah, we seem to have 5 Cat A rookies (Hanily, Edwards, Lloyd, Rampe, Hamling) and 1 Cat B rookie (Hetherton). That suggests we could have put Chamberlain either as Cat B or Cat A. It would be surprising if we put Chamberlain as Cat A when we could have put him as Cat B and, I think, it would not be a vote of confidence in Noah because it would suggest to me that we have the Cat B spot in mind for someone else in next year's draft and we're less certain about Noah's future.

We’re only allowed 5 Cat A rookies because we have a senior list of 37. The limit is 42 combined senior and Cat A.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Is that what I've been doing wrong all these years?

You can do no wrong*





(*may not be entirely true)

 

[Callipygian]

Hetherton told me today he's been given another year (i.e. until the end of 2027).

 

[bedford]

Hetherton told me today he's been given another year (i.e. until the end of 2027).

Great update

 

[Kiama Chris]

Hetherton told me today he's been given another year (i.e. until the end of 2027).

Excellent. Like any tall, he'll need the time.

 

[BloodyFooty]

Great update

Fingers crossed..

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Has re-injured his back, now out for 6 months

 

[bedford]

Has re-injured his back, now out for 6 months

Membrey out as well

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Membrey out as well

Membrey?

 

[caesar88]

That's a shame. I thought he was showing promising signs in the VFL.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Has re-injured his back, now out for 6 months

Stress fracture ?

 

[Dubai Quacker]

6 months?

Just call it what it is - season.

 

[Membling]

Hopefully the club take a slowly, slowly approach and give him time to heal and get back.

 

[bedford]

Membrey?

When we play Pies , sorry wrong thread

 

[Callipygian]

That is very disappointing news, especially for Liam. Hopefully he can use the rest of the year to build up his body and come back better and stronger in the pre-season.

The only silver lining that springs to mind is that it gives us the option of taking someone in the MSD without Adams retiring.

 

[Swansujelly]

are stress fracture/issues a modern thing or just beter diagnosed. So many players, especially young players seem to be getting them.

 

[Kbroome]

Can someone remind me whats the 'official' and 'unofficial' news with his contract?

Did he get another year already?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Just had a quick look at the rules, and the inactive list only applies to the primary list, and Cat A rookies. Not sure what options we have when a Cat B rookie is injured long-term.