Past #3 Dylan Stephens

[Kennedy Parker]

Dylan Stephens
The Sydney Swans used their first pick five since Jarrad McVeigh

Jarrad Mcveigh

Age

39

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.3

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.2

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.1

5star

MG

327.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

in 2002 to lock in a talented midfielder from South Australian club Norwood at the 2019 AFL Draft. Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

is a prolific ball-winner and creative user of the footy by hand and foot. He played predominantly on a wing in the early matches of the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships before starring on the inside in the final match, gathering 33 disposals in a best-on-ground performance. A penetrating left-footer, he averaged 23.8 disposals and 4.8 tackles across the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships and was rewarded with All Australian honours. He also played some excellent football at senior level with Norwood, averaging 18.2 disposals and 4.6 tackles in 12 matches. Stephens enjoyed a breakout season for the Bloods in 2020 with a memorable AFL debut in Round 6 against Richmond alongside fellow debutant, Chad Warner

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Chad Warner

Age

22

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

. Stephens finished the campaign with eight appearances, averaging 12.5 disposals and 3.4 marks per game, while also kicking two goals.

Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

DOB: 08 January 2001
DEBUT: 2020
DRAFT: #5, 2019 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Red Cliffs (Vic)/Walkerville (SA)/St Peter's College (SA)/Norwood (SANFL)

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[TheMase]

Agree with this. I actually wonder if playing more with those youngsters has helped accelerate his development as much as the performance of our senior core. Not dismissing the impact and example set by our leaders, but I think there can be just as much inspiration from your peers as a young player.

You're looking around seeing your close mates who are all the same age as you (give or take) and they're taking the game on, playing fearlessly, making mistakes but moving on from them, themselves only in their first few finals of their lives. It has to become infectious. A "If they can do it, what's stopping me?" kind of mentality.

Lives with Warner so has a great example to follow!

 

[Jewelsbon]

He never used to smile at all. Used to consistently look sad even during the song.

Yep, that's all changed now

 

[bloodsbigot]

I'm so happy that every player except 1 in this video is playing in the Grand Final on Saturday.

I didn't think Clarke or Stephens would make it.

 

[melbournehammer]

I've always stuck up for him - and I like him so this is a minor thing but he has clearly been given instructions to hit it long from back pocket - which is fine but he needs to land it closer to the boundary - its just opening up the corridor a bit too much when he hits it 20 metres in from the boundary instead of 10

 

[bedford]

I've always stuck up for him - and I like him so this is a minor thing but he has clearly been given instructions to hit it long from back pocket - which is fine but he needs to land it closer to the boundary - its just opening up the corridor a bit too much when he hits it 20 metres in from the boundary instead of 10

He wasn't the only one to do that

 

[RilesMacca]

Dunno if its just me, but it seems Dylan has put on a bit of bulk from looking at the preseason pics. Not only that he's of course blitzed our 2ker. Feel like he could benefit off another huge preseason.

 

[Dan87]

yeah he's looking massive

should all come together now

 

[Caj]

I like him and think he's an important piece of the puzzle, but I didn't think he was as good last season as everyone thought. Hope he can take it up a few notches in 2023

 

[bedford]

I like him and think he's an important piece of the puzzle, but I didn't think he was as good last season as everyone thought. Hope he can take it up a few notches in 2023

He was good , don't just go on the GF

 

[caesar88]

I like him and think he's an important piece of the puzzle, but I didn't think he was as good last season as everyone thought. Hope he can take it up a few notches in 2023

How good did everyone think he was?

Wasn't in the 22 until post-bye, nor was there much demand for him to be.

Strung together some decent games that made everyone think he deserved to stay in the team.

Had a few games where people just thought he was surprisingly good (round 19 vs Adelaide comes to mind, also round 23 vs St Kilda when few others stood up.)

And in his first final he was our best youngster in the QF against Melbourne, so was deservedly recognised for a rise that saw him from VFL staple mid-year to playing really well in a big final.

Not sure there was much hoopla beyond just celebrating each time he took another little baby step forward in his career.

 

[bloodsbigot]

I hope this is his (And our) Michael Jordan 1991 Pistons moment. Got beaten up in the finals by a bigger, tougher team, so decided to put on muscle in the off-season and come back and win the championship.

 

[Deccas]

Excited that we are in the #rigwatch season

 

[Nuggetz]

Excited that we are in the #rigwatch season

Keen to see caesar88 texts with his mates about Dylans rig

 

[Nuggetz]

He looks Swol, youngins did I use it right?

 

[Slingshot Footy]

He looks Swol, youngins did I use it right?

Most include the 'e' on the end but the application was more than sound.

 

[Kirkswan]

He looks Swol, youngins did I use it right?

Most include the 'e' on the end but the application was more than sound.

Well, c'mon... don't keep us in the dark! what does it mean?

 

[Dan87]

Well, c'mon... don't keep us in the dark! what does it mean?

Swollen!

In a sentence... Summer is coming up and I'm doing 6 meals a day and double gym to get swole for the girlies

 

[BarneyBent]

I'm backing in Dyl for a big year. Mostly wing but with more rotations through the centre to add to our depth of midfield rotations. Reckon he'll average about 22 touches a game this year, 7-8 contested, only 2ish clearances but plenty of inside 50s.

 

[rustycrate]

I'm backing in Dyl for a big year. Mostly wing but with more rotations through the centre to add to our depth of midfield rotations. Reckon he'll average about 22 touches a game this year, 7-8 contested, only 2ish clearances but plenty of inside 50s.

I still remember that goal he kicked from out on the right wing this year. Full of confidence. He nailed it. I then thought that he has arrived!!

 

[Millky95]

Might be looking too much into it but I think someone has a point to prove

 

[caesar88]

Might be looking too much into it but I think someone has a point to prove

You're definitely looking too much into it. I don't think the time trials have much bearing on a player's season. We might as well settle into the reality that Stephens, Fox and Gulden (and potentially Warner Jr. now?) are going to be to 2km time trials what Federer, Nadal & Djokovic are to men's tennis. Great participants who make the event boring non-factors.

I am very excited to see Stephens in action this year though!

 

[Bloods86]

You're definitely looking too much into it. I don't think the time trials have much bearing on a player's season. We might as well settle into the reality that Stephens, Fox and Gulden (and potentially Warner Jr. now?) are going to be to 2km time trials what Federer, Nadal & Djokovic are to men's tennis. Great participants who make the event boring non-factors.

I am very excited to see Stephens in action this year though!

To be fair, you probably want your wingers to be winning the time trials. Players like Stephens, Gulden etc. If Stephens in particular is putting on bulk, but still winning these, it bodes well.

 

[Kiama Chris]

You're definitely looking too much into it. I don't think the time trials have much bearing on a player's season. We might as well settle into the reality that Stephens, Fox and Gulden (and potentially Warner Jr. now?) are going to be to 2km time trials what Federer, Nadal & Djokovic are to men's tennis. Great participants who make the event boring non-factors.

I am very excited to see Stephens in action this year though!

I was very excited when McLean ran a PB. Great to see when the guys improve.

 

[caesar88]

I was very excited when McLean ran a PB. Great to see when the guys improve.

Yeah for all his potential limitations, from all accounts it sounds like McLean has an incredible work ethic, so he's giving himself every chance.

 

[Shaq_01]

well yeah, before we traded pick 4 for 6 and a future pick with GWS.
We took Macasey with pick 6 who is likely to be delisted soon

We might pick him up and turn him around lol