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44 - Tristan Xerri (Ruck Forward)
31 - Jacob Smith (F/S)
48 - Riley Ham (KPP)
16 - Nick Stuhldreier (Mid)
5 - Luke Hitch (Small Defender)
Sandringham
9 - Andrew Brayshaw (Utility)
28 - Isaac Morrisby (Tall Forward)
8 - Will Walker (Forward mid)
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44 - Tristan Xerri (Ruck Forward)
31 - Jacob Smith (F/S)
48 - Riley Ham (KPP)
16 - Nick Stuhldreier (Mid)
5 - Luke Hitch (Small Defender)
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9 - Andrew Brayshaw (Utility)
28 - Isaac Morrisby (Tall Forward)
8 - Will Walker (Forward mid)
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I liked the look of Stuhldreier in a losing team, Hitch had some good moments too. Xerri looks like he will be a very good ruck long term, moves very, very well for his height.
That Sudanese (I guess) kid that was running out of the backline played a great last quarter. Was good at breaking through packs with his agility and speed.
The Brayshaw's and Seb Williams where too good in close and Quintin Montanaro got free on the outside a lot.
That Sudanese (I guess) kid that was running out of the backline played a great last quarter. Was good at breaking through packs with his agility and speed.
The Brayshaw's and Seb Williams where too good in close and Quintin Montanaro got free on the outside a lot.
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DRAFT prospect Cameron Rayner has shown his bag of tricks with a best-afield display in the NAB AFL Academy's 20th anniversary match at the MCG.
The explosive half-forward kicked three goals from 23 disposals and steered his side to a 46-point win.
The level two academy players (eligible for this year's draft) were split into two sides for the contest ahead of the Carlton and Essendon clash, with a select group of level one players (draft hopefuls for 2018) also added to the teams.
The squads were named after Joe Daniher and Jacob Weitering, two of the emerging stars in the competition and graduates of the academy in recent seasons.
Rayner was added to the academy last year after an impressive bottom-aged season when he booted 17 goals in eight games for the Western Jets, and the 187cm talent's marking, smarts around goal and power were on show in the game on Sunday.
His teammate and possible No.1 pick Jaidyn Stephenson also booted three goals and had 15 disposals in a role on the wing and across half-forward, while Jack Higgins gathered 19 disposals and kicked two majors in a typically hard-working display.
Higgins belies his shorter frame (178cm) to be able to out-mark and out-body opponents in the forward line when he is not winning clearances through the midfield, which gives him an important point of difference to other players his size.
Richmond father-son prospect Patrick Naish, the son of former Tiger Chris, had 17 disposals to continue his good form at the start of the season, and Sam Walsh was the best performed level one player with 19 disposals.
Midfield pair Lochie O'Brien (19 disposals, one goal) and Charlie Spargo (19 disposals, five clearances) were among the best for 'Team Weitering' in their defeat, while hardened on-baller James Worpel had six inside-50s in his 16 touches.
Ruckman Sam Hayes, who was an All Australian last year following a good under-18 carnival for Vic Metro, had 15 hit-outs and moved well around the ground in wet conditions while Rhylee West, the son of former Western Bulldog champion Scott, had 14 disposals and kicked a goal.
West is not eligible to join the Dogs as a father-son pick until the 2018 draft.
TEAM DANIHER 4.0 7.3 11.5 14.7 (91)
TEAM WEITERING 1.1 2.2 5.2 7.3 (45)
GOALS
Team Daniher: Rayner 3, Stephenson 3, Higgins 2, Richards, Lukosius, Dow, McLean, Crossley, De Koning
Team Weitering: O'Brien, West, D.Fogarty, Powell, Bytel, Brander, Khamis
BEST
Team Daniher: Rayner, Higgins, Naish, Stephenson, Walsh
Team Weitering: O'Brien, Spargo, West, D.Fogarty, Powell
The explosive half-forward kicked three goals from 23 disposals and steered his side to a 46-point win.
The level two academy players (eligible for this year's draft) were split into two sides for the contest ahead of the Carlton and Essendon clash, with a select group of level one players (draft hopefuls for 2018) also added to the teams.
The squads were named after Joe Daniher and Jacob Weitering, two of the emerging stars in the competition and graduates of the academy in recent seasons.
Rayner was added to the academy last year after an impressive bottom-aged season when he booted 17 goals in eight games for the Western Jets, and the 187cm talent's marking, smarts around goal and power were on show in the game on Sunday.
His teammate and possible No.1 pick Jaidyn Stephenson also booted three goals and had 15 disposals in a role on the wing and across half-forward, while Jack Higgins gathered 19 disposals and kicked two majors in a typically hard-working display.
Higgins belies his shorter frame (178cm) to be able to out-mark and out-body opponents in the forward line when he is not winning clearances through the midfield, which gives him an important point of difference to other players his size.
Richmond father-son prospect Patrick Naish, the son of former Tiger Chris, had 17 disposals to continue his good form at the start of the season, and Sam Walsh was the best performed level one player with 19 disposals.
Midfield pair Lochie O'Brien (19 disposals, one goal) and Charlie Spargo (19 disposals, five clearances) were among the best for 'Team Weitering' in their defeat, while hardened on-baller James Worpel had six inside-50s in his 16 touches.
Ruckman Sam Hayes, who was an All Australian last year following a good under-18 carnival for Vic Metro, had 15 hit-outs and moved well around the ground in wet conditions while Rhylee West, the son of former Western Bulldog champion Scott, had 14 disposals and kicked a goal.
West is not eligible to join the Dogs as a father-son pick until the 2018 draft.
TEAM DANIHER 4.0 7.3 11.5 14.7 (91)
TEAM WEITERING 1.1 2.2 5.2 7.3 (45)
GOALS
Team Daniher: Rayner 3, Stephenson 3, Higgins 2, Richards, Lukosius, Dow, McLean, Crossley, De Koning
Team Weitering: O'Brien, West, D.Fogarty, Powell, Bytel, Brander, Khamis
BEST
Team Daniher: Rayner, Higgins, Naish, Stephenson, Walsh
Team Weitering: O'Brien, Spargo, West, D.Fogarty, Powell
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West not doing a good enough job of this, being named in the bests playing as an underage top up in an all stars game showcasing players for the upcoming draft.
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A CONSUMMATE team effort from Northern Knights helped them defeat Eastern Ranges and surge into the TAC Cup top four on Sunday.
In a match which started in fine conditions but also endured a lot of heavy rain, the Knights fought back from an early 17-point deficit to come out 11.9 (75) to 9.6 (60) winners.
Key defender turned forward Joel Naylor starred for the Knights to boot five majors in the first half and finish with six, using his body well to win multiple one-on-one contests and convert.
Coach Justin Wenke said Naylor had swung forward on occasions in the opening fortnight of the campaign and shown form at both ends of the field.
“We’re big on not anchoring a player to a certain position as we saw when (Nick) Coffield went forward in Round 1 and kicked four goals and he is predominantly one of our key backs,” he said.
“Joel showed he can play defence but can also mark and kick goals.
“He was a big difference in the end. I don’t think the opposition would have expected a key back to play so well in the forward line.”
Wenke praised the efforts of midfielder Oliver Stapleton and wingman Jack Petruccelle in the last quarter, the pair showing good poise to run and carry the ball when needed.
Max Dreher also maintained his exceptional efforts through the first three rounds before an ankle injury struck him down late in the game, which the club hopes will not affect his ability to play a Vic Metro trial game this week.
A key part of the Knights’ 15-point win was their contested ball attack in the slippery conditions.
Wenke has also been pleased with the way his team has stuck to its structures even when things aren’t going to plan and “not drifting away like last year”.
“The boys understand how we want to play and work the ball the ball in each area of the ground,” he said.
The Knights next play the Murray Bushrangers in Craigieburn on April 23.
In a match which started in fine conditions but also endured a lot of heavy rain, the Knights fought back from an early 17-point deficit to come out 11.9 (75) to 9.6 (60) winners.
Key defender turned forward Joel Naylor starred for the Knights to boot five majors in the first half and finish with six, using his body well to win multiple one-on-one contests and convert.
Coach Justin Wenke said Naylor had swung forward on occasions in the opening fortnight of the campaign and shown form at both ends of the field.
“We’re big on not anchoring a player to a certain position as we saw when (Nick) Coffield went forward in Round 1 and kicked four goals and he is predominantly one of our key backs,” he said.
“Joel showed he can play defence but can also mark and kick goals.
“He was a big difference in the end. I don’t think the opposition would have expected a key back to play so well in the forward line.”
Wenke praised the efforts of midfielder Oliver Stapleton and wingman Jack Petruccelle in the last quarter, the pair showing good poise to run and carry the ball when needed.
Max Dreher also maintained his exceptional efforts through the first three rounds before an ankle injury struck him down late in the game, which the club hopes will not affect his ability to play a Vic Metro trial game this week.
A key part of the Knights’ 15-point win was their contested ball attack in the slippery conditions.
Wenke has also been pleased with the way his team has stuck to its structures even when things aren’t going to plan and “not drifting away like last year”.
“The boys understand how we want to play and work the ball the ball in each area of the ground,” he said.
The Knights next play the Murray Bushrangers in Craigieburn on April 23.
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I was told that he gets better as other players tire but not so good early. Shows a real willingness to take the game on but can burn teammates who lead too early (really the teammates fault but can cause frustration).
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The Northern Knights have endured three particularly dark years, but the club looks to be emerging into the light.
The Knights finished 10th in 2014 (with a record of 6-11), 10th in 2015 (4-13) and 12th in 2016 (4-12) after reaching a semi final in 2013, but a 2-1 start to 2017 and a list full of talent will have them thinking of a return to September action.
Northern was dominant in the early days of the TAC Cup. The Knights won four consecutive premierships from 1993-96 but haven’t reached a Grand Final since, and Talent Manager Rhy Gieschen said earlier this year it was time for a change.
“We want to bring the Knights back to being one of the stronger TAC Cup regions,” Gieschen said. “Going through a pretty poor year last year has probably really galvanised the playing group and they want to have some more on-field success.
“About midway through last year we made a real effort to put time and effort into some of our bottom-age players – they played every game when they were available for us and in key roles. We think that will hold us in pretty good stead this year.”
That effort to blood bottom-age players in 2016 is bearing fruit now.
2017 captain Nick Coffield played every game last year and the rebounding defender became the match-winning forward in Northern’s 16-point victory over the Western Jets in Round 1, booting four second-half goals to go with his 22 disposals.
In the same game, Marcus Lentini (13 games in 2016) had a match-high 31 disposals, while Alex Federico (eight games) was influential in the contests with 22 disposals and seven clearances and Patrick Naish (nine games - pictured) dynamic inside 50 with two goals.
Last week against the Eastern Ranges, Joel Naylor (nine games in 2016) was the hero of Northern’s 15-point victory with six goals. Ethan Penrith (17 games) had a round-high 13 tackles and Jack Petruccelle – who burst onto the scene in two games late in 2016 – had 19 disposals and six inside-50s.
Gieschen’s investment in the future late last year may yet take the club back to the glories of its past.
Round 3 keys to victory:
17: The Gippsland Power marked and disposed of the ball less than Bendigo in their 26-point victory over the Pioneers, but did the tough stuff better with 17 more contested possessions and eight more clearances. Sale junior Nick Hogan (16 contested possessions and nine clearances) and Traralgon product Nick Lowden (13 and six) were the Power’s best in the clinches.
73: The Sandringham Dragons effectively monopolised possession in their 64-point win against the Western Jets. Last year’s premiers had 73 more uncontested marks and 134 more uncontested possessions than the Jets, with Old Brighton junior Quintin Montanaro finding the space to rack up round-highs of 10 uncontested marks and 21 uncontested possessions.
16: The Dandenong Stingrays proved the benefit of accurate kicking for goal in their 20-point triumph over the GWV Rebels, getting the win despite having the same number of shots on goal (16.6 to 12.10). Rosebud product Jai Nanscawen (4.1) and Crib Point junior Bailey Williams (three goals straight) were Dandy’s chief dead-eyes.
The Knights finished 10th in 2014 (with a record of 6-11), 10th in 2015 (4-13) and 12th in 2016 (4-12) after reaching a semi final in 2013, but a 2-1 start to 2017 and a list full of talent will have them thinking of a return to September action.
Northern was dominant in the early days of the TAC Cup. The Knights won four consecutive premierships from 1993-96 but haven’t reached a Grand Final since, and Talent Manager Rhy Gieschen said earlier this year it was time for a change.
“We want to bring the Knights back to being one of the stronger TAC Cup regions,” Gieschen said. “Going through a pretty poor year last year has probably really galvanised the playing group and they want to have some more on-field success.
“About midway through last year we made a real effort to put time and effort into some of our bottom-age players – they played every game when they were available for us and in key roles. We think that will hold us in pretty good stead this year.”
That effort to blood bottom-age players in 2016 is bearing fruit now.
2017 captain Nick Coffield played every game last year and the rebounding defender became the match-winning forward in Northern’s 16-point victory over the Western Jets in Round 1, booting four second-half goals to go with his 22 disposals.
In the same game, Marcus Lentini (13 games in 2016) had a match-high 31 disposals, while Alex Federico (eight games) was influential in the contests with 22 disposals and seven clearances and Patrick Naish (nine games - pictured) dynamic inside 50 with two goals.
Last week against the Eastern Ranges, Joel Naylor (nine games in 2016) was the hero of Northern’s 15-point victory with six goals. Ethan Penrith (17 games) had a round-high 13 tackles and Jack Petruccelle – who burst onto the scene in two games late in 2016 – had 19 disposals and six inside-50s.
Gieschen’s investment in the future late last year may yet take the club back to the glories of its past.
Round 3 keys to victory:
17: The Gippsland Power marked and disposed of the ball less than Bendigo in their 26-point victory over the Pioneers, but did the tough stuff better with 17 more contested possessions and eight more clearances. Sale junior Nick Hogan (16 contested possessions and nine clearances) and Traralgon product Nick Lowden (13 and six) were the Power’s best in the clinches.
73: The Sandringham Dragons effectively monopolised possession in their 64-point win against the Western Jets. Last year’s premiers had 73 more uncontested marks and 134 more uncontested possessions than the Jets, with Old Brighton junior Quintin Montanaro finding the space to rack up round-highs of 10 uncontested marks and 21 uncontested possessions.
16: The Dandenong Stingrays proved the benefit of accurate kicking for goal in their 20-point triumph over the GWV Rebels, getting the win despite having the same number of shots on goal (16.6 to 12.10). Rosebud product Jai Nanscawen (4.1) and Crib Point junior Bailey Williams (three goals straight) were Dandy’s chief dead-eyes.
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There are always things that can be fixed up. You can't teach someone to sprint that quickly.
Like Nick Coffield (see profile pic for this year) and Ethan Penrith from the Knights too both are also quick. Sub 2.9 20m.
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I think we need to draft a big contested ball winning mid. Even a mature age one. Doesn't need to be super tall just well built, sound decision making, quick and clean hands.
The more I am watching our 'clearance' work or lack thereof, the bigger I see the need. Wallis will help. Dunkley getting his football focus back would help too.
The third man up ban will make these guys and dominant tap ruckman more valuable.
The more I am watching our 'clearance' work or lack thereof, the bigger I see the need. Wallis will help. Dunkley getting his football focus back would help too.
The third man up ban will make these guys and dominant tap ruckman more valuable.
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