2017 draft - the next batch - U17's All Stars

[giantroo]

For those who haven't seen it, here is the U17's All Stars match.




Names of the players who played in the match

*Jaidyn Stephenson did not play due to injury.



FT:
Team Judd 11.8 (74) def Team O'Loughlin 8.13 (61). #AFLGF #AFLU17s

— AFL Draft Central (AFLDraftCentral) October 1, 2016

Josh Poulter’s scouting notes:

Votes:

5 – Lochie O’Brien (Judd)

4 – Darcy Fogarty (Judd)

3 – Connor Ballenden (O’Loughlin)

2 – Hunter Clark (Judd)

1 – Jack Higgins (O’Loughlin)

Team Judd:

#1 – Charlie Spargo

Nothing unusual today for Spargo in the way he played. Worked hard on both the inside and outside of the contest and collected 16 disposals. Like the week before his disposal was both a highlight and lowlight as it went hot and cold. He was also named captain of the victorious side.

#9 – Lochie O’Brien

A new team was the only thing different for O’Brien as he played today in the manner as he has all year. Was the link-up & go-to player for Team Judd. His quality ball use was the catalyst for much of the attacking by his team. His kicking inside-50 was also a highlight.

#12 – Hunter Clark

Showed his X-Factor with moments of brilliance. Took a great pack mark and also had dash. Had plenty of the ball as well finishing the day with 21 disposals. Spent the majority of the day in the midfield and showed some explosive power when he gathered the ball on occasion.

#14 – Cameron Rayner

Was all over the game early and found most of his ball in the first half of the game, before fading to finish with 16 disposals. Showed moments of power and agility. Did look to bomb away at times and ‘dump kick’. He also got moved behind the ball late in the game.

Ethan Penrith and Cam Rayner have really impressed in the All Star Game. Haven't done their Academy chances any harm. #AFLDraft

— Matthew Grundy (grundog49) October 1, 2016

#18 – Darcy Fogarty

Started the game off strongly in the forward line with the first goal of the game. Was thrown around throughout the game as well. Showed great alethicism for size and movement was very good for his size. His strong pair of hands were also a highlight and he won Best-on-Ground honours.

NAB Best on Ground goes to Darcy Fogarty. #AFLU17s

— AFL Draft Central (AFLDraftCentral) October 1, 2016

Team O’Loughlin

#3 – Jack Higgins

The midfielder/forward rotated between his two positions for the day and was one of Team O’Louhglin’s best players. Kicked 1.4 for the day and showed his footballing brain in the Forward-50. But his kicking cost him and could’ve had a much more impactful game on the scoreboard despite having 24 disposals.

#7 – Aidan Quigley

The Gippsland Power product was in and out of the game, but he had moments in the game that had the on-lookers impressed. His elite agility and lateral movement showed as he on a few occasions was able to weave out of traffic.

#28 – Nathan Kreuger

The tall defender played as the 3rd tall for the majority on the day and was able to peel off and gather his usual intercept possessions. He rebounded well out of defensive 50 and used his great left foot kick and also displayed strong hands overhead also.

#33 – Connor Ballenden

The highly touted Brisbane Lions academy prospect kicked two goals early but did most of his good work in the second half of the game. He also started the 3rd quarter in the ruck and showed his one one prowess in a marking contest, with him out muscling his opponents.

Expect Connor Ballenden to be one of the first talls picked in 2017 #AFLDraft. Lions academy membr strong mrk overhead, booted 2 gls today.

— Matt Balmer (@MattBalmer7) October 1, 2016

#35 – Sam Hayes

Started the game in the ruck but spent most of the game deep at Full-Forward. At moments he did look like he was labouring or a bit slow and fumbled on a few occasions below the knees. Sometimes he looked good and very average when leaping at the ball but took a really solid mark in the last quarter at the top of the goal-square.

Ladder Best on Ground goes to Jack Higgins. #AFLU17s

— AFL Draft Central (AFLDraftCentral) October 1, 2016

 

[aussierulesrules]

Top stuff, thanks for that. I taped the Vic Metro v WA champs game from earlier in the year and was waiting to see if we drafted anyone from either team before watching it, so now that we didn't, I was wondering who to watch for for next year's draft and this will help with that.

 

[The Grover]

cheers for the video, looking forward to having a look.

 

[eDPS]

Darcy Fogarty is my early favourite for pick 1. Tall, Powerful, skilful with a mean streak. If he ends up a midfielder he will be a nightmare for years to come

 

[Scullywag]

Watch for Jake Bakes from Sandringham Dragons. Played a TAC game this year and showed real potential playing high half forward. Also if we're doing pick 1 predictions its Jack Higgins

 

[giantroo]

I'll have a few of these edit videos coming soon. First one is Charlie Spargo:



Jack Higgins, Lachlan Forgarty and Joel Garner to come.

 

[jasonrampage2010]

I'll have a few of these edit videos coming soon. First one is Charlie Spargo:



Jack Higgins, Lachlan Forgarty and Joel Garner to come.

Any videos of Connor Bellenden? Can't find any online.

 

[giantroo]

Any videos of Connor Bellenden? Can't find any online.

Not at the moment but it will come.

 

[giantroo]

 

[briztoon]

Can we just put asterisks next to Jack Clayton's, Connor Ballenden's and James Worpel's names as Brisbane Lions draftees for 2017.

 

[lionshine]

For those who haven't seen it, here is the U17's All Stars match.




Names of the players who played in the match

*Jaidyn Stephenson did not play due to injury.



FT:
Team Judd 11.8 (74) def Team O'Loughlin 8.13 (61). #AFLGF #AFLU17s

— AFL Draft Central (AFLDraftCentral) October 1, 2016

Josh Poulter’s scouting notes:

Votes:

5 – Lochie O’Brien (Judd)

4 – Darcy Fogarty (Judd)

3 – Connor Ballenden (O’Loughlin)

2 – Hunter Clark (Judd)

1 – Jack Higgins (O’Loughlin)

Team Judd:

#1 – Charlie Spargo

Nothing unusual today for Spargo in the way he played. Worked hard on both the inside and outside of the contest and collected 16 disposals. Like the week before his disposal was both a highlight and lowlight as it went hot and cold. He was also named captain of the victorious side.

#9 – Lochie O’Brien

A new team was the only thing different for O’Brien as he played today in the manner as he has all year. Was the link-up & go-to player for Team Judd. His quality ball use was the catalyst for much of the attacking by his team. His kicking inside-50 was also a highlight.

#12 – Hunter Clark

Showed his X-Factor with moments of brilliance. Took a great pack mark and also had dash. Had plenty of the ball as well finishing the day with 21 disposals. Spent the majority of the day in the midfield and showed some explosive power when he gathered the ball on occasion.

#14 – Cameron Rayner

Was all over the game early and found most of his ball in the first half of the game, before fading to finish with 16 disposals. Showed moments of power and agility. Did look to bomb away at times and ‘dump kick’. He also got moved behind the ball late in the game.

Ethan Penrith and Cam Rayner have really impressed in the All Star Game. Haven't done their Academy chances any harm. #AFLDraft

— Matthew Grundy (grundog49) October 1, 2016

#18 – Darcy Fogarty

Started the game off strongly in the forward line with the first goal of the game. Was thrown around throughout the game as well. Showed great alethicism for size and movement was very good for his size. His strong pair of hands were also a highlight and he won Best-on-Ground honours.

NAB Best on Ground goes to Darcy Fogarty. #AFLU17s

— AFL Draft Central (AFLDraftCentral) October 1, 2016

Team O’Loughlin

#3 – Jack Higgins

The midfielder/forward rotated between his two positions for the day and was one of Team O’Louhglin’s best players. Kicked 1.4 for the day and showed his footballing brain in the Forward-50. But his kicking cost him and could’ve had a much more impactful game on the scoreboard despite having 24 disposals.

#7 – Aidan Quigley

The Gippsland Power product was in and out of the game, but he had moments in the game that had the on-lookers impressed. His elite agility and lateral movement showed as he on a few occasions was able to weave out of traffic.

#28 – Nathan Kreuger

The tall defender played as the 3rd tall for the majority on the day and was able to peel off and gather his usual intercept possessions. He rebounded well out of defensive 50 and used his great left foot kick and also displayed strong hands overhead also.

#33 – Connor Ballenden

The highly touted Brisbane Lions academy prospect kicked two goals early but did most of his good work in the second half of the game. He also started the 3rd quarter in the ruck and showed his one one prowess in a marking contest, with him out muscling his opponents.

Expect Connor Ballenden to be one of the first talls picked in 2017 #AFLDraft. Lions academy membr strong mrk overhead, booted 2 gls today.

— Matt Balmer (@MattBalmer7) October 1, 2016

#35 – Sam Hayes

Started the game in the ruck but spent most of the game deep at Full-Forward. At moments he did look like he was labouring or a bit slow and fumbled on a few occasions below the knees. Sometimes he looked good and very average when leaping at the ball but took a really solid mark in the last quarter at the top of the goal-square.

Ladder Best on Ground goes to Jack Higgins. #AFLU17s

— AFL Draft Central (AFLDraftCentral) October 1, 2016

Cameron Rayner and Ethan Penrith showed very promising signs.

 

[giantroo]

 

[HBF]

Is Sam Hayes a chance to go #1?

 

[UpTheTigs]

Hopefully this draft crop runs deep. Tigers sitting pretty with 2 1sts, 2 3rds and a F/S prospect in Patrick Naish.

 

[Bicks]

Cameron Rayner and Ethan Penrith showed very promising signs.

I saw young indigenous lad Ethan Penrith play against The Ballarat Rebels this season, lightning quick, agile, great run and carry and a lovely kick, probably the most impressive of the under agers I saw play against the Rebels all season, looking forward to seeing him in 2017. Keep an eye out for Rebel Aiden Domic too, another with good speed and great skill set.

 

[eDPS]

I saw young indigenous lad Ethan Penrith play against The Ballarat Rebels this season, lightning quick, agile, great run and carry and a lovely kick, probably the most impressive of the under agers I saw play against the Rebels all season, looking forward to seeing him in 2017. Keep an eye out for Rebel Aiden Domic too, another with good speed and great skill set.

Yep both looked good in the games I've seen. Penrith is one of a few kids that should get some attention next year. Little known Joel Naylor looks a good player aswell

 

[jjami15]

Over the season I was suprised to hear about the 2016 crop being talked about as an average crop but ran deep and as we got closer to the draft it started to get talked up as being a very good draft. I know it's early days but next years crop looks a definite cut above with class in number of types of players. Looking forward to next years champs and seeing how it all pans out and especially if we have a year like this with a number of players being touted as pick 1 or like back in 2015 when it was evident early that Weitering was the standout for that pick. Cracking effort giantroo, cheers.

 

[lionshine]

Rayner reminds me of Petracca. Strong, powerful, penetrating kick, good around the goals, lays a strong tackle, can win his own footy, has a burst of pace, can take a strong mark, likes the fend off. Has anyone seen the footage of him playing for the Western Jets in the TAC Cup this year in Rounds 16 and 17 when he kicks 7 goals and 5 goals respectively? He kicked some freakish goals. Definitely one to watch for next year could be an early smoky for pick 1.

 

[briztoon]

Over the season I was suprised to hear about the 2016 crop being talked about as an average crop but ran deep and as we got closer to the draft it started to get talked up as being a very good draft. I know it's early days but next years crop looks a definite cut above with class in number of types of players. Looking forward to next years champs and seeing how it all pans out and especially if we have a year like this with a number of players being touted as pick 1 or like back in 2015 when it was evident early that Weitering was the standout for that pick. Cracking effort giantroo, cheers.

What I have found curious is, go and look how many of the 2016 draftees were All Australians as under agers, and how many of the 2017 draftees were All Australians as under agers. And yet 2016 was talked about as a "weaker" draft for top end talent, while 2017 has been talked up as having a deep pool of top end talent, but not the same depth over all.

 

[bungalow_bill]

How about that Ballenden mark at 40 sec - almost Brown like

 

[Red Black and Blue]

How about that Ballenden mark at 40 sec - almost Brown like

Reckon someone will have to have a really dominant year to pass him for number 1. Just physically he's the ideal key forward, perfect blend of brute and athlete.

 

[briztoon]

Reckon someone will have to have a really dominant year to pass him for number 1. Just physically he's the ideal key forward, perfect blend of brute and athlete.

He's a plodder, over rated.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

He's a plodder, over rated.

Plodder... looks about as agile as any 200cm player going around. I hope Brisbane share your position.

 

[jjami15]

Reckon someone will have to have a really dominant year to pass him for number 1. Just physically he's the ideal key forward, perfect blend of brute and athlete.

Could he, maybe. It'll be interesting to see how his season goes. There are some things for him to work on. I remember Patton and Boyd (especially his underage year) and it was really evident that they were pick 1's. I see Ballandean going in the later stages of the top ten similar to Peter Wright.

All in all though I think there is some really exciting talent coming through for next year.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

I see Ballandean going in the later stages of the top ten similar to Peter Wright.

And what a mistake that looks to have been! Ballenden looks a similar prospect in size and skill set.