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Ed Allan, the son of former Fremantle captain and Hawthorn premiership player Ben Allan, has surged into top 10 discussions, and has even been linked with Geelong’s first pick (No.7) which has long been slated for local hope Jhye Clark. Opposition clubs have also connected Allan with West Coast (picks 8 and 12) and St Kilda (pick 9).
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Axed Collingwood backman Jack Madgen has been in talks with St Kilda over a dual role in which he would play for the Saints’ VFL partner Sandringham while also taking a job in St Kilda’s football department.
Andy Brayshaw and Clayton Oliver were both bolters, as was Bont I think. But that was probably based on their late season form rather than combine.Always wary of "bolters", especially if it's only due to their combine testing.
Happy with Madgen, so long as he's not taking a list spot
Will be interesting how that works with the soft cap.Ed Allan, the son of former Fremantle captain and Hawthorn premiership player Ben Allan, has surged into top 10 discussions, and has even been linked with Geelong’s first pick (No.7) which has long been slated for local hope Jhye Clark. Opposition clubs have also connected Allan with West Coast (picks 8 and 12) and St Kilda (pick 9).
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Axed Collingwood backman Jack Madgen has been in talks with St Kilda over a dual role in which he would play for the Saints’ VFL partner Sandringham while also taking a job in St Kilda’s football department.
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Brendan Brain might be worseAnd I'm gathering there is not much to do out Finley way
And if you’re wondering, Shadeau isn’t the only unique name amongst the clan.
“Wispa, Joc, Shadeau, Wynta, Jasper, Forest, Jed, Zac, Brittany, Whilloe, Carrissa, James and Brendan,” he explained.
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Members of the Brain family in 2010. From left: Zac, Brittany, Jed, Forest, Jasper, Winta, Shadeau, Joc, Wispa and mum Michelle.
Axed Collingwood backman Jack Madgen has been in talks with St Kilda over a dual role in which he would play for the Saints’ VFL partner Sandringham while also taking a job in St Kilda’s football department.
Brayshaw had a good season but I don't think many were expecting him to go 2nd overall. His combine results most likely affected that after fantastic showings in the endurance tests like the 2km and the yo-yo (or beep) testAndy Brayshaw and Clayton Oliver were both bolters, as was Bont I think. But that was probably based on their late season form rather than combine.
Brendan Brain might be worse
That's how I remember it.Andy Brayshaw and Clayton Oliver were both bolters, as was Bont I think. But that was probably based on their late season form rather than combine.
At least they were smart enough not to name any of the sons RichardBrendan Brain might be worse
Good sporting family. Sister plays for the Opals and brother used to play for Melb Utd (not sure where he is now).Solid move, I don't know much about the guy but looks like he did the hard yards - always prefer those guys around the club rather than the silver spoon private schoolboys who had it all handed to them.
Or SchitphorAt least they were smart enough not to name any of the sons Richard
Brendan Brain might be worse
Must be related to Dard Ball Get - no wonder his nickname is little Richard.There was a WA politician named Richard Brain
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You've been looking at the back of his guernesey too much I think.How is membrey only 28? He’s felt 28 for about 5 years
Or their daughters AnitaAt least they were smart enough not to name any of the sons Richard
Chris CavanaghOne big reason why I'm fed up with the AFL.What a surprise Sydney, GCS etc continue to benefit from their academies. At what point do the same rules apply to their academies as other clubs?
AFL 2023: The ‘unbelievable’ draft prospects exciting recruiters
The top AFL and AFLW draft prospects for next year have been unveiled, with one versatile Victorian shaping as a clear early favourite to be the No. 1 pick. See the full lists here.
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Versatile Victorian Harley Reid has emerged as an early favourite to be the No. 1 draft pick in 2023 after producing an “unbelievable” bottom-age season which left recruiters in awe.
Reid starred at the national championships for Vic Country to be one of only two bottom-age players included in the Under 18 All-Australian Team.
The 17-year-old also shone brightly across 12 matches as a bottom-age player for the Bendigo Pioneers in the NAB League.
Recruiters have been impressed by Reid’s ball-winning ability, overhead marking capabilities, one-on-one defending, explosive breakaway speed and his strength to fend off opponents.
His ability to impact whether he is playing through the midfield, in defence or in the forward line has also been a big tick.
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“I’d pick him at No. 1 in this year’s draft if he was available,” one club recruiting manager said.
“There’s not much he can’t do.”
Reid is one of 30 players to be included in the 2023 NAB AFL Academy squad, featuring a selection of the best 17-year-old footballers from across the country.
The squad is set to come together for an induction camp next month.
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Harley Reid. Picture: Getty Images
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Ashton Moir. Picture: Brenton Edwards
Recruiters are tipping next year to be a ‘Super Draft’, with fellow Victorians Nick Watson and Zane Duursma, Gold Coast Suns Academy member Jed Walter, South Australia’s Ashton Moir and Western Australia’s Daniel Curtain among other highly-rated prospects to be included in the AFL Academy squad.
“We all see an enormous amount of potential in all of the players and look forward to watching them grow over the next 12 months,” AFL Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer said.
“It’s captivating when you get to this time of year and think what could be, how they compare to previous years and individually what sort of players do they play like.”
A further 30 players have been included in the NAB AFLW Academy squad, headlined by South Australian Shineah Goody and West Australian cross-code star Georgie Cleaver.
Goody won the MVP award from this year’s AFLW National Championships, while Cleaver also represents her state in netball.
“The players coming through are outstanding athletes who have great skills and are really driven,” Lockyer said.
“We’re seeing levels of professionalism that are growing year-on-year. For the athletes coming through these days, it’s great to see that AFLW is a first-choice sport.”
2023 NAB AFL ACADEMY
Lachlan Cabor – Sydney Swans Academy/Shellharbour (NSW/ACT)
Nate Caddy – Northern Knights/Yarrambat (VIC M)
Jack Callinan – Tasmania Devils/Clarence (TAS)
Caiden Cleary – Sydney Swans Academy/Sydney University (NSW/ACT)
Daniel Curtin – Claremont/West Coast (WA)
Jack Delean – South Adelaide/Reynella (SA)
Zane Duursma – Gippsland Power/Foster (VIC C)
Mitchell Edwards – Peel Thunder/South Mandurah (WA)
William Green – Northern Knights/Northcote (VIC M)
Riley Hardeman – Swan Districts/Caversham (WA)
William Lorenz – Oakleigh Chargers/Boroondara Hawks (VIC M)
Kane McAuliffe – North Adelaide/Central Augusta (SA)
Colby McKercher – Tasmania Devils/Launceston (TAS)
Ashton Moir – Glenelg/Plympton (SA)
Connor O’Sullivan – Murray Bushrangers/Albury (VIC C)
William Patton – West Adelaide/Mitcham (SA)
Nathan Philactides – Oakleigh Chargers/Blackburn (VIC M)
Ethan Read – Gold Coast Suns Academy/Palm Beach Currumbin (QLD)
Archer Reid – Gippsland Power/Inverloch-Kongwak (VIC C)
Harley Reid – Bendigo Pioneers/Tongala (VIC C)
Archie Roberts – Sandringham Dragons/Hampton Rovers (VIC M)
Jake Rogers – Gold Coast Suns Academy/Broadbeach (QLD)
Ryley Sanders – Sandringham Dragons/North Launceston (TAS)
Cooper Simpson – Dandenong Stingrays/Mount Martha (VIC C)
George Stevens – GWV Rebels/South Warrnambool (VIC C)
Koltyn Tholstrup – Subiaco/Newtown-Condingup (WA)
Orlando Turner – West Adelaide/South Alice Springs (NT)
Jed Walter – Gold Coast Suns Academy/Palm Beach Currumbin (QLD)
Nick Watson – Eastern Ranges/East Ringwood (VIC M)
Darcy Wilson – Murray Bushrangers/Wanga