Academy 2024 Northern Academies (Boys)

[Ticky009]

As always, an interesting year watching the matches and seeing potentials for Draft current and future.

Academy programs from New South Wales (GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans), Queensland (Gold Coast SUNS and Brisbane Lions) and Northern Territory (NT State Academy) will continue to compete for part of the Coates Talent League season, in addition to games between the respective academies.

This thread will post links to all Academy games & team lists when available.

GWS GIANTS Academy

Brisbane Lions Academy

Gold Coast SUNS Academy

Sydney Swans Academy

 

[Ticky009]

Four men’s and four women’s teams will go head to head across three weekends in March in the Summer Series 2024.​

For the first time, AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra will field U22 teams to take on the Academy sides from the GIANTS and Sydney Swans.

Looks like someone has their head in the game and we get the team links without searching high and low for them.

Squads of teams competing in the series are:​

• – U22 AFL Canberra Men
• – U22 AFL Sydney Men
• – QBE Sydney Swans Academy boys
• – GIANTS Academy Boys

24SS - AFL NSW / ACT

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aflnswact.com.au

 

[Adnico26Parker]

The 2024 Coates League fixture has been announced:

2024 Coates Talent League fixtures released

See the fixtures for the 2024 Coates Talent League seasons

www.afl.com.au

Sydney Swans Academy - Boys are playing 4 games:

Round 4 vs Gippsland Power (A)
Round 5 vs Eastern Ranges (A)
Round 6 vs Tassie Devils (H)
Round 8 vs Sandringham Dragons (A)

Fixture and Ladder for Sydney Swans Academy - Boys | PlayHQ

View Sydney Swans Academy - Boys fixture and ladder for the Coates Talent League 2024 season

www.playhq.com

GWS Giants Academy - Boys are playing 3 games:

Round 4 vs Tassie Devils (H)
Round 5 vs Sandringham Dragons (A)
Round 6 vs Murray Bushrangers (A)

Fixture and Ladder for GWS Giants Academy - Boys | PlayHQ

View GWS Giants Academy - Boys fixture and ladder for the Coates Talent League 2024 season

www.playhq.com

Brisbane Lions Academy - Boys are playing 4 games:

Round 5 vs Northern Knights (H)
Round 6 vs Eastern Ranges (A)
Round 7 vs Calder Cannons (H)
Round 8 vs Dandenong Stingrays (A)

Fixture and Ladder for Brisbane Lions Academy - Boys | PlayHQ

View Brisbane Lions Academy - Boys fixture and ladder for the Coates Talent League 2024 season

www.playhq.com

Gold Coast Suns Academy - Boys are playing 4 games:

Round 5 vs Oakleigh Chargers (H)
Round 6 vs Dandenong Stingrays (A)
Round 7 vs Geelong Falcons (H)
Round 8 vs Calder Cannons (A)

Fixture and Ladder for Gold Coast Suns Academy - Boys | PlayHQ

View Gold Coast Suns Academy - Boys fixture and ladder for the Coates Talent League 2024 season

www.playhq.com

NT Thunder - Boys are playing 2 games:

Round 4 vs Western Jets (A)
Round 5 vs Tassie Devils (A)

Fixture and Ladder for Northern Territory - Boys | PlayHQ

View Northern Territory - Boys fixture and ladder for the Coates Talent League 2024 season

www.playhq.com

Full fixture: Home and Away competition fixtures | PlayHQ

 

[Ticky009]

Game Day:
AFL Sydney Males U22s vs Sydney Swans Academy U19
1PM Start 2nd March

Watch live on Swans Facebook

Scores & Teams can be found here: AFL Sydney Men's Under 22’s v Swans Academy U19 Men, 2024, R1 - Game Centre | PlayHQ

 

[Membling]

AFL Sydney U22s vs Swans Academy


AFL Canberra U22s vs Giants Academy

 

[Ticky009]

Second week of the Summer Series with the following games 9th March 2024

1) Swans Academy vs AFL Canberra
Start time: 2pm
Teams: Swans Academy U19 Men v AFL Canberra Men's Under 22’s, 2024, R2 - Game Centre | PlayHQ
Live Stream:



2) GWS Academy vs AFL Sydney U22
Start time: 2pm
Teams: GIANTS Academy U19 Men v AFL Sydney Men's Under 22’s, 2024, R2 - Game Centre | PlayHQ
Stream:


Links updated - all good now.

 

[briztoon]

As usual, the Lions keeping everything about their academy secret.

Apparently we’re playing Sherwood QAFL seniors fringe players in a praccy match at Springfield tomorrow morning.

Just read on the Suns board, that their academy is playing Broadbeach tonight.

 

[Ticky009]

As usual, the Lions keeping everything about their academy secret.

Apparently we’re playing Sherwood QAFL seniors fringe players in a praccy match at Springfield tomorrow morning.

Just read on the Suns board, that their academy is playing Broadbeach tonight.

It boggles the mind that they aren't showcasing them more. Found some more details on the Broadbeach facebook page

 

[Ticky009]

1) Swans U16Academy vs Giants U16Academy
Time: 11am Sat 16th at Blacktown
Teams: Swans Academy vs Giants Academy
Live Stream:

2) Swans U19 Academy vs Giant U19 Academy
Time: 1PM Sat 16th at Blacktown
Teams: Swans Academy U19 Men v GIANTS Academy U19 Men, 2024, R3 - Game Centre | PlayHQ
Live Stream:

 

[footyexpert2023]

As usual, the Lions keeping everything about their academy secret.

Apparently we’re playing Sherwood QAFL seniors fringe players in a praccy match at Springfield tomorrow morning.

Just read on the Suns board, that their academy is playing Broadbeach tonight.

A reliable source has told me that Lions u18 have finalized their squad for 2024.

2025 (2007 born) draft crop has had some surprising omissions. J Slater, J Harrison, O Barry, S Macinnis, O Tanks, T Griggs.
Among some of the best in last year's u16 carnival won't get a look at this year's u18 team.

Haven't heard much regarding 2006 born 2024 draft class kids other than a source telling me that C Hewitt has been dropped, very interesting considering how highly he seemed to be rated.

The squad will play Mt Gravatt Seniors on Saturday 4:00pm.

 

[briztoon]

A reliable source has told me that Lions u18 have finalized their squad for 2024.

2025 (2007 born) draft crop has had some surprising omissions. J Slater, J Harrison, O Barry, S Macinnis, O Tanks, T Griggs.
Among some of the best in last year's u16 carnival won't get a look at this year's u18 team.

Haven't heard much regarding 2006 born 2024 draft class kids other than a source telling me that C Hewitt has been dropped, very interesting considering how highly he seemed to be rated.

The squad will play Mt Gravatt Seniors on Saturday 4:00pm.

Did any of 2008 born boys make the squad?

And how many over agers?

 

[footyexpert2023]

Did any of 2008 born boys make the squad?

And how many over agers?

There were no 2008 born boys in the squad to begin with. C Hodge, M Owen and a couple others filled number for match sim but that was it.

In terms of over agers there are a heap from what ive been told.

B Richardson
N Jensen
N Rosenbrock
T Meekin
R Bailey
T Gallop
B Mcdonald

Considering they can only play x4 for coates games seems like alot.

 

[briztoon]

There were no 2008 born boys in the squad to begin with. C Hodge, M Owen and a couple others filled number for match sim but that was it.

In terms of over agers there are a heap from what ive been told.

B Richardson
N Jensen
N Rosenbrock
T Meekin
R Bailey
T Gallop
B Mcdonald

Considering they can only play x4 for coates games seems like alot.

So which bottom agers made the squad?

Annabel, Geesu, Bridge, ???

I have Oscar Tanks in my 2024 draft list. Are you sure he’s in next years draft?

Jack Slater, Oscar Barry, Jack Harrison and Ben Lillico are my second tier of potential draftees for next years draft, after the 3 mentioned above.

Really seems strange they missed the squad.

 

[footyexpert2023]

So which bottom agers made the squad?

Annabel, Geesu, Bridge, ???

I have Oscar Tanks in my 2024 draft list. Are you sure he’s in next years draft?

Jack Slater, Oscar Barry, Jack Harrison and Ben Lillico are my second tier of potential draftees for next years draft, after the 3 mentioned above.

Really seems strange they missed the squad.

Annabel & Bridge always in.

From what I've heard internally, Gessu is struggling for form so that will be interesting.

Other bottom agers who are in; B Lillico, F Callaway, I Waller, J Neil.

Sounds like only 8-10 bottom agers in.

Oscar Tanks is defiantly 2007, he will spend this year with the level 2 u16 program due to an injury riddled last 18 months.

Back to the stiff bottom agers:
From what I've been told internally
J Slater - Lack of form
J Harrison - Playing well but lacking impact
O Barry - Unluckily struck by glandular fever
S Macinnis - Playing very well but injury interruptions
O Tanks - Injury
T Griggs - Injury
K Dee- School cricket commitments

Let's hope this doesn't turn out to be a mistake.

 

[briztoon]

Annabel & Bridge always in.

With potential rule changes in regards to matching bids, and the current rule about top 4 teams only being allowed to match 1 academy bid in the first round, I wonder which player the club would prioritise if both Annabel and Bridge were bid on in the first round.

From what I've heard internally, Gessu is struggling for form so that will be interesting.

In the squad or not?

Other bottom agers who are in; B Lillico, F Callaway, I Waller, J Neil.

Sounds like only 8-10 bottom agers in.

Oscar Tanks is defiantly 2007, he will spend this year with the level 2 u16 program due to an injury riddled last 18 months.

Back to the stiff bottom agers:
From what I've been told internally
J Slater - Lack of form
J Harrison - Playing well but lacking impact
O Barry - Unluckily struck by glandular fever
S Macinnis - Playing very well but injury interruptions
O Tanks - Injury
T Griggs - Injury
K Dee- School cricket commitments

Let's hope this doesn't turn out to be a mistake.

Oscar Barry is one I really rate personally. If they're missing due to illness or injury, not much anyone can do about that. From my perspective, it's better to get them as healthy as possible, so they can have a real shot in their draft year.

 

[footyexpert2023]

With potential rule changes in regards to matching bids, and the current rule about top 4 teams only being allowed to match 1 academy bid in the first round, I wonder which player the club would prioritise if both Annabel and Bridge were bid on in the first round.

In the squad or not?

Oscar Barry is one I really rate personally. If they're missing due to illness or injury, not much anyone can do about that. From my perspective, it's better to get them as healthy as possible, so they can have a real shot in their draft year.

For me, and i would say the academy would agree, the question is now heading towards more, Annabel or Lillico.

Gessu in squad despite lack of form.

My perspective on Barry is he has lost the ability to use his once dominate size to dominate around contest. He thrived on contested possessions now looks to struggle having to be more of a key role player.

Any questions regarding the 2006,7,8 boys i am open to answering i am quite knowledgeable with those draft classes. Particularly the 06,07 lads.

 

[hardballer]

For me, and i would say the academy would agree, the question is now heading towards more, Annabel or Lillico.

Gessu in squad despite lack of form.

My perspective on Barry is he has lost the ability to use his once dominate size to dominate around contest. He thrived on contested possessions now looks to struggle having to be more of a key role player.

Any questions regarding the 2006,7,8 boys i am open to answering i am quite knowledgeable with those draft classes. Particularly the 06,07 lads.

Appreciate your opinion on Oscar Barry, but might be a bit off - watched him play last year in the academy and at Club land in the seniors at Coorparoo a few times earning best defender I believe, and a few bog’s playing against men not kids and have been following him closely this preseason at Morningside finally at the Panthers, I think his illness has held him back - talking to his father last week his illness didn’t get picked up for 6 weeks prior and scans showed he had internal issues( enlarged spleen) - regardless he is out of this years group and knowing the kid he will return next year hopefully with a clean run at it.
Annabel would be clear favourite for draft next year for the 2007 boys kid has exceptional work ethic and a good footy brain and no fear, Gessu had early injury’s and has worked hard to get back and is in pretty good form - Lillco another kid that puts the effort in I don’t know for sure but didn’t get invited up to the level 4? like Annabel and Bridge did and a few others - one player that is draft able this year that I believe has been overlooked is W Greenaway this kids left foot bomb and footy smarts, running efforts and hardness at the ball is like no other - Bridge could learn a lot from this kid on how to win his own footy and take the game on instead of the back seat looking for the easy ball which he is very good at / Bridge has a nice left foot and game sense just no effort for the hard ball gets. Another mention is a kid I’ve watched train and play at Sherwood for a few years now that wasn’t selected is Harrow kids got the heart of a lion and great work ethic he’s hard at it - watching the carnival replays from last year believe he was one of the leading goal kickers overall for the Lions - please correct me if I am wrong ?
Wish the academy lads all the best for the upcoming season I will be there watching closely.

 

[M Malice]

Great stuff hardballer , welcome to Big Footy, fantastic first post, I look forward to reading any other thoughts you have on Brisbane Junior talent.

 

[footyexpert2023]

Appreciate your opinion on Oscar Barry, but might be a bit off - watched him play last year in the academy and at Club land in the seniors at Coorparoo a few times earning best defender I believe, and a few bog’s playing against men not kids and have been following him closely this preseason at Morningside finally at the Panthers, I think his illness has held him back - talking to his father last week his illness didn’t get picked up for 6 weeks prior and scans showed he had internal issues( enlarged spleen) - regardless he is out of this years group and knowing the kid he will return next year hopefully with a clean run at it.
Annabel would be clear favourite for draft next year for the 2007 boys kid has exceptional work ethic and a good footy brain and no fear, Gessu had early injury’s and has worked hard to get back and is in pretty good form - Lillco another kid that puts the effort in I don’t know for sure but didn’t get invited up to the level 4? like Annabel and Bridge did and a few others - one player that is draft able this year that I believe has been overlooked is W Greenaway this kids left foot bomb and footy smarts, running efforts and hardness at the ball is like no other - Bridge could learn a lot from this kid on how to win his own footy and take the game on instead of the back seat looking for the easy ball which he is very good at / Bridge has a nice left foot and game sense just no effort for the hard ball gets. Another mention is a kid I’ve watched train and play at Sherwood for a few years now that wasn’t selected is Harrow kids got the heart of a lion and great work ethic he’s hard at it - watching the carnival replays from last year believe he was one of the leading goal kickers overall for the Lions - please correct me if I am wrong ?
Wish the academy lads all the best for the upcoming season I will be there watching closely.

Hey mate. Cheers for the reply.

Having also worked closely with the academy and also Morningside my opinion on Oscar Barry was on this years preseason. No doubt he had an unreal year last year, proving his ability to dominate men, albeit not QAFL. But with a interrupted preseason and a loss of size with sickness no doubt it isn't the ideal prep heading into the season. I've been told he is debuting for the Morningside reserves this Saturday vs grange, will be an interesting watch. Having watched the intra club games he played for the lions he lacked impact, having only a couple of touches per game playing as a key back. Which isn't unusual for bottom agers still adapting to the pace of the game and nothing to be worried about but just providing my thoughts based on what I have seen. It is clear he is an elite talent who has had a rough run lately and wishing him the best this year.

Agreed that Annabel is the clear favorite for 2007 but understanding that it is a very talented draft class with 4-6 draftable kids and knowing that anything can happen.

Disagree with you on Gessu and wondering what you consider 'good form' I think he has been extremely below par lately and will need to pick up his game drastically if he wishes to get games this year at Coates level.

Correct on Lillico not making L4.

I really rate Greenaway, love his ability to impact offensively and break lines. I agree that he is draftable but he is what i would consider on the fringe. For this years draft I would say Gilder, Gillet and then Greenaway as the top 3 for this year, all will be battling for an allies Gurnsey this year.

Harrison's best is AA worthy, but his worst is significantly worse. He will need to fill that void between his best and his worst. He was not close to the leading goal kicker for L2 last year. Behind guys like, Gessu, Callaway, Hewitt. On my count he only kicked 1 vs the suns in the opening game and didn't impact the scoreboard after that, playing more that high half fwd role.

Any questions i am open to answering.

 

[Ticky009]

Teams and Live stream links now added for Summer Series Part 3 - refer Threadmarks for link or just scroll up.

If anyones got any links for the QLD Academy pre-season games please share.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

2024 Marsh AFL National Championships schedule

2024 Marsh AFL National Championships schedule announced

The 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships schedule has been released

www.afl.com.au

2024 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Boys
Teams: Allies (comprising ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland and Tasmania), South Australia, Victoria Country, Victoria Metro and Western Australia.

DATE	HOME TEAM	AWAY TEAM	LOCATION	TIME
Sun, May 26	South Australia	Allies	SA	10:05am
Sun, June 2	Allies	Western Australia	NSW	10:35am
Sun, June 9	Victoria Metro	Allies	VIC	10:35am
Sun, July 7	Allies	Victoria Country	QLD	10:35am

2024 Marsh AFL National Development Championships – U16 Boys

Teams:
Pool A: South Australia, Victoria Country, Victoria Metro, Western Australia

Pool B: Brisbane Lions Academy, Gold Coast Suns Academy, GWS Giants Academy, Northern Territory, Sydney Swans Academy, Tasmania

DATE	HOME TEAM	AWAY TEAM	LOCATION	TIME
Sat, June 8	Northern Territory	Tasmania	VIC	11:00am
Sat, June 29	GWS Giants Academy	Sydney Swans Academy	ACT	12:00pm
Sun, June 30	GC Suns Academy	Brisbane Lions Academy	QLD	11:00am
Mon, July 8	Sydney Swans Academy	Northern Territory	QLD	10:00am
Mon, July 8	GC Suns Academy	GWS Giants Academy	QLD	12:20pm
Mon, July 8	Brisbane Lions Academy	Tasmania	QLD	2:40pm
Thu, July 11	Brisbane Lions Academy	GWS Giants Academy	QLD	9:30am
Thu, July 11	Tasmania	Sydney Swans Academy	QLD	11:45am
Thu, July 11	Northern Territory	GC Suns Academy	QLD	2:00pm

 

[Adnico26Parker]

RookieMe Central's preview for the Coates League Northern Academies

PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies

The 2024 Academy series gets underway this week, as the Giants and Swans begin their Coates Talent League cameos.

central.rookieme.com

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Official team lists for both the Swans and GWS Academy teams

TEAMS: Coates Talent League Boys Round 4

The teams for Round 4 of the 2024 Coates Talent League Boys season

www.afl.com.au

 

[Jen2310]

 

[briztoon]