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Only when they play for us. Rankine and Dawson will be two of the best in the comp, if not already there.Not a criticism of any player but should we be wary of SA players? Without doing any research it feels like they fail or don’t live up to expectations more often than kids from other states..
Thats because both Adelaide clubs are terrible with development. SA players interstate go just fine. Matt Roberts, Tom Powell, NWM, Will Day, McCreery, Leek Aleer, Michael Frederick, Pickett, Sparrow, Chandler, Petty, Zac Bailey, Ballard. All of these guys are best 22 atm in their respective teams.Not a criticism of any player but should we be wary of SA players? Without doing any research it feels like they fail or don’t live up to expectations more often than kids from other states..
Not a criticism of any player but should we be wary of SA players? Without doing any research it feels like they fail or don’t live up to expectations more often than kids from other states..
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Some nice prospects coming from SA this year that I like the look of. Obvious Dyson Sharp is the common name you hear but others to look out for:
Sam Cumming
Noah Roberts-Thomson
Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier
Matt LeRay
Jack Cook
Jevan Phillipou
Aidan Schubert
And I'm sure there'll be more to come as the year unfolds.
Both Ben Francou and Gill Wakelin have had good starts to their respective seasons. Wonder where Wakelin's head is at (hopefully picks us)
Putting on some good numbers. Very tall lad but quite skinny atm. Currently I view more in the mould of Marshall/Lukosius who aren't typically great in the air in terms of contesting marking. Has some nice forward craft though and works hard around the ground. Has been rucking a fair bit too so some very positive signs. Needs to work on his kicking action though.Used to teach Aidan Schubert at Trinity College. Great lad and always wanted to play footy. Big Power fan and comes from a great family. I'd be stoked if we landed him with a later pick
Needs to work on his kicking action though.
I always thought the Cows were good at developing players but had a crap culture and struggled to keep them.Thats because both Adelaide clubs are terrible with development. SA players interstate go just fine. Matt Roberts, Tom Powell, NWM, Will Day, McCreery, Leek Aleer, Michael Frederick, Pickett, Sparrow, Chandler, Petty, Zac Bailey, Ballard. All of these guys are best 22 atm in their respective teams.
Must admit that Port and Crows both have the tendency to use late draft picks on local talent instead of interstate and those ones do go bust but there's a clear reason for it
It's a bit strange hey, don't feel like he's really kicking through the ball at allIt's the only thing putting me off wanting to keep a closer eye than normal on him.
Nah they haven't been better than Port imo, Schoenberg, Gallucci, Berry, McAsey (for different reasons that you mentioned), Gollant, McHenry just on top of my head. Both clubs been hit and missI always thought the Cows were good at developing players but had a crap culture and struggled to keep them.
I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one.Nah they haven't been better than Port imo, Schoenberg, Gallucci, Berry, McAsey (for different reasons that you mentioned), Gollant, McHenry just on top of my head. Both clubs been hit and miss
Fair enough, I just think both clubs have been average with development and relied a lot on natural development rather than via coaching.I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one.
They got that 2017 team up and running and then a fair whack of players left.
If the Grand Final was played at Adelaide Oval, they may have nabbed that one.
Every team has duds that don't develop.
The most unfortunately thing is that the Cows have developed this iteration of their team very well. It's not perfect but it is looking pretty good and they seem to be bucking against current trends.
Wakelin 2nd bestSchubert huge with 4 goals today, Dougie obviously stole the show with 6
Roberts-Thomson also a good game for Sturt

If he plays like his old man then that is just what the doctor ordered.Wakelin 2nd best![]()
ShhhhhhhhWakelin 2nd best![]()
I think the Rodan boys can qualify for NGA at Essendon. And they go to school in Essendon and play footy for an Essendon club.Any chance Port trades out 2027 1st rounder in anticipation for any NGA/Father-son prospects from that year to get back into this draft?
Zemes Holmes-Pilot, Tevita Rodan, Louis Salopek. Any chance of them wanting to come to Port?
Good news, we’re gonna finish bottom four.We are probably going to have to hope he does a JHF and comes home after his first year or 2. Will have to pay a kings ransom for him though if he turns out to be as good as projected.

Woo hoo for Gold Coast another trio of gun 17yo in their academy. We will probably give our 2026 1st round + a second for our own pick back.Good news, we’re gonna finish bottom four.![]()