Past #3 Dylan Stephens

[Kennedy Parker]

Dylan Stephens
The Sydney Swans used their first pick five since Jarrad McVeigh

Jarrad Mcveigh

Age

40

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.3

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.2

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.1

5star

MG

327.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

in 2002 to lock in a talented midfielder from South Australian club Norwood at the 2019 AFL Draft. Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

24

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

is a prolific ball-winner and creative user of the footy by hand and foot. He played predominantly on a wing in the early matches of the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships before starring on the inside in the final match, gathering 33 disposals in a best-on-ground performance. A penetrating left-footer, he averaged 23.8 disposals and 4.8 tackles across the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships and was rewarded with All Australian honours. He also played some excellent football at senior level with Norwood, averaging 18.2 disposals and 4.6 tackles in 12 matches. Stephens enjoyed a breakout season for the Bloods in 2020 with a memorable AFL debut in Round 6 against Richmond alongside fellow debutant, Chad Warner

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Chad Warner

Age

24

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

. Stephens finished the campaign with eight appearances, averaging 12.5 disposals and 3.4 marks per game, while also kicking two goals.

Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

24

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

DOB: 08 January 2001
DEBUT: 2020
DRAFT: #5, 2019 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Red Cliffs (Vic)/Walkerville (SA)/St Peter's College (SA)/Norwood (SANFL)

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[Deccas]

It would be easier to take your criticism seriously if you acknowledged what he does well, and when he plays well.

Vs Geelong where his 26 disposals, 2 goals and goal assist were vital to our 4 points for example

Nah, we will be a much better side when his place in the 22 is under significant pressure. He's got too many glaring holes that kill us, even to the poont of costing games like a few weeks ago his inside 50 entries are horrific usually.

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[wills2g]

Dropped again, whether or not he turns good, I'd bet he's off to Adelaide

 

[WhippingCupcakes]

For those who are staunchly defending him, at what point do you start to worry?

Later this season, next season, or the following?

That's a million dollar question with any developing player.

 

[mtooler]

It would be easier to take your criticism seriously if you acknowledged what he does well, and when he plays well.

Vs Geelong where his 26 disposals, 2 goals and goal assist were vital to our 4 points for example

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If that was his good game this year I did pay tribute to it, he had 1 really good game.

 

[Blacky]

That's a million dollar question with any developing player.

There’s layers though between someone taken with a top 5 pick and one taken, for instance, in a mid season draft.

 

[Dan87]

There’s layers though between someone taken with a top 5 pick and one taken, for instance, in a mid season draft.

You eyed him up as needing five years

Why always flip flop

He moves on no worries really we'll contend

 

[Olian]

There’s layers though between someone taken with a top 5 pick and one taken, for instance, in a mid season draft.

But if they both need 5 years of pre-seasons does it really matter when they are selected?

 

[Blacky]

You eyed him up as needing five years

Why always flip flop

He moves on no worries really we'll contend

It’s not a flip flop.

He needed 5 pre seasons to be big enough to have required size.

Lamented the pick at the time because he was a project, but even I’m surprised at how little he has shown.

 

[Blacky]

But if they both need 5 years of pre-seasons does it really matter when they are selected?

Yes. It does. Why take a player who needs 5 preseasons with a top 5 pick? Moronic

 

[Dan87]

It’s not a flip flop.

He needed 5 pre seasons to be big enough to have required size.

Lamented the pick at the time because he was a project, but even I’m surprised at how little he has shown.

40 disposals playing inside in the league below?

 

[Blacky]

40 disposals playing inside in the league below?

Man I’d probably get 20 off a back flank in the faux vfl

 

[anotherletdown]

No one got the fortitude to actually answer?

72 days, 3 hours and 18 seconds... and counting

Is that specific enough?

 

[Blacky]

72 days, 3 hours and 18 seconds... and counting

Is that specific enough?

Thank you for the sass on a reasonable question. I take this to mean you’re concerned now.

 

[anotherletdown]

We got 32 for Jones amd Jones is a hell of a lot better so expecting 37

I'd send him to the PSD before accepting that

 

[anotherletdown]

When we traded him he was best 22 and got 32

Stephens has upside, Jones was a known quantity. They were trading for a role player, not growth. Potential still has value

 

[anotherletdown]

Thank you for the sass on a reasonable question. I take this to mean you’re concerned now.

Slightly concerned at the speed of progression but still expect him to be a long term AFL player.

Just a question of patience - do the Swans have enough patience to see it through or will they cut and run? Does he have enough patience to trust the process or will he throw the toys out of the cot and up sticks?

FWIW, i think he stays. 2 years more on better, but minimal money.

 

[Blacky]

Slightly concerned at the speed of progression but still expect him to be a long term AFL player.

Just a question of patience - do the Swans have enough patience to see it through or will they cut and run? Does he have enough patience to trust the process or will he throw the toys out of the cot and up sticks?

FWIW, i think he stays. 2 years more on better, but minimal money.

This is the most level headed thing in the whole thread. I agree, no reason he can’t carve out a career, but it’s a worry when a top 5 pick can’t break into a middling team.

 

[anotherletdown]

This is the most level headed thing in the whole thread. I agree, no reason he can’t carve out a career, but it’s a worry when a top 5 pick can’t break into a middling team.

Id normally agree but he was 10kgs behind just about every other inside midfielder in the draft. His body type says he'll probably always play lighter than most but the AFL boys play 15-30kgs heavier, expecting results in years 1 and 2 is just silly.

This is Florent mk2 stuff

 

[Blacky]

Id normally agree but he was 10kgs behind just about every other inside midfielder in the draft. His body type says he'll probably always play lighter than most but the AFL boys play 15-30kgs heavier, expecting results in years 1 and 2 is just silly.

This is Florent mk2 stuff

Isn’t he an outsider with a big tank and good skills though?

 

[rustycrate]

Isn’t he an outsider with a big tank and good skills though?

Insider who is being taught to play outside. Needs to put on some size. Did not play any reserves last year because of COVID. We have a strong injury free midfield at the moment. Very few injuries for the Swans this year. He will work his way into the team by next year.

 

[anotherletdown]

Isn’t he an outsider with a big tank and good skills though?

I hate the term but he's probably a hybrid midfielder.

Instincts of an insider, skills of an outsider.... but in the body of an outsider - for the time being. Make no mistake though, he's inside first.

I think the club is protecting him by playing him outside. Chad Warner's surprise rise has really hurt his opportunities this year.

 

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[Jeffers]

If he does go to Adelaide then we have really ballsed up yet another first round draft pick. Also Ling not knocking down the door for the seniors and looking more likely getting delisted.

 

[Chaisa]

If he does go to Adelaide then we have really ballsed up yet another first round draft pick. Also Ling not knocking down the door for the seniors and looking more likely getting delisted.

I don't think Sydney can be blamed if he does go. Maybe it's a sign they didn't do their due dilligence properly but there's always the risk that someone might bolt if you pick an interstate kid.

 

[Jeffers]

I don't think Sydney can be blamed if he does go. Maybe it's a sign they didn't do their due dilligence properly but there's always the risk that someone might bolt if you pick an interstate kid.

They can be blamed for not picking "mad swans supporter" Caleb Serong if they didn't back their ability to keeping an interstate kid. Was the type of player we needed as well.

Ah well, i really hope he signs on with us as there is a spot on the wing for him.