Past #3 Dylan Stephens

[Kennedy Parker]

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

Jarrad Mcveigh

Age

39

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

23

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

22

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

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

23

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)

Dylan Stephens | AFL

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[Grand Uncle Horace]

Suspect his GPS numbers would be high and his running is at speed.

 

[Jeffers]

Now, if he has a down game, Please don't just drop him Horse.

Needs continuity.

Fantastic game and presence Dylan!

 

[BloodySwan]

It's like we did a mid season trade and picked up Stephens.

 

[Punts]

played his best game last night IMO

Shitting on me

 

[CheapCharlie]

429 metres gained, 12 contested possessions, 6 tackles, 18 effective disposals
A criticism in the past has been his disposal efficiency and his willingness to attack the ball and tackle
Yesterday's game he looked to have stepped up to the level required with his thirst for the ball and making a contest.
Could be a very valuable 200 gamer for us

 

[Punts]

His running is hanners like

But let’s not compare any more than that atm

 

[bedford]

His running is hanners like

But let’s not compare any more than that atm

Lets hope so P

 

[Blacky]

played his best game last night IMO

Shitting on me

Same

Still had some questionable moments but took the game on and it was a really good performance

 

[FAITH]

Another one we let slip. Our recruiters are so poor.

 

[RUNVS]

Another one we let slip. Our recruiters are so poor.

Did you guys have the option to pick him?

 

[FAITH]

Did you guys have the option to pick him?

well yeah, before we traded pick 4 for 6 and a future pick with GWS.
We took Macasey with pick 6 who is likely to be delisted soon

 

[Ticky009]

well yeah, before we traded pick 4 for 6 and a future pick with GWS.
We took Macasey with pick 6 who is likely to be delisted soon

Well that was your mistake right there. #6 in the National Draft is cursed and nothing ever good comes from pick 6.

 

[RUNVS]

well yeah, before we traded pick 4 for 6 and a future pick with GWS.
We took Macasey with pick 6 who is likely to be delisted soon

What did you get for the downgrade in picks?

 

[Membling]

What did you get for the downgrade in picks?

Looks like:

GWS pick 4
Ade pick 6 and 10 in 2020

Turns out to be:

Lachlan Ash for McAsey and Pedlar

If we go by players taken directly after the pick it could have been

Lachlan Ash for Young and Bruhn

 

[FAITH]

Looks like:

GWS pick 4
Ade pick 6 and 10 in 2020

Turns out to be:

Lachlan Ash for McAsey and Pedlar

If we go by players taken directly after the pick it could have been

Lachlan Ash for Young and Bruhn

we messed up, but as Crows supporters we are used to this occurring recently.

 

[caesar88]

we messed up, but as Crows supporters we are used to this occurring recently.

At least Chayce Jones seems to be showing some promising signs for you of late.

 

[TheMase]

Stuck my neck out in the draft and said I wanted this guy at 5. Have to admit I was a bit worried I had that one wrong for a while there, started having flashbacks of Meredith (by flashbacks I mean my error not that they’re similar).

Looking the goods now.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Do the Swans give out a “most improved” award (like my local club u/10s always do)?

If so - congratulations Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

23

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

on winning it this year!

So pleased to see him flourish. He’s becoming what we all hoped he would.

And to those who declared him a bust (there’s a few of you out there) …. I’m so happy that you were wrong. Very wrong.

 

[caesar88]

Do the Swans give out a “most improved” award (like my local club u/10s always do)?

If so - congratulations Dylan Stephens on winning it this year!

So pleased to see him flourish. He’s becoming what we all hoped he would.

And to those who declared him a bust (there’s a few of you out there) …. I’m so happy that you were wrong. Very wrong.

Yes DQ but we delist the players who are our "most improved".

 

[hairy biker]

Do the Swans give out a “most improved” award (like my local club u/10s always do)?

We do and players should never give up hope, after all Ben McGlynn won his at age 30 and after 100 games with us ( and previously 44 at Hawthorn).

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[Dubai Quacker]

Yes DQ but we delist the players who are our "most improved".

caesar88, don’t fret - I’m sure George will pop onto Bigfooty as he’s convalescing & get a warm glow knowing we all miss him.

 

[CheapCharlie]

The improvement from Stephens was evident against Collingwood.
He made good decisions with the ball under pressure. His defensive game, lacking in the past, is more intense, and a decent 400 metres gained.
Stephens looks to have plenty of growth still to come, so a lot of upside there for the Swans

 

[Nool Carpenna]

Hasn’t he filled out since coming to the club? Looks very assured with ball in hand these days.
Not hard to imagine him being a fleet footed beast in his mid to late 20s
Saw him exhibit some less-than-desirable body language off the field of play his first game day at the SCG, after playing seconds and couldn’t have cared less if he moved on. Quite content he is ours now tho.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Hasn’t he filled out since coming to the club? Looks very assured with ball in hand these days.
Not hard to imagine him being a fleet footed beast in his mid to late 20s
Saw him exhibit some less-than-desirable body language off the field of play his first game day at the SCG, after playing seconds and couldn’t have cared less if he moved on. Quite content he is ours now tho.

I reckon his body shape now is very JPK like. Even has the hunch in his thoracic spine.

 

[Citrus22]

Played a very nice game this evening.

There was a nice moment where Hannebery gave away a free against him and they were facing off before Stephens played on. Stephens facing off against the exact player I believe he could become as the next generation.