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Thanks Thommo. Where do you see Gilder projecting as a potential AFL player position wise? 3rd tall defender? Or a taller flanker type? Also draft wise next year do you see him as someone likely to make it onto an AFL list?

Also how do you rate his pace, agility and vertical leap? I’ve read previously he is an absolute freak athletically and probably the most athletic player from a Lions perspective since a young Jared Brennan. Would you agree with that?

I am a bit bias, but I think Gilder will get drafted, but probably 3rd round type. He was ill during the L3 games this year, otherwise I felt he might be an Allies chance as a bottom ager. I'd say his future is as a 3rd tall defender, but you are right in that he has extreme physical gifts in terms of pace, agility and vertical. He did a good job on Walter in a practice game earlier in the year before he was crook, so thats a good sign!

His progression this year alone has been massive and I already had a high opinion of him before.

Put it this way, we usually get an inkling if someone is on the radar if we get player managers seeking permission to call certain kids. Had more calls on Gilder than anyone we've had in the last decade. Though I'm sure would have had more about Jaspa, but he committed to an agent pretty early on and obviously has an old man that knows the game.
 
Not sure if you guys are following closely but Cooper Hodge has been named in the bests for all three of Queensland's games at the U15 national championships over the last week. Only he and Jackson Jarvis (Suns academy) have done that for Queensland. They will compete in a 3rd place playoff against Tasmania tomorrow and surely another strong performance from Hodge (and Jarvis I hope) will put him (them) in line to be named in the U15 AA team this year. Pretty remarkable achievement from the young lad with a famous footballing name!
 
Not sure if you guys are following closely but Cooper Hodge has been named in the bests for all three of Queensland's games at the U15 national championships over the last week. Only he and Jackson Jarvis (Suns academy) have done that for Queensland. They will compete in a 3rd place playoff against Tasmania tomorrow and surely another strong performance from Hodge (and Jarvis I hope) will put him (them) in line to be named in the U15 AA team this year. Pretty remarkable achievement from the young lad with a famous footballing name!
Honestly don't really rate beating ACT. WA and Vic Metro went through undefeated. Not sure how QLD are playing off for third against TAS, when both SA and Vic Country had better records.

Just had a quick look at the Girls U15's. Both QLD and NSW went 3-0 in the preliminary rounds. QLD had a narrow victory over Vic Metro, comfortably beat WA and TAS. NSW beat ACT, SA, then beat Vic Country 75-0.
 
Honestly don't really rate beating ACT. WA and Vic Metro went through undefeated. Not sure how QLD are playing off for third against TAS, when both SA and Vic Country had better records.

Just had a quick look at the Girls U15's. Both QLD and NSW went 3-0 in the preliminary rounds. QLD had a narrow victory over Vic Metro, comfortably beat WA and TAS. NSW beat ACT, SA, then beat Vic Country 75-0.
My mistake. I guess it's more of a 5th place playoff since there are two pools. We'll never know how QLD would have faired against the 3rd/4th placed South Australian team that narrowly defeated Tasmania. However, if QLD smash Tasmania tomorrow then you can probably draw your own conclusions.

Good to see the QLD girls continuing on their winning ways. A win against South Australia tomorrow would secure back-to-back U15 national championships for QLD. Surprised to see NSW are also undefeated.
 

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Games today aren't play offs.

QLD will play whoever finished 4th in Pool A for the chance to play off for 5th spot on Saturday.

In the girls, QLD will play whoever finished 2nd in the other pool for chance to progress to final on Saturday.


Hodgey going well for sure, though I think anyone making the AA side from Q will be a stretch given how far off pace they are from the better teams
 
Games today aren't play offs.

QLD will play whoever finished 4th in Pool A for the chance to play off for 5th spot on Saturday.

In the girls, QLD will play whoever finished 2nd in the other pool for chance to progress to final on Saturday.


Hodgey going well for sure, though I think anyone making the AA side from Q will be a stretch given how far off pace they are from the better teams
Are you sure? I can't seem to find the upcoming fixture between QLD and NSW as both were winner in their respective matches today.

I've heard Jackson Jarvis has been outstanding for QLD. Any chance he makes the AA team?
 
Thanks Thommo. Where do you see Gilder projecting as a potential AFL player position wise? 3rd tall defender? Or a taller flanker type? Also draft wise next year do you see him as someone likely to make it onto an AFL list?

Also how do you rate his pace, agility and vertical leap? I’ve read previously he is an absolute freak athletically and probably the most athletic player from a Lions perspective since a young Jared Brennan. Would you agree with that?

just returning to this topic. Gilder has been named to play in the middle tomorrow vs Broadbeach in the QAFL.

He has progressed from Wing, to half back, to full-back and now showing his full versatility to be named in the centre.
 
just returning to this topic. Gilder has been named to play in the middle tomorrow vs Broadbeach in the QAFL.

He has progressed from Wing, to half back, to full-back and now showing his full versatility to be named in the centre.
Thanks mate! Looking forward to tracking his development in his draft year next year.
 
Levi, Marshall, Gilder, Gillett. If the last 3 keep lifting their level, I have a bad feeling about AFL stepping in prior to 2024 draft.

There is enough noise already about the 3 suns first round picks this year.
 

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Levi, Marshall, Gilder, Gillett. If the last 3 keep lifting their level, I have a bad feeling about AFL stepping in prior to 2024 draft.

There is enough noise already about the 3 suns first round picks this year.
There are already limitations in place on matching academy kids.

Finish bottom 10, no limit on how many academy kids a team can match in the top 20.

Finish top 8 (8th to 5th), an academy team can only match two kids in the top 20.

Finish top 4, an academy team can only match one kid in the top 20.


Most academy watchers who have put together a 2024 top 30 don’t even have Marshall in their top 30 rankings, let alone have Gillet or Gilder on their radar.
 
There are already limitations in place on matching academy kids.

Finish bottom 10, no limit on how many academy kids a team can match in the top 20.

Finish top 8 (8th to 5th), an academy team can only match two kids in the top 20.

Finish top 4, an academy team can only match one kid in the top 20.


Most academy watchers who have put together a 2024 top 30 don’t even have Marshall in their top 30 rankings, let alone have Gillet or Gilder on their radar.

One year out still.

Gilder gives me the Lachie Jones type feel, could race up the draft boards next year due to the ready to go build.
 
I was in Melbourne, so didn't see the game. I belive he was a solid contributor, tough for a 15 year old in a team well beaten.

From all reports Gilder was outstanding in the middle and Gillett was next best for Magpies.

In other news, young Hodgey picked in u15 AA side this arvo. Jai Murrays younger brother also picked as a bottom ager.
 

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Is Hodge in the Brisbane Academy? Would we have access to him?
I believe he is and Cooper's a big Lions fan apparently. He'll be excited fo come to us and we'll happy to have him but VFL will make big noise if it happens.
 

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