Draft Review APS/AGS Footy 2025

[Jen2310]

Waiting til the people at APS to update the website.... They still have 2024 results up lol Decent come back from Xavier.

This is from HS.

The best APS school footy game of all-time? It would have to be up there.

With eight club-linked talents taking the field – including the sons of Luke Darcy (Will), Alwyn Davey (Alijah) and Ben Graham (Jack), Xavier College pulled off a stunning comeback from 38 points down at halftime against their arch-rivals Scotch College.

Xavier was kept scoreless in North Melbourne and Richmond defender Robbie Tarrant

6

Robbie Tarrant

Age

36

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.5

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

5.1

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.8

4star

MG

284.7

4star

D

15.1

4star

K

11.9

5star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.5

2star

MG

359.3

5star

D

11.0

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.4

4star

’s first quarter as coach, and the game appeared over with the scores at 51-13 at the main break.

Xavier fought back in the third to cut the deficit to 13 points, and the last quarter had everything as father-sons and academy prospects turned heads.

Carlton NGA and Oakleigh Chargers midfielder Jack Ison, one of Scotch’s best, took a strong grab and slotted he first goal of the quarter.

Collingwood NGA forward Jai Saxena has been eye-catching in the Coates Talent League for the Chargers and another dazzling play saw Xavier hit back. The exciting prospect handballed to himself to evade a tackler, gathered and put it through from deep in the pocket for his second of the day.

Then it was another Chargers and Blues NGA prospect Mingara Clark’s turn as he slotted his second goal from a set shot for Scotch to give them breathing space.

But it was Bombers father-son prospect Alijah Davey, brother of Essendon’s Alwyn Jr, who came to life to spark Xavier’s unlikely comeback.

Showing shades of his father Alwyn Sr, Alijah had the Scotch defence in a sweat with his fierce pressure and goal sense as he kicked two goals and laid some important tackles – he could have had a third major, but missed a set shot from close range.

From there it was Xavier’s Ryan Daffy who was the hero at the death.

The small forward evaded a tackler and kicked a goal on the run to level the scores, and then launched a long bomb from 50 metres which bounced through in front of the roaring Xavier faithful to put them in front.


Will Darcy, who is tied to the Western Bulldogs as a father-son but isn’t on a Coates Talent League list, had some eye-catching moments aerially in front of his famous father Luke. The key defender is considered a draft smokey by Scotch College coach James Gerstman.

Hawthorn NGA defender Goy Jiath, brother of Hawk Changkuoth and Magpie Tew, showed dash off halfback, while Cats father-son Jack Graham

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Jack Graham

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

read the play nicely with some key intercept marks.

Scotch also had Kobe Williams running around, the son of former Hawthorn and Essendon sharpshooter Mark. He is tied to the Hawks as a father-son and the Western Bulldogs as an NGA prospect.

Of the non-aligned talent, Scotch and Oakleigh captain Sam Allen was everywhere and Murray Bushrangers defender Harrison Wilson took a handful of intercept marks for the home side.

For Xavier, GWV Rebel Sam Niklaus was impressive off halfback and Oakleigh chargers bottom-ager Jack Poustie had a big influence in the midfield.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aps-schools-tussle-with-social-media-page-over-school-football-vision/news-story/6f79e852a75d728d73efb2d67b9adf4a

 

[EDFL follower]

I was at the Carey Wesley game. Carey won easily. Carey still don't have their players names and numbers on the play AFL app but the standouts for me were mid fielders 8 & 22 and their big ruckman 17. Someone told me that 22 was still in year 10.
Big forward 21 kicked a few goals when the Wesley full back was off the field.
For Wesley Felix Kniepp 9 had a heap of the ball.

 

[Jen2310]

I was at the Carey Wesley game. Carey won easily. Carey still don't have their players names and numbers on the play AFL app but the standouts for me were mid fielders 8 & 22 and their big ruckman 17. Someone told me that 22 was still in year 10.
Big forward 21 kicked a few goals when the Wesley full back was off the field.
For Wesley Felix Kniepp 9 had a heap of the ball.

How did Zac McCarthy go for Carey? Tall asian kid. Not sure if they are playing him in the ruck or forward.

 

[EDFL follower]

How did Zac McCarthy go for Carey? Tall asian kid. Not sure if they are playing him in the ruck or forward.

Sorry like I said there were no names on the app for Carey so no idea which one he was. The Carey ruckmas was good looked about 200cm tall. Quite a few of the schools still don't have their players names on the play AFL app which isn't ideal.

 

[Jen2310]

Sorry like I said there were no names on the app for Carey so no idea which one he was. The Carey ruckmas was good looked about 200cm tall. Quite a few of the schools still don't have their players names on the play AFL app which isn't ideal.

Yeah, is that a new thing - the games being added to playhQ? I never really noticed that last year.

 

[EDFL follower]

Yeah, is that a new thing - the games being added to playhQ? I never really noticed that last year.

yeah first year so I assume some of them are a bit slow to adapt. Its much better than hoping to get a piece of paper with their names on it like last year!

 

[Half Back Pocket]

I was at the Carey Wesley game. Carey won easily. Carey still don't have their players names and numbers on the play AFL app but the standouts for me were mid fielders 8 & 22 and their big ruckman 17. Someone told me that 22 was still in year 10.
Big forward 21 kicked a few goals when the Wesley full back was off the field.
For Wesley Felix Kniepp 9 had a heap of the ball.

22 for Carey is Jack Condello...you'd have seen him mentioned in the 2027 Draft thread.

Carey had 4 year 10's playing, and another 4 in the train-on squad

 

[Jen2310]

And #17 for Carey was pies NGA Zac McCarthy

Its now on PlayhQ.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Number, 18 Jack Ison for the Blues NGA has a lot of athletic attributes to like. Interested in seeing how his Mid/Fwd role progresses. Watching last year I thought he'd end up down back for sure but he looked good in that video edit.

Maybe role is why he's prioritizing school footy this year (apparently).

 

[Jen2310]

Anyone see any games today?

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Carey vs Xavier was massive. Close all day, with Carey hanging on in the end. Macca very good in the ruck, with year 10s Condello and Ollie Bond both very prominent for Carey

 

[footylover43]

did anyone watch how number 14 and 36 play for Carey against Xavs? number 14 plays for Oakleigh, not sure om 36 though

 

[Jen2310]

A year 10 student put his name up in lights for Carey Grammar with a brilliant best-on-ground display, while a highly rated Collingwood prospect impressed yet again in round 2 of APS footy.
Oliver Bond and Zac McCarthy were at the fore of Carey’s heart-stopping five-point win over Xavier College on Saturday.

Bond, who is the captain of the Oakleigh Chargers under-16s in the Coates Talent League, played an all-round superb game in the backline, as he clunked intercept marks, produced goal-saving spoils and tackles, and distributed the footy well.

Carey head of sport Jack Joslin noted how post-game, coach Andrew Hamilton had heaped praise on Bond.

“(He) said it’s probably one of the most outstanding individual performances he’s seen,” Joslin said of Hamilton’s praise.

“(Bond) missed out on Vic Metro selection which surprised many that know him, he has fitted in seamlessly … big moments, taking intercept marks, good decision making, he was exceptional.”

Ruckman McCarthy, who is a member of Collingwood’s Next Generation Academy, has already earned the praise of AFL recruiters and impressed again on Saturday, with his agility and footy smarts on show.

“Because of his height and dominance in the ruck was able to hit that second ring to give our on-ballers that opportunity in clean air,” Joslin said.

Magpies fans would’ve had plenty of reason to keep a keen eye on the clash between Xavier and Carey, given another NGA member in Jai Saxena was also in action for Xavier.

Saxena took his chances when they came and was able to impact the scoreboard.

Xavier’s Essendon father-son prospect Alijah Davey also showcased his athleticism and fleet-footedness.

For Carey, Ned La Motte played another good game in the middle off the back of some impressive showings for the Oakleigh Chargers this year, as did 16-year-olds Levi West and Jack Condello.

West, whose draft year is 2026, is the son of former Bulldog Scott West

Scott West

Age

51

Ht

178cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.4

5star

K

12.7

5star

HB

12.6

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

1.0

3star

and brother of Rhylee, and had plenty of involvement as an on-baller.

Condello, a 2027 draft prospect, was likened to rising Dog Joel Freijah by Joslin given he “showed some ability to really drive with his legs and stand up in those tackles”.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/aps-insider-get-the-lowdown-on-the-top-performers-fatherson-guns-nga-prospects-and-more-from-xavier-v-carey/news-story/a27e6864d91d14411f720dfbdcf3d66c

 

[SMP]

Anyone see any games today?

Wesley V Hail (Friday night match under lights) was closer than the visitors would’ve liked. Certainly the underdogs put on a solid display with Hail average goal kicking keeping it tighter. Lions kicking the last couple to test the nerves. Coates League types for both having expected impacts.
Wesley has in recent times targeted this annual night fixture as a showpiece, with super strong student support circa 250-300 easily, super vocal, soccer type chant atmosphere, & pretty 1 sided on that front.
Curiously heavily outnumbering the visitors student crowd. Odd given after knocking over BGS would likely be flag favourites…..
Suggested by many, unless it’s a GF type match, no travelling crowd….

 

[Jen2310]

 

[weltschmerz]

 

[doshmanbosh]

was at the game #34 for carey did an incredible job on Jai saxena. Held him to just the one i believe.

 

[TheDyerLegacy]

Carey vs Xavier was massive. Close all day, with Carey hanging on in the end. Macca very good in the ruck, with year 10s Condello and Ollie Bond both very prominent for Carey

Anyway to get stats on the game?

 

[Jen2310]

Zac McCarthy kicked 4 goals for Carey I noticed.

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Yep he was incredible today. Easily the best player on ground. Dominant in the middle then pushed forward to be a target. Looked every bit an AFL quality follower

 

[Mutineer]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/aps-insider-the-key-takeaways-from-scotch-college-v-caulfield-grammar-battle/news-story/8a603435ffa47ac345466d6f94805428

APS Insider: The key takeaways from Scotch College v Caulfield Grammar battle​

Caulfield Grammar’s clash with Scotch College always draws some keen observers, including one AFL superstar. But all eyes were on one young gun in Caulfield’s win on Scotch’s turf.

CAULFIELD GRAMMAR GUN PRODUCES DANGERFIELD-LIKE PERFORMANCE

Hawthorn list boss Mark McKenzie must have been wondering what could have been as he watched Oliver Greeves tear it up for Caulfield Grammar on Saturday.

The Hawks’ application for Greeves to be included in their Next Generation Academy program was rejected by the AFL earlier this year and his star has only risen ever since.

Greeves – who is a Geelong supporter – said in March that he modelled his game on players like Hawthorn’s Will Day and Melbourne’s Christian Petracca

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Christian Petracca

Age

30

Ht

187cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.5

4star

D

24.4

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.5

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

3.4

4star

D

19.0

5star

K

7.8

3star

HB

11.2

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.0

4star

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But he looked more like Cats champion Patrick Dangerfield as he led Caulfield to a 44-point win at Scotch College, individually breaking the contest wide open in the last quarter.
Greeves started at the first centre bounce opposed to fellow AFL Academy member Riley Onley and continually provided drive forward for his side throughout the opening half.

The 191cm big-bodied midfielder won numerous clearances, using his brute strength to break tackles and deliver the footy to Caulfield’s forwards.

In the second half, Greeves was then pushed forward himself and proved an unstoppable force.

He was too big, too strong and too smart for Scotch’s defenders – even dragging in a one-handed mark late in the game.

OTHER EYE-CATCHERS

Western Bulldogs father-son prospect Will Darcy was on fire in the first 10 minutes of the match. Hawthorn father-son prospect Kobe Williams had some nice moments across halfback for Scotch, including showing some strong hands overhead.
Smooth-moving midfielder Sam Allen was one of Scotch’s best players, with the 183cm elite runner starting onball and finding plenty of the footy.

Carlton Next Generation Academy member Jack Ison – a 190cm midfielder-forward – kicked a goal in the first quarter and showed some impressive agility in traffic around the ground.

 

[doshmanbosh]

was at the carey caufield game, number 34 for carey did a great job on marlon limited his impact. carey almost pipped em at the end but ran out of time.

 

[footylover43]

was at the carey caufield game, number 34 for carey did a great job on marlon limited his impact. carey almost pipped em at the end but ran out of time.

36 was also elite out there, tackling beast...some are calling him the next viney. Heard he was Father son as well? could go as a late draft pick.

 

[weltschmerz]

36 was also elite out there, tackling beast...some are calling him the next viney. Heard he was Father son as well? could go as a late draft pick.

https://www.playhq.com/afl/org/aps-...ps-boys-2025/first-xviii/game-centre/f81ff7ae Looks like Josh Taylor, don't think he's on a Talent League list