Preview Box Hill Season 2024

[streetspirit]

Now that we're on a second page, I'll repost the changes list so it can be a stickied post and delete the OP version.

Updated 28th February

Re-signings	Inclusions	Departures
Confirmed Kye Agosta Callum Brown Lachy Bryce Ben Cavarra Ben DeBolfo Max Hall Stu Horner Ed Phillips James Parsons Cal Porter Jed Rule Mitch Sruk Jaylon Thorpe	Confirmed by Box Hill Seb Amaroso (Gippsland U18) Heath Bidgood (Frankston YCW) Noah Bourke (Eastern) Tyler Brown (ex-Pies/Crows) Toby Cossor (Myrtleford) Zach Felsbourg (Gippsland) Bailey Fry (Frankston YCW) Lachie Guymer (Eastern) Billy Hicks (Oakleigh U18) Oliver Horlock (Eastern) Jett Latchford (Ruckman from Ringwood) Ryder Mantello (Northern Knights) Andrew Mathieson (GWS VFL) Remy Maclean (Eastern) Jye Peacock (Eastern) Nathan Philactides (Oakleigh U18) Ethan Phillips (Port Melb) obviously now at HFC Illiro Smit (Eastern) Andreas Stefanakis (Old Haileybury U19) Josh Tovey (Eastern U18) Lane Ward (Gippsland u18) Daniel Wood (Whitefriars OCFC)	Confirmed Sahaf Ali (Delisted) Jake Arundell (South Adelaide) Hugh Beasley (retired) Cody Bramble (delisted) Liam Coghlan (Port Melbourne) Will Elliott (Northern Bullants) Fergus Greene (Sandhurst) Damian Mascitti (retired) Liam Serong (Coburg) Joel Trudgeon (Coburg) Tristen Waack (Williamstown) Kai Windsor (Casey) Luis D’Angelo (delisted) Darcy Murr (delisted) Max Walton (delisted) Lachie Wynd (TBC)

 

[streetspirit]

 

[caseman2]

Jake Arundell has joined South Adelaide - under the Comings & Goings on the SANFL website.
Last player we lost to South Adelaide became a 2 time Margery Medallist - Joel Cross

 

[streetspirit]

As per caseman2’s comment Welcome Jake Arundell!

 

[tommyk72]

As per caseman2’s comment Welcome Jake Arundell!

Shouldn't it be "Goodbye Jake Arundell"?

 

[streetspirit]

Announced three new contracted players coming out of the U18s - Seb Amaroso, Josh Tovey and Nathan Philactides.


Starting with Seb Amaroso, the Gippy Power U18 captain from this year
Sebastian Amoroso

2023 AFL Draft: Which Vic Country prospects are going under the radar?

What happens to the players that slip under the radar, who are the hidden gems that end up in the second and third rounds of the National Draft?

www.theinnersanctum.com.au

Seb Amoroso

Forward/Midfielder

171cm, 78kg

A pressure forward and defensive midfielder, Amoroso has shown versatility and a strong on-field work ethic in his time in Gippsland Power colours.

Was a small forward noted for his pressure in 2022, alongside the likes of Jacob Konstanty – who was drafted to Sydney last year.

The Power captain averaged 12.5 touches and 3.5 tackles last year and has lifted to almost 22 touches and more than four tackles in 2023, bringing that element of accountability to the midfield brigade where he has spent much of 2023. The big thing holding him back is his height – just 171cm.

I've also added Sahaf Ali to the pinned post as a likely re-signing, who was listed with BHH this year but didn't played a game I think. While he hasn't been officially announced, Ali, an 186cm ex-Eastern forward, has been featured in the BHH social media posts.

 

[streetspirit]

Josh Tovey from Eastern. From Norwood's Facebook, his community club for 2024: "Josh is a 194cm key back that likes to roll through the middle, athletic type that averaged 20 odd [touches]"

Joshua Tovey

central.rookieme.com

 

[streetspirit]

Nathan Philactides, the Oakleigh U18 co-captain, who was invited to the national combine and unlucky not to be drafted.

Nathan Philactides

A run-and-gun defender with searing speed and agility, Oakleigh's Nathan Philactides takes the game on with each possession.

central.rookieme.com

Who missed out? Potential rookie prospects

While 64 players found homes during the 2023 National AFL Draft, many more will hope to do so during today's rookie intake.

central.rookieme.com

Nathan Philactides (Oakleigh Chargers)
Defender | 179cm | 10/01/2005

Along with Patton, Philactides is an AFL Academy member who gradually slid down the order this year. The run-and-gun defender has serious wheels and often plays in a high gear, looking to turn defence into attack with his speed. The Oakleigh Chargers prospect represented Vic Metro as a bottom-ager and turned out for Richmond’s VFL side this year, so is relatively well accomplished.

 

[caseman2]

Ned Long now the enemy - signed with Collingwood’s VFL side


Delisted Hawthorn midfielder Ned Long also joined training on Wednesday after signing with the Magpies' VFL program for 2024. The 194cm midfielder isn't an official train-on player at this stage, but is set to train with the AFL squad across the pre-season after being cut in October following five games for the Hawks.

 

[streetspirit]

Huh...?



EDIT: Looks like it was just a cameo

 

[streetspirit]

Not a big surprise given he's featured in the socials for some weeks now but Horner announced

 

[streetspirit]

Our favourite high jumper, Mr Thorpe, officially back

 

[streetspirit]

• Kai Windsor to Casey to play with his brother Caleb (drafted to the Dees at Pick 7).
• You would have thought we would have had first call on LaPlanche also who is also joining his Eastern teammate at Cranbourne.
• Will Elliott, who was talked about as a MSD potential for us last year and was listed with Box Hill but didn't play, is off to do his best Brandon Ryan impression at the Bullants.

 

[streetspirit]

Ethan Phillips is now official

 

[stemline]

Some more confirmations in here. Bunch more departures and a couple more arrivals - Lane Ward (17yo?) & Toby Cossor.

2024 List Update - Smithy's VFL

A list update for each Smithy's VFL club ahead of the 2024 season.

www.afl.com.au

Bit surprised Max Walton got delisted, showed promise I thought.

Lane Ward was playing for Gippsland earlier this year as a 16yo, ended up averaging 22 disp. Not sure how signing him works, given he would still be in his underage draft year.

Toby Cossor another addition - a 204cm 105kg ruckman. Nice.

 

[streetspirit]

As above AFL.com.au’s view

COACH: Zane Littlejohn (second season – confirmed until 2024).

STAYING: Box Hill Hawks: Callum Brown, Lachy Bryce, Ben Cavarra

25

Ben Cavarra

Age

28

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

3.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

3.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

3.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

1.0

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.0

4star

, Ben de Bolfo, Max Hall, Stu Horner, James Parsons

34

James Parsons

Age

27

Ht

190cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.8

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.3

4star

CL

0.7

3star

No current season stats available

D

14.4

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.4

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.2

2star

, Ed Phillips, Cal Porter, Jed Rule, Jaylon Thorpe;

ARRIVING: Box Hill Hawks: Seb Amoroso (Drouin/Gippsland Power), Tyler Brown

21

Tyler Brown

Age

24

Ht

192cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

4.0

2star

HB

7.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.4

3star

CL

0.6

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

4.0

1star

HB

7.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.4

2star

CL

0.6

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

4.0

2star

HB

7.0

5star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.4

4star

CL

0.6

3star

(Adelaide AFL), Toby Cossor (Myrtleford), Nathan Philactides (Blackburn/Oakleigh Chargers/Richmond VFL), Ethan Phillips (Port Melbourne), Josh Tovey (Park Orchards/Eastern Ranges), Lane Ward (Warragul/Gippsland Power);

TO BE CONFIRMED: Kye Agosta, Mitchell Sruk

DEPARTING: Box Hill Hawks: Sahaf Ali (delisted), Jake Arundell (South Adelaide), Hugh Beasley

Hugh Beasley

Age

28

Ht

191cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

96.0

2star

No current season stats available

D

10.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.8

5star

MG

82.0

2star

(retired), Cody Bramble (delisted), Liam Coghlan (Port Melbourne), Luis D’Angelo (delisted), Will Elliott (Northern Bullants), Ryan Maric (West Coast), Damian Mascitti (retired – Mt Eliza), Darcy Murr (delisted), Liam Serong (Coburg), Ethan Stanley (Fremantle), Joel Trudgeon (Coburg), Tristen Waack (Williamstown), Max Walton (delisted), Kai Windsor (Casey Demons), Lachie Wynd (TBC)

 

[stemline]

Quite a big clean-out of that next level down beneath the established players. Bit more than usual?

Hopefully a few more signings still to come.

 

[streetspirit]

Quite a big clean-out of that next level down beneath the established players. Bit more than usual?

Hopefully a few more signings still to come.

It feels a bit early - Ali, Sruk and agosta were certainly training with us before Xmas. And the time trial had a few other u18 kids - Goodman, peacock - not mentioned.

 

[streetspirit]

And I’m secretly holding hope the Fergus will come sneak a game or two next season and his 56 held over for this circumstance

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Having Parson and Cav back is going to be huge.

 

[libbylou]

Thanks guys. Always keeping us up to date with the Box Hill news.
Merry Christmas to you all.

 

[streetspirit]

Brown brother (2 of 2)

 

[CliffMcTainshaw]

I really hope they can get Tyson Sruk, Mitch's little brother. He is a much better player than Mitch and had a really terrific season for Eastern Ranges. Av 27 disposals and was a member of their Premiership team.

Sadly gone to Carlton.

 

[Davo-27]

Now that we're on a second page, I'll repost the changes list so it can be a stickied post and delete the OP version.

Updated 21st December

Re-signings	Inclusions	Departures
Confirmed Callum Brown Lachy Bryce Ben Cavarra Ben DeBolfo Max Hall Stu Horner Ed Phillips James Parsons Cal Porter Jed Rule Jaylon Thorpe Rumoured/Likely Kye Agosta Sahaf Ali Mitch Sruk	Confirmed by Box Hill Seb Amaroso (Gippsland U18) Tyler Brown (ex-Pies/Crows) Nathan Philactides (Oakleigh U18) Ethan Phillips (Port Melb) Josh Tovey (Eastern U18) Confirmed by the Media / elsewhere Toby Cossor (Myrtleford) Lane Ward (Gippsland u18) Rumoured / in tryouts Jack Bytel (ex-Saints, training with Pies atm) Mason Goodman (Calder u18) Jacob Grant (Dandenong U18) Jye Peacock (Eastern) Isaac Tanzimat (Eastern U18)	Confirmed Jake Arundell (South Adelaide) Hugh Beasley (retired) Cody Bramble (delisted) Liam Coghlan (Port Melbourne) Will Elliott (Northern Bullants) Fergus Greene (Sandhurst) Damian Mascitti (retired) Liam Serong (Coburg) Joel Trudgeon (Coburg) Tristen Waack (Williamstown) Kai Windsor (Casey) Luis D’Angelo (delisted) Darcy Murr (delisted) Max Walton (delisted) Lachie Wynd (TBC)

Some talent from the juniors coming through, Philactides was unlucky not to be AFL listed, good athletic profile, beast of an underage year, Tovey and Amaroso were very good players for their respective teams, but both Tovey and Amaroso were likely Srate League players imo, which they have become, Lane Ward is a quality small defender from Gippsland, could develop?, Jacob Grant had some good performances for Vic Country as a KPF and I have not seen Ethan Phillips play but he has been talked about as a potential draftee in recent MSDs as a KPD which could fill a need for us if he's good enough? I also wanted to mention Tanzimat as a goal kicking winger/forw who was big for a 2nd placed Eastern Ranges as an exciting burst player, but not sure whether he will make it or not?

 

[Roger Rogerson]

We’ll be strong this year.

 

[streetspirit]

Box Hill have signed another player - "Billy" - no idea as yet who this is. houdinihuddo any ideas?