Draft Expert Davo-27's 2025 Draft Thread

[Futbolista]

Shame the South Australians won’t follow the lead, it’s bundled up with the league streaming.

How much is it mate?

 

[eaglevision]

How much is it mate?

Not excessive, $10/month but I just think it’s rubbish to lump it in with the league streaming cost. These boys shouldn’t cop paywalls for exposure, it should be available to as many as possible and it’s hardly going to move the needle in regard to subscription revenue.

 

[Yoda_]

Mentioned him a few times but Husein El-Achkar will end up being drafted. Being 171cm (as of 2024) may be a hindrance but he has a fair bit of Shai Bolton about him.

Watch this space from the Essendon NGA prospect

i looked for him in the Sandy final and El-Achkar had some traits, but im not sold on him yet, i need to see more, i thought Carled El-Khodr from Calder showed something and had pace and skill, but i need to see more of them and they didnt stand out in other games i saw of Calder that they played in, in my lists they are either guys who stood out at u16s Champs or had a good group of games in 2024 that i saw, so theres usually a handful i miss because i dont see every game OR over rate because they fall off after the u16s, a good example was Phoenix Hargraves who looked top tier at the u16s in a strong SA u16s team and was so much more influential in the games, then he put on a bunch of muscle and became less agile and quick, puberty made him stronger but at the cost of athleticism, which might have cost him a shot at AFL...

hope your watching this year mate

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Davo-27 where are you mate ?
Looking forward to you reports today on what vic team's you watched today

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Davo-27, Can I ask a question, I saw you posted at the start of the thread, that Hodge will be one of the players you will be keeping an eye on this year, for next year.

Do Brisbane have any highly rated kids that are draft age next year in their academy, that may push Hodge to us(Hawks). As Brisbane will prioritise getting them over Cooper that you will be looking out for this year.

There’s a Brisbane fan called Briztoon who post here and on the lions draft forum.

If I recall correctly he reckons the lions have 3 NGA players on Cooper year, that the lions rate more than our father son.

Apparently cooper plays tomorrow

Boys play GWS at Springfield tomorrow, Sunday at 11:30am.

 

[Davo-27]

There’s a Brisbane fan called Briztoon who post here and on the lions draft forum.

If I recall correctly he reckons the lions have 3 NGA players on Cooper year, that the lions rate more than our father son.

Apparently cooper plays tomorrow

Boys play GWS at Springfield tomorrow, Sunday at 11:30am.

I think Matt Owen's is the only clear cut Brisbane Lions Academy kid in 2026, there's 3 others that are in a similar bracket as draft likely after 1st round imo, Caylen Murray, Hamish McPherson and Cooper Hodge, I prefer Hodge because he has more traits that will shine at the top level like run and carry and bravery being a couple, I think Hodge has some quality about him, he could be a hbf, mid like his dad, more athletic but not as warrior-insane-like as Luke, he won't go pick 1 like his dad because Luke had a lazer 60m kick, but at this stage is looking like a possible 15-40 range in the draft depending on performances on field and at combines

 

[Davo-27]

Davo-27 where are you mate ?
Looking forward to you reports today on what vic team's you watched today

I've been busy, but I will catch up on every game of CTL until half the squads go to school footy at the end of round 4/5, so when I catch up on the games I will share my thoughts.

 

[_RT_]

83 kids to watch next year


Top 5 prospects imo (Early Prediction)
1. Dyson Sharp (SA) (pick 1 favourite)
2. Fred Rodriguez (WA)
3. Riley Onley (VC)
4. Oliver Greeves (VM)
5. Zeke Uwland (Allies)


VIC

Oliver Greeves 191cm Eastern VIC
Lachlan Dovaston 176cm Eastern VIC
Jamie Gilchrist 185cm Eastern VIC
Xavier Taylor 191cm Eastern VIC
Thomas McGuane(Coll FS) 177cm Western VIC
Thomas Burton 178cm Western VIC
Kobe Williams (Haw FS/WB NGA) 185cm Western VIC
Louis Emmett 198cm Oakleigh VIC
Sam Grlj 182cm Oakleigh VIC
Charlie Whitehead 191cm Oakleigh VIC
Aaron Sharkie 182cm Oakleigh VIC
Callum Smith 190cm Oakleigh VIC
Sam Allen 184cm Oakleigh VIC
Jack Dalton 177cm Sand VIC
Archie Ludowyke 195cm Sand VIC
Xavier Bamert 184cm Sand VIC
Mitch Moate 180cm Northern VIC
Isaac Dugdale 179cm Northern VIC
Tyson Gresham 168cm Northern VIC
Cooper Duff-Tytler 199cm Calder VIC
Felix Kneipp 177cm Calder VIC
Hussein El Achkar (Ess NGA) 171cm Cald VIC
Riley Onley 194cm Murray VIC
Willem Duursma 191cm Gippsland VIC
Jobe Scapin 186cm Gipps VIC
Zach O'Keefe 177cm Gipps VIC
Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves 185cm Dand VIC
Jasper Russell 176cm Dand VIC
Sam Lewis 186cm Dand VIC
Tairon Ah-Mu 198cm Dand VIC
Josh Lindsay 182cm Geelong VIC
Giuseppe Posterino 176cm Geelong VIC
Harry Morphet 175cm Geelong VIC
Ben Rongdit (Geel NGA) 183cm Geelong VIC
Harley Hicks 178cm GWV VIC
Hunter Wright 187cm Bendigo VIC




WA

Fred Rodriguez 183cm Sth Frem WA
Toby Whan(Frem NGA) 182cm South Frem WA
Taj Longmuir 179cm South Frem WA
Cody Curtin 197cm Clarem WA
Charlie Banfield(WCE FS) 188cm Clarem WA
Basil Hart(Frem NGA) 183cm Peel WA
Will York 172cm Peel WA
Blake Kelly 182cm Swan Dist WA
Marcus Cassidy 186cm East Perth WA
Jadd Hill 176cm Perth WA
Koby Evans(WCE NGA) 186cm Perth WA
Sam Swadling 187cm West Perth WA
Amon Ross 177cm West Perth WA
Judd Marcello 192cm West Perth WA
Darcy Montgomery 191cm Subiaco WA
Wes Walley(WCE NGA) 181cm Subiaco WA
Kaiden Summerall 179cm East Frem WA
Cooper Ramsay 200cm East Frem WA - quick



SA

Dyson Sharp 188cm Central Dist SA
Josh Reichelt 180cm Central Dist SA
Aidan Schubert 194cm Central Dist SA
Sam Cumming 184cm Nth Adel SA
Jesse Nye 179cm South Adel SA
Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier 182cm North Adel SA
Noah Roberts-Thomson 180cm Sturt SA
Louis Kellaway(Rich FS) 182cm Sturt SA
Harley Barker 187cm Sturt SA
Blake Thredgold 193cm Sturt SA
Jim Kelly 178cm Norw SA
Jeff Rozenbilds 177cm Norw SA
Will Prescott 180cm Norw SA
Luke Candy 183cm Glenlg SA
Lachlan Sands 179cm WWT SA


Allies

Zeke Uwland(GCS) 178cm GCS Qld
Dylan Patterson(GCS) 183cm GCS Qld
Beau Addinsall(GCS) 180cm GCS Qld
Kalani White(Melb FS/GCS) 198cm GCS Qld
Daniel Annable(Bris) 183cm Bris Qld
Jack Harrison Bris QLD
Jared Moss Bris QLD
Raphael Geesu Bris QLD
Noah Chamberlain(Syd) 192cm Syd A NSW
Lachlan Carmichael(Syd) 183cm Syd A NSW
Max King(Syd) 191cm Syd NSW
Harper Bromson GWS NSW
Ryder Corrigan 185cm GWS A?/Murray NSW (might not be part of the GWS Academy)
Liam Hetherton 195cm Murray NSW

Could you give a couple of names that are at the top end of the draft who provide outside run and ball use. At this early stage I feel this is the type of player that Richmond are missing from their current mix coming through the midfield and off HB. Thanks in advance.

 

[briztoon]

There’s a Brisbane fan called Briztoon who post here and on the lions draft forum.

If I recall correctly he reckons the lions have 3 NGA players on Cooper year, that the lions rate more than our father son.

Apparently cooper plays tomorrow

Boys play GWS at Springfield tomorrow, Sunday at 11:30am.

I watched today’s game. I did not notice Hodge at all.

I’m not fully across the ages of all the players. I do know there are a few overagers in the team.

Of the 17 year olds, Owen and Murray were noticeable.

Those that did stand out were our three smalls up forward, Cameron, Fazldeen and Geesu. Geesu got up the ground a lot, starting at a few centre bounces, and played a high half forward role. Overager Hewitt up front providing a target. And Annable, who spent a lot of time forward, and it was noticeable when he was absent from the midfield.

 

[Davo-27]

Could you give a couple of names that are at the top end of the draft who provide outside run and ball use. At this early stage I feel this is the type of player that Richmond are missing from their current mix coming through the midfield and off HB. Thanks in advance.

if you are looking for a quality hbf/winger, i think theres a couple of options, Willem Duursma is a good outside type that can run and has a long boot on him, his precise kicking isnt his strength, but he has good athletic potential, the media are pushing him hard and unless you have a top 3 pick he might be out of reach, the 2nd option which could be a bit of a reach in the top 5 could be Josh Lindsay, im becoming more of a fan of him the more i see of him, moves well on the field, midfield height, uses the ball superbly, could be a counter attacking hbf at AFL level, other options outside of the 1st round could be players like Lachy Dovaston, Sam Grlj as hbf/wing options, other than that theres a few that are Academy/FS aligned.

Top 2 outside types
Willem Duursma - Gipps 192cm hf/hb flanker/wing, high end athlete (being pushed by media for pick 1)
Josh Lindsay - Geel 183cm hbf/wing, quality ball user, composure

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Where do you see Toby Whan ?
I have already stated I Believe he is top ten this year

Today against Peel he had 35 possession's was utterly dominate

35 possession's 8 inside 50's 5 Tackles kicked 2.2 goals should of had 4 goals
That left foot is a weapon will win games for Freo with his kicking

I want WCE to bid on him

 

[Davo-27]

Where do you see Toby Whan ?
I have already stated I Believe he is top ten this year

Today against Peel he had 35 possession's was utterly dominate

35 possession's 8 inside 50's 5 Tackles kicked 2.2 goals should of had 4 goals
That left foot is a weapon will win games for Freo with his kicking

I want WCE to bid on him

i see him as a goal kicking winger who can also run off half back, decent passing, not elite, good penetration on his kicking but loves breaking the line with run, his type isnt usually top 10 unless they are elite kicks, so i would say something in the range of 15-35, he seems like a mid-late first round type of player, but thats a guess at what clubs think, positive points are his run and carry and goal kicking, getting 35 touches adds another bonus attribute if he can keep it up as an accumulator and accumulator usually means good endurance. (kicked 3.9 last season so isnt as deadeye in front of goal, could improve on that a little, he gets into good positions to have long shots though) one of the best half dozen coming out of WA this season and WA have one of the strongest groups this year i believe.

 

[GreyCrow]

Taj Garrett named Best for Adelaides U16 game against Port as a Gather Round opener

 

[Thunderstruck]

Taj Garrett named Best for Adelaides U16 game against Port as a Gather Round opener

He's gunna be very high up in his draft year, he's way too good for Under 16's.

 

[Davo-27]

this weekend i plan to catch up on a heap of footy and put out my first list for this seasons draft pool, a few new names have popped up as they do every year, a lot of underage guys getting their opportunity as well, i will put out my early top 50 or so that i like Monday Night and see how it evolves from there as the season goes on and their stocks rise and fall...

 

[Davo-27]

OK so i watched a bit of footy this weekend, i still have some catching up to do, but i think i can put out an early list for people to talk about, criticise and ponder

i think the most impressive prospect this season has to be CDT and with Sharp not at his best and a few others also having slow starts, i think he has jumped to early pick 1 favouritism, Greeves hasnt been as dominant as i would have expected, some new names have stepped up, others have fallen short, so here is my first attempt this year at some rankings, enjoy


Early Top 50 (April 21st)

1. Cooper Duff-Tytler Calder 199cm
2. Fred Rodriguez Sth Frem 184cm
3. Dyson Sharp Cent Dist 188cm
4. Zeke Uwland GCS A 178cm
5. Cody Curtin Clarem 200cm
6. Sam Cumming N Adel 184cm
7. Zach O'Keefe Gipps 177cm
8. Oliver Greeves Eastern 191cm
9. Riley Onley Murray 194cm
10. Willem Duursma Gipps 191cm
11. Blake Kelly Swan Dist 182cm
12. Daniel Annable Bris A 183cm
13. Dylan Patterson GCS A 183cm
14. Maxx King Syd A 191cm
15. Liam Hetherton Murray 197cm
16. Thomas McGuane Western 178cm
17. Aaron Sharkie Oakleigh 183cm
18. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves Dand 186cm
19. Archie Ludowyke Sand 197cm
20. Toby Whan Sth Frem 184cm
21. Hussein El Achkar Cald 171cm
22. Louis Emmett Oakleigh 199cm
23. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier N Adel 182cm
24. Koby Evans Perth 187cm
25. Felix Kneipp Cald 179cm
26. Rhylee McHenry Tas 179cm
27. Josh Lindsay Geel 183cm
28. Sam Swaddling West Perth 187cm
29. Aidan Schubert Cent Dist 194cm
30. Beau Addinsall GCS A 180cm
31. Hunter Holmes Oakleigh 186cm
32. Lachy Dovaston Eastern 177cm
33. Noah Chamberlain Syd A 192cm
34. Lachlan Carmichael Syd A 183cm
35. Jasper Russell Dand 176cm
36. Kobe Williams Western 185cm
37. Basil Hart Peel 185cm
38. Josh Reichelt Cent Dist 180cm
39. Wes Walley Subiaco 181cm
40. Tairon Ah-Mu Dand 198cm
41. Louis Kellaway Sturt 182cm
42. Hunter Wright Bendigo 188cm
43. Charlie Banfield Clarem 191cm
44. Adam Sweid Cald 175cm
45. Cooper Herbert Cald 189cm
46. Jack Cook WWT 179cm
47. Sam Allen Oakleigh 183cm
48. Ryder Corrigan Murray 186cm
49. Max Roney Tas 186cm
50. Rory Wright Sand 183cm

Sam Grlj and Xavier Bamert unlucky...

 

[Futbolista]

OK so i watched a bit of footy this weekend, i still have some catching up to do, but i think i can put out an early list for people to talk about, criticise and ponder

i think the most impressive prospect this season has to be CDT and with Sharp not at his best and a few others also having slow starts, i think he has jumped to early pick 1 favouritism, Greeves hasnt been as dominant as i would have expected, some new names have stepped up, others have fallen short, so here is my first attempt this year at some rankings, enjoy


Early Top 50 (April 21st)

1. Cooper Duff-Tytler Calder 199cm
2. Fred Rodriguez Sth Frem 184cm
3. Dyson Sharp Cent Dist 188cm
4. Zeke Uwland GCS A 178cm
5. Cody Curtin Clarem 200cm
6. Sam Cumming N Adel 184cm
7. Zach O'Keefe Gipps 177cm
8. Oliver Greeves Eastern 191cm
9. Riley Onley Murray 194cm
10. Willem Duursma Gipps 191cm
11. Blake Kelly Swan Dist 182cm
12. Daniel Annable Bris A 183cm
13. Dylan Patterson GCS A 183cm
14. Maxx King Syd A 191cm
15. Liam Hetherton Murray 197cm
16. Thomas McGuane Western 178cm
17. Aaron Sharkie Oakleigh 183cm
18. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves Dand 186cm
19. Archie Ludowyke Sand 197cm
20. Toby Whan Sth Frem 184cm
21. Hussein El Achkar Cald 171cm
22. Louis Emmett Oakleigh 199cm
23. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier N Adel 182cm
24. Koby Evans Perth 187cm
25. Felix Kneipp Cald 179cm
26. Rhylee McHenry Tas 179cm
27. Josh Lindsay Geel 183cm
28. Sam Swaddling West Perth 187cm
29. Aidan Schubert Cent Dist 194cm
30. Beau Addinsall GCS A 180cm
31. Hunter Holmes Oakleigh 186cm
32. Lachy Dovaston Eastern 177cm
33. Noah Chamberlain Syd A 192cm
34. Lachlan Carmichael Syd A 183cm
35. Jasper Russell Dand 176cm
36. Kobe Williams Western 185cm
37. Basil Hart Peel 185cm
38. Josh Reichelt Cent Dist 180cm
39. Wes Walley Subiaco 181cm
40. Tairon Ah-Mu Dand 198cm
41. Louis Kellaway Sturt 182cm
42. Hunter Wright Bendigo 188cm
43. Charlie Banfield Clarem 191cm
44. Adam Sweid Cald 175cm
45. Cooper Herbert Cald 189cm
46. Jack Cook WWT 179cm
47. Sam Allen Oakleigh 183cm
48. Ryder Corrigan Murray 186cm
49. Max Roney Tas 186cm
50. Rory Wright Sand 183cm

Sam Grlj and Xavier Bamert unlucky...

Nice mate...good balance

 

[Yoda_]

It’s always nice to see people going against the grain.

If Duursma available at 2, I’d sure as hell hope we pick him

Any reason Noah Hibbins is down to 18?

Hunter Wright in the 40s would be a steal to imho

Great list mate

 

[Miller1971]

OK so i watched a bit of footy this weekend, i still have some catching up to do, but i think i can put out an early list for people to talk about, criticise and ponder

i think the most impressive prospect this season has to be CDT and with Sharp not at his best and a few others also having slow starts, i think he has jumped to early pick 1 favouritism, Greeves hasnt been as dominant as i would have expected, some new names have stepped up, others have fallen short, so here is my first attempt this year at some rankings, enjoy


Early Top 50 (April 21st)

1. Cooper Duff-Tytler Calder 199cm
2. Fred Rodriguez Sth Frem 184cm
3. Dyson Sharp Cent Dist 188cm
4. Zeke Uwland GCS A 178cm
5. Cody Curtin Clarem 200cm
6. Sam Cumming N Adel 184cm
7. Zach O'Keefe Gipps 177cm
8. Oliver Greeves Eastern 191cm
9. Riley Onley Murray 194cm
10. Willem Duursma Gipps 191cm
11. Blake Kelly Swan Dist 182cm
12. Daniel Annable Bris A 183cm
13. Dylan Patterson GCS A 183cm
14. Maxx King Syd A 191cm
15. Liam Hetherton Murray 197cm
16. Thomas McGuane Western 178cm
17. Aaron Sharkie Oakleigh 183cm
18. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves Dand 186cm
19. Archie Ludowyke Sand 197cm
20. Toby Whan Sth Frem 184cm
21. Hussein El Achkar Cald 171cm
22. Louis Emmett Oakleigh 199cm
23. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier N Adel 182cm
24. Koby Evans Perth 187cm
25. Felix Kneipp Cald 179cm
26. Rhylee McHenry Tas 179cm
27. Josh Lindsay Geel 183cm
28. Sam Swaddling West Perth 187cm
29. Aidan Schubert Cent Dist 194cm
30. Beau Addinsall GCS A 180cm
31. Hunter Holmes Oakleigh 186cm
32. Lachy Dovaston Eastern 177cm
33. Noah Chamberlain Syd A 192cm
34. Lachlan Carmichael Syd A 183cm
35. Jasper Russell Dand 176cm
36. Kobe Williams Western 185cm
37. Basil Hart Peel 185cm
38. Josh Reichelt Cent Dist 180cm
39. Wes Walley Subiaco 181cm
40. Tairon Ah-Mu Dand 198cm
41. Louis Kellaway Sturt 182cm
42. Hunter Wright Bendigo 188cm
43. Charlie Banfield Clarem 191cm
44. Adam Sweid Cald 175cm
45. Cooper Herbert Cald 189cm
46. Jack Cook WWT 179cm
47. Sam Allen Oakleigh 183cm
48. Ryder Corrigan Murray 186cm
49. Max Roney Tas 186cm
50. Rory Wright Sand 183cm

Sam Grlj and Xavier Bamert unlucky...

Jared Moss, Raph Geesu, Harrison Bridge and Jack Harrison appear to have dropped off your radar?

I see Jack Harrison has been in and out of Lions u18s, so that makes sense - but the other 3 played full academy series. Where are they at? Reports Geesu in particular is going pretty well.

 

[Davo-27]

Jared Moss, Raph Geesu, Harrison Bridge and Jack Harrison appear to have dropped off your radar?

I see Jack Harrison has been in and out of Lions u18s, so that makes sense - but the other 3 played full academy series. Where are they at? Reports Geesu in particular is going pretty well.

I think Geesu could break into my top 50 as I've liked him for the last 2 years and have previous highly ranked him, but I havnt seen the Brisbane Academy play this year, maybe when they play CTL or State games I can see how they have come on, Harrison was a dark horse, Bridge I wasn't his biggest fan, I don't think I've ever rated him too highly even though people have pushed his name, Moss I liked as an overager at the u16s, but I need to see more examples of his game.

 

[Davo-27]

It’s always nice to see people going against the grain.

If Duursma available at 2, I’d sure as hell hope we pick him

Any reason Noah Hibbins is down to 18?

Hunter Wright in the 40s would be a steal to imho

Great list mate

Every game I see Duursma in, there's at least 3 of his team mates/opponents I prefer, that doesn't scream pick 2 to me, but clubs and media are getting excited about him

Hibbins-Hargreaves has gone from midfielder to hff, which lowers his draft value a little which could see him slide to early 2nd round worst case scenario imo (Connor MacDonald an example)

Hunter Wright goes OK, but he is a new guy on the scene (i had him as 1 to watch last year, but new to the top 50) i want to see more evidence before getting too excited

 

[maverick001]

OK so i watched a bit of footy this weekend, i still have some catching up to do, but i think i can put out an early list for people to talk about, criticise and ponder

i think the most impressive prospect this season has to be CDT and with Sharp not at his best and a few others also having slow starts, i think he has jumped to early pick 1 favouritism, Greeves hasnt been as dominant as i would have expected, some new names have stepped up, others have fallen short, so here is my first attempt this year at some rankings, enjoy


Early Top 50 (April 21st)

1. Cooper Duff-Tytler Calder 199cm
2. Fred Rodriguez Sth Frem 184cm
3. Dyson Sharp Cent Dist 188cm
4. Zeke Uwland GCS A 178cm
5. Cody Curtin Clarem 200cm
6. Sam Cumming N Adel 184cm
7. Zach O'Keefe Gipps 177cm
8. Oliver Greeves Eastern 191cm
9. Riley Onley Murray 194cm
10. Willem Duursma Gipps 191cm
11. Blake Kelly Swan Dist 182cm
12. Daniel Annable Bris A 183cm
13. Dylan Patterson GCS A 183cm
14. Maxx King Syd A 191cm
15. Liam Hetherton Murray 197cm
16. Thomas McGuane Western 178cm
17. Aaron Sharkie Oakleigh 183cm
18. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves Dand 186cm
19. Archie Ludowyke Sand 197cm
20. Toby Whan Sth Frem 184cm
21. Hussein El Achkar Cald 171cm
22. Louis Emmett Oakleigh 199cm
23. Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier N Adel 182cm
24. Koby Evans Perth 187cm
25. Felix Kneipp Cald 179cm
26. Rhylee McHenry Tas 179cm
27. Josh Lindsay Geel 183cm
28. Sam Swaddling West Perth 187cm
29. Aidan Schubert Cent Dist 194cm
30. Beau Addinsall GCS A 180cm
31. Hunter Holmes Oakleigh 186cm
32. Lachy Dovaston Eastern 177cm
33. Noah Chamberlain Syd A 192cm
34. Lachlan Carmichael Syd A 183cm
35. Jasper Russell Dand 176cm
36. Kobe Williams Western 185cm
37. Basil Hart Peel 185cm
38. Josh Reichelt Cent Dist 180cm
39. Wes Walley Subiaco 181cm
40. Tairon Ah-Mu Dand 198cm
41. Louis Kellaway Sturt 182cm
42. Hunter Wright Bendigo 188cm
43. Charlie Banfield Clarem 191cm
44. Adam Sweid Cald 175cm
45. Cooper Herbert Cald 189cm
46. Jack Cook WWT 179cm
47. Sam Allen Oakleigh 183cm
48. Ryder Corrigan Murray 186cm
49. Max Roney Tas 186cm
50. Rory Wright Sand 183cm

Sam Grlj and Xavier Bamert unlucky...

Thanks for sharing
Any concerns with Rodriquez’s 6 possession senior debut for STH Freo?

 

[Davo-27]

Thanks for sharing
Any concerns with Rodriquez’s 6 possession senior debut for STH Freo?

State footy performances are over rated from recruiters pov imo, i care about championships much more, because i think its a higher tier of competition because you have dozens of future AFL Stars playing each other versus a bunch of so-so types with the odd AFL experienced player here and there at State League Level (usually low tier, but some actually good) and the young players usually get put in non ideal positions as debutants having to adapt to a new team structure... its nice when they perform, but not a huge issue as long as they look like they belong in their few disposals.

 

[Thunderstruck]

State footy performances are over rated from recruiters pov imo, i care about championships much more, because i think its a higher tier of competition because you have dozens of future AFL Stars playing each other versus a bunch of so-so types with the odd AFL experienced player here and there at State League Level (usually low tier, but some actually good) and the young players usually get put in non ideal positions as debutants having to adapt to a new team structure... its nice when they perform, but not a huge issue as long as they look like they belong in their few disposals.

The problem is, the champs poses exactly the same problem for those kids that are not top of the tree in their position and many are played out of position to fit in the side. You just have to look at each game on an individual basis relative to the strength of the league and the position.

 

[Angak]

From the HS

Will Darcy is viewed internally as a major draft smokey. Not on a Coates Talent League list, Darcy is draft eligible this year and is athletic key defender who is great in the air and at ground level. Sam rocketed up draft board in his 18th year and don’t be surprised to see Will get the attention of recruiters in APS