Strategy Fremantle Dockers Next Generation Academy

[AstonSouffle]

Seems a shame, looks like we'll only draft two of these guys. Would be great if we had a conga line of talent this year to supplement our high picks.

 

[Puregold]

Butters and Thomas getting some ok results in the state combine. Hoping for some of these guys to be grabbed as cat b rookies. Free hit

 

[AstonSouffle]

So outside of Henry, think we'll pick any of these guys up?

 

[rgauci]

So outside of Henry, think we'll pick any of these guys up?

Hopefully they make it to category B, I think Butters is a good chance.

 

[Joao]

Twomey said we have nominated Butters and Thomas. Presumably for the rookie draft but it's not clear.

 

[wayToGo_]

Expecting we'll pick up both Butters and Thomas as Cat Bs if no bids come. If they do get bids I doubt we'll match.

Both deserve a cat B chance given their Colts GF performances -> Leno's smother (plus a lot more) and Isaiah's bag of goals.

 

[Walkingwounded]

I think if both make it through the main draft, that they both end up on the B list.

Leno is a seriously good kick, with run off the 1/2 back.. Butters a clever small forward, something to work with for free.

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

Hoping both make it through to Cat B

Will be a great result for our NGA program that’s really still infant

Will also help Henry transition, although I don’t expect that to be an issue for him - kids ready to go


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[rgauci]

Are Thomas and Butters onto the Cat B list yet?

 

[apuchar]

Are Thomas and Butters onto the Cat B list yet?

If we want them

 

[Docker82]

I think they may need to get through the PSD. The chances of that happening is close enough to 100% but just saying.

 

[Joao]

I think they may need to get through the PSD. The chances of that happening is close enough to 100% but just saying.

I don't think that is correct. Last year Carter was added as Cat B as soon as the ND finished.

 

[Docker82]

I don't think that is correct. Last year Carter was added as Cat B as soon as the ND finished.

That may have had something to do with the fact the Pre Season Draft was cancelled immediately after the National Draft finished.

Tbh I don’t really care if I’m right or wrong as no one is going to bid anyway.

 

[Joao]

That may have had something to do with the fact the Pre Season Draft was cancelled immediately after the National Draft finished.

Tbh I don’t really care if I’m right or wrong as no one is going to bid anyway.

I am 99% certain we can just rookie them.

 

[apuchar]

They could fill that gap with Bigoa Nyuon, a member of their NGA, as a category B rookie if he gets overlooked in the national draft.

 

[Nickos66]

The PSD is irrelevant as far as NGA bids are concerned. They can't be selected elsewhere - there are no draft values for the PSD for starters..

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[rgauci]

Freo secure NGA duo as Category B rookies

Fremantle’s NGA continues to bear fruit, with Freo signing Isaiah Butters and Leno Thomas

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[purplerunsdeep2]

Got them! Butters and Leno ️


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[Docker82]

The PSD is irrelevant as far as NGA bids are concerned. They can't be selected elsewhere - there are no draft values for the PSD for starters..

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I actually looked it up and my source says that they have to get through the PSD as well. There’s 2 possibilities:
1. My source is outdated. It’s an AFL publication so should be correct at some point but might not be updated.
2. The other clubs bar Carlton and Hawthorn have told the AFL they won’t participate in the PSD (extremely likely), therefore the AFL has said go ahead.

Regardless welcome to the club Leno and Izzy!

 

[Scham]

What a time to be a Freo supporter!!!

 

[wayToGo_]

Really happy for these two guys. They've worked damn hard and it all came together for both of them in the Colts GF. Going to enjoy having more x-factor developing at Peel next year.

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

Peel is going to have some talent running around next season


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[Tonga Bob]

Great news! Welcome lads!!

 

[Zurgblade]

You guys also picked up Jarvis Pina in the Rookie Draft. Great that the club supports local talent.