Academy: Gold Coast SUNS Gun Factory

[GC2015]

Oh boy! I can already envision Mally, Rogers, Lombard (and Rioli?) absolutely tearing backlines apart with their speed and skills.

Baseline on Instagram: "FUTURE OF THE SUNS ☀️💨 @leojlombard"

4,991 likes, 10 comments - baselinefootyApril 15, 2024 on : "FUTURE OF THE SUNS ☀️💨 @leojlombard".

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When our list concessions reduce (if we do well this year, assuming 2025) we won’t be able to take 3-4 Academy graduates every year anyway. The overflow could potentially end up at Melb clubs, so don’t know what the whinge is about.

Just remember that restriction only applies to matching bids and we always reserve the right to draft our academy players with actual picks. For example, had we finished in the 5-8th range last year then we would've only been able to match bids for Walter (3) + Read (9) and then it would be on us to put together a live trade to secure Roger before the pick 14 bid came through. So there are still mechanisms to retain our acadedmy talent even if we are bound by these finals restrictions.

 

[robo_1]

Just remember that restriction only applies to matching bids and we always reserve the right to draft our academy players with actual picks. For example, had we finished in the 5-8th range last year then we would've only been able to match bids for Walter (3) + Read (9) and then it would be on us to put together a live trade to secure Roger before the pick 14 bid came through. So there are still mechanisms to retain our acadedmy talent even if we are bound by these finals restrictions.

They are changing the bidding/matching academy/father son/NGA player system in what looks like to be in 2025

 

[Bjo187]

They are changing the bidding/matching academy/father son/NGA player system in what looks like to be in 2025

Andrew Dillon said yesterday it could be either this year or next year depending on when the review is submitted, which you're right is different to what they said a couple of months ago.

 

[SUN OF A GUN]

Oh boy! I can already envision Mally, Rogers, Lombard (and Rioli?) absolutely tearing backlines apart with their speed and skills.

Baseline on Instagram: "FUTURE OF THE SUNS ☀️💨 @leojlombard"

4,991 likes, 10 comments - baselinefootyApril 15, 2024 on : "FUTURE OF THE SUNS ☀️💨 @leojlombard".

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Just remember that restriction only applies to matching bids and we always reserve the right to draft our academy players with actual picks. For example, had we finished in the 5-8th range last year then we would've only been able to match bids for Walter (3) + Read (9) and then it would be on us to put together a live trade to secure Roger before the pick 14 bid came through. So there are still mechanisms to retain our acadedmy talent even if we are bound by these finals restrictions.

Was more thinking towards our ability to keep Academy kids every year when our overall list numbers go back to normal. Or are have we already had our extra list spots removed?
Possibly keep some on as VFL only players?


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[robo_1]

Andrew Dillon said yesterday it could be either this year or next year depending on when the review is submitted, which you're right is different to what they said a couple of months ago.

On the radio this morning they said would most likely be 2025 as teams have already pre planned for the 2024 draft with future picks ect

 

[RedmanWasHere]

For those wondering why Nank's moved back to Queensland:

"High flying ruck Caleb Nancarrow took a similar path to Everitt, but is now back in Queensland after graduating from Scotch College. The Cairns native is based on the Gold Coast and will be looking to settle into his draft year with consistency."

-Rookie Me website.

 

[GC2015]

For those wondering why Nank's moved back to Queensland:

"High flying ruck Caleb Nancarrow took a similar path to Everitt, but is now back in Queensland after graduating from Scotch College. The Cairns native is based on the Gold Coast and will be looking to settle into his draft year with consistency."

-Rookie Me website.

Team has been announced and Nancarrow is playing tomorrow.

Gold Coast Suns Academy on Instagram: "TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT📣 It is time for our first U18 double header of the season! Get down to @peoplefirstst on Sunday to see both our U18M and U18W take on the @brisbanelionsacademy gates open at 10:15am. #go

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[GC2015]

Marsh AFL National Academy Boys to take on Bulldogs VFL

The 2024 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys squad will represent Australia for the second time this month when they take on VFL ladder-leader Footscray at Mission Whitten Oval this Saturday, April 27

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Leo Lombard will again suit up for the Australian U18 team when they take on the Footscray VFL team on Saturday morning at 11am. Considering Lombard has already played a fair few VFL games and is even a VFL premiership player, it probably won't take him that long to adjust to the level like it may for other U18 players. Lombard was pretty good for the Australian team two weeks ago when they played the Coburg VFL team and another strong performance in this game should really ram home the point that he is a top 10 prospect.