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Budarick > Gore
Nice
Thought he was a Benowa high studentLimited vision but Gore looked pretty good there. Worth mentioning that Gore is a TSS graduate.
You're right. I mixed him up with somebody else. Benowa have done a pretty good job of producing AFL players over last few decades - Daniel Merrett, Dayne Zorko and Brent Renouf. I'm fairly sure they have a good relationship with the Surfers Demons and that obviously has a lot to do with the close proximity between the school and club.Thought he was a Benowa high student
I hate to say this, but he shouldn’t have been.Connor Budarick named to the U/18 All Australian team!
I also don't see him as HB. Midfielder for me.I hate to say this, but he shouldn’t have been.
At best, he should have been on the bench.
As already discussed on the draft board, it was a “political” decision as he won the Academy series award, and couldn’t be left out.
Jeremy Sharp shouldn’t have been named either.
So, if I’m dropping one player, it’s Sharp.
Will Day from SA deserved to be named instead of Budarick in the starting back line.
Please don’t take this as a slight against Budarick, it’s not.
He played half of one game as HB.I also don't see him as HB. Midfielder for me.
yep, devon smith like in the way he hunts and tacklesHe played half of one game as HB.
I think he’ll start off as a small forward who rotates through the midfield as he adds size and improves his running capacity.
Ace has a lot of X factor and upside but he also has a long way to go. Needs to learn a lot of football smarts, if he can get that right and put on a bit of weight watch outLast game of the champs vs. SA
Abbreviated notes from AFL draft central
Scouting notes: AFL U18 Championships - South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia held firm late-on to finish off its national carnival with a 17-point win over the Allies at Marvel Stadium on Wednesday. Michael Alvaro was on hand to note down some of the prominent players, with all notes opinion-based of the individual writer. South Australia: #1 Kysaiah...afl.draftcentral.com.au
Hewago Paul Oea
His defensive pressure and damage on the outside was terrific, while also flicking out effective handballs when under a touch more pressure.
Connor Budarick
Named All Australian in the back pocket, Budarick’s Academy Series MVP award was largely earned for his work through the midfield, and his handball-heavy 21 disposals ensured a solid end to his national carnival. He is all heart, but has the speed and finishing qualities up forward to make him even more desirable for the Suns.
Crossley
16 handballs from 22 disposals – with six clearances to boot. Played his role well and provided a physical edge, but can work on polishing up his disposal and running game.
I reckon Ace becomes the best AFL player of the lot.
Ace has a lot of X factor and upside but he also has a long way to go. Needs to learn a lot of football smarts, if he can get that right and put on a bit of weight watch out
I wouldn’t worry about Noah McFadyen. First he’s not a tall at 186cm.Queensland goes unbeaten at home to round out U16 carnival
QUEENSLAND finished its Under 16 Division 2 campaign off on a winning note, beating the Northern Territory by 52 points in a heated contest to go undefeated in their two home legs. Brisbane Lions Academy prospect Noah McFadyen was the star of the day, proving too strong deep inside 50 and...afl.draftcentral.com.au
Something to get excited about Little Plugger kicked a couple of snags.
The worry is Lions academy talk kicked 8
How tall are 15 year old talls?I wouldn’t worry about Noah McFadyen. First he’s not a tall at 186cm.
Second, he’s also captain of the Australian U16 cricket team, and his dad is very high up in Cricket Australia.
Sounds like a great little all-rounder from accounts (Going off of a quick google search with the first page being exclusively cricket) definitely look forward to him skittling some Pommy wickets in a few years time.I wouldn’t worry about Noah McFadyen. First he’s not a tall at 186cm.
Second, he’s also captain of the Australian U16 cricket team, and his dad is very high up in Cricket Australia.
If he's my height already at 15/16, Good chances are he'll be a decent sized tall by the time he's 18/19. - Unless he's already had his growth spurt.How tall are 15 year old talls?
186cm and not stopped growing you'd think - I reckon he'll end up a 'tall' mid 190's probably.
Lol.. When did Andrew leave North to play for Suns?Well done to Bailey for receiving the Rising Star nomination this week. Unfortunate that we missed out on getting Bailey in his draft year but there's hope for the future. His brother Darby plays for the Broadbeach juniors and is coming through our academy system at the moment. I believe he is draft eligible next year. Obviously if we can convince Darby to stay with us then that increases our chances of bringing Bailey home in the future. Having the two Scott brothers playing for their hometown team on the Gold Coast would be a great story. If anyone is wondering, apparently Darby is quite the talented footballer as well.
Let's hope it plays out like it did with the Swallow brothers where we recruit the younger brother and the older brother decides he wants to leave North to join us later in his career.