List Mgmt. GWS Giants Academy News & Discussion

[Big Stinky Monk]

Another case of left hand not talking to right hand in AFL HQ. They replaced NSW and QLD in the u18s champs with the 4 academy teams. Now that just a few weeks later, Riverina is out of the academy (barring another tinkering to the brand new rule), Brander and Spargo and the other Riverina prospects are left with no team to play for at the div 2 champs.

I predict that the trend (trend being on a tiny Sample size of 2 years) of Riverina players going in the top 20 will drop off pretty quickly. Not only does the above mentioned mess need to be sorted out, but they also won't have the weekly articles from Twomey overhyping them all year long, as his agenda is now complete.

 

[Ralphyboy]

Another case of left hand not talking to right hand in AFL HQ. They replaced NSW and QLD in the u18s champs with the 4 academy teams. Now that just a few weeks later, Riverina is out of the academy (barring another tinkering to the brand new rule), Brander and Spargo and the other Riverina prospects are left with no team to play for at the div 2 champs.

I predict that the trend (trend being on a tiny Sample size of 2 years) of Riverina players going in the top 20 will drop off pretty quickly. Not only does the above mentioned mess need to be sorted out, but they also won't have the weekly articles from Twomey overhyping them all year long, as his agenda is now complete.

Hi,

Spargo etc are playing for GWS this weekend in the Div 2 champs. Brander is not because he is required to play cricket for his school.

 

[dlanod]

Hi,

Spargo etc are playing for GWS this weekend in the Div 2 champs. Brander is not because he is required to play cricket for his school.

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Jy Lane won't be an academy player any more either, Laine Fitzgerald probably isn't, and it isn't clear on Paech

 

[fridgeman]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/gw...s/news-story/01ce5bd08ba1063dfcdb168906d00c5d

A different angle but still crappy journalism IMO, sensationalist and charged with emotion

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/gw...s/news-story/01ce5bd08ba1063dfcdb168906d00c5d

A different angle but still crappy journalism IMO, sensationalist and charged with emotion

While I absolutely hate Tony Shepherd's politics, I love his love for the club and his willingness to go in hard to protect its interests.

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

While I absolutely hate Tony Shepherd's politics, I love his love for the club and his willingness to go in hard to protect its interests.

You forgot to add:

"... and his utter fashion shamelessness in wearing bright orange chinos at club events."

The Prez has guts.

 

[Giant Strides]

SYDNEY Academy member and father-son prospect Nick Blakey put in an exceptional performance in his side's thrilling four-point win over the GWS Academy on Sunday. The youngster had an immediate impact and kicked three goals from his 17 disposals in the 12.14 (86) to 12.10 (82) win at Blacktown International Sports Park. Blakey, the son of former Fitzroy and North Melbourne player John, will have to choose between three clubs – the Swans, Lions or Kangaroos – when he is eligible to be drafted in 2018.

Teammate Jarrod Osborne was the Swans' leading possession-getter with 22 touches and 10 tackles, using the ball well by hand and foot and standing up under pressure. Midfielder James Bell, who was not mentioned in the Swans' best players, was another classy performer courtesy of his good work rate and ability to push forward when required. Bell received a knock early in the match, which limited his output to 13 possessions and a goal.

For the Giants, tall forward Nick Shipley was ultra-competitive and aggressive in the air, ending with 21 disposals, nine clearances, seven tackles and two goals. The 190cm goalkicker, who can perform multiple roles, has shown vast improvement since transferring from soccer as a 15-year-old. Interestingly, Shipley had never picked up a football before joining the Giants Academy just three years ago.

Midfielder Charlie Spargo was in the thick of the action and ended with a game-high 24 disposals, six tackles, five inside 50s and a goal, demonstrating his smartness in the air and at ground level. The 173cm Spargo is the son of former North Melbourne and Brisbane Bears player Paul, but is not eligible for father-son selection.

Over-age player Connor Owen-Auburn kicked four goals and took seven marks playing a medium forward role to round out the Giants' leading players. Owen-Auburn impressed with his strong aerial leap and composure when the ball entered attacking 50.

SYDNEY ACADEMY 5.4 6.9 8.11 12.14 (86)
GWS ACADEMY 1.1 6.3 9.10 12.10 (82)

GOALS
SYDNEY ACADEMY: Blakey 3, Osborne, Bell, Skrivanic, Tegg, Stern, Rogers, Hardman, Maze, Eynaud
GWS ACADEMY: Owen-Auburn 4, Lane 4, Shipley 2, Spargo, Edwards

BEST
SYDNEY ACADEMY: Blakey, Osborne, Stern, Robertson, Rogers, Maze
GWS ACADEMY: Shipley, Spargo, Fitzgerald, Owen-Auburn, Conlan
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So, obviously the removal of areas from the Giants academy hasn't flowed through to the Div 2 championship teams - presumably too late an announcement & confirmation of which areas are gone is not finalised. Nice to see CO-A doing well as an overager. Also, Nick Shipley as a forward - he's listed as a western Sydney lad - so good to see a couple of options showing up to counteract the hysteria.

 

[coniglio_number1]

COA to do a Tiziani?

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Nick Shipley as a forward - he's listed as a western Sydney lad - so good to see a couple of options showing up to counteract the hysteria.

Yep his a born and bred Campbelltown lad and should be interesting to see how he progresses over the coming season.

 

[Determinant]

Yep his a born and bred Campbelltown lad and should be interesting to see how he progresses over the coming season.

Is Campbelltown in still? I've not seen a new map, dodgy buggers have probably given it to West Coast

 

[dlanod]

Is Campbelltown in still? I've not seen a new map, dodgy buggers have probably given it to West Coast

It's a bit close to Albury. They're probably in the Murray TAC Cup side, since it's only a 5 1/2 hour drive - same as Wentworth to Bendigo.

 

[Determinant]

It's a bit close to Albury. They're probably in the Murray TAC Cup side, since it's only a 5 1/2 hour drive - same as Wentworth to Bendigo.

Agreed, one shouldn't presume

 

[_GT_]

So, so cynical....

 

[Giant Strides]

Huh, you know that saying about 'past performance is no guarantee of future performance'? It doesn't apply to the VFL.

 

[Giant Strides]

Team for Game 2 of the Division 2 / Academy Series, versus Gold Coast Academy

http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL ...s images/U18 GIANTS Academy Round 2 Squad.pdf

 

[Determinant]

Team for Game 2 of the Division 2 / Academy Series, versus Gold Coast Academy

http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL Tenant/GWSGiants/Images/news images/U18 GIANTS Academy Round 2 Squad.pdf

they are playing soccer?

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Missed a great opportunity for a triple header - all three grades v the suns.

 

[Giant Strides]

NSW/ACT Rams‏ @NSWACT_Rams 33m33 minutes ago
FT. Gold Coast Suns 12.3 (75) def GWS Giants 7.16 (58). Best: Suns: Damien Burke; Giants: Nicholas Shipley. NAB AFL U18 Academy Series.

 

[Giant Strides]

A second loss in the Division 2 championships. Goalkicking inaccuracy a significant factor.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-01/u18-sun-bags-five-in-win-over-giants

Seems Gold Coast were fairly dominant in the contest, but Tom Highmore often intercepted across half-back. He used it well and was the Giants' best player. Tough onballer Nicholas Shipley won a lot of clearances. His disposal was a touch scrappy, although that had a lot to do with the pressure the Suns applied. His marking made him a threat up forward and a nice goal on the run in the last quarter, when he showed good awareness and weaved through traffic, helped the Giants push for the lead before the Suns kicked away.

Key forward Jarrod Brander was one of his side's better players. Brander presented well and took plenty of marks but his inaccuracy was costly. GWS lost priority access to Brander when the Albury/Murray region was taken out of the club's zone. Brander is one of several players who could be drafted at No.1 this year. Highly rated midfielder Charlie Spargo pulled out of the game earlier in the week with knee irritation. He should be fine to return in the next fortnight. However, as with Brander, GWS no longer has priority access to Spargo. He is the son of former Lion and Kangaroo Paul Spargo. Jack Powell was another to impress for the Giants. The midfielder wins the ball on the inside and outside and rarely wastes a disposal.

In calm conditions, conversion in front of goal was the difference as Gold Coast ran out winners, 12.3 (75) to 7.16 (58).

GOLD COAST ACADEMY 5.0 7.1 10.2 12.3 (75)
GWS ACADEMY 1.3 3.11 3.14 7.16 (58)

GOALS
Gold Coast academy: Burke 5, Watson 4, Arnold, Bowie, Simington
GWS academy: Fitzgerald 2, Gray 2, Stevens, Shipley, Edwards

BEST
Gold Coast academy: Foster, Burke, Graham, Crossley, Smith, Davidson
GWS academy: Highmore, Shipley, Fitzgerald, Brander, Gaynor, Budd

 

[Giant Strides]

AFL 2017 Under 18 Division 2 Championships - Game 3 GWS GIANTS vs. Tasmania

Date: Saturday, 8 April 2017
Time: 10.00am
Venue: North Hobart Oval

The GIANTS Academy team will look to get their first NAB Under 18s Academy Series win this weekend after a disappointing defeat last week at the hands of the Gold Coast Suns. Heading to Hobart for Round Three, it will be the first time the GIANTS have travelled throughout the series this year, posing a challenge to the young team.

SELECTED GWS GIANTS ACADEMY TEAM

B: 17. Guy Richardson 27. Jacob Conlan 22. Tyh Evans
HB: 44. Daniel Cerni 29. Riley Budd 6. Rhys Pollock
C: 9. Reed Stevens 28. Tom Highmore 1. Jake Gaynor
HF: 3. Shaun Driscoll 33. Alex Paech 23. Doulton Langlands
F: 15. Connor Owen-Auburn 45. Jacob Koschitzke 18. Jy Lane
Foll: 34. Kieren Briggs 19. Mathew Walker 4. Laine Fitzgerald
Inter: 48. Daniel Foley 11. Christian Palombi 46. Riley Corbett. 21. Maxwell Beaumont 24. Luke Cuthbert 25. Nicholas Shipley
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The selectors have been rotating the team around. By my calculations, there are 11 players for whom this is the third match, 7 their second (4 played their first match last week and 3 coming back from round 1, with only 3 of the original 40-man squad not having played a game yet - don't know whether that's due injury, choice, removal from academy etc. Still playing some of those presumably removed from GWS academy such as Alex Paech (third game today). No Brander, Spargo or Powell today, I think Spargo was injured, Brander may have to play for his school, but don't know about Jack Powell who wasn't named in NEAFL either so perhaps he's also injured.

 

[coniglio_number1]

I have read a lot of power rankings and spargo is now listed in the late teens to early 20s. We could still probably draft him outright

 

[Giant Strides]

Lot of water yet to go under the bridge between now and ND time, but I think the hysteria over the academy is much less this year as kids from other areas push themselves to the fore. Powell seems to have dropped right back as well.

 

[Giant Strides]

It's all over at North Hobart Oval. GWS Academy 14.4.88 defeat Tassie Mariners 12.5.77 to gain their first win in the Div 2 championships - well played lads.

GWS goals: Paech 3, Stevens 2, Lane 2, Pollock, Walker, Highmore, Palombi, Briggs, Cuthbert, Koschitzke.

 

[Determinant]

It's all over at North Hobart Oval. GWS Academy 14.4.88 defeat Tassie Mariners 12.5.77 to gain their first win in the Div 2 championships - well played lads.

GWS goals: Paech 3, Stevens 2, Lane 2, Pollock, Walker, Highmore, Palombi, Briggs, Cuthbert, Koschitzke.

Kosi relative does anyone know, not a common name

 

[GWSGinger]

Lot of water yet to go under the bridge between now and ND time, but I think the hysteria over the academy is much less this year as kids from other areas push themselves to the fore. Powell seems to

Date: Saturday, 8 April 2017
Time: 10.00am
Venue: North Hobart Oval

The GIANTS Academy team will look to get their first NAB Under 18s Academy Series win this weekend after a disappointing defeat last week at the hands of the Gold Coast Suns. Heading to Hobart for Round Three, it will be the first time the GIANTS have travelled throughout the series this year, posing a challenge to the young team.

SELECTED GWS GIANTS ACADEMY TEAM

B: 17. Guy Richardson 27. Jacob Conlan 22. Tyh Evans
HB: 44. Daniel Cerni 29. Riley Budd 6. Rhys Pollock
C: 9. Reed Stevens 28. Tom Highmore 1. Jake Gaynor
HF: 3. Shaun Driscoll 33. Alex Paech 23. Doulton Langlands
F: 15. Connor Owen-Auburn 45. Jacob Koschitzke 18. Jy Lane
Foll: 34. Kieren Briggs 19. Mathew Walker 4. Laine Fitzgerald
Inter: 48. Daniel Foley 11. Christian Palombi 46. Riley Corbett. 21. Maxwell Beaumont 24. Luke Cuthbert 25. Nicholas Shipley
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The selectors have been rotating the team around. By my calculations, there are 11 players for whom this is the third match, 7 their second (4 played their first match last week and 3 coming back from round 1, with only 3 of the original 40-man squad not having played a game yet - don't know whether that's due injury, choice, removal from academy etc. Still playing some of those presumably removed from GWS academy such as Alex Paech (third game today). No Brander, Spargo or Powell today, I think Spargo was injured, Brander may have to play for his school, but don't know about Jack Powell who wasn't named in NEAFL either so perhaps he's also injured.

I think you might find that Brander, Powell, Richards and Spargo are all playing for the National Academy tomorrow at the G. From the looks of the first few nationals games they probably should've won and would've if they had have kicked straight.