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First game of the Academy series this weekend so it will be interesting to see which of the 6 are named and how they go. I do want Green to play well but not too well so the Vic media start beating the academy drums again
 
U18 Championships 2019
Round 1 of the U18 Championships

Sunday June 9, 12.30 at UTAS Stadium. GWS Academy kids named in bold.

Allies
B: Tom Griffiths - Nick Murray - Luke Parks
HB: Connor Budarick - Josh Rayner - Braeden Campbell
C: Matt McGrory - Will Martyn - Mitch O'Neill
HF: Oliver Davis - Liam Delahunty - Bruce Reville
F: Will Chandler - Hamish Ellam - Noah Cumberland
R: Samson Ryan - Tom Green - Sam Thorne
I: Jackson Barling - Sam Collins - Matt Conroy - Errol Gulden - Malcolm Rosas Jnr

Vic Country
B: Jesse Clark - Sam DeKoning - Harrison Pepper
HB: Lachlan Ash - Brodie Kemp - Hayden Young
C: Brady Rowles - Caleb Serong - Lachlan Williams
HF: Ned Cahill - Elijah Hollands - Cody Weightman
F: Riley Baldi - Josh Smith - Fraser Phillips
R: Charlie Comben - Sam Flanders - Thomson Dow
I: Toby Mahony - Mitch Martin - Jay Rantall - Ryan Sparkes - Cameron Wild
E: Henry Walsh - Ben Worme

Vic Country will be looking to back up an opening win over their Metro counterparts when they travel to Launceston to face the Allies.

The allied forces of each Northern academy, NT and Tasmania are set to provide some stiff competition though, with a balanced midfield mix, zippy outside movers, and a couple of dynamic talls making up the 23. GWS inside gun Tom Green is set to lead the midfield brigade, with Brisbane skipper Will Martyn providing a mix of inside and outside traits, while Tasmania’s Mitch O’Neill looks set to feature on the outside. Diminutive Gold Coast leader Connor Budarick is the other who may feature through the midfield, but will get a shot on the flanks at either end first. Liam Delahunty and Hamish Ellem should create a formidable all-NSW key forward pairing, with both more than capable overhead and always a threat in front of goal. The Allies’ outside running types in the form of Sydney bottom-age pair Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden will also be key, with Oliver Davis thrust onto a forward flank from midfield, and Sam Collins one to watch off half-back.

While the versatility and run that the Allies side will bring should prove a handful, Country have already shown they can shut down such a style of play. Brodie Kemp firmed as an early candidate to tackle Green in the midfield but has been named in defence, with Gippsland pair Sam Flanders and Caleb Serong set to take on that load instead alongside Thomson Dow. Look for the damaging half-back pairing of Lachlan Ash and Hayden Young to again dominate, with Jesse Clark also set to take on an important role as Brock Smith comes out of the back six through injury. Lachlan Williams comes in to add even more speed on the outside for Country, joined by Cam Wild and Toby Mahony – who will both most likely spend time between the forward line and midfield. It will be a tough ask for Josh Smith and Charlie Comben to back up their performances, but they will again be key as the most likely Country talls going forward.

This should be a tight one, and if Country’s first performance is anything to go by, they will be more than up for it. The gelling of a talented Allies side will be key to the contest, and Tom Green looms as a crucial figure with Country lacking like-for-like answers. All will be revealed on Sunday though, with many looking forward to a hot contest.

https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/2019/06/07/wa-and-allies-ready-for-battle-against-vics/
 
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I'd like to see the full stats sheet for the game. From what I can piece together, I think Tom Green was likely the highest individual clearance winner in the game. Without seeing the game, it's hard to take a full understanding of what that means (e.g. Country could have rotated a bunch of guys through the clearances and Green could have been there all game). The comments from the draftwatchers indicates Green was pretty battered as the only big-bodied mid. If so, he would get some credit for fighting out the game and continuing to do his work. I know that one of the Sydney Swans posters had commented that the Allies' team selection was poor, playing individuals rather than selecting a coherent team that could compete in a game. Still, he seems to be a clearance machine so you'd think we'd be keen for that no matter what else happens with trades etc.

Nick Murray the interesting one for me. I hadn't really given him much thought last year, but he seems to be making a good fist of this year. While we did draft Idun last year, and Murray is a different style of player, does anyone think he could fit into our squad mix for next year?
 
A few more games for the players to show their skills and hoping they all do well just not too well and the time they will spend in the NEAFL will show the recruiting staff enough that they can make a very informed decision but at this stage I could only see 2 late picks/rookies from the academy based on past intakes of course still a lot to happen until draft time
 
Delahunty, Peatling, Green and McGrory academy players in for this weekends game and not sure if Lucas is still in the academy but he has been named as well
 

First win for the team this champs and Green looks to have had a very impressive game so interesting to see the media hype over him
and Peatling named in the bests so interesting to see the stats from the game
 
Last round of the 2019 U18 Championships

SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs. ALLIES
Wednesday July 3, 4.40pm
Marvel Stadium


In the second game of the double-header, South Australia and Allies will effectively play-off for third spot having already amassed two losses from three games. As South Australia defeated Western Australia, the Croweaters can effectively grab second with a win over the Allies and a Vic Country triumph in the first game. However they could also finish last with a loss, because they also lost to Vic Metro who sit with the same amount of wins – one. If the Allies win they will grab third, while if they lose they will be fourth after ensuring they will not finish last thanks to the win over Vic Metro. South Australia came agonisingly close to making this a title game if they had come away with the points against Vic Country, but with their back-to-back hopes dashed, the Croweaters will be keen to finish off the carnival with a good win.

The Allies have made two changes to the side that got over the line by two points against Vic Metro, recalling exciting bottom-age forward Braeden Campbell, as well as ball winner, Jeromy Lucas who has been named at full-forward. Out of the side go Nicholas Brewer and James Peatling. The South Australians have also made the two changes with Kysaiah Pickett returning from suspension for the game, joined in the side by Jordan Moore, while Jordan O’Brien and Brady Searle are the outs from the team that narrowly lost to Vic Country in the previous game.

The battle of the midfields will be entertaining with Jackson Mead, Harry Schoenberg and Lachlan McNeil going head-to-head with Tom Green, Ben Jungfer and Connor Budarick on the outside, while Will Martyn and Mitch O’Neill will hope to match the run provided by Dylan Stephens and Josh Shute on the wing. Up forward, South Australia has some great variety with Daniel Sladojevic the key tall, Cameron Taheny as the talented medium forward, and Pickett as the electrifying small. Noah Cumberland, Tom Griffiths and Luke Parks are in some good form and will look to cover the smalls and mediums, while Liam Delahunty could have the job on Sladojevic.

Up the other end, the South Australian defence is right up there in terms of quality with Dyson Hilder and Karl Finlay a couple of dominant tall intercept markers, allowing captain Will Gould to run riot off half-back. Will Day and Luke Edwards also create great run and rebound out of the back half, but will need to be accountable to the likes of Campbell and Hewago Paul Oea who are nimble and damaging if given time and space. Josh Gore is in some ripping form after three goals in the last game, and Hamish Ellem has also produced the goods at ground level. Add in the Allies depth of Errol Gulden and Malcolm Rosas Jrcoming off the bench through the forward half and they have plenty of scoring options. Corey Durdin is a name to remember for next year for the Croweaters, while Damon Freitag could cause issues given his size and strength.

South Australia will be favourites in this game given how close all of their games have been, but the Allies have improved each game they have run out, so if that is any indication, they are set to hold up here against strong opposition.

TEAMS:

South Australia:


B: 35. Karl Finlay – 33. Dyson Hilder – 22. Harrison Magor
HB: 19. Luke Edwards – 24. Will Gould – 12. Will Day
C: 10. Joshua Shute – 18. Jackson Mead – 7. Dylan Stephens
HF: 8. Jed McEntee – 32. Daniel Sladojevic – 17. Josh Morris
F: 31. Jordan Moore – 9. Cameron Taheny – 1. Kysaiah Pickett
R: 37. Lachlan Burrows – 15. Harry Schoenberg – 20. Lachlan McNeil
INT: 14. Declan Carmody – 3. Corey Durdin – 42. Damon Freitag – 11. Callum Park – 28 Oliver Shaw

IN: Kysaiah Pickett, Jordan Moore
OUT: Jordan O’Brien, Brady Searle

Allies:

B: 8. Tom Griffiths – 52. Dirk Koenen – 21. Luke Parks
HB: 46. Noah Cumberland – 26. Liam Delahunty – 36. Sam Thorne
C: 15. Will Martyn – 3. Connor Budarick – 9. Mitch O’Neill
HF: 5. Braeden Campbell – 37. Josh Gore – 2. Hewago Paul Oea
F: 31. Hamish Ellem – 47. Jeromy Lucas – 32. Jack Steele
R: 54. Ben Kelly – 22. Thomas Green – 16. Ben Jungfer
INT: 12. Ashton Crossley – 1. Errol Gulden – 24.Joel Jeffrey – 20. Matt McGrory – 4. Malcolm Rosas Jr

IN: Jeromy Lucas, Braeden Campbell
OUT: Nicholas Brewer, James Peatling
 

Well done to Green and living up to the hype it will be interesting to see how he goes in the NEAFL side assuming he comes back in for some games, IMO he is looking to be a pick around 5-10 and an important player for the club to pick up
Doesnt look like any of the other academy players stood out in the champs so maybe if they perform in the NEAFL they could be picked up
 
Looking forward to two years time ...

Those players in bold are GWS Academy (as best as I can tell from checking the internet team announcements & match reports).


Under 16 National Championships: Division 2 wrap
July 16, 2019 by Michael Alvaro

NEW South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) went through undefeated over three rounds to claim the Division 2 title. NSW/ACT responded beautifully to every question raised by their three opponents, holding firm in their first two games and enjoying a more comfortable win in the last.

Round 1 saw them matched up against traditional rivals Queensland, overcoming deficits at quarter and three-quarter time to run over the top of the Maroons with a wind advantage. Austin Ball and Euriah Hollard each kicked two goals with Ball named best for the Rams, while the tall duo of Will Edwards and Patrick Voss also impressed.
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NT provided a good test for the Rams in Round 2, NSW/ACT’s ability to keep the Thunder goalless in two of the four quarters proved the difference. Voss booted four goals, while zippy ball winner Will Sexton was instrumental with 19 disposals, six marks, five tackles and a goal. His disposal effort was matched by rebounding defender Felix Rogers (eight rebounds) and tall forward Sam Stening (five marks, seven inside 50s, 1.5) as the Rams sailed home strongly.

NSW/ACT – 12.10.82
Northern Territory – 10.5.65

Rams goals Voss 4, Watts 2, Hollard 2, McKenzie 2, Stening, Sexton
Rams best
Watts, Stening, Voss, Sexton, Mckenzie, Fahey

#3 Will Sexton (GWS GIANTS Academy)


Another from NSW/ACT’s brigade of small and quick midfielders, Sexton was one of his side’s best and most consistent ball winners. He seemed to be everywhere at times, intercepting on defensive wing early on, gathering cleanly and brilliantly turning an opponent further a field shortly after, and winning plenty of ball around the stoppages. A pleasing part of Sexton’s game was his work rate, winning the ball up either end and tackling well to ease pressure on his defence. His bursting pace also came in handy when breaking forward, but Sexton sometimes lacked a touch of penetration by foot. Still a fantastic game with 19 disposals, six marks, five tackles, and a goal which came in the third term.

#22 Joshua Fahey (GWS GIANTS Academy)

While he ended up winning the ball at both ends, Fahey was initially sighted in defence – entrusted with a couple of early kick-ins and responsible for one of the more bizarre standings of the mark as he performed a crowd-pleasing handstand. Fahey’s influence up the other end also came in the second term, with an errand set shot finding its way to Euriah Hollard to gift him a goal. It was a well-rounded display from Fahey between the arc, finishing with 17 disposals, five marks, three inside 50s and four rebound 50s.

#24 Kai Watts (GWS GIANTS Academy)

Along with Matthew McKenzie, Watts was a terrific mover of the ball forward and also managed to hit the scoreboard. Watts was first sighted inside 50 when he marked deep from a short Jordan Endemann set shot and converted his opening goal, while later popping up to get on the end of another errand shot to crumb and snap truly in the third term. He won the first clearance of the final quarter on the move and another similar one shortly after, showing a quick first five steps and nice long kick. Watts ended with 16 disposals (14 kicks), six inside 50s and two goals in an important role through the midfield-forward rotation.

#25 Sam Stening (GWS GIANTS Academy)

The bookend quarters of Stening’s game were as good as anyone's, proving an influential and flexible part of the NSW/ACT forward structure. Stening made a nice start with his beautiful kick to find Patrick Voss inside 50 and provide the resultant goal, while popping up again in the same term to show off his strong hands. His final quarter was the true standout though, again showing his sticky hands on the lead from centre half-forward and proving strong one-on-one. While he managed to boot his only goal of the game with a dribbler to seal the win late on, Stening could have finished with an incredible stat-line had he buried multiple other chances. He put a low shot on the run wide, hit the post with a later snap and missed from very close range with a snare off hands – finishing with 1.5 from his 19 disposals, five marks and seven inside 50s.

#26 Patrick Voss (GWS GIANTS Academy)

Voss started like a house on fire, booting all of his game-high four goals in the first half. Playing like a slender key forward at 190cm and 79kg, Voss positioned and led well inside attacking 50 to benefit fully from good delivery. He slotted a set shot for his first major in the opening term and played on quickly to snap his second shortly after. He made a good read to take a strong chest mark inside 50 in the following term and boot his third goal, later barrelling through traffic in the goalsquare to slam home a fourth in almost identical fashion to how his first two goals came. While Voss could not find the goals after that, he still had a couple of tough chances and looked a threat inside the dangerous Rams forward 50.
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After being tested for three quarters against NT, the Rams stormed out of the blocks against Tasmania in Round 3 with an eight-goal to nil first half. The scoring slowed after the main break and Tasmania managed to put together 14 scoring shots, but the Rams were simply too efficient from forward 50 stoppages and resolute in defence. Joshua Fahey led the disposal count with 24 and 10 rebounds with Matthew McKenzie the only other to break the 20-mark (23 disposals, six marks, nine inside 50s). MVP Kai Watts started well up forward with 13 touches and 1.3, while Stening straightened up for 3.0 from 14 disposals and Toby Alker was again solid in midfield.

NSW/ACT 5.4 8.5 9.5 11.9 (75)
TASMANIA 0.2 0.3 1.9 4.10 (34)

NSW/ACT Goals: Sam Stening 3, Euriah Hollard 2, Ethan Grace, Jordan Endemann, Austin Ball, Will Edwards, Kai Watts, Matt McKenzie
NSW/ACT Best: Josh Fahey, Kai Watts, Brad Rauter, Euriah Hollard, Jeremy Woodford, Sam Stening

#22 Joshua Fahey (GWS Giants Academy/Queanbeyan Tigers)


Was the Rams’ leading disposal getter with 24 from defence and through midfield, providing an enormous amount of run and meterage by foot. Was clearly the designated kicker out of defence given his booming left boot, taking the kick-ins and pumping it out long in general play for a massive 10 rebounds. He also managed to breach the attacking 50 too, running hard up the ground and getting in position to let fly on goal, but missing the two opportunities he set sail for. Fahey showed a good combination of remaining calm but also providing urgency, and was vocal throughout – most noticeably when he asked his opponent if he “had a left foot” before he snapped home a left footed goal. Is a character, but can play.

#24 Kai Watts (GWS Giants Academy/Inner West Magpies)

Named NSW/ACT’s MVP and put in another solid shift to return an impactful 13 disposals, three inside 50s and 1.3. Watts was another who rotated between the midfield and forward half, starting inside attacking 50 and often joining in on the stoppages during general play. He was the benefactor of a searing Matthew McKenzie clearance early on as he marked and goaled in the first term, going on to miss another shot shortly after and a snap in the second quarter. Is a little smaller than some of his midfield mates but is strong, and uses his frame to position best at the fall of the ball.

#25 Sam Stening (GWS Giants Academy/Wagga Swans)

Stening put to bed some of the issues he had in front of goal in NSW/ACT’s previous game, slotting 3.0 from 14 disposals and and equal team-high six marks. The lightly built forward rotated between being the deepest Rams player and positioning at centre half-forward, making good plays in both roles. When closer to home, Stening popped through two of his three goals in open play and stood up in contests from high balls in. When pushing further afield, the Wagga product got good separation from his direct opponent and showed off his sticky hands at full stretch to pull in some nice overhead marks. Is a raw kind of prospect but has a good base to build on and certainly impacts games.

The strength, versatility, and penetration of NSW/ACT’s midfield movers saw them home in each game, with a team balance also making them the clear-best in Division 2.

NSW/ACT (3-0)
Results:
Rd 1
– NSW/ACT 10.10 (70) def. Queensland 9.5 (59)
Rd 2 – NSW/ACT 12.10 (82) def. Northern Territory 10.5 (65)
Rd 3 – Tasmania 4.10 (34) def. by NSW/ACT 11.9 (75)

MVP: Kai Watts (GWS Giants Academy/Inner West Magpies)
Most Goals:
Euriah Hollard (Lavington/Geelong Grammar), 6



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Looking forward to two years time ...

Those players in bold are GWS Academy (as best as I can tell from checking the internet team announcements & match reports).


Under 16 National Championships: Division 2 wrap
July 16, 2019 by Michael Alvaro

NEW South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) went through undefeated over three rounds to claim the Division 2 title. NSW/ACT responded beautifully to every question raised by their three opponents, holding firm in their first two games and enjoying a more comfortable win in the last.

Round 1 saw them matched up against traditional rivals Queensland, overcoming deficits at quarter and three-quarter time to run over the top of the Maroons with a wind advantage. Austin Ball and Euriah Hollard each kicked two goals with Ball named best for the Rams, while the tall duo of Will Edwards and Patrick Voss also impressed.
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NT provided a good test for the Rams in Round 2, NSW/ACT’s ability to keep the Thunder goalless in two of the four quarters proved the difference. Voss booted four goals, while zippy ball winner Will Sexton was instrumental with 19 disposals, six marks, five tackles and a goal. His disposal effort was matched by rebounding defender Felix Rogers (eight rebounds) and tall forward Sam Stening (five marks, seven inside 50s, 1.5) as the Rams sailed home strongly.

NSW/ACT – 12.10.82
Northern Territory – 10.5.65

Rams goals Voss 4, Watts 2, Hollard 2, McKenzie 2, Stening, Sexton
Rams best
Watts, Stening, Voss, Sexton, Mckenzie, Fahey

#3 Will Sexton (GWS GIANTS Academy)


Another from NSW/ACT’s brigade of small and quick midfielders, Sexton was one of his side’s best and most consistent ball winners. He seemed to be everywhere at times, intercepting on defensive wing early on, gathering cleanly and brilliantly turning an opponent further a field shortly after, and winning plenty of ball around the stoppages. A pleasing part of Sexton’s game was his work rate, winning the ball up either end and tackling well to ease pressure on his defence. His bursting pace also came in handy when breaking forward, but Sexton sometimes lacked a touch of penetration by foot. Still a fantastic game with 19 disposals, six marks, five tackles, and a goal which came in the third term.

#22 Joshua Fahey (GWS GIANTS Academy)

While he ended up winning the ball at both ends, Fahey was initially sighted in defence – entrusted with a couple of early kick-ins and responsible for one of the more bizarre standings of the mark as he performed a crowd-pleasing handstand. Fahey’s influence up the other end also came in the second term, with an errand set shot finding its way to Euriah Hollard to gift him a goal. It was a well-rounded display from Fahey between the arc, finishing with 17 disposals, five marks, three inside 50s and four rebound 50s.

#24 Kai Watts (GWS GIANTS Academy)

Along with Matthew McKenzie, Watts was a terrific mover of the ball forward and also managed to hit the scoreboard. Watts was first sighted inside 50 when he marked deep from a short Jordan Endemann set shot and converted his opening goal, while later popping up to get on the end of another errand shot to crumb and snap truly in the third term. He won the first clearance of the final quarter on the move and another similar one shortly after, showing a quick first five steps and nice long kick. Watts ended with 16 disposals (14 kicks), six inside 50s and two goals in an important role through the midfield-forward rotation.

#25 Sam Stening (GWS GIANTS Academy)

The bookend quarters of Stening’s game were as good as anyone's, proving an influential and flexible part of the NSW/ACT forward structure. Stening made a nice start with his beautiful kick to find Patrick Voss inside 50 and provide the resultant goal, while popping up again in the same term to show off his strong hands. His final quarter was the true standout though, again showing his sticky hands on the lead from centre half-forward and proving strong one-on-one. While he managed to boot his only goal of the game with a dribbler to seal the win late on, Stening could have finished with an incredible stat-line had he buried multiple other chances. He put a low shot on the run wide, hit the post with a later snap and missed from very close range with a snare off hands – finishing with 1.5 from his 19 disposals, five marks and seven inside 50s.

#26 Patrick Voss (GWS GIANTS Academy)

Voss started like a house on fire, booting all of his game-high four goals in the first half. Playing like a slender key forward at 190cm and 79kg, Voss positioned and led well inside attacking 50 to benefit fully from good delivery. He slotted a set shot for his first major in the opening term and played on quickly to snap his second shortly after. He made a good read to take a strong chest mark inside 50 in the following term and boot his third goal, later barrelling through traffic in the goalsquare to slam home a fourth in almost identical fashion to how his first two goals came. While Voss could not find the goals after that, he still had a couple of tough chances and looked a threat inside the dangerous Rams forward 50.
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After being tested for three quarters against NT, the Rams stormed out of the blocks against Tasmania in Round 3 with an eight-goal to nil first half. The scoring slowed after the main break and Tasmania managed to put together 14 scoring shots, but the Rams were simply too efficient from forward 50 stoppages and resolute in defence. Joshua Fahey led the disposal count with 24 and 10 rebounds with Matthew McKenzie the only other to break the 20-mark (23 disposals, six marks, nine inside 50s). MVP Kai Watts started well up forward with 13 touches and 1.3, while Stening straightened up for 3.0 from 14 disposals and Toby Alker was again solid in midfield.

NSW/ACT 5.4 8.5 9.5 11.9 (75)
TASMANIA 0.2 0.3 1.9 4.10 (34)

NSW/ACT Goals: Sam Stening 3, Euriah Hollard 2, Ethan Grace, Jordan Endemann, Austin Ball, Will Edwards, Kai Watts, Matt McKenzie
NSW/ACT Best: Josh Fahey, Kai Watts, Brad Rauter, Euriah Hollard, Jeremy Woodford, Sam Stening

#22 Joshua Fahey (GWS Giants Academy/Queanbeyan Tigers)


Was the Rams’ leading disposal getter with 24 from defence and through midfield, providing an enormous amount of run and meterage by foot. Was clearly the designated kicker out of defence given his booming left boot, taking the kick-ins and pumping it out long in general play for a massive 10 rebounds. He also managed to breach the attacking 50 too, running hard up the ground and getting in position to let fly on goal, but missing the two opportunities he set sail for. Fahey showed a good combination of remaining calm but also providing urgency, and was vocal throughout – most noticeably when he asked his opponent if he “had a left foot” before he snapped home a left footed goal. Is a character, but can play.

#24 Kai Watts (GWS Giants Academy/Inner West Magpies)

Named NSW/ACT’s MVP and put in another solid shift to return an impactful 13 disposals, three inside 50s and 1.3. Watts was another who rotated between the midfield and forward half, starting inside attacking 50 and often joining in on the stoppages during general play. He was the benefactor of a searing Matthew McKenzie clearance early on as he marked and goaled in the first term, going on to miss another shot shortly after and a snap in the second quarter. Is a little smaller than some of his midfield mates but is strong, and uses his frame to position best at the fall of the ball.

#25 Sam Stening (GWS Giants Academy/Wagga Swans)

Stening put to bed some of the issues he had in front of goal in NSW/ACT’s previous game, slotting 3.0 from 14 disposals and and equal team-high six marks. The lightly built forward rotated between being the deepest Rams player and positioning at centre half-forward, making good plays in both roles. When closer to home, Stening popped through two of his three goals in open play and stood up in contests from high balls in. When pushing further afield, the Wagga product got good separation from his direct opponent and showed off his sticky hands at full stretch to pull in some nice overhead marks. Is a raw kind of prospect but has a good base to build on and certainly impacts games.

The strength, versatility, and penetration of NSW/ACT’s midfield movers saw them home in each game, with a team balance also making them the clear-best in Division 2.

NSW/ACT (3-0)
Results:
Rd 1
– NSW/ACT 10.10 (70) def. Queensland 9.5 (59)
Rd 2 – NSW/ACT 12.10 (82) def. Northern Territory 10.5 (65)
Rd 3 – Tasmania 4.10 (34) def. by NSW/ACT 11.9 (75)

MVP: Kai Watts (GWS Giants Academy/Inner West Magpies)
Most Goals:
Euriah Hollard (Lavington/Geelong Grammar), 6



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Rd 18 NEAFL Rising Star Nominee: Lachlan Squire

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Another rising star from the Academy making it 4 for the year with Peatling, Green, Grant and now Squire being nominated and then also Pollock from last years Academy age being nominated for Canberra and Connor Owen Auburn the year before and although many will not make it onto the list it highlights the work done by the Academys and will strengthen the NEAFL comp

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State Combine invitation list is out: just James Peatling to the NSW/ACT combine, plus Matt McGrory to the Rookie Me Combine. No Nick Murray.

Odds against either of the latter two being picked up you'd think, unless GWS really thought one of them filled a spot. McGrory could go around again as one of our 19-year-olds, but this year was Nick Murray's 19th year.
 
I would like to see at least one other Academy player picked up apart from Green and the coaches will have plenty of opportunity to see them in action with the NEAFL team having a lot of academy players playing in the back half of the season and I think it will depend on what type of players leave over the off season as well.
I cant read the article but the Wagga advertiser has Delahunty spending the rest of the season training at the Giants so he looks to be one name the club is looking to pick up and at 191 he is at an in between height and it will be interesting to see where he spends most of his time playing and by the looks he has been playing 2nd tall forward and relief ruck the last few weeks
Murray I would like to see drafted to add to the depth in the area and with it looking likely some talls will leave the club he will be able to develop in the reserves for a year before needing to step up to fill in at senior level
 
From AFLdraftcentral.com.au

He will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury which I dont think will effect his draft position and he may not test at the combine but hopefully he is good to go for day 1 of pre season with the club

GWS GIANTS Academy/Allies | Inside Midfielder
23/01/2001 | 188cm | 85kg

The inside hard nut has drawn comparisons to Patrick Cripps in the way he excels at the contested ball, bullying his way to a truckload of possessions and clearances. He has clean and quick hands on the inside and a long kick, while having no issues whatsoever finding the pill. In the opening few NAB League games, Green racked up an average of 33 disposals and 10.25 clearances, still going at more than 60 per cent efficiency despite running at greater than 60 per cent contested. Across the board he is very consistent – similar to Cripps – in order to have an influence on the contest. He will be the top pure tall inside midfielder in the draft, with adding more scoreboard pressure the key between Green and the likes of Rowell and Anderson.
July Ranking: #6
Last month: Earned All-Australian honours and the Allies’ Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the national championships, averaging 23.8 disposals, 2.8 marks, a massive 8.0 clearances and 4.5 tackles in his four matches. He has since injured his knee and will miss between four to six weeks, luckily avoiding surgery.
 

Wish the best for the kid and I would have liked to have seen him drafted even for a year on the list to show the lower rated kids that they will get a chance but with list spots and SC how they are it seems to me they prioritised Hutchesson and Riccardi which I think is because of the looking for more developed players and also the better quality in the SANFL and VFL but hopefully with more and more academy players aroud the quality will improve
it will be interesting to see where Delahunty plays as well
 
Overagers announced last week for the NEAFL team this year, hope they all get plenty of game time and at least 1 impresses enough to be drafted

GIANTS

NAMEDOBHEIGHTWEIGHTALIGNED LOCAL CLUB
Cameron Edwards12/03/2001176cm78kgEast Coast Eagles
Kane Flack24/06/2001180cm76kgNorth Wagga
Harry Grant03/07/2001173cm79kgQueanbeyan Tigers
Lachlan Squire25/07/2001183cm87kgQueanbeyan Tigers
Matthew McGrory23/08/2001189cm80kgGungahlin Jets
Wilson Mudge15/03/2001180cm78kgSt George Dragons
 
I don't get the cold war reference though? Cold War refers to tensions between the two parties; the article just said Giants are trying to tap Sydney-based talent. Well, derr!

I mean it’s definitely a kind of fluff piece for Western Sydney, those figures are nice and show patience is the way, but I see nowhere were we are having a “Cold War” with South.
 

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