Draft Profile Mature Agers 2025 edition

[Yoda_]

2024 edition,

Any mature agers standing out or overlooked kids worth keeping an eye on? Im a relaxed VFL watcher and a few from the VFL have caught my attention

Sam Davidson from Richmonds VFL program has starred since coming across from Gippsland. He is probably close to favourite for the Fother-Round-Mitchell medal for most promising player under23. 190cm marking forward with a turn of speed and good skills.

Matt Foley from Essendon's VFL program has been a warrior in defence. Was NGA eligible but we passed and wouldn't surprise if someone took a punt on him. Reasonable with ball in hand, pace seems ok enough. Id draft him as a small lock down defender

Cam Nyko is the other one from our VFL program. Good skills, hard at it, 19 so plenty of upside.


Any one else you'd consider watching?

 

[tugga]

2024 edition,

Any mature agers standing out or overlooked kids worth keeping an eye on? Im a relaxed VFL watcher and a few from the VFL have caught my attention

Sam Davidson from Richmonds VFL program has starred since coming across from Gippsland. He is probably close to favourite for the Fother-Round-Mitchell medal for most promising player under23. 190cm marking forward with a turn of speed and good skills.

Matt Foley from Essendon's VFL program has been a warrior in defence. Was NGA eligible but we passed and wouldn't surprise if someone took a punt on him. Reasonable with ball in hand, pace seems ok enough. Id draft him as a small lock down defender

Cam Nyko is the other one from our VFL program. Good skills, hard at it, 19 so plenty of upside.


Any one else you'd consider watching?

We screwed up badly by not taking Davidson in the midseason draft.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I'm going to say it until I'm blue in the face but Kobe Ryan absolutely deserves a crack at AFL level.

Averaging 25 disposals, 9.7 tackles and 6.3 clearances a game as a 20 year old is more than enough to warrant a shot.

 

[Magma]

I'm going to say it until I'm blue in the face but Kobe Ryan absolutely deserves a crack at AFL level.

Averaging 25 disposals, 9.7 tackles and 6.3 clearances a game as a 20 year old is more than enough to warrant a shot.

yeah he has been phenomenal for us the last couple of seasons but i reckon his team mate sam frost might get a few eyes on himself finally putting together a full season. probably has that size and strength that clubs are after.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Isiah Winder looks good in the WAFL

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Isiah Winder looks good in the WAFL

Wouldn't be surprised if WCE redrafted him as a rookie pending the medical on his knee and the success of the operation required at end of the season
Still lives with two WCE players, and had a meeting with Don Pyke about 3 weeks ago

 

[Magma]

casual 18 touches and a goal for kobe ryan at half time.

 

[Yoda_]

Why is Jed Hagan not on an AFL list ?

 

[go_the_dockers]

Wouldn't be surprised if WCE redrafted him as a rookie pending the medical on his knee and the success of the operation required at end of the season
Still lives with two WCE players, and had a meeting with Don Pyke about 3 weeks ago

What is the injury?

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

What is the injury?

His Knee requires a operation being playing with pain every week

 

[go_the_dockers]

His Knee requires a operation being playing with pain every week

That makes his year look even better.

I would love him at freo

 

[eDPS]

Why is Jed Hagan not on an AFL list ?

Small and slow, not a great combo

 

[Yoda_]

Just posted this on the Essendon board but can probably make its way here. Paul mustn't have done too much digging interstate as I know a couple of names from northern teams who should be nominated


not completely related to us but VFL guru Paul Amy says Matt Foley likely on track to be nominated for the Fothergil - Round - Mitchell Medal as one of the most promising players under 23. Here is his snippet

Matthew Foley, Essendon

Strathmore’s Foley, who came out of the Calder Cannons at the end of 2022, played four games for the Dons last year and is up to 14 this season. “He’s got a real ability to use the ball and a nice little burst of acceleration and some agility,’’ coach Blake Caracella

Blake Caracella

Age

49

Ht

186cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.5

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.2

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.6

3star

said. “We’ve been really pleased with his development.’’ Foley is averaging 19.3 disposals as a running defender.

For what it's worth, using the names in the article, likely top 3 will be;

1. Flynn Gentile (Coburg Tigers)
2. Sam Davidson (Richmond VFL)
3. George Grey (Frankson Dolphins)


other names mentioned in the article include Joel Trudgeon, Will Elliott, Jack Toner, Jack Brown (he played a few games with us last year, was disappointed we lost him, now with Williamstown), Cooper Craig - Peters and the aforementioned Matt Foley.

Link here via CodeSports

 

[Obeanie1]

Wouldn't be surprised if WCE redrafted him as a rookie pending the medical on his knee and the success of the operation required at end of the season
Still lives with two WCE players, and had a meeting with Don Pyke about 3 weeks ago

Was it an acl injury or not as bad?

Interesting Pike went for a visit. Hopefully its for a positive reason.

 

[junkyard_dog]

Baynen Lowe has been racking up a string of good games in the SANFL which should garner some interest. The 20 y.o Tasmanian is well balanced with a Football brain and has developed from small forward to midfield.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Was it an acl injury or not as bad?

He's still playing. Might just need a clean out.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Any full backs worth a look?

 

[tiger_tough]

Any full backs worth a look?

Bit more of an interceptor but I still think Mutaz El Nour is AFL quality.

 

[eth-dog]

Outside of the obvious, I think Cooper Keogh is worth a shout.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Outside of the obvious, I think Cooper Keogh is worth a shout.

I watched a fair bit of him last year when he was on North's list. He is physical, tough, does lots of follow up work, and is a decent marking option around the ground. His playing style isn't too dissimilar to the Xerri/Nankervis/O'Brien's of the world.

Always thought he looked a little smaller than his listed 200cm though.

Definitely worthy of a rookie list spot imo.

 

[WAFLWIZARD93]

Tyler Keitel in the WAFL has been kicking bags for fun with bags of 5,6,5 and 6 in his last for games. Surely has to be looked at as a mature age recruit for a side in demand for a key forward.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Tyler Keitel in the WAFL has been kicking bags for fun with bags of 5,6,5 and 6 in his last for games. Surely has to be looked at as a mature age recruit for a side in demand for a key forward.

He'll turn 29yo next year so, unless there's a Troy Wilson like recruitment, it ain't gonna happen.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Tyler Keitel in the WAFL has been kicking bags for fun with bags of 5,6,5 and 6 in his last for games. Surely has to be looked at as a mature age recruit for a side in demand for a key forward.

A team like Melbourne surely should look at him.

If you are chasing a flag in the next 2 years, then surely he is worth a look.

 

[_007_]

Anyone have any thoughts about Jake Gasper from Central Districts in SANFL or Matt Johnson from Frankston?

 

[Yoda_]

Anyone have any thoughts about Jake Gasper from Central Districts in SANFL or Matt Johnson from Frankston?

Johnson a great shout. Not sure he is quite big enough to do what he is doing now at the lower level but he just gets it done