Mega Thread The Father-Son Mega thread - 2019

[Brishawk]

Draft and TAC scouts have mentioned that Finn is versatile and has really made the move to the inside midfield role this year. He can apparently play both outside and inside.

I don't doubt his long term versatility but people should probably lower the expectation that this kid is automatically ready to play in our senior footy day 1. The only first year players we tend to play early (since 2008) have played on hff or hbf. Burton, Anderson, Worpel. ITs not that they don't ever get a go in the centre but they just typically can't run out full games in there. If we are trying to play finals we won't take many/any players who can't run out full games (80-90% game time) in their primary position. And if we do end up recruiting a player like Greenwood the chances of many senior games are slim unless he really explodes in an AFL environment. Let's just exercise patience around a kid who we haven't even drafted yet

 

[Dewnior]

Worpel played mostly as a hff in his first season. Finn may not be as well equipped to play that role at afl level.

Hence why I said "if there is a role for him"

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

AFL Draft 2019: Top 30 prospects, draft rankings, AFL indicative draft order, Matt Balmer’s rankings, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson | FOX SPORTS

The end of the season is nearly upon us, meaning time is almost up for the 2019 draft prospects to push their claims.

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17. FINN MAGINNESS

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Midfielder

Size: 187cm, 80kg

Bio: The Hawthorn father-son prospect - his dad being dual premiership Hawk Scott - has pushed into first round contention after a superb finish to 2019. Maginness had a number of standout matches following the Under 18 Championships where he averaged 18.3 disposals and 7.5 tackles, including a big 26 disposal performance against Geelong being one of the highlights. As the Dragons went deeper into September, Maginness showed his class and strong ball winning capabilities. His draft range appears to be 15 to 25 at the moment, with bids often coming behind where players are ranked by many.

 

[HawkXNtric]

Our other F/S prospect kicked 3 goals for the winning team! I notice that Tom has played a lot of games in the NAB Cup this year (as an over-age player) so interested in opinions as to whether his game has developed much, given he started from a long way back?

 

[Shot of Jaeger]

What's the bet the AFL change the rules to 50 games qualification in coming years AFTER Noah is drafted to help a Sydney team or a big Melbourne team other then the Hawks.

 

[Bugs1977]

AFL Draft 2019: Top 30 prospects, draft rankings, AFL indicative draft order, Matt Balmer’s rankings, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson | FOX SPORTS

The end of the season is nearly upon us, meaning time is almost up for the 2019 draft prospects to push their claims.

coupler.foxsports.com.au

17. FINN MAGINNESS

Clubs: Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

Position: Midfielder

Size: 187cm, 80kg

Bio: The Hawthorn father-son prospect - his dad being dual premiership Hawk Scott - has pushed into first round contention after a superb finish to 2019. Maginness had a number of standout matches following the Under 18 Championships where he averaged 18.3 disposals and 7.5 tackles, including a big 26 disposal performance against Geelong being one of the highlights. As the Dragons went deeper into September, Maginness showed his class and strong ball winning capabilities. His draft range appears to be 15 to 25 at the moment, with bids often coming behind where players are ranked by many.

I think 15 to 25 sounds right on IMO

 

[Bugs1977]

Our other F/S prospect kicked 3 goals for the winning team! I notice that Tom has played a lot of games in the NAB Cup this year (as an over-age player) so interested in opinions as to whether his game has developed much, given he started from a long way back?

Pretty sure he kicked all 3 in the first half too

 

[KermitJagger]

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#4 Finn Maginness

It was an uncharacteristically quiet game from the Hawthorn father-son prospect, who struggled to get involved when Oakleigh was on top. When he did win the ball, he was able to get clear from the stoppage and get the ball long inside 50 on occasions. There were times when he lacked options though, which lead to him being chased down in the corridor during the third term. He would only finish the game with 13 disposals, but he has shown more than enough throughout the year for the Hawks to know they have a good one on their hands.

 

[Guerrahappyteam]

Everyone: Hawks are about to land some good F/S nd Academy prospects

AFL: We'll have to do something about that.

Too much or too little? AFL to review Academy, father-son draft discount

The League has told clubs there could be changes to the discount offered to clubs who match bids for tied prospects

www.afl.com.au

 

[KermitJagger]

Everyone: Hawks are about to land some good F/S nd Academy prospects

AFL: We'll have to do something about that.

Too much or too little? AFL to review Academy, father-son draft discount

The League has told clubs there could be changes to the discount offered to clubs who match bids for tied prospects

www.afl.com.au

I don't understand why the discount for both are tied together. Father Son picks are a fantastic romantic element of our sport, and they should be facilitated to get to their club of choice more not less.

 

[Bugs1977]

Everyone: Hawks are about to land some good F/S nd Academy prospects

AFL: We'll have to do something about that.

Too much or too little? AFL to review Academy, father-son draft discount

The League has told clubs there could be changes to the discount offered to clubs who match bids for tied prospects

www.afl.com.au

You just knew it was coming. * you Gil (shakes fist)

 

[Holy Rioli]

You just knew it was coming. fu** you Gil (shakes fist)

It won't affect Finn or Downie, so nothing to panic about here.

 

[Billyc]

Wouldn't come in until 2021 (sorry to the conspiracy theorists)

 

[arupist]

Wouldn't come in until 2021 (sorry to the conspiracy theorists)

That's if they actually do change it.

There is certainly something to be said for encouraging clubs to invest in the NGA. However, clubs are already in it up to the necks so it wouldn't surprise if Gil changes it up.

He really does come across as if he has sh!t for brains. I could be wrong now. But I don't think so.

 

[MrPremiership]

they might even up the discount.....

 

[bumsonseats]

Everyone: Hawks are about to land some good F/S nd Academy prospects

AFL: We'll have to do something about that.

Too much or too little? AFL to review Academy, father-son draft discount

The League has told clubs there could be changes to the discount offered to clubs who match bids for tied prospects

www.afl.com.au

Don’t think anyone should be worried.
Doesn’t affect us this year or next.
But what it could do is force the Northern Academies to pay more for their priority access to highly rated kids that seem to keep coming.

I bet Sydney in particular are against this move. Let that be a indicator of what it all means

 

[KermitJagger]

Tom Graham is having a good game in the U18 GF. Would make a good rookie selection.

 

[Luv_our_club]

It has to change with the Academies. GWS and Sydney in particular have a pipeline of top 10 draftees coming in, GWS this year again, Sydney again next year.

But I don't think anyone would like the AFL making F/S more difficult. F/S is romantic and just good luck and i hate seeing any club miss out on a F/S.

 

[mustang]

It has to change with the Academies. GWS and Sydney in particular have a pipeline of top 10 draftees coming in, GWS this year again, Sydney again next year.

But I don't think anyone would like the AFL making F/S more difficult. F/S is romantic and just good luck and i hate seeing any club miss out on a F/S.

They should make it 50 games

 

[Brant]

They should make it 50 games

BEFORE the Draft!

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

It has to change with the Academies. GWS and Sydney in particular have a pipeline of top 10 draftees coming in, GWS this year again, Sydney again next year.

But I don't think anyone would like the AFL making F/S more difficult. F/S is romantic and just good luck and i hate seeing any club miss out on a F/S.

Agree - but its patently unfair to make a change during the season, probably for 2021 to avoid issues with future pick trading.

They should make it 50 games

No wait, its AFL, they should make this change right now.

 

[stemline]

Tom Graham is having a good game in the U18 GF. Would make a good rookie selection.

Yeah I thought he showed something (apart from awful set shot technique). Pretty agile for a big bloke. Heavier frame than his old man. Reminded me a bit of a young Nathan Thompson.

 

[TAITA]

Yeah I thought he showed something (apart from awful set shot technique). Pretty agile for a big bloke. Heavier frame than his old man. Reminded me a bit of a young Nathan Thompson.

Louis Thompson invited to be part of the Bendigo Pioneers U18 squad.

 

[mustang]

Louis Thompson invited to be part of the Bendigo Pioneers U18 squad.

What is he a tall,Midfielder

 

[Toasted]

What is he a tall,Midfielder

They’ve invited almost 150 to come down to trial. If he makes the cut, it’s time to take note