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[apuchar]

How can the WAFC do anything about Optus? Its a State Govt asset controlled by VenuesWest. We are a major tenant of Optus; the WAFC isn't even that.

Our training facility is a joint venture between us and the City of Cockburn.

About the only thing the WAFC could make difficult for a privately owned FFC is participation of reserves footballers in their WAFL.

But even there we would better served having our own dedicated reserves team in the combined VFL/NEAFL.

Bring on private ownership. With the right owner it could be the best move ever for FFC.

WC had some private ownership in their early days. It was a disaster. Their very rocky beginning has been buried beneath their success.
The reasonableness and the prioritising of the interests of the game, shown by all parties during the pandemic probably wouldn't have happened if all the club's were privately owned. If baseball is anything to go by, anyway.

 

[mightymouse75]

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Not my position to judge but typical Of West Australian...”Former Western Bulldogs player”

Josh Hill played 101 games for the West Coast and 66 games for WB.

Get it right. Former docker hopeful..There was a rumour he was coming to us.

 

[Johnny Dalmas]

WC had some private ownership in their early days. It was a disaster. Their very rocky beginning has been buried beneath their success.
The reasonableness and the prioritising of the interests of the game, shown by all parties during the pandemic probably wouldn't have happened if all the club's were privately owned. If baseball is anything to go by, anyway.

The right owner part is key.

 

[Wilksyy]

An article about why Fyfe is working as a forward...this bothers you?

Not at all, his use of economic jargon and analytics is more style than substance but ultimately it comes down to him being a pompous twat on reddit.

 

[Stronzo]

Not sure why people would prefer/spruik the idea of a privately owned club over a member owned club.

 

[Danny82]

Out man haggers saying his mail is Valente is a good chance this week.

 

[Bring back Drum]

Out man haggers saying his mail is Valente is a good chance this week.

Did he have any word on Hogan & if he’d ever play for us again......again?

 

[G Mus]

Out man haggers saying his mail is Valente is a good chance this week.

Blakely out

 

[Kapow!!!]

Blakely out

...wait, what?

 

[G Mus]

...wait, what?

Misquoted

 

[Deveraux]

Wonder if Bewley comes back in

 

[apuchar]

Wonder if Bewley comes back in

Yeah. It's a hard one because they said he was rested not omitted.

 

[Superkoops]

Get it right. Former docker hopeful..There was a rumour he was coming to us.

Yep I was thinking something like that:
“Former Docker hopeful and close family relation to Dockers players, Josh Hill...”

 

[Superkoops]

Yeah. It's a hard one because they said he was rested not omitted.

Rest him again

 

[Dale147]

Barlow

 

[Dale147]

WAFC

 

[raffrox]

Barlow

As always, thanks Dale.

Can't help but notice the ad for WAFC Commissioners.

Which of you lot are putting up your hand?

 

[Deveraux]

Yeah thanks for the Articles mate, I'm in QLD so don't get a good look at it all, cheers.

 

[Chris25]

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[Dale147]

My West Australian subscription doesn’t work with that, a HS one does, but out of the west and Hs, I went with the former. There’s good article in the west about SA kids, but it’s huge. I’ll try and get it on here this arvo.

 

[go_the_dockers]

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1. RILEY THILTHORPE
(West Adelaide)

18, key forward/ruckman

201cm, 102kg

2020 Champion Data Ranking Points average: 85 (League)

Exciting tall – a contender to be taken No. 1 overall – has played every league game for the Bloods this season, averaging 12 disposals, four marks, three tackles and 10 hit-outs while kicking five goals.

Prefers to play forward but has spent more time in the ruck than expected for team balance and showcased his versatility around the ground.

Clearly the number one draft prospect from SA because of his size, athleticism, flexibility, class and professionalism.

West coach Gavin Colville says: “In my time in the SANFL there probably hasn’t been too many players who have come in at his age and been such solid contributors at league level. You’re talking Izak Rankine, Matthew Pavlich and Adam Cooney. I can only imagine what he's going to be like at 24, he’s going to be pretty hard to stop in the AFL.’’

Lachlan Jones has starred at SANFL League level this season. Picture: Dean Martin
Lachlan Jones has starred at SANFL League level this season. Picture: Dean Martin
2. LACHLAN JONES
(Woodville-West Torrens)

18, defender

184cm, 87kg

Ranking Points: 64 (League)

(Power Next Generation Academy prospect)

Has been a mainstay of the top-of-the-table Eagles league team's backline, playing every game and beating some of the competition’s glamour forwards, including Central District’s Troy Menzel and West Adelaide’s Tom Keough.

The Yorke Peninsula product can play on talls and smalls, is powerful overhead, quick and possesses a booming right-foot kick.

Has the versatility to eventually become a dynamic on-baller.


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Lachlan Jones – SANFL rising star
Eagles young gun Lachlan Jones SANFL highlights.
Eagles coach Jade Sheedy says: “Lachy’s a ripper, a special kid with elite attributes. He’s strong, quick, versatile, fearless and loves one-on-one contests. He’s shown why he will go high in the draft. Port’s going to have to give up what will amount to a first-round draft pick to get him but he’ll be worth it.’’

3. LUKE EDWARDS
(Glenelg)

18, midfielder/halfback

187cm, 78kg

Ranking Points: 110 (U18)

(Crows father-son prospect)

The son of Crows great Tyson Edwards made his league debut against Central District in round seven and did not look out of place, having 10 disposals and laying five tackles.

Missed the past two weeks with concussion and was a strong performer at under-18 and reserves level before making his league debut.

Averages 23 disposals, six tackles and five clearances in all grades this year and is a smooth mover and elite decision maker.


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SANFL Highlights: Luke Edwards
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Is yet to commit to the Crows as a father-son player.

Glenelg head of football Paul Sandercock says: “Luke has an exceptional ability to read the play and get in the right spots. His peripheral vision is such that he can see things that others don’t. He is well balanced, good in traffic and while he has played mostly as a playmaking defender, he’ll probably end up as a midfielder with the potential to go forward and kick goals.’’

Glenelg’s Kaine Baldwin is still tipped to be one of the first SA players taken despite missing most of the past two years with knee injuries. Picture: Sarah Reed
Glenelg’s Kaine Baldwin is still tipped to be one of the first SA players taken despite missing most of the past two years with knee injuries. Picture: Sarah Reed
4. KAINE BALDWIN
( Glenelg)

18, key forward

194cm, 93kg

Ranking Points: N/A

Star key forward prospect will miss his second consecutive season with knee injuries after cruelling breaking down in April.

Is so highly-rated that he would have challenged Thilthorpe and Jones as SA’s top selection had his body not let him down.

While some clubs are now questioning whether they will take a punt on Baldwin at all given his injury risk, Bamford is convinced he is still a high first-round talent.

Bamford says: “He’s a gun and an unbelievable character. He’s too good not to be at an AFL club next year. When he’s fit he’s as good as Thilthorpe and Jones. The only football recruiters have got to base his selection on is his under-16 year when he was SA’s captain and – at centre half-forward – the best key forward at the championships.’’

5. COREY DURDIN
(Central District)

18, small forward/midfielder

173cm, 72kg

Ranking Points: 61 (League)

Rose to prominence by winning the Kevin Sheehan Medal as the best player at the national under-16 championships two years ago and has been a regular member of the Bulldogs league team since late last year.

Averaged 11 disposals and three tackles while kicking seven goals in eight league matches this season before straining a hamstring against Sturt and missing last week’s drought-breaking win against West.


Models his game on VFL-AFL games record holder Brent Harvey while State under-18 coach Tony Bamford compares him to fellow Croweater and Western Bulldogs premiership player Caleb Daniel, saying “he’s a really smart footballer who is as close to a Caleb Daniel as we’ve seen come out of our State’’.

Central chief executive Kris Grant says: “Corey is an excitement machine. He’s super-quick, tremendously skilful on both sides of his body and dangerous around goal. The knock on him is his size but that shouldn’t be a problem because we’ve seen what similar types in Eddie Betts and Caleb Daniel have done at AFL level and Corey has the same explosiveness.’’

SA AFL Draft hopefuls Luke Edwards, Corey Durdin and Zac Dumesny. Picture: Tom Huntley
SA AFL Draft hopefuls Luke Edwards, Corey Durdin and Zac Dumesny. Picture: Tom Huntley
6. ZAC DUMESNY
(South Adelaide)

18, midfielder/halfback

188cm, 80kg

Ranking Points: 62 (League)

A regular for South at league level before being dropped to the reserves for the round seven clash against Norwood “to find some confidence’’.

Suffered a nasty ankle injury in the final minute of that game after being best afield.

Has not played since because of the injury and is expected to miss another two games.

Averaged 14 disposals and six marks at league level and looked very composed against bigger and more experienced opponents.

South coach Jarrad Wright says: “He’s a very composed, classy player. Eventually he’ll be a really good halfback because he just sees the game so well, He’s good in the air and a great kick, so we won’t be seeing him at South next year because he’ll be drafted.’’

7. TOM POWELL
(Sturt)

18, midfielder

180cm, 70kg

Ranking Points: 162 (U18)

The son of former Crow and Sturt Jack Oatey Medallist Matthew Powell is finally fit and firing after two injury-riddled years.

He is a ball magnet, averaging a league-leading 35 disposals in the under-18s this season, who is described as being “a real natural footballer’’ by Sturt centre of excellence manager Michael Higgs.

Bamford said his hands in the contest are “elite’’ and that he “has been our most consistent high performer in the (SA AFL) Hub this year, along with Jones’’.

Has already been interviewed by all 18 AFL clubs.


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SANFL Highlights: Tom Powell
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Sturt coach Nathan Grima says: “We considered playing him in our league side a few weeks ago but we’ve got this group of young guys who are in their 19th and 20th years who we want to give an opportunity to while we can. ‘Powelly’ definitely has the capabilities of coming in and playing good league footy now. He’s a ball magnet, clean and good in traffic. He's still pretty lean and needs to work on some contested stuff but we think we can get him to the next level in those areas.’’

8. BRAYDEN COOK
(South Adelaide)

18, wing/half-forward

188cm, 74kg

Ranking Points: 133 (U18)

Arguably this year’s biggest SA draft bolter, Cooks has been a standout at under-18 level for the Panthers.

Has real x-factor, can take a strong mark – dropping back into packs to intercept and as a forward target – and is dangerous around goal.

Has grown about 7cm in a year and has really caught the eye of AFL clubs in recent weeks. Bamford says: “He’s a bolter who has come form nowhere. He has a lot of traits that will appeal to clubs, particularly his ability to run up and down the ground and take strong marks at both ends. His skills are good and he’s going to fill out to be a really nice size.’’


Taj Schofield fires out a handpass during the 2019 All Stars match on grand final day last year. Picture: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos
Taj Schofield fires out a handpass during the 2019 All Stars match on grand final day last year. Picture: Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos
9. TAJ SCHOFIELD
(Woodville-West Torrens)

17, midfielder/forward

177cm, 74kg

Ranking Points: 81 (U18)

(Power father-son prospect)

The son of Power premiership player Jarrad Schofield is a smart midfielder, who is clever in traffic and precise by foot on the outside.

The 17-year-old, who showed off his clean hands and skills in last year’s AFL grand final curtain-raiser, isn’t a big accumulator of the footy but his efficiency and ability to go forward sets him apart.

Has battled ankle injuries this year but returned on the weekend and was a standout on the wing for the Eagles’ under-18s.

Bamford says: “Taj is an elite decision-maker and ball user.- a brilliant finisher. Injuries have hurt him this year but he is all class. He just needs an injury-free run at it to take his game to the next level.’’

10. CALEB POULTER
(Woodville-West Torrens)

17, midfielder/utility

191cm, 74kg

Ranking Points: 137 (U18)

Attacking midfielder with a penetrating left-foot kick. He kickstarted his season with 34 disposals and a goal in under-18s and followed it up with 29 disposals and two goals.

Has hardly put a foot wrong since.

Averages 26 disposals in under-18s and hurts the opposition with his possessions.

Bamford says: “He’s been playing as an inside mid and is a really nice, penetrating left-foot kick. Is really good in the air. He had to do a lot of work on his ground ball stuff last year but to his credit he’s much stronger in that area now. There’s going to be plenty of interest in him.’’


11. TARIEK NEWCHURCH
(North Adelaide)

18, midfielder/forward

185cm, 72kg

Ranking Points: 64 (U18)

(Crows Next Generation Academy prospect)

Brilliant but raw talent models his game on former Crow and current Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron.

This year moved from Port Augusta to renowned football school Henley and has impressed football academy manager Ben Kane with his explosiveness, saying “when he gets the ball with some space in front of him he’s unstoppable.’’

Is lightning quick with terrific goal sense and has arguably the best highlights package of any SA draft prospect, with a bit of Izak Rankine about him. Needs to work on his defensive skills.

North coach Jacob Surjan says: “Tariek’s an excitement machine. He’s young and raw and still getting an understanding of the game but he has a lot of upside. The fact he’s a Crows NGA prospect is really exciting for them and they should take a punt on him. He’s quick, energetic, a smooth mover who has great evasive skills in traffic and he uses the ball well. He’s one of that rare breed of player who has the ability to make the game look very easy at times.’’


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12. LUKE PEDLAR
(Glenelg)

18, forward/midfielder

182cm, 82kg

Ranking Points: 128 (U18)

Glenelg’s southeast product had a shoulder reconstruction last year and has been sidelined with a knee injury but is a tough, no-frills forward/on-baller.

The Prince Alfred College captain is a natural leader who goes about his football with a minimum of fuss.

Bamford says: “He’s a really tough forward/midfielder who reminds me of a young Jake Stringer (from Essendon). I love the way he goes about his football. He’s very aggressive and just knocks blokes over.’’

Eagles forward James Rowe celebrates a goal in the SANFL this season. Picture: Sarah Reed
Eagles forward James Rowe celebrates a goal in the SANFL this season. Picture: Sarah Reed
13. JAMES ROWE
(Woodville-West Torrens)

20, small forward

173cm, 73kg

Ranking Points: 103 (U18)

Has been overlooked at the draft for the past three years and after kicking 35 goals at league level last season has taken his game to another level this year.

Leads the race for the Ken Farmer Medal as SANFL leading goalkicker with 29 goals after nine rounds and has, remarkably, not missed with his past 18 shots.

Overall he has kicked 29.4 for the year.

A classy, clever player who could kick goals at the next level.

Sheedy says: “James is a special talent, a big-time player who likes the big moments in games. He’s an elite kick and a smart footballer who is very good at reading the play. He is able to get in the right positions and hurt the opposition on the scoreboard.’’


14. JAMES BORLASE
(Sturt)

18, key defender

191cm, 88kg

Ranking Points: 71 (2019 Reserves)

(Crows Next Generation Academy prospect)

The nicely-built defender played eight reserves games for Sturt last year but has been restricted to college football with Prince Alfred this season.

Impressed at the MCG in the Under-17 Futures game on grand final day last year, where his intercept marking was a highlight.

The son of four-times Port Adelaide SANFL premiership player Darryl Borlase, James is tied to Adelaide through its Next Generation Academy because he was born in Egypt.

Grima says: “He’s a great lad, is big and long and reads the game really well. He's not overly tall for a key defender but he has great wingspan and I hope Adelaide takes him. I look at the Crows’ key defensive stocks and I think he would be a really good addition.’’

Late-bloomer Daniel Fahey-Sparks has starred for Sturt at senior level. Picture: Matt Loxton
Late-bloomer Daniel Fahey-Sparks has starred for Sturt at senior level. Picture: Matt Loxton
15. DANIEL FAHEY-SPARKS
(Sturt)

22, key forward/ruckman

196cm, 92kg

Ranking Points: 102 (League)

Late-blooming tall is very athletic and boasts terrific hands.

Is quick for his size, has a high leap and covers the ground extremely well.

Is capable in the ruck and has turned into a strong-leading, goalscoring forward for Sturt, kicking eight for the season.

Grima says: “Dan’s largely had to play as an undersized ruckman at our club and he’s only played 25 league games. He’s started to play more forward in recent weeks and his game against Glenelg (in round six) when he was on Max Proud and had Chris Curran in his space – they are high quality players – he took five contested marks. Against North (in round seven) he managed to kick two goals on a day we lost our forward structure. He has the ability and attitude to be an elite player in the SANFL and I think he has AFL attributes.’’


16. BAILEY CHAMBERLAIN
(West Adelaide)

18, midfielder

179cm, 70kg

Ranking points: 111 (U18)

After a scintillating three games between Rounds 5 and 7, which saw the well-balanced midfielder average 35 disposals and eight clearances, the 18-year-old was back in West’s reserves side and straight into the best players. Chamberlain is equally as strong in traffic as he is with the ball in hand on the outside and his form has drawn plenty of interest from recruiters.

West talent and development manager Paul Streatfield says: “The sky is the limit in a certain sense, given the way he’s improved in the past 12 months after breaking his arm in his under-16 year.”

Jamison Murphy, right, playing for Prince Alfred College in 2019. Picture: Matt Loxton
Jamison Murphy, right, playing for Prince Alfred College in 2019. Picture: Matt Loxton
17. JAMISON MURPHY
(North Adelaide)

17, midfielder/defender

181cm, 82kg

Ranking points 2020: 117 (U18)

The former elite-level cricketer, who was captain of the Australian under-16 side, has impressed through the midfield and across halfback for North’s under-18 side, in between his college football commitments with PAC. Jamison, the Roosters’ skipper who only last year began concentrating on football full-time, makes great decisions in defence but it’s as a strong, ball-winning midfielder, with elite foot skills, where he shows huge potential.

18. JYE SINDERBERRY
(West Adelaide)

18, defender

188cm, 82kg

Ranking points: 63 (U18)

The intercept star was West’s best in his return from injury on Saturday, tallying 23 disposals, six marks – three contested – and three inside-50s. Sinderberry, an under-16 All-Australian who played six reserves matches in 2019, has featured on a wing and as a leading forward for the Bloods and is well-and-truly on the draft radar.

Norwood's Henry Nelligan tackles Central’s Trent Goodrem. Picture: Sarah Reed
Norwood's Henry Nelligan tackles Central’s Trent Goodrem. Picture: Sarah Reed
19. HENRY NELLIGAN
(Norwood)

18, midfielder/small forward

171cm, 70kg

Ranking points 2020: 159 (U18)

Norwood football boss Mark Ross describes Nelligan, who made his SANFL League debut in July, as “your old Sam Mitchell type” while St Peter’s coach Sam Elliot has compared him to former student – and now one of the AFL’s best midfielders – Lachie Neale. The 171cm midfielder isn’t quick but he’s smart and boasts terrific ball-winning ability. After playing two league games for the Redlegs this season, Nelligan was back at his dominant best in the under-18s in Round 9, tallying 34 disposals, eight inside-50s and five clearances.

20. NED CAREY
(Norwood)

17, ruckman

198cm, 89kg

Ranking points 2020: 94 (U18 - 2019)

The talented Carey is a difficult prospect to assess given his battle with injury over the past 18 months.. The super-competitive big man, who loves to crash packs, only manged eight under-18 matches last year but still did enough to earn a place in SA’s 2020 AFL Academy Hub. Carey, a developing, mobile tall, who has shown the ability to play in the ruck and a key-position at either end of the ground, will get his first chance to impress recruiters this year when he lines up for Rostrevor on Saturday.

21. MANI LIDDY
(Sturt)

18, midfielder

183cm, 77kg

Ranking points: 127 (U18)

Liddy has been one of the dominant midfielder in the SANFL under-18 competition this year, establishing a formidable combination with Powell, averaging 28 disposals and 127 ranking points per game, while also booting six goals.

Sturt talent manager Michael Higgs says: “He gives himself every opportunity, he’s the ultimate professional, he’s as good as I’ve seen in terms of dedication to his craft.”

22. LACHLAN GRUBB
(Central District)

17, wingman/small forward

175cm, 70kg

Ranking points 2020: 39 (League)

The lightly-built teenager, who boasts blistering pace, made his senior debut for Central in Round 6 and was lively across half-forward. Grubb took out the last year’s grand final sprint and is a terrific athlete, complementing his neat skills and clean hands at ground level.

Callum Park has impressed for Glenelg in the SANFL in 2020. Picture: Dean Martin
Callum Park has impressed for Glenelg in the SANFL in 2020. Picture: Dean Martin
23. CALLUM PARK
(Glenelg)

19, wingman/halfback

190cm, 74kg

Ranking points 2020: 57 (League)

He was overlooked in 2019 but the tall, hard-running wingman is back on the draft radar after cementing a spot in Mark Stone’s senior team this year, following a standout pre-season. The versatile 190cm Park is still lightly-built but he boasts elite foot skills and can play in multiple positions.


24. BEAU MCCREERY
(South Adelaide)

19, forward

186cm, 80kg

Ranking points: 73

With scores level late in the final term of the opening-round clash with the Eagles, McCreery, on debut, put the Panthers in front with his first league goal, after catching former AFL-listed player Jimmy Toumpas holding the ball. Minutes later, the 19-year-old speedster sealed the win with a crumbing goal deep inside-50. McCreery went goalless in Round 2 but he’s kicked multiple majors in four of the past seven matches. And in another big tick, the mid-size forward from Cove Football Club, is averaging four tackles per game.


25. NICK KRAEMER
(South Adelaide)

18, midfielder

185cm, 86kg

Rankings points: 84 (U18)

The strongly-built inside bull, who models his game on Sydney’s Josh Kennedy, has failed to replicate his bottom-age form of last year, when he averaged 112 ranking points as South’s under-18 side marched into a grand final. But his ferociously tackling and work at the contest has again been on show at under-18 level and in an impressive reserves debut.

Lachlan McNeil has become one of the prime movers for the Eagles in the midfield. Picture: Sarah Reed
Lachlan McNeil has become one of the prime movers for the Eagles in the midfield. Picture: Sarah Reed
26. LACHLAN MCNEIL
(Woodville-West Torrens)

18, midfielder

182cm, 78kg

Ranking points: 74 (League)

The 18-year-old ball-magnet was overlooked in the 2019 draft despite a consistent year, which saw him have an influence as an inside midfielder at every level of football he played, including all four of SA’s under-18 national carnival matches. But McNeil returned for pre-season training at the Eagles and was so impressive over summer, he’s played every senior game in 2020, averaging 18 disposals, four tackles and 74 ranking points. He’s tough with clean hands and has been named in the Eagles’ best four times in his debut season.


27. HENRY SMITH
(Woodville-West Torrens)

17, ruckman

202cm, 82kg

Ranking points: 84 (U18)

Zac Phillips may have taken over as the Eagles’ No. 1 ruckman this year but the 202cm big man has showcased his talent as a strong-marking key-forward this season. The 18-year-old is still very much a developing prospect but his ability at ground level is what sets him apart from others of his size.

Eagles talent manager Darren Hams says: “He’s actually one of the best players in our group for ground balls. For someone that tall, he’s really elite.”

28. LUKE PARKS
(Glenelg)

19, defender

189cm, 83kg

Ranking points: 73 (League)

The 19-year-old, who played six games for the Swans’ NEAFL team last season, moved to the SANFL to improve his game in the hope of convincing AFL recruiters he’s worth taking a chance on. And the athletic, 189cm defender might be doing just that, competing strongly at senior level, where his intercept and contested marking has been a highlight.

28. ZAC PHILLIPS
(Woodville-West Torrens)

18, ruckman

200cm, 80kg

Ranking points: 84 (U18)

He’s raw but the Eagles’ under-18 skipper is a hardworking big man who has been dominant at times in 2020. The 18-year-old doesn’t only get his hands on the ball in the ruck, he has a great ability to follow-up, tallying 10 disposals or more in all but one match this year and finishing with 14 or more three times.

29. RILEY HOLDER
(Glenelg)

17, key forward

190cm, 84kg

Ranking points: 125 (U18)

The strong-marking forward from Sacred Heart booted four goals from 22 disposals and eight marks – four of them contested – to win the Round 2 MVP award but his performance two weeks later was just as impressive. The 190cm Holder, a member of SA’s 2020 AFL Academy Hub, highlighted his enormous ability to cover the ground, finishing with 26 disposals, 12 marks, six inside 50s and 2.4 against West Adelaide in Round 4.

30. RHYAN MANSELL
(Woodville-West Torrens)

20, defender

182cm, 75kg

Ranking points: 79 (League)

Despite featuring for the Allies at the 2018 national under-18 carnival and earning a state draft combine invitation after impressing at senior level in Tasmania, Mansell has been overlooked in the past two drafts. But he’s brought his toughness and dash to the Eagles’ backline, playing a key role for Jade Sheedy’s top-of-the-table side in the opening nine rounds, putting himself in the eyes of recruiters once again.

 

[Waterhouzin]

Probs not the thread for this but short of starting a new thread I have an idea for fixturing in the years ahead which may allow us to play our last three games of the home and away season at Optus;
Following on from this year's experience of hubs, short game breaks and a welcome run of home games (that all Vic clubs get every year) I think we should request that next season mid year, in the week before our bye, we do two away games with a short 5 day turnaround between, say Sunday into Thursday night. Could be at our usual far flung locations (Tassie, Manuka etc) where we don't travel home but do a short road trip between to save a heap of travel.
We then go on a bye.
We therefore bank a home game for the end of the year, have the Derby in the third last game, then two home games = 3 games in a row at home leading into finals!
Surely as the farthest traveling club the AFL can allow a slight change to assist in righting the inequality of the travel schedule !

Of course the Toast would then request the same so maybe they do similar to get two home games before the derby so they get three home games near the end of season (we can switch around each year)

Belly I know you read Big Footy, get onto it !!

 

[go_the_dockers]

Probs not the thread for this but short of starting a new thread I have an idea for fixturing in the years ahead which may allow us to play our last three games of the home and away season at Optus;
Following on from this year's experience of hubs, short game breaks and a welcome run of home games (that all Vic clubs get every year) I think we should request that next season mid year, in the week before our bye, we do two away games with a short 5 day turnaround between, say Sunday into Thursday night. Could be at our usual far flung locations (Tassie, Manuka etc) where we don't travel home but do a short road trip between to save a heap of travel.
We then go on a bye.
We therefore bank a home game for the end of the year, have the Derby in the third last game, then two home games = 3 games in a row at home leading into finals!
Surely as the farthest traveling club the AFL can allow a slight change to assist in righting the inequality of the travel schedule !

Of course the Toast would then request the same so maybe they do similar to get two home games before the derby so they get three home games near the end of season (we can switch around each year)

Belly I know you read Big Footy, get onto it !!

I have thought this would be a good idea for a long time.

I think we should do it twice a year.

 

[mightymouse75]

Yep I was thinking something like that:
“Former Docker hopeful and close family relation to Dockers players, Josh Hill...”

Both joshs partners dockers supporters from families of dockers supporters. Plenty of ways to spin a cat.

 

[Bastyy]

Great video, love seeing the boys doing stuff like this. Love their reactions as well. Brilliant stuff