The 2014 U18/Draft Thread

[Mailman the 2nd]

Not suprised, he's a freak

another Syd academy player yeh?

Yup, know him pretty well he's got stupid speed and fitness

[Nige]

Seven players have been nominated under the Club Academies Rule for the NAB AFL Trade Bidding Meeting to be held on Monday October 6:

Nominated Academy players:
Harris Andrews, Liam Dawson - Bris.
Jeremy Finlayson, Jack Steele - GWS.
Abina Davis, Isaac Heeney, Jack Hiscox - Syd



Kinda surprised the Lions didn't nominate Hammelmann.

[Ricochet]

Not suprised, he's a freak

another Syd academy player yeh?

Yup, know him pretty well he's got stupid speed and fitness

Nice. Yeh by the sounds of it he is a freak runner. Can he play as well?

[Vinny]

Was Petrecca doing well before he went down guys?

[kilbluff1985]

DAY THREE COMBINE STANDOUT RESULTS
Beep test/shuttle run (level)
Caleb Daniel - 16.1
Jack Hiscox - 16.1
Tom Lamb - 15.5
Ed Langdon - 15.3
Jarrod Garlett - 15.2
Alex Neal-Bullen - 15.2
Jason Castagna - 15.2
Billy Stretch - 15.1
Jack Steele - 15.1
Jordan Cunico - 14.12
Christian Petracca - 14.12
Kicking test (score out of 30)
Nakia Cockatoo - 29
Daniel Howe - 28
Kyle Langford - 28
Toby McLean - 27
Michael Mattingly - 27
Nathan Drummond - 27
Dean Gore - 27
Brett Eddy - 27
Clem Smith - 26
Liam Duggan - 26
Brayden Maynard - 26
Jack Steele - 26
Ed Vickers-Willis - 26
Mitch McGovern - 26
Clean hands test (score out of 30)
Nathan Drummond - 26
Paddy Brophy - 26
Reece McKenzie - 26
Tyler Keitel - 26
Dougal Howard - 26
Michael Mattingly - 25
Brett Eddy - 25
Caleb Daniel - 25
Jake Johansen - 25
Jarrod Garlett - 25
Brydan Hodgson - 25
Marc Pittonet - 25
Liam Dawson - 25
Jack Cripps - 25
Goalkicking test (score out of 30)
Dean Gore - 30
Keenan Ramsey - 30
Nathan Drummond - 25
Paddy Brophy - 25
Michael Mattingly - 25
Liam Dawson - 25
Cory Gregson - 25
Aidan Anderson - 25
Dougal Howard - 24
Jarrod Garlett - 24
Jack Cripps - 24
Bailey Dale - 24
Declan Hamilton - 24

[Mailman the 2nd]

Not suprised, he's a freak

another Syd academy player yeh?

Yup, know him pretty well he's got stupid speed and fitness

Nice. Yeh by the sounds of it he is a freak runner. Can he play as well?

Yup great attacking, can kick at least 50. Has got small bags for the Swans reserves and can jump pretty high.

Probably has to work on defensive side

[Mr.Craig]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Drummond. Can get a ton of the ball but boy, can he butcher it. Against Eastern Ranges he had 36 touches but 16 of his 18 kicks were ineffective.

[Nails]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Drummond. Can get a ton of the ball but boy, can he butcher it. Against Eastern Ranges he had 36 touches but 16 of his 18 kicks were ineffective.

DAY THREE DRAFT COMBINE RESULTS



Kicking Test (Score out of 30)
1. Nakia Cockatoo 29
=2. Daniel Howe 28
=2. Kyle Langford 28
=4. Toby McLean 27
=4. Michael Mattingly 27
=4. Nathan Drummond 27
=4. Dean Gore 27
=4. Brett Eddy 27
=9 Clem Smith 26
=9. Liam Duggan 26
=9. Brayden Maynard 26
=9. Jack Steele 26
=9. Ed Vickers-Willis 26
=9. Mitch McGovern 26

Goal Kicking Test (Score out of 30)
=1. Dean Gore 30
=1. Keenan Ramsey 30
=3. Nathan Drummond 25
=3. Paddy Brophy 25
=3. Michael Mattingly 25
=3. Liam Dawson 25
=3. Cory Gregson 25
=3. Aidan Anderson 25
=9. Dougal Howard 24
=9. Jarrad Garlett 24
=9. Jack Cripps 24
=9. Bailey Dale 24
=9. Declan Hamilton 24

Sure it wasn't just a heavy downpour wet weather game?

In heavy rain like even at AFL 16/18 being ineffective can be the norm as well.

[Nige]

There's quite a number of hyphenated names going around this year.

[Mr.Craig]

Sure it wasn't just a heavy downpour wet weather game?

In heavy rain like even at AFL 16/18 being ineffective can be the norm as well.

He went at about 52% for the whole season. I know people joke about Melbourne weather but it's not that bad. :P

I'd imagine that played a role in him being overlooked last year, along with his lack of games.

[Pkbaldy]

Dean Gore a first rounder? Or slide to second round?

[Nige]

Dean Gore a first rounder? Or slide to second round?

I wouldn't say sliding to second round, he's probably a second round talent. Just has a couple too many ahead of him, although this combine of his is certainly helping.

[Pkbaldy]

Dean Gore a first rounder? Or slide to second round?

I wouldn't say sliding to second round, he's probably a second round talent. Just has a couple too many ahead of him, although this combine of his is certainly helping.

Well if the Saints trade away pick one for 2 picks or something. I hope we pick him up with one of them, looks pretty good and as we can see he is a good kick for goal too...We don't have many of them.

[Bully]

Dean Gore a first rounder? Or slide to second round?

I wouldn't say sliding to second round, he's probably a second round talent. Just has a couple too many ahead of him, although this combine of his is certainly helping.

Think he's right on the cusp of the top 20, no chance for our second. I'm really warming to Neal-Bullen, he has the tank, the senior experience and is a clearance machine.

If we go with speed then Garlett or Menadue appeal, it would be a tough call if both were on the board.

[Tominator]

if Gore played in Victoria he'd be a Top 20 selection. I've played with him before and let me tell you, from first-hand experience, he is a brute of a lad. Played against Alex Neal-Bullen too and he is an outstanding player. Both are worthy of Top 20 selections.

I rate those two at least on par with Jordan de Goey, and definitely above Connor Blakely, who have been touted as Top 10 picks..

FWIW I'll do an analysis of some of the SA boys in the coming weeks. Got Year 12 exams coming up but I enjoy doing this so I'll squeeze in the time when I can!