Delisted #17 Will Gould

[Kennedy Parker]

Will Gould

Player Profile
A hard-running key defender departed South Australian club Glenelg for the Sydney Swans at the 2019 AFL Draft, joining the club via pick 26. Will Gould averaged 21.5 disposals, 4.5 marks and 7.2 rebound 50s per match as South Australia’s captain in the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships, a glowing campaign resulting in back-to-back All Australian selection. He also averaged 19.7 possessions, 5.2 marks and 6.5 rebound 50s per match for Glenelg in 2019, while he recorded a match-high eight rebound 50s in his side’s SANFL Grand Final victory over Port Adelaide.

Will Gould

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Will Gould

Age

23

Ht

191cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

No player stats available

DOB: 14 January 2001
DRAFT: 2019
RECRUITED FROM: Glenelg (SANFL)

Will Gould | AFL

Follow Will Gould's progress through AFL

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[SGBeach]

The Swans like a settled back 6, they're building one now which will last years with very few changes
McCartin x 2, Blakey,. Lloyd and Harry have 2-3 years left at least. throw in Campbell. Its a hard line to break into.

I reckon there'll be a list turn over of 6-8 this year with retirements and delistings. I put Gould in the box that if another team wants to trade him and offers the Swans something, he'll go. Otherwise I reckon he'll get another contract.
I cant judge where hes at????? my heart wants him to stay and watch him smash oppo forwards and set up attacks with 50m bullets, my head doesn't know if he can.. An enigma of sorts

 

[Kiama Chris]

The Swans like a settled back 6, they're building one now which will last years with very few changes
McCartin x 2, Blakey,. Lloyd and Harry have 2-3 years left at least. throw in Campbell. Its a hard line to break into.

I reckon there'll be a list turn over of 6-8 this year with retirements and delistings. I put Gould in the box that if another team wants to trade him and offers the Swans something, he'll go. Otherwise I reckon he'll get another contract.
I cant judge where hes at????? my heart wants him to stay and watch him smash oppo forwards and set up attacks with 50m bullets, my head doesn't know if he can.. An enigma of sorts

On exposed form he can smash and bullet but not lockdown. Running out of time.

 

[565108]

The Swans like a settled back 6, they're building one now which will last years with very few changes
McCartin x 2, Blakey,. Lloyd and Harry have 2-3 years left at least. throw in Campbell. Its a hard line to break into.

I reckon there'll be a list turn over of 6-8 this year with retirements and delistings. I put Gould in the box that if another team wants to trade him and offers the Swans something, he'll go. Otherwise I reckon he'll get another contract.
I cant judge where hes at????? my heart wants him to stay and watch him smash oppo forwards and set up attacks with 50m bullets, my head doesn't know if he can.. An enigma of sorts

Off to the Lions . Mark Stone ex Glenelg coach is there and keeps in contact


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[Kiama Chris]

Off to the Lions . Mark Stone ex Glenelg coach is there and keeps in contact


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Wish him every good fortune, whether here or elsewhere.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Will played his best game for the club yesterday. Was a rock in defence, especially after we lost Fox and COR to injury. Just has to reproduce this week in week out and he will get his shot in the AFL.

 

[Kapers]

Will played his best game for the club yesterday. Was a rock in defence, especially after we lost Fox and COR to injury. Just has to reproduce this week in week out and he will get his shot in the AFL.

Honestly, with how Rampe a Lloyd played he may not have to do it too many weeks in a row haha

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Honestly, with how Rampe a Lloyd played he may not have to do it too many weeks in a row haha

Lloyd was really bad last night. Happy to put it down to first game of the year given his previous excellent work for us.

 

[Callipygian]

Will played his best game for the club yesterday. Was a rock in defence, especially after we lost Fox and COR to injury. Just has to reproduce this week in week out and he will get his shot in the AFL.

I didn't think he was that great. His second half was a lot better than his first. He kicked a brilliant goal, had a couple of strong contested marks and made one good tackle (all in the second half from recollection). Other than that I wasn't so impressed. Didn't make much use of his kicking power (might be under orders not to just kick the ball away), and didn't impose himself that much physically. Still, wasn't enough to have me salivating for him to play seniors. That said, I really do want him to make it. He has a lot of great attributes.

 

[Bloods86]

I didn't think he was that great. His second half was a lot better than his first. He kicked a brilliant goal, had a couple of strong contested marks and made one good tackle (all in the second half from recollection). Other than that I wasn't so impressed. Didn't make much use of his kicking power (might be under orders not to just kick the ball away), and didn't impose himself that much physically. Still, wasn't enough to have me salivating for him to play seniors. That said, I really do want him to make it. He has a lot of great attributes.

Had 2 or 3 good long kicking distributions from defence in the first half, which would have made him look better if his teammates hadn't fumbled marks and turned it over. I'm not advocating for a debut yet though.

 

[caesar88]

Honestly, with how Rampe a Lloyd played he may not have to do it too many weeks in a row haha

Reckon they deadset got on the cans before the bounce down on Friday night

 

[WillHayward]

Any chance of a debut this week v Lions?

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Any chance of a debut this week v Lions?

It's down to him, Reid and Melican. I'd love to see what he could do at AFL level but suspect Reid is the safer option given his height (against a tall forward line) and ability to give a chop out in the ruck, given Darcy Fort will be the lion's 2nd ruck.

 

[BloodySwan]

Any chance of a debut this week v Lions?

He's been solid in the 2s. Will be an emergency this week you'd think. Not far from debut

 

[Donza]

Its not going to happen. But I'd love to see Gould play.

Imo he'll be better as extra with the two macs.

 

[Olian]

It's down to him, Reid and Melican. I'd love to see what he could do at AFL level but suspect Reid is the safer option given his height (against a tall forward line) and ability to give a chop out in the ruck, given Darcy Fort will be the lion's 2nd ruck.

Reid has never played in defence but he will more likely come in for McDonald as a forward.

Melican might get the nod but Gould could be a smoky.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Reid has never played in defence but he will more likely come in for McDonald as a forward.

Melican might get the nod but Gould could be a smoky.

Agree about Reid to replace McDonald. Sure thing.
Another option that will light up this board is JPK replacing Paddy (numerically, not positionally). Rampe will play as the second Key in any case.

 

[SeanM]

I think Brisbane is a tough opponent to debut against. They have got Daniher, McStay and a resting ruck as talls. But also a few dangerous mids that push forward like Bailey, Mcluggage, McCarthy and Rayner.

I would be tempted to bring in CoR as a quicker medium defender. And also have Reid replace McDonald, but be someone who can play in defence if we struggle with their talls.

But probably Gould would be happy to debut anyway because you never know when you get an opportunity.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I think Brisbane is a tough opponent to debut against. They have got Daniher, McStay and a resting ruck as talls. But also a few dangerous mids that push forward like Bailey, Mcluggage, McCarthy and Rayner.

I would be tempted to bring in CoR as a quicker medium defender. And also have Reid replace McDonald, but be someone who can play in defence if we struggle with their talls.

COR has not played in weeks.

 

[SeanM]

COR has not played in weeks.

Yes it would be risky.

 

[Jewelsbon]

Yes it would be risky.

Far more risky than playing Gould IMO and I'm a fan of COR

 

[The King!]

I just want to see Gould at some point as everyone recruited around him has at least shown a little

 

[zyzzbruh]

I don't think an average game by Gould would cost us the game. He's a big boy and has played as a defender from the get go. Can't be that bad. I want to see us roll the dice. Bringing in COR would not make us any better at defending v their talls.

 

[kickthething]

I don't think an average game by Gould would cost us the game. He's a big boy and has played as a defender from the get go. Can't be that bad. I want to see us roll the dice. Bringing in COR would not make us any better at defending v their talls.

No point going with a Melican, we know what we have there. Who knows, Will may well be worth his weight in Gould.

 

[rustycrate]

Sounds like Gould is not ready. (btw I'm hopeful but on his last showing I think he is not there yet).

Horse said Heath Grundy

Heath Grundy

Age

38

Ht

192cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.2

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

231.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.2

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.8

2star

M

3.8

4star

T

0.8

3star

took 5 years in reference to why Gould has not debuted. "Some players take longer".

Sounds positive on his development but not yet.(reading between the lines).

Longmire press conference - April 27, 2022

John Longmire chats with media as he talks through Paddy McCartin's injury, and his review of our performance against Hawthorn on Anzac Day.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[swansfan51]

Sounds like Gould is not ready. (btw I'm hopeful but on his last showing I think he is not there yet).

Horse said Heath Grundy took 5 years in reference to why Gould has not debuted. "Some players take longer".

Sounds positive on his development but not yet.(reading between the lines).

Longmire press conference - April 27, 2022

John Longmire chats with media as he talks through Paddy McCartin's injury, and his review of our performance against Hawthorn on Anzac Day.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

The guy who was drafted in 2004 and debuted in 2006?