Preview 2022 draft prospects

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2022 AFL ACADEMY – AUSTRALIA U18 TEAM​

#NAMESURNAMEDOBSTATEACADEMY/TEAMCOMMUNITY CLUB
2JedHAGAN15-10-2004WAEast FremantleBrigades
3WillASHCROFT06-04-2004VIC MSandringham DragonsOld Brighton Grammarians
4JhyeCLARK23-07-2004VIC CGeelong FalconsQueenscliff
7GeorgeWARDLAW18-07-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersSt Peters
8OliverHOLLANDS16-01-2004VIC CMurray BushrangersWodonga
9HarrySHEEZEL13-10-2004VIC MSandringham DragonsAjax
10JaspaFLETCHER24-02-2004QLDBrisbane LionsSherwood Districts
12ElijahHEWETT27-05-2004WASwan DistrictsCaversham
14AlwynDAVEY26-02-2004NTOakleigh ChargersPalmerston Magpies
17MitchSZYBKOWSKI09-01-2004VIC CDandenong StingraysBeaconsfield
18AnthonyMUNKARA03-10-2004NTNT Thunder/ West AdelaideTiwi Bombers
19ElijahTSATAS18-10-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersSurrey Park
20AdamD'ALOIA9-04-2004SAWoodville-West TorrensHenley
21LachlanCOWAN01-12-2004TASTasmania DevilsNorth Launceston
22SamGILBEY14-05-2004WAClaremontWest Coast
24LukeTEAL20-05-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersGlen Iris
25JasonGILLBEE15-05-2004NSW/ACTBendigo PioneersBalranald
27MaxMICHALANNEY26-02-2004SANorwoodGlenunga
29MatthewJEFFERSON08-03-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersAshburton
30JeddBUSSLINGER11-03-2004WAEast PerthCoolbinia
33HarryLEMMEY30-01-2004SAWest AdelaideBlackwood
34AaronCADMAN03-03-2004VIC CGWV RebelsDarley
38HenryHUSTWAITE20-07-2004VIC CDandenong StingraysRosebud
39TomSCULLY02-11-2004SAWest AdelaideLockleys
40JacksonBROADBENT02-12-2004WAPeel ThunderCollie Eagles
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NAB AFL Academy squad announced for clash with Collingwood VFL

The NAB AFL Academy team that will represent Australia against Collingwood VFL has been announced ahead of Saturday's match at Frankston's Skybus Stadium.
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Jen2310 said:
The team that will take on our vfl team

2022 AFL ACADEMY – AUSTRALIA U18 TEAM​

#NAMESURNAMEDOBSTATEACADEMY/TEAMCOMMUNITY CLUB
2JedHAGAN15-10-2004WAEast FremantleBrigades
3WillASHCROFT06-04-2004VIC MSandringham DragonsOld Brighton Grammarians
4JhyeCLARK23-07-2004VIC CGeelong FalconsQueenscliff
7GeorgeWARDLAW18-07-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersSt Peters
8OliverHOLLANDS16-01-2004VIC CMurray BushrangersWodonga
9HarrySHEEZEL13-10-2004VIC MSandringham DragonsAjax
10JaspaFLETCHER24-02-2004QLDBrisbane LionsSherwood Districts
12ElijahHEWETT27-05-2004WASwan DistrictsCaversham
14AlwynDAVEY26-02-2004NTOakleigh ChargersPalmerston Magpies
17MitchSZYBKOWSKI09-01-2004VIC CDandenong StingraysBeaconsfield
18AnthonyMUNKARA03-10-2004NTNT Thunder/ West AdelaideTiwi Bombers
19ElijahTSATAS18-10-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersSurrey Park
20AdamD'ALOIA9-04-2004SAWoodville-West TorrensHenley
21LachlanCOWAN01-12-2004TASTasmania DevilsNorth Launceston
22SamGILBEY14-05-2004WAClaremontWest Coast
24LukeTEAL20-05-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersGlen Iris
25JasonGILLBEE15-05-2004NSW/ACTBendigo PioneersBalranald
27MaxMICHALANNEY26-02-2004SANorwoodGlenunga
29MatthewJEFFERSON08-03-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersAshburton
30JeddBUSSLINGER11-03-2004WAEast PerthCoolbinia
33HarryLEMMEY30-01-2004SAWest AdelaideBlackwood
34AaronCADMAN03-03-2004VIC CGWV RebelsDarley
38HenryHUSTWAITE20-07-2004VIC CDandenong StingraysRosebud
39TomSCULLY02-11-2004SAWest AdelaideLockleys
40JacksonBROADBENT02-12-2004WAPeel ThunderCollie Eagles
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NAB AFL Academy squad announced for clash with Collingwood VFL

The NAB AFL Academy team that will represent Australia against Collingwood VFL has been announced ahead of Saturday's match at Frankston's Skybus Stadium.
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Sam Gilbey won’t be playing due to Glandular Fever, at the back end of recovery but not right yet to come straight in
 

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Jen2310 said:
The team that will take on our vfl team

2022 AFL ACADEMY – AUSTRALIA U18 TEAM​

#NAMESURNAMEDOBSTATEACADEMY/TEAMCOMMUNITY CLUB
2JedHAGAN15-10-2004WAEast FremantleBrigades
3WillASHCROFT06-04-2004VIC MSandringham DragonsOld Brighton Grammarians
4JhyeCLARK23-07-2004VIC CGeelong FalconsQueenscliff
7GeorgeWARDLAW18-07-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersSt Peters
8OliverHOLLANDS16-01-2004VIC CMurray BushrangersWodonga
9HarrySHEEZEL13-10-2004VIC MSandringham DragonsAjax
10JaspaFLETCHER24-02-2004QLDBrisbane LionsSherwood Districts
12ElijahHEWETT27-05-2004WASwan DistrictsCaversham
14AlwynDAVEY26-02-2004NTOakleigh ChargersPalmerston Magpies
17MitchSZYBKOWSKI09-01-2004VIC CDandenong StingraysBeaconsfield
18AnthonyMUNKARA03-10-2004NTNT Thunder/ West AdelaideTiwi Bombers
19ElijahTSATAS18-10-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersSurrey Park
20AdamD'ALOIA9-04-2004SAWoodville-West TorrensHenley
21LachlanCOWAN01-12-2004TASTasmania DevilsNorth Launceston
22SamGILBEY14-05-2004WAClaremontWest Coast
24LukeTEAL20-05-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersGlen Iris
25JasonGILLBEE15-05-2004NSW/ACTBendigo PioneersBalranald
27MaxMICHALANNEY26-02-2004SANorwoodGlenunga
29MatthewJEFFERSON08-03-2004VIC MOakleigh ChargersAshburton
30JeddBUSSLINGER11-03-2004WAEast PerthCoolbinia
33HarryLEMMEY30-01-2004SAWest AdelaideBlackwood
34AaronCADMAN03-03-2004VIC CGWV RebelsDarley
38HenryHUSTWAITE20-07-2004VIC CDandenong StingraysRosebud
39TomSCULLY02-11-2004SAWest AdelaideLockleys
40JacksonBROADBENT02-12-2004WAPeel ThunderCollie Eagles
www.afl.com.au

NAB AFL Academy squad announced for clash with Collingwood VFL

The NAB AFL Academy team that will represent Australia against Collingwood VFL has been announced ahead of Saturday's match at Frankston's Skybus Stadium.
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au
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Hartley and McMahon might have their work cut out for them with the tall timber in that squad.
 
A bit of trivia for those of you that are not interested! Kantilla is a famous football name in the Territory.... David Kantilla from Tiwi Islands played for St Mary's and South Adelaide in the sixties, I'm pretty certain Kantilla's restaurant at Marrara Stadium is named in honour of David.

David Kantilla

Not only a Territory football Legend, the late David Kantilla is one of the Territory’s true sporting legends.
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I have no background knowledge of Kim, so I have no Idea if related but both are from Tiwi so I wouldn't be surprised!

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Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer labelled Ashcroft a “true professional” who had no shortage of talent.

“His preparation, his diligence and his want to be as good as he can be and get the most out of his God given talent if first-rate,” Lockyer said.

“He’s really driven so he’ll see this game as a real opportunity to benchmark himself against not just the opposition that we’re going to play, but also to see where he where he fits with his peers as well.”

Recruiters still view Ashcroft as a top-three pick in this year’s draft, alongside Oakleigh Chargers pair Elijah Tsatas and George Wardlaw who will also feature as part of the AFL Academy team in the clash at Frankston this weekend.


“Elijah is winning it in the midfield, he’s got great speed. So he’s got some really high end AFL attributes,” Lockyer said.

“George is a real contested beast, inside midfielder. He’s a really strong and powerful athlete.”

Another Brisbane father-son prospect, Jaspa Fletcher, will also feature for the AFL Academy, along with exciting Essendon father-son prospect Alwyn Davey Jnr.

Fletcher is the son of former Brisbane Bears and Brisbane Lions player Adrian Fletcher, with Davey being the son of former Bombers small forward Alwyn Davey.
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IS CADMAN THE NEXT CAMERON?​

A KEY forward who has been likened to Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has been making waves in recruiting circles and is shaping as a potential draft bolter later this year.

Aaron Cadman was added to the NAB AFL Academy squad earlier this month and is set to play in Saturday’s exhibition match against Collingwood’s VFL side.

A hardworking lead-up forward, Cadman measured 193.7cm in March but is still growing and developing his game.

The 18-year-old has averaged 14.5 disposals, 5.5 marks, 8.5 score involvements and 2 goals from four NAB League games for the Greater Western Victoria Rebels this season.

“He’s got great running capabilities, he’s got good speed, he marks the ball at its highest point and he’s a raking left-foot kick,” Rebels coach David Loader said.

“He has got some similarities to a young Jeremy Cameron, who we had the pleasure of working with.

“I think he’s going to keep climbing up through the charts as the year goes on. I’m sitting back waiting for the day that he grabs hold of a game and kicks half a dozen goals and people say, ‘Wow, we’ve got something special here’.”

AFL club recruiters said they could also see the Cameron comparisons and added that Cadman was a “good country kid” who “has the frame and the physique that you can see really filling out well”.
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SCULLY FAST CLIMBING UP DRAFT BOARDS​

In 2009, Tom Scully was the No. 1 draft pick to Melbourne.

In 2022, another Tom Scully is quickly rising up draft boards and shapes as a high selection.

This year’s Scully is a 204cm key forward or ruckman from West Adelaide who has made a flying start to the SANFL under-18s season, which saw him added to the AFL Academy squad earlier this month.

Scully had averaged 12.6 disposals, 7.1 marks, 9 score involvements and 5.3 goals across seven SANFL under-18 games.

“He’s been kicking multiple goals week in, week out,” AFL Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer said.

“He’s a really good contested mark, hit up forward and he’s been hitting the scoreboard really hard.

“He is certainly someone who will relish the opportunity to test his game against a quality outfit in Collingwood VFL.”

As impressed as recruiters have been with Scully, they are also keen to see him test himself against bigger and better opponents, with the towering tall having often been manned by significantly undersized players so far this year.
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THE TOP KIDS​

1. Harry Lemmey​

(West Adelaide)

Key forward, 18, 199cm, 94kg

2022 Champion Data ranking points average:40 (League)

Has been labelled “Riley Thilthorpe Mark II’’ by West league captain Tom Keough and it’s not hard to see why.

Lemmey possesses similar attributes to the player Adelaide selected at pick 2 at the 2020 national draft. He's very tall, has excellent hands, is quick on the lead and is an elite kick.

“I find myself blinking twice,’’ Keough said of the similarities between Lemmey and Thilthorpe.

“Their football is not identical because I think Harry is what you would describe as a more traditional key forward with his ability to lead up while Riley is probably a little more dynamic in his movement, which gives him the option of spending time in the midfield.

“But in terms of their size, athleticism, ability at ground level, potential to break games open, work ethic, character and attitude there’s so many similarities. Harry has star material written all over him with a bit of Ben King (star Gold Coast forward) lankiness about him.’’

Covid health and safety protocols have cost Lemmey two games and weeks of training this season, stalling his development, but a strong league performance against Central District in round two, when he kicked two long-range goals and hauled in five marks, was a tantalising glimpse into his enormous talent.

Tony Bamford says: “A mobile, tall forward who’s had a taste of league football. He’s an elite runner for a tall player.’’

2. Tom Scully

(West Adelaide)

Key forward/ruck, 17, 202cm, 89kg

RP: 133 (Under-18)

After a blistering start to the under-18 season, Scully is rising up draft boards quickly. The mobile 204cm forward, who spent time in the ruck during his bottom-age season, has booted a remarkable 37 goals in the opening seven rounds – 14 more than any other player. With his height and reach, Scully has been unstoppable in the air, taking 27 contested marks in six matches. The next-best player has 16. The 17-year-old’s running patterns make him equally as hard to stop on the lead, too, with Scully recording a total of 44 marks inside-50. And his ability to win the ball at ground level for a player of his standing has also impressed onlookers so far in 2022.

Bamford says: “Has probably been our biggest improver over the past nine months. Is now a proven key forward who can mark the ball both on the lead and in a contest one-on-one. He's our leading goalkicker in the under-18 competition.’’

3. Harry Barnett​

(West Adelaide)

Ruck/key forward, 18, 202cm, 92kg

RP: 111 (Under-18)
The strong-marking 202cm talent gives his midfielders first use in the ruck and has a strong presence as a forward, but it’s Barnett’s follow-up work at stoppages and hands at ground level that have really caught the eye. His development as a ball-winning offensive weapon was on full show in Round 7 of the under-18s, with the 18-year-old tallying 29 disposals, 12 contested possessions, 12 marks, 12 hitouts-to-advantage, two goals and 190 ranking points.

Bamford says: “Harry’s the in-form ruck in our competition for his age group. He’s a big, strong boy who is able to give his midfielders first look at the ball. He’s now also marking the ball around the ground in general play and able to impact offence more.’’

4. Adam D’Aloia​

(Woodville-West Torrens)

Midfielder, 18, 186cm, 86kg

RP: 144 (Under-18)

Last year’s top pick Horne-Francis aside, D’Aloia was just about the best-performed junior midfielder in South Australia in 2021. The teenager, who is strong, clean around the ball and boasts exceptional leadership qualities, was best-on-ground in the Eagles’ under-18 grand final win and exploded onto the national scene, finishing with ranking-point tallies of 135 and 177 in his first two under-19 carnival games for SA as a bottom-ager. And he’s hit the ground running this year, leading the under-18 competition for contested possessions (16.5) and clearances (8.5) and ranking second for disposals (30.8).
Bamford says: “A strongly-built, inside mid who has elite, clean hands and is elite at the stoppages. He’s a first possession stoppage player whose game impact comes from restart stoppage, clearances. Also has great leadership skills.’’



5. Mattaes Phillipou​

(Woodville-West Torrens)

Midfielder/forward, 190cm, 83kg

RP: 133 (Under-18)

The son of former Eagles SANFL star and three-game Western Bulldogs forward Sam Phillipou, Mattaes has further enhanced his standing as one of the state’s most-promising midfield prospects. His hands are great at the contest, but they’re even better in the air, with the 18-year-old switching between tough, clean on-baller to high-marking, goalkicking forward with damaging effect. Phillipou tallied 23 disposals and three goals in Round 2 against the Roosters, before following it up a week later with 26 and three against West Adelaide. The left-footer was dominant at times as a bottom-ager last year and recruiters are excited about his scope for further improvement.
Bamford says: “Tall midfielder who can go forward and play as a marking target ahead of the ball. Has an exceptional ability to be able to release the ball while being tackled around stoppage.’’

6. Kobe Ryan​

(West Adelaide)

Midfielder/half-back, 18, 182cm, 72kg

RP: 156 (Under-18)

Made his league debut, and had an immediate impact, against an AFL-stacked Adelaide team in Round 6, finishing with 21 disposals and two goals. The classy midfielder, who averaged 156 Champion Data ranking points in the opening six under-18 matches for the year, looms as early-round contender in this year’s national draft after a consistent 18 months. As a bottom-ager, the 18-year-old ranked third Champion Data ranking points (129) and fifth for disposals (27.9) at under-18 level. A genuine all-round midfielder, Ryan is clean and tough at the contest, while also damaging when he finds space forward of centre and has also shown he can play behind the ball. West league coach Brad Gotch described his league debut as “special’’.
Bamford says: “A hard-working, bash-and-crash inside mid who can also play across half-back.’’


7. Jakob Ryan​

(Glenelg)

Defender, 17, 189cm, 77kg
RP: 148 (Under-18)

He can play forward, as he proved as bottom-ager, but the rapidly-developing teenager has been a standout in defence at under-18 level this season. Ryan leads the competition for intercept marks and averages 27.8 disposals, 7.8 intercept possessions, six score involvements and 148 ranking points – the fourth-most in the league – per game. The athletic playmaker attacks with flare and is decisive with ball in hand.

Bamford says: “Along with Scully has been the biggest improver of this age group in the past six months. He’s a high defender who is able to set up offence really well off an opposition turnover. Also has an elite ability to intercept the ball in the air across half-back.’’

8. Billy Dowling​

(North Adelaide)

Midfielder, 17, 187cm, 79kg

RP: 168 (Under-18)

The big-bodied on-baller has dominated the SANFL under-18 competition this season, averaging 32.7 disposals, 10.2 score involvements and 168 ranking points – all league highs – in the opening six rounds. Dowling, a terrific leader, who co-captains his school side St Peter’s, is a balanced midfielder with an impressive ability to find space forward of centre and hit the scoreboard. He’s booted nine goals of his own and played a direct hand in 11 other Roosters’ scores in 2022. The 187cm teenager is one who could further enhance his draft standing on the national stage.

9. Max Michalanney​

(Norwood)

Crows father-son prospect

Defender/midfielder, 18, 192cm, 78kg

RP: 144 (Under-18)

Michalanney qualifies as Crows father-son prospect after his dad, Norwood great Jim, played 211 SANFL games for the Redlegs between 1974 and 1986. Thee versatile, mid-sized defender, with a nice turn of speed, reads the play well and is very composed. Michalanney, who has impressed in three reserves games for Norwood in 2022, can play taller than his height suggests and was the sixth-ranked player for intercept possessions at SANFL under-18 level in his bottom-age season last year.
Bamford says: “He’s a medium-tall defender who has an elite ability to be able to read the opposition ball movement and intercept the ball and set up attacking moves from the back half. Has excellent leadership skills.’’


10. Isaac Keeler​

(North Adelaide)

Crows NGA prospect

Key forward/ruck, 18, 198cm, 88kg

RP: 114 (Under-18)

The athletic teenager is rated by some as the most-talented player in this year’s South Australian crop, but questions still remain over his work ethic and application. At his best, Keeler is an unstoppable forward – in the air and at ground level – with a brilliant eye for goal. His ability as a mobile ruckman has also been compared to St Kilda’s Paddy Ryder. Keeler’s performance at the upcoming national carnival should tell us more about where he sits in the bigger draft picture.

11. Nick Sadler​

(Sturt)

Midfielder, 18, 178cm, 83kg

RP: 132 (Under-18)

It’s been an impressive start to 2022 for Sadler with the balanced, goalkicking midfielder earning a place in Sturt’s senior side for Round 1 after 22 disposals and 122 ranking points in the under-18 season-opener. Sadler didn’t get his hands on the ball as often but he was still clean and efficient with his hands at ground level. The 18-year-old then stormed back into under-18 action with a 23-disposal, three-goal performance, which, again, highlighted his array of elite traits.
Bamford says: “An inside-outside midfielder who also plays high half-forward. He has more speed than D’Aloia and is able to carry the ball away from congestion.’’
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Quicky said:
It would be great to add another first rounder.
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Best Chance that is Happening at the Moment is with De Goey possibly Leaving
 
loki04 said:
Lemmey and Scully double there is your future forward line to build around.

Would allow McMahon to continue his trade at FB.

and then following drafts are midfield rebuild.
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I’m warming to Busslinger and the best KPF available
Moore can then play at either end
McMahon forward
 
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