List Mgmt. 2024 GWS Giants List Management - Academy, Free Agent, Trade & Draft

[Danny88]

I went and saw a bit of the VFL on the weekend and it was clear to me we need another quality mid. We had XO and Rowston playing on ball and XO was head and shoulders above Rowston IMO.

Would be good to have another quality option to take ward's midfield minutes when he leaves

 

[Giant Pete]

I went and saw a bit of the VFL on the weekend and it was clear to me we need another quality mid. We had XO and Rowston playing on ball and XO was head and shoulders above Rowston IMO.

Would be good to have another quality option to take ward's midfield minutes when he leaves

I know he’s been injured from the get-go, and he’s so young so we just have no idea, but I see Leake as very similar to Cal. Similar size and shape. Great kick. Can take a mark. Likes the contest.
Gee I hope he can get up and going in the back half of the season in the vfl.

 

[Giant Strides]

There was a weekend pre-champs trial game, a NSW Rams team consisting of Swans & GWS academy players against a South Australia Under 18 team.

Essentially only 2 notable players from GWS academy:

Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies

South Australia overcame a combined Giants and Swans Academy side in the first of its two Under 18 trials. We took note of the top prospects.

central.rookieme.com

SOUTH Australia has overcome a combined GWS Giants and Sydney Swans Academy outfit to win by 10 points at Thebarton Oval on Sunday. In the first of two trial games, the Under 18 Croweaters led by a single point at the first and final breaks before holding firm to salute 10.11 (71) to 9.7 (61).

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3.3 | 5.6 | 8.7 | 10.11 (71)
SWANS/GIANTS 3.2 | 6.5 | 8.6 | 9.7 (61)

GOALS:

South Australia: T. Welsh 2, T. Rosenzweig 2, A. Schubert 2, E. Bradley, P. Hargrave, T. Mackay, M. Leray
Giants/Swans: M. Rider 2, C. McCormack, C. Hilton, L. Smith, J. Delana, T. Ryan, N. Hawkins, R. Hamilton

BESTS:

South Australia: B. Camporeale, D. Sharp, J. Newton, A. Schubert, T. Dalmenico, A. Clarke
Giants/Swans: L. Smith, L. Carmichael, N. Hawkins, J. Harrison, H. Podmore-Taylor, J. Delana

GIANTS/SWANS ACADEMIES:

#9 Josaia Delana (Giants Academy)
Midfielder | 176cm | 01/07/2006

Much like his co-captain Harrison, Delana made a strong start to proceedings with polished work around the ball. Despite his small standing, the powerful mover proved a clean first possession winner and withstood pressure to dish the ball off to the outside. He got to showcase his turn of speed on a couple of occasions and hit the scoreboard with an impressive goal in the second quarter, launching home a long-range snap seemingly out of nothing at the top of attacking 50.

#26 Logan Smith (Giants Academy)
Ruck | 204cm | 24/09/2006

Fresh off a terrific three-game stint in the Coates Talent League, Smith was again outstanding and firms as one of, if not the best ruck in the draft pool. The towering tall owned the ruck battle, winning hitouts with his bodywork and reach while also prising clearances when possible. He even got going with some strong marking at both ends of the ground and plucked a grab inside 50 to convert his second quarter goal. He’s in store for a huge National Championships.

 

[Giant Strides]

Allies squad for 2024 Under 18 Championships - GWS Academy just 3 selections: Joey Delana (mid), Logan Smith (ruck) & Cooper Bell (KPF). (#s 11, 40 & 41 in the list below.)

Allies squad announced for 2024 U18 Boys Champs

Reigning title-holders the Allies have announced their squad for the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Boys.

www.afl.com.au

SCHEDULE: Please click here to view the fixture for the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Boys. Match details are subject to change.

#	NAME	SURNAME	HT	STATE	STATE LEAGUE CLUB	COMMUNITY CLUB
1	Nicholas	Andreacchio	178	NSW/ACT	Sydney Swans Academy	Sydney University
2	Zeke	Uwland	178	QLD	GC Suns Academy	Burleigh
4	Ricky	Mentha	178	NT	NT Academy Gippsland Power	Morwell
8	Leo	Lombard	178	QLD	GC Suns Academy	Broadbeach
9	Joe	Harrison	182	NSW/ACT	Sydney Swans Academy	Warners Bay
10	Lachlan	Carmichael	183	NSW/ACT	Sydney Swans Academy	Mosman
11	Josaia	Delana	176	NSW/ACT	GWS Giants Academy	Willoughby
12	Taj	Stanley	177	NT	NT Academy Perth	Southern Districts
13	Oliver	Depaoli-Kubank	178	TAS	Tasmania Devils	North Launceston
14	Geordie	Payne	184	TAS	Tasmania Devils	North Launceston
16	Sam	Marshall	185	QLD	Brisbane Lions Academy Sandringham Dragons	Old Melburnians
20	Daniel	Annable	183	QLD	Brisbane Lions Academy	Redland-Victoria Point
21	Lenny	Douglas	179	TAS	Tasmania Devils	North Launceston
24	Taj	Murray	199	NT	NT Academy North Adelaide	Nightcliff
25	Fergus	McFadyen	189	QLD	Brisbane Lions Academy	Wilston Grange
26	Zai	Millane	188	QLD	GC Suns Academy	Surfers Paradise
27	Waylon	Davey-Motlop	171	NT	NT Academy Oakleigh Chargers	Palmerston
28	Joel	Cochran	195	NSW/ACT	Sydney Swans Academy	UNSW Eastern Suburbs
29	Caleb	Nancarrow	190	QLD	GC Suns Academy	Cairns City
30	Noah	Chamberlain	192	NSW/ACT	Sydney Swans Academy	East Sydney
31	Ryan	Gilder	191	QLD	Brisbane Lions Academy	Sherwood Districts
32	Jobe	Shanahan	194	NSW/ACT	Bendigo Pioneers	Moama
33	Ty	Gallop	194	QLD	Brisbane Lions Academy	Maroochydore
34	Nathaniel	Sulzberger	187	TAS	Tasmania Devils Sandringham Dragons	North Hobart
36	Ben	Kennedy	186	NSW/ACT	Murray Bushrangers	Yarrawonga
37	Josh	Murphy	190	NSW/ACT	Murray Bushrangers	North Albury
38	Oliver	Dean	201	TAS	Tasmania Devils	North Launceston
39	Billy	Richardson	195	QLD	Brisbane Lions Academy	Wilston Grange
40	Logan	Smith	204	NSW/ACT	GWS Giants Academy	Queanbeyan
41	Cooper	Bell	198	NSW/ACT	GWS Giants Academy	Belconnen
42	Kalani	White	198	QLD	GC Suns Academy	Broadbeach

 

[GWS Goose]

Anyone have an informed opinion on how draftable these guys are

 

[Giant YoYo]

Anyone have an informed opinion on how draftable these guys are

I'd lean towards Josaia being a likely draft prospect based on some media mentions this year.

Club even had a story on him earlier this year.

GIANTS Academy Players Get a Taste for the Big Time

A handful of top GIANTS Academy stars have just completed a two-week block alongside the GIANTS’ AFL side.

www.gwsgiants.com.au