Past #26: Tarryn Thomas - Roo until end '24

[Hojuman]

A little warning for young players - don't do a video search for Taryn Thomas. Eek.

Really ? HAHAHA ! Will steer clear.

 

[Hojuman]

As everybody rushes to google

At work once with one of the girls when internet first introduced and she had to write up a policy on " latex " allergies ( hospital )
Needless to say our early venture produced some amazing results !

 

[GremlinCRHF]

Well this came out of the blue, didn't think we'd see anything of value from the Tassie academy. Anyone know where this kid looks like he's going to play? Back, forward, inside, outside mid?

 

[giantroo]

Probably wasn't known that he was awarded a scholarship:

http://www.lordstavernerstas.org.au/football-scholarships.html
Two more AFL stars in the making.

Awarded to promising young footballers demonstrating commitment, respect, open communication, honesty, work ethic, attitude and discipline. Chosen by a panel from AFL Tasmania and the North Melbourne Football Club.

The scholarships are aimed at providing one or more footballers financial assistance that will enable access to the AFL Tasmania’s football development programs such as State, Indigenous, Multi-cultural, Female Football Academies or other football development programs.

This year's scholarship winners were selected based on their known characteristics and commitment to the AFL Tasmania Academy values.

Each scholarship includes: $500 (courtesy of Lords Taverners), a framed North Melbourne Football Club certificate, and attendance for 3 guests at today’s breakfast and reserved seats to the match against Richmond on May 9, and a North Melbourne Football Club merchandise pack.


Taryn Thomas
Taryn is currently the only U15 age player in the Tasmania U16 academy squad. Taryn has been picked as part of the Flying Boomerangs squad in 2015. He has also been selected as captain of this team. He is a member of the North Launceston FC where he has played junior football over the last two years. Taryn has a bright future ahead of him with his continued dedication and willingness to improve.

Tyran Mansell
Tyran was a member of the Flying Boomerangs squad in 2014 and is a member of the Tasmanian U16 academy squad. Residing in Longford and having come through their junior ranks he has recently started playing Development League with the Western Strom FC. Tyran is a very talented young player who with continued focus on training and professionalism can become a very good player in the next few years.

 

[king rising]

Could someone give me clarification as to whether we get first dibs on Thomas or whether he enters the open draft and we have to hope that he falls to our pick? not really sure how we are getting him or what the supposed 'academy concessions' entail.

Cheers

 

[Pykie]

Shifter compared him to Jack Martin, 187 at 16. Could very well end up 190-195.

 

[Pykie]

Could someone give me clarification as to whether we get first dibs on Thomas or whether he enters the open draft and we have to hope that he falls to our pick? not really sure how we are getting him or what the supposed 'academy concessions' entail.

Cheers

It hasn't been decided yet, I imagine he will be allowed given we will have spent 2.5 years with him.

 

[Kimbo]

We're going to need a lot of points for the 2018 draft!

 

[giantroo]

Could someone give me clarification as to whether we get first dibs on Thomas or whether he enters the open draft and we have to hope that he falls to our pick? not really sure how we are getting him or what the supposed 'academy concessions' entail.

Cheers

Yes we have first dibs on him, as long as he stays as an academy player for us.

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

We're going to need a lot of points for the 2018 draft!

Yeah I was trying to work it all out....

1. Thomas
2. Blakey
3. Crocker
4. Scott

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Yeah I was trying to work it all out....

1. Thomas
2. Blakey
3. Crocker
4. Scott
5. Longmire

Somebody's going to have to manufacture a shitload of points.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Harris 10]

Yes we have first dibs on him, as long as he stays as an academy player for us.

Any chance his old man will become a Sydney assistant coach?

 

[Rooboy 96]

It hasn't been decided yet, I imagine he will be allowed given we will have spent 2.5 years with him.

where did you here this Pykie? first I have heard any doubt we wont have him as an academy player.

 

[Rooboy 96]

Somebody's going to have to manufacture a shitload of points.

pretty sure you can pinch points from the next draft.

 

[Dan]

Any chance his old man will become a Sydney assistant coach?

He'll be eligible for Sydney zoning if he attends the NYE fireworks on the harbour bridge :sternlook

 

[franjon]

After missing out on a few father son prospects in the last few years we finally get a massive free kick through our tassie academy. This kid is killing it as a 16 year old playing u18's for tassie, BOG in just about every game he plays

Enjoy the read...

http://www.themercury.com.au/sport/...s/news-story/50d20133cf3e04d311e9c55db0e072c9[/B]

Not yet we haven't. Apparently his father has had thoughts of moving to Sydney so the AFL are contemplating a rule change, unless he doesn't turn out any good, and then he's ours.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[king rising]

get in! need the afl to follow suit now

 

[trooroo4life]

Moist.

 

[Event Horizon]

 

[Event Horizon]

We're going to need a lot of points for the 2018 draft!

You can go into negative I believe

 

[Benj7]

You beauty!

 

[giantroo]

You can go into negative I believe

Yes, we can use 2019 points if need be. I'm sure we may trade some early picks to make up the difference so we don't have to.

 

[LT Smash]

Which draft is Nigel Mansell eligible?