Player Watch #28 Will Edwards

[SwansProudly]

DOB 8 May 2003 197cm 100kg

A tall defender who is a super athletic type and has the size and mobility to match the opposition's main marking target, which he demonstrated playing for both the Sydney Swans Academy and the Allies this year. He is still developing his footy IQ, but he can take a strong contested mark and shows good rebound ability with his speed. Very impressive at the State Draft Combine held in Victoria, with his elite speed demonstrated with a time of 2.88 seconds for the 20m sprint.

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[RUNVS]

That is great news. He definitely fills a need and there is a spot in the team for him if he is good enough to take it.

 

[RUNVS]

Only worry after watching the video. He goes for around 5 marks and 4 of them he needed two grabs. He only clunked one of them and it was somewhat uncontested.

 

[caesar88]

Good luck to him

 

[Dan87]

19 yo, 100 kg, running a 2.88 20 m at nearly two metres

WOW what a thoroughbred

hope he can punch a ball. Lots in his favour to make it

 

[Dan87]

Looks a ripper, pencil him in I reckon

 

[Ticky009]

Super pleased we selected Will. I really liked what I saw this year, hoping he builds on that and goes well for us.

 

[Punts]

Reckon he will be alright

 

[BarneyBent]

Only worry after watching the video. He goes for around 5 marks and 4 of them he needed two grabs. He only clunked one of them and it was somewhat uncontested.

Meh. We've got the McCartins for marking prowess. He can be designated spoiler.

 

[Kiama Chris]

He looks pretty solid. Decent kick. Runs well. Good pickup.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Delighted.

Just like LRT, I reckon this guy will be a cult figure.

 

[dosser]

Only worry after watching the video. He goes for around 5 marks and 4 of them he needed two grabs. He only clunked one of them and it was somewhat uncontested.

It's a bit unfair to be saying he is the same as Buddy already

 

[Tedeski]

Only worry after watching the video. He goes for around 5 marks and 4 of them he needed two grabs. He only clunked one of them and it was somewhat uncontested.

Buddy like hey?

 

[WillHayward]

Love this.

Could be the KPD I've been longing for!

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

From the video of the Horse introduction to the rest of the list. It is clear he is very popular. He just seems full of beans.

He plays the same way.

 

[Callipygian]

Love this.

Could be the KPD I've been longing for!

Two more talls under 25!

 

[bedford]

I remember LRT's first game for Port Melbourne , got so excited i called a prominent Swan in Sydney and said we will win a flag with this bloke .
Well i might have seen the next one ! Rustycrate

 

[rustycrate]

I remember LRT's first game for Port Melbourne , got so excited i called a prominent Swan in Sydney and said we will win a flag with this bloke .
Well i might have seen the next one ! Rustycrate

I copied and pasted my post in the praccy match to here

So impressive was Edwards raw ability to compete in the ruck against a seasoned Brisbane ruck, and
play as a key tall and take marks(I know we are short on talls atm), and
run through the midfield and compete with mids and harass and tackle,
I predict he is the missing piece of the puzzle.

What is the puzzle you may ask?

We have the solid defence. And its being bolstered despite an immanent departure(Rampe)
We have a young and very talented and tough evolving midfield
We have a forward line of McDonald, Heeney, Hayward, Papley, add to that Konstanty and others we can roll through there. McLean and Amaertey are underwhelming. But they are not essential. There are also developing options in HHK and Magor, you can add Sheldrick and others.

But a great ruck is the missing piece.

Could Edwards be the saviour.


Well that's it from me.

I just wanted to create some discussion and dream.

 

[Maximumlnsanity]

I copied and pasted my post in the praccy match to here

So impressive was Edwards raw ability to compete in the ruck against a seasoned Brisbane ruck, and
play as a key tall and take marks(I know we are short on talls atm), and
run through the midfield and compete with mids and harass and tackle,
I predict he is the missing piece of the puzzle.

What is the puzzle you may ask?

We have the solid defence. And its being bolstered despite an immanent departure(Rampe)
We have a young and very talented and tough evolving midfield
We have a forward line of McDonald, Heeney, Hayward, Papley, add to that Konstanty and others we can roll through there. McLean and Amaertey are underwhelming. But they are not essential. There are also developing options in HHK and Magor, you can add Sheldrick and others.

But a great ruck is the missing piece.

Could Edwards be the saviour.


Well that's it from me.

I just wanted to create some discussion and dream.

Too short

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Extended until 2025

Snell and Edwards extend

Promising young defenders Patrick Snell and Will Edwards have extended their time in the red and white.

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[Kiama Chris]

Extended until 2025

Snell and Edwards extend

Promising young defenders Patrick Snell and Will Edwards have extended their time in the red and white.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Can see both of these guys in our backline in a couple of years. Edwards as lockdown alongside McCartin and Snell as third tall. Blakey, Florent, Roberts and ?? to play on the small forwards.

 

[SydneyBlood]

Rookie rules always confuse me. Will he still be allowed a spot as a cat B rookie next season, 3rd year as a rookie? Or would have to be upgraded to primary list?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Rookie rules always confuse me. Will he still be allowed a spot as a cat B rookie next season, 3rd year as a rookie? Or would have to be upgraded to primary list?

Yes, he'll still be a rookie next year. Beyond that, he'll have to be promoted to the senior list if he extends beyond 2025

 

[bedford]

Rookie rules always confuse me. Will he still be allowed a spot as a cat B rookie next season, 3rd year as a rookie? Or would have to be upgraded to primary list?

Robbieando is the best on this stuff