Academy: Gold Coast SUNS Gun Factory

[ajhgcs]

A detailed presentation might confuse and frighten the crayon-eaters at AFL House, would he have been more successful if he presented it on a napkin?

Or a bag with a dollar sign on it

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[Iva Bigun]

A detailed presentation might confuse and frighten the crayon-eaters at AFL House, would he have been more successful if he presented it on a napkin?

It’s just as likely that they will be looking to shut the conversation down, last thing they need is people outside of Victoria speaking sense and highlighting glaring inequality. To be quite honest, I’m surprised it’s receieved as much media coverage as it has.

 

[robo_1]

 

[GC2015]

The hosts on Mid Week Tackle tonight were suggesting that Kalani White may choose us over the Dees next year. Not sure if they're adding to the pile on to push the anti-northern academy narrative or if they actually have mail on Kalani's preference. They also said the AFL is considering introducing a rule that inhibits father-son prospects from being a part of any northern academy program.

 

[exile]

The hosts on Mid Week Tackle tonight were suggesting that Kalani White may choose us over the Dees next year. Not sure if they're adding to the pile on to push the anti-northern academy narrative or if they actually have mail on Kalani's preference. They also said the AFL is considering introducing a rule that inhibits father-son prospects from being a part of any northern academy program.

absolutely anti-northern BS. he'll choose the dees.

 

[CommittedSuns]

absolutely anti-northern BS. he'll choose the dees.

Nick Blakely at the Swans… academy player and father son at North chose the academy so it’s not as clear cut as Melbourne having first choice

 

[Choppers]

The hosts on Mid Week Tackle tonight were suggesting that Kalani White may choose us over the Dees next year. Not sure if they're adding to the pile on to push the anti-northern academy narrative or if they actually have mail on Kalani's preference. They also said the AFL is considering introducing a rule that inhibits father-son prospects from being a part of any northern academy program.

Exactly what they were doing......they also had a cry about how unlucky Melb. was to miss out on Harley Reid.....

 

[GEEitLONG]

Michael Voss warns the AFL its recruitment strategy is at risk, Suns want loosened restrictions on drafting academy players​

Michael Voss admits he’s confused that the AFL are making changes to this year’s draft that will put their recruitment strategy at risk. Plus more on the Suns’ stance to make it easier to draft academy players.

Gold Coast will tell the AFL it should lessen its restrictions on heartland clubs bidding for next generation academy talent rather than make it harder for northern-states clubs to secure its future wave of stars.
And Carlton coach Michael Voss has warned the AFL its recruitment of the Camporeale twins is at risk if the league makes the “confusing” decision to change its points system ahead of the 2024 national draft.

The Herald Sun on Saturday reported AFL clubs were bracing for the league to make changes to its bidding system for November’s national draft.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-voss-warns-the-afl-its-recruitment-strategy-is-at-risk-suns-want-loosened-restrictions-on-drafting-academy-players/news-story/f2fb8f4323207fbdb97eda46215491f6

So the AFL is thinking of eroding the motivation the Northern academies have to continue to invest in junior development and talent identification in the northern zones by making it harder to keep the talent they identify and develop! Pure (evil) genius!

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[Supersuns]

absolutely anti-northern BS. he'll choose the dees.

He will have to improve massively as a player over the next 18 months to get to an AFL list

 

[Sun Stormer]

He will have to improve massively as a player over the next 18 months to get to an AFL list

Not enough people mention this. Not really outstanding at the moment but given his name - will be considered above others probably.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

 

[Sun Stormer]

Does anybody have an update on how he went this year in the U18s. Didn't see his name mentioned at all in dispatches.

 

[GC2015]

Does anybody have an update on how he went this year in the U18s. Didn't see his name mentioned at all in dispatches.

• Allies v South Australia - 6 disposals, 1 mark
• Allies v Western Australia - Not selected
• Allies v Vic Metro - Not selected
• Allies v Vic Country - To be determined

Not exactly setting the world on fire at the top level. Would need to drastically improve from here to be considered draft worthy, but I think the Dees would draft him regardless. Bit like Tex Wanganeen at Essendon who has proven he's really not up to the standard but the Bombers were desperate to get a feel good father-son story from one of their club legends.

 

[Sun Stormer]

• Allies v South Australia - 6 disposals, 1 mark
• Allies v Western Australia - Not selected
• Allies v Vic Metro - Not selected
• Allies v Vic Country - To be determined

Not exactly setting the world on fire at the top level. Would need to drastically improve from here to be considered draft worthy, but I think the Dees would draft him regardless. Bit like Tex Wanganeen at Essendon who has proven he's really not up to the standard but the Bombers were desperate to get a feel good father-son story from one of their club legends.

Thanks for that. It was as I suspected and probably why he seems keener on Demons. If he can't get a gig in the Suns U18, he hasn't really got an option. If he gets a spot in the Vic Country game - it'll be a crucial game for him I guess.

 

[DTLSchulzy16]

Can’t believe Lachie Gulbin wasn’t in the squad given some of the names who were

Kevin Sheehan had him top 75 in the country

Really hope we draft him with a later pick. Hit the scoreboard a few times in the vfl today as a half forward/wing type

 

[Albertonarmy]

Can’t believe Lachie Gulbin wasn’t in the squad given some of the names who were

Kevin Sheehan had him top 75 in the country

Really hope we draft him with a later pick. Hit the scoreboard a few times in the vfl today as a half forward/wing type

See in the SANFL player lists a couple of ex sun's academy kids , Brian Little and Ryan Pickering for Centrals , Austin Harris for North's while Joshua Gore is playing his 50 th game for West's, good argument for North Academy's that even if they don't make AFL they can contribute at state league level

 

[GC2015]

Zeke 'The Freak' Uwland and Leo Lombard get their last chance of the year to perform on the national stage tomorrow morning when the Allies take on Vic Country at Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield. Hopefully the boys can put on a show after spending the last fortnight playing with our VFL team and I'm sure not having to travel this week will help.

Here's what Cal Twomey had to say about Zeke recently:

 

[TheGoldPersons]

Don't know much about him but I'm already one of Ezekiel's freaks

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Meanwhile, Jai Murray's playing a VFL game.

 

[GC2015]

Zeke and Leo are both getting plenty of the ball in the Allies v Vic Country match. 28 disposals, 4 tackles + a goal for Lombard and 22 disposals + 6 marks for Zeke. In the end it was a close 2 point loss for the Allies.

 

[DTLSchulzy16]

Leo named Allies MVP

 

[OB11]

Zeke and Leo are both getting plenty of the ball in the Allies v Vic Country match. 28 disposals, 4 tackles + a goal for Lombard and 22 disposals + 6 marks for Zeke. In the end it was a close 2 point loss for the Allies.

I was OK with Allies losing in a close one - wanted the Championships to be on the line with next week's Vic Metro v Vic Country rather than a dead rubber

 

[manintheknow]

Leo named Allies MVP

Absolutely butchered the ball at times

 

[Supersuns]

Absolutely butchered the ball at times

Kicking was way more hit and miss than I've seen from Leo. Wonder if the step up in talent amd pressure got to him.

 

[cootagc]