Academy Rorts - The 2025 Draft Thread

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I’d be more comfortable comparing him to Jarryd Lyons, but he is a much (much, much) better runner. Needs to work on his kicking, even when he’s not under pressure.
What is his defence like then Briz? Does he get a decent tackle count, is he a bit of a Dunkley? I see us with a brilliant midfield contingent going forward but is there a good defensive one in the crop?
 

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What is his defence like then Briz? Does he get a decent tackle count, is he a bit of a Dunkley? I see us with a brilliant midfield contingent going forward but is there a good defensive one in the crop?
Can’t say I’ve taken much notice of his defensive abilities. Most of the time I believe he’s played a see ball, get ball role, where as Dunkley plays an actual defensive role.
 
I can see the Lions VFL team not wanting too many young, non listed players, in the squad.

Going to want mature players, who can play a role and help with the development of the listed kids.
 
Rumoured that they have signed the following overage VFL players:

Arnold (24 - Swans (Suns Academy)), Creighton (21 - GWS), McDonald (19 - Academy), Manly (21 - Academy), Abberley (23 - Academy), Offermans (25 - Labrador (Suns Academy)), Greenaway (19 - Academy), Mason ( 25 - GFL), Cockatoo Collins ( 25 - NQ)

They will then have Annable and Geesu probably a play a bit, and possibly Gilder.

Confirmed departures from Academy/VFL: Gillet (South Adelaide), Hude (Collingwood), Dunkley (Coorparoo), Jensen (Williamstown), Greene (Bullants), Richardson (Dragons), Gordon (Tassie), Lohmann (Ballarat), Collins (Southport)

Unknown status: Budarick, Derksen, McPherson, Shea, Reeves, Thomas
 
Rumoured that they have signed the following overage VFL players:

Arnold (24 - Swans (Suns Academy)), Creighton (21 - GWS), McDonald (19 - Academy), Manly (21 - Academy), Abberley (23 - Academy), Offermans (25 - Labrador (Suns Academy)), Greenaway (19 - Academy), Mason ( 25 - GFL), Cockatoo Collins ( 25 - NQ)

They will then have Annable and Geesu probably a play a bit, and possibly Gilder.

Confirmed departures from Academy/VFL: Gillet (South Adelaide), Hude (Collingwood), Dunkley (Coorparoo), Jensen (Williamstown), Greene (Bullants), Richardson (Dragons), Gordon (Tassie), Lohmann (Ballarat), Collins (Southport)

Unknown status: Budarick, Derksen, McPherson, Shea, Reeves, Thomas
Ben Thomas is still training with the Lions. MacPherson has gone to North VFL to play with his brother.
 

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Rumoured that they have signed the following overage VFL players:

Arnold (24 - Swans (Suns Academy)), Creighton (21 - GWS), McDonald (19 - Academy), Manly (21 - Academy), Abberley (23 - Academy), Offermans (25 - Labrador (Suns Academy)), Greenaway (19 - Academy), Mason ( 25 - GFL), Cockatoo Collins ( 25 - NQ)

They will then have Annable and Geesu probably a play a bit, and possibly Gilder.

Confirmed departures from Academy/VFL: Gillet (South Adelaide), Hude (Collingwood), Dunkley (Coorparoo), Jensen (Williamstown), Greene (Bullants), Richardson (Dragons), Gordon (Tassie), Lohmann (Ballarat), Collins (Southport)

Unknown status: Budarick, Derksen, McPherson, Shea, Reeves, Thomas

Sorry Is Charlie Hewitt coming back to Academy as an overager ? thanks
 
39 players, 6 of them 19.

Some absolute howlers in there. I am not privy to who missed out, so it could just be the best of a bad bunch. Could be a tough year for them unless they play 4+ of the over agers every week.
 

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