Roast Geelong can't develop young players

[Art Vandelay_]

I predict your stay will be a long and fruitful one!

Good night sweet prince.

 

[Mr Meow]

Good night sweet prince.

Another alias confined to the scrap heap.

But I truly fear what we're in for if someone like Clohesy dares have a decent game in the 1's.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Dempsey, Holmes and Bruhn in the 22 under 22 squad.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

Dempsey, Holmes and Bruhn in the 22 under 22 squad.

Spot on. People on BF talk a lot of crap. Don't forget to add SDK.

Bruhn will be top 10 in the next 2 years.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Dempsey, Holmes and Bruhn in the 22 under 22 squad.

It is a 40- player squad at this stage, in fairness. Though I'd be pretty surprised if Holmes and Dempsey (at least) don't make the final team and Lawson's probably a bit unlucky to miss.

 

[Footy Smarts]

Spot on. People on BF talk a lot of crap. Don't forget to add SDK.

Bruhn will be top 10 in the next 2 years.

We had a few poor years recruiting from 2012-2015. Then Kelly and Clark left despite being good picks in 2017-18. So 2016 and our trading was the only real saving grace for a while there.

But since the 2019 draft we're starting to build a pretty nice young group with there being high hopes for all of SDK, Holmes, Bruhn, O Henry, Neale, Conway, Clark, Humphries and O'Sullivan. Then obviously plenty of more speculative types that probably won't make it.

We've got a big challenge to cover our retiring stars but there's at least the guts of a competitive team developing.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

It is a 40- player squad at this stage, in fairness. Though I'd be pretty surprised if Holmes and Dempsey (at least) don't make the final team and Lawson's probably a bit unlucky to miss.

Didn't play enough games unfortunately.

If he plays most of 2025 at a similar level he'll likely make it next year.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Didn't play enough games unfortunately.

If he plays most of 2025 at a similar level he'll likely make it next year.

I think he'll be too old by then under the criteria (21 or under for the entire season).

 

[Kobe Gryant]

I think he'll be too old by then under the criteria (21 or under for the entire season).

That's the rising star. Different rules there.

Lawson will still be eligible for this side next year, having turned 22 in April.

 

[blaisee]

It is a 40- player squad at this stage, in fairness. Though I'd be pretty surprised if Holmes and Dempsey (at least) don't make the final team and Lawson's probably a bit unlucky to miss.

Lol

Nah they should all be in the team with Hawkins

Remember there has to be 5 Geelong players makes no difference which 5

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

That's the rising star. Different rules there.

Lawson will still be eligible for this side next year, having turned 22 in April.

Says otherwise here (unless the age requirements changed this year), though on a closer look you're right and he doesn't meet the games in 24 criteria.

DOMINANT DOCKERS ANCHOR FINAL 22UNDER22

The silver-lining from Fremantle’s rollercoaster season is the development for their future, with five Dockers featuring in the 2023 AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 squad, presented by Snaffle.

www.aflplayers.com.au

To be eligible for selection, players must be aged 22 and under for the entirety of the season (including Grand Final day – September 30) and have played a minimum of 12 games throughout the 2023 season.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Says otherwise here (unless the age requirements changed this year), though on a closer look you're right and he doesn't meet the games in 24 criteria.

DOMINANT DOCKERS ANCHOR FINAL 22UNDER22

The silver-lining from Fremantle’s rollercoaster season is the development for their future, with five Dockers featuring in the 2023 AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 squad, presented by Snaffle.

www.aflplayers.com.au

Humphries is 22 next year, making him eligible.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Humphries is 22 next year, making him eligible.

See my post above - says they have to be under 22 for the entire season (through to the grand final), at least by the 2023 criteria (unless it's changed, or that info from the AFLPA site is incorrect).

 

[Kobe Gryant]

See my post above - says they have to be under 22 for the entire season (through to the grand final), at least by the 2023 criteria (unless it's changed, or that info from the AFLPA site is incorrect).

Yes, 22 and under.

It's why Bruhn, Gulden, Holmes, Treacy etc can still be selected, despite turning 22 within this season. That's what the side is all about.

For instance, SDK was 22 earlier this year, but turned 23 during the season - thus making him ineligible.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Lol

Nah they should all be in the team with Hawkins

Remember there has to be 5 Geelong players makes no difference which 5

One's probably favourite for our B&F as it stands, one's paying $1.15 for the Rising Star this year.

I know the cellar dwellers will always dominate these announcements, given how much exposure teams like North Melbourne and Richmond have been able to give to their next generation, but for a team that's likely to finish on at least 15 wins and somewhere around 3-6 on the ladder after the H&A, it's not too shabby.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Yes, 22 and under.

It's why Bruhn, Gulden, Holmes, Treacy etc can still be selected, despite turning 22 within this season. That's what the side is all about.

For instance, SDK was 22 earlier this year, but turned 23 during the season - thus making him ineligible.

my bad. Apologies

 

[STPer18]

Lol

Nah they should all be in the team with Hawkins

Remember there has to be 5 Geelong players makes no difference which 5

What we do know is that there'll be 0 players from the 18th placed Richmond side. The AFLPA couldn't manage to squeeze even a single player in to the squad.

 

[Footy Smarts]

What we do know is that there'll be 0 players from the 18th placed Richmond side. The AFLPA couldn't manage to squeeze even a single player in to the squad.

Obvious bias. How could they overlook the likes of Thomson Dow and Tyler Sonsie?

 

[CharacterFirst]

What we do know is that there'll be 0 players from the 18th placed Richmond side. The AFLPA couldn't manage to squeeze even a single player in to the squad.

Danger strikes again!

 

[Art Vandelay_]

What we do know is that there'll be 0 players from the 18th placed Richmond side. The AFLPA couldn't manage to squeeze even a single player in to the squad.

SHocking rang Laura Kane and said NO TIGERS. Amirite smasha

 

[Ricky Vaughn]

What we do know is that there'll be 0 players from the 18th placed Richmond side. The AFLPA couldn't manage to squeeze even a single player in to the squad.

Not a concern for them. They are backing in experienced players to win now.

I haven’t checked the ladder, but can only assume it’s been a successful strategy.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Obvious bias. How could they overlook the likes of Thomson Dow and Tyler Sonsie?

S Hocking

 

[blaisee]

One's probably favourite for our B&F as it stands, one's paying $1.15 for the Rising Star this year.

I know the cellar dwellers will always dominate these announcements, given how much exposure teams like North Melbourne and Richmond have been able to give to their next generation, but for a team that's likely to finish on at least 15 wins and somewhere around 3-6 on the ladder after the H&A, it's not too shabby.

Hawkins should be aa captain, deserves just as much as last time

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Hawkins should be aa captain, deserves just as much as last time

Hawkins hasn't played much this year and his form's been a bit up and down, probably behind a few others.

 

[MisterMarcus]

One's probably favourite for our B&F as it stands, one's paying $1.15 for the Rising Star this year.

I know the cellar dwellers will always dominate these announcements, given how much exposure teams like North Melbourne and Richmond have been able to give to their next generation, but for a team that's likely to finish on at least 15 wins and somewhere around 3-6 on the ladder after the H&A, it's not too shabby.

Having multiple players in this list AND being a potential contender is a fantastic place to be in.

As an aside, look at Freo - 4 guys on this list, all talls (notoriously the ones who take the longest to develop), while still being very competitive and possibly a contender in 2024.