News Jack Watkins training with Port for possible SSP spot

[Port2Power]

VFL North Skipper Jack Watkins to be given a train on spot during pre-season supplemental selection period auditioning for a rookie spot

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Goal scoring midfielder, that's what we need at sanfl level. Hope he takes his chance.

Racked up some decent stats at VFL level this year, had a 38 possession game against Collingwood.

 

[Alyx]

Jack Watkins.

 

[snozulu]

Goal scoring midfielder, that's what we need at sanfl level. Hope he takes his chance.

Racked up some decent stats at VFL level this year, had a 38 possession game against Collingwood.

hope he is taller than his listed 177

 

[Ant Bear]

Jack Stablepony

 

[Coobk001]

VFL North Skipper Jack Watkins to be given a train on spot during pre-season supplemental selection period auditioning for a rookie spot

This is why the SANFL has been such an issue for us. VFL teams have been topping up with these sorts of players for years, but we're only finally just being able to top up with such quality. It will help our squad dramatically with the extra competitiveness they bring and the support their talent provides to allow our kids room to grow.

 

[Chewy316]

Sorry mate, but who’s Watkins ?


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Watkins played for North in the VFL and is going to be playing for the Magpies next season with the potential of getting on Port's list in the mid-year draft. He's also really good mates with Zak Butters.

 

[Rash]

Sorry mate, but who’s Watkins ?


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North VFL Captain

Back to back best and fairest' 2023,2024

Best mates with Zak Butters from his town.

 

[Scodges]

Watkins played for North in the VFL and is going to be playing for the Magpies next season with the potential of getting on Port's list in the mid-year draft. He's also really good mates with Zak Butters.

Ah nice.


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[Grave Danger]

Can't see where we'd have a list spot for an SSP pick up, so more likely this bloke will play for the Maggies, if at all?

VFL gun to earn SSP chance with SA club

The 23-year-old was named in the 2024 VFL Team of the Year.

www.zerohanger.com

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Will he stay if he doesn't get the SSP spot though?

Could be another opportunity mid season I guess.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Will he stay if he doesn't get the SSP spot though?

Could be another opportunity mid season I guess.

Yes, according to the news article he has committed to playing with the Magpies in 2025.

 

[shewho]

We have 37 players and one Cat B rookie (Moss). Assuming Barrett makes it to the Cat B rookie list, doesn't that mean we have 7 list spots to get to the max 44 players (+ cat B rookies)?

If so, we use 4 draft picks, 2 x father/sons as rookies and still have a spot available. There is also the possibility of putting someone on the LTI list to make room for Watkins in the MSD. If Marshall has another concussion in the first half of 2025, he would likely go on the LTI list.

 

[Coobk001]

We have 37 players and one Cat B rookie (Moss). Assuming Barrett makes it to the Cat B rookie list, doesn't that mean we have 7 list spots to get to the max 44 players (+ cat B rookies)?

If so, we use 4 draft picks, 2 x father/sons as rookies and still have a spot available. There is also the possibility of putting someone on the LTI list to make room for Watkins in the MSD. If Marshall has another concussion in the first half of 2025, he would likely go on the LTI list.

42 has been the max size since Covid. + Cat bs

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

42 has been the max size since Covid. + Cat bs

Then if there is a long term injury or two or more mid season, they can be replaced by a mid season draft player.

Think they are all given rookie status, but list size before Cat B, can end up being 43 or 44 for most sides by season's end.

Brisbane got to 46 because they had 5 season ending knee injuries before the mid season draft came around, ie Coleman, Doedee, McCarthy, Gardiner and Lane. And they still won the flag.

 

[shewho]

Quite right, my bad. Maximum list size is 42 plus 2 cat b rookies. So I’ll try again:

We have 37 + Moss meaning we can add 5 or 5 + Barrett as our second Cat B.

I think we will commit to Rome and Benny. So ideally:

#13, #29, #36, Rome as a rookie. If Benny is a Cat B we have one more spot for a train on player (maybe Watkins) or players like Watkins and McLennan will audition for a MSD spot should we have long term injuries.

 

[VineValerian]

Jack Watkins.

Jack-wut.

 

[raptalia]

The again this time last year I probably would have asked who the hell is Logan Evans?

 

[Port2Power]

Article on Jack Watkins training during SSP for a rookie spot

"Watkins will be vying for an AFL list spot during the supplementary selection period (SSP), with clubs able to sign players until the SSP closes on Friday, 21 February, if a place is available.

Watkins, a back-to-back John Law Medallist, awarded to the best and fairest Kangaroo in the VFL, arrived at Alberton on Monday for day one of pre-season."

Watkins to train with AFL side

Former North Melbourne VFL captain Jack Watkins will train with Port Adelaide in the hope of picking up an AFL list spot during the supplementary selection period.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

 

[Coobk001]

Article on Jack Watkins training during SSP for a rookie spot

"Watkins will be vying for an AFL list spot during the supplementary selection period (SSP), with clubs able to sign players until the SSP closes on Friday, 21 February, if a place is available.

Watkins, a back-to-back John Law Medallist, awarded to the best and fairest Kangaroo in the VFL, arrived at Alberton on Monday for day one of pre-season."

Watkins to train with AFL side

Former North Melbourne VFL captain Jack Watkins will train with Port Adelaide in the hope of picking up an AFL list spot during the supplementary selection period.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

Doesn't say anything about sticking around for the Maggies though at this stage. Was hopeful he would be here for the year at least.

 

[Rigs]

Doesn't say anything about sticking around for the Maggies though at this stage. Was hopeful he would be here for the year at least.

VFL gun to earn SSP chance with SA club

The 23-year-old was named in the 2024 VFL Team of the Year.

www.zerohanger.com

An unsuccessful training stint with the Power could see Watkins remain with the club as a SANFL acquisition, with the league permitting new signing opportunities for Port Adelaide and Adelaide's SANFL programs.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

The OP of this thread with the 7 News story confirms Watkins will remain as a Magpies player even if he doesn't win that last spot.

Jase Burgoyne in his interview hinted that Watkins was looking good to grab the spot.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

When Leigh “Patch’’ Adams was handing over the North Melbourne VFL coaching position to Tom Lynch late in 2022, he had some advice about the list.
“Keep Jack Watkins and you’ll be fine,’’ Adams said. He had a high regard for Watkins. Two years later, Lynch does too.
He’s seen the 23-year-old he regards as “another Kane Lambert’’ twice win the John Law Medal as the Roos’ VFL best and fairest, earn VFL team-of-the-year honours in 2024 and now get the chance to gain a place on Port Adelaide’s AFL list.
Watkins headed to Adelaide last week, moving in with his childhood friend and Port Adelaide star Zak Butters.
Port had contacted him at the end of the season, inviting him to train for an SSP listing.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/news/twotime-north-melbourne-vfl-best-and-fairest-jack-watkins-hits-the-track-with-port-adelaide/news-story/659c8bded669edeb11a1689035c0ffb0

 

[TazD]

Watkins headed to Adelaide last week, moving in with his childhood friend and Port Adelaide star Zak Butters.
Port had contacted him at the end of the season.

 

[davesnothere]

Don't mind him.

Comes down to him vs Rome I'll back the guy with the work ethic.

Rome probably needs to win the Margery Medal to convince me he's serious.