Recruiting James Hird Academy (Father/Son and Next Generation)

[eDPS]

Spoiler: JHA Boys

Spoiler: JHA Girls

 

[eth-dog]

With Jaydon missing a year of footy, is it kosher to convince him to hold off from nomjnating until the 2023 MSD?

Then we'd get half a season to get another look at him and potentially set ourselves up better for a tilt at Munkara.

Not sure how simplistic/unrealistic that is.

Nope. Better for us that he nominates and we take him as we have no F/S rights in the MSD

 

[foj1]

Nope. Better for us that he nominates and we take him as we have no F/S rights in the MSD

Spot on

 

[foj1]

How old is Bewick this year. 14?

I believe so
he has a chance to be good
the best essendon f/s prospect in EDFL since joe

 

[eDPS]

How old is Bewick this year. 14?

13 but playing under 14s. Early signs pointing towards him being a very early pick when his draft year comes around, not a small forward but hits the scoreboard as a medium sized midfielder.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

13 but playing under 14s. Early signs pointing towards him being a very early pick when his draft year comes around, not a small forward but hits the scoreboard as a medium sized midfielder.

Bewick would be first available in 2027.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Davey kicked a couple for Xavier today, no idea how he went beyond the goal count.

 

[Yoda_]

Few stats from the weekend;

Luca Alessio - 5 disposals (4k, 1hb), 3t
Ayui Makieng - 6 disposals (2k, 4hb)
Ruben Rode - 14 disposals (8k, 6hb), 4t

 

[Yoda_]

Few Calder boys on display with the U18 champs boys out;

Rode - 16d (4k, 12hb) 3t
Allesio - 14d (10k, 4hb), 7m,
Foley - 14d (12k, 2hb), 4m, 3t

No Munkara in the S.A team, Davey presuming he's at school footy.

 

[eDPS]

Few Calder boys on display with the U18 champs boys out;

Rode - 16d (4k, 12hb) 3t
Allesio - 14d (10k, 4hb), 7m,
Foley - 14d (12k, 2hb), 4m, 3t

No Munkara in the S.A team, Davey presuming he's at school footy.

Munkara played with Allies team against SA. Davey kicked 2 goals for Xavier

 

[Bjchan13]

Munkara played with Allies team against SA. Davey kicked 2 goals for Xavier

Reports on Munkaras game today seem to be he struggled? Apparantly looked like he didnt want to be there.

PM Bangers thinks he doesnt have the fitness to impact games.

This is speculation obviously at this point but there was that poster on our draft board today claiming he has issues with work ethic and adhering to team rules like showing up for training on time.

Do you still rate him top 15 and could you see him sliding outside 40? Any truth to work ethic/team rules thing?

 

[TheGrizz]

Reports on Munkaras game today seem to be he struggled? Apparantly looked like he didnt want to be there.

PM Bangers thinks he doesnt have the fitness to impact games.

This is speculation obviously at this point but there was that poster on our draft board today claiming he has issues with work ethic and adhering to team rules like showing up for training on time.

Do you still rate him top 15 and could you see him sliding outside 40? Any truth to work ethic/team rules thing?

Fitness issues - particularly for a guy who only moved down from the Tiwis 18 months ago - will likely factor every little into his talent evaluation.

Clubs will expect they have work to do to build up his tank, but what will ensure he goes before pick 40 is all the athletic traits you cant teach that he seems to have - speed, agility, evasivelness and an ability to leap.

You take him for what he could be after 2+ years in your system (which appears to be just about anything knowing his tank will be one key area of development

I think any chances of him going inside pick 40 is very very little.

 

[Mikevk123]

Any talent coming through the Tiwi islands that we could get into the club?

 

[ant555]

Any talent coming through the Tiwi islands that we could get into the club?

Read above.

 

[Howard Moon]

Reports on Munkaras game today seem to be he struggled? Apparantly looked like he didnt want to be there.

PM Bangers thinks he doesnt have the fitness to impact games.

This is speculation obviously at this point but there was that poster on our draft board today claiming he has issues with work ethic and adhering to team rules like showing up for training on time.

Do you still rate him top 15 and could you see him sliding outside 40? Any truth to work ethic/team rules thing?

sounds like the long misinformation process has begun... bad work ethic, go home factor, cant adhere to team rules.. throw in some OP while you're at it...would be a risk top 40 thats for sure

 

[Bjchan13]

sounds like the long misinformation process has begun... bad work ethic, go home factor, cant adhere to team rules.. throw in some OP while you're at it...would be a risk top 40 thats for sure

maybe... It wasnt Essendon people though and the reports from his actual game performance are terrible. Surely you have to show something during games to be taken top 40? Cant just be talent and what ifs

 

[Yoda_]

Essendon father-son prospect Alwyn Davey

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Jnr opens up on his draft dream​

He is the son of a former Bomber but likes to think he plays more like another famous relative who lined up for the Demons.
Exciting Essendon father-son prospect Alwyn Davey

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Jnr likens himself to his uncle and former Melbourne midfielder Aaron Davey.

His twin brother, Jayden, is instead considered to be the “replica” of their father – the 100-game Bombers forward Alwyn Davey

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Snr.

“I would say that I’m more like his (dad’s) older brother Aaron,” Alwyn Jnr told the Herald Sun.

“I’m more composed and more careful in decision making. But I would say that Jayden is probably the replica of dad. He uses his speed to pressure and tackle and kick goals.”

Alwyn Davey

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Jnr says he plays like his uncle, former Melbourne midfielder Aaron Davey. Picture: AFL Photos
A top-30 draft prospect, Alwyn Jnr is a member of the NAB AFL Academy this year and will line up for Vic Metro in its first match of the AFL under 18 national championships against the Allies in Sydney on Saturday.

Jayden won’t be joining him, having suffered an ACL injury during pre-season which has wiped out his 2022 campaign.

However, some rival recruiters were even more excited about Jayden than Alwyn Jnr on limited exposed form last year, presenting Essendon with a potential jackpot scenario in November’s national draft.

“He’s tracking really well,” Alwyn Jnr said of Jayden’s rehabilitation.

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“It’s just week by week and everything’s improving and everyone seems very happy with how he’s pulling it up. So I’m glad for him and hopefully he can have a speedy recovery back.”

Both of the Davey brothers have been part of the club’s James Hird Academy and are boarders at Xavier College where they played some impressive football together last year.

Alwyn Jnr said the opportunity to train with Essendon during pre-season had left an impression on him and he has continued to make weekly visits to Tullamarine as part of the Academy program.

“Training with them in pre-season was an unreal experience,” Alwyn Jnr said.

“It’s a complete change, especially from NAB League. Later on this year since I have all the understanding of it, it should be easier. But it’s still unreal, the intensity of it.”

Alwyn Davey

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played for the Australian under 18 team against Collingwood’s VFL side in May. Picture: AFL Photos
Alwyn Jnr has played more midfield minutes with NAB League club Oakleigh Chargers this year, while still rotating forward at times.

He also shone brightly playing primarily onball for Vic Metro in a trial match earlier this month, racking up 25 disposals, five clearances and 111 SuperCoach ranking points.

“I’ve played forward and try to bring the tackling pressure, but also if you look at disposals I’ve played some really good footy in the midfield,” Alwyn Jnr said.

“I would say I’m 50-50 and I’m happy to play wherever.”

Alwyn Jnr said he had long held the dream of following in his father’s footsteps and joining Essendon, something that he hopes will happen later this year.

“It always has been the dream ever since I was young, to play for the Bombers,” he said.

“So I’m very excited and hopefully the year goes well.”

Oliver Hollands is part of the Vic Country squad. Picture: Getty Images
Vic Country is set to play its first match of the national championships against South Australia in Adelaide on Sunday.

Murray Bushrangers product and Vic Country member Oliver Hollands — the brother of Gold Coast’s Elijah Hollands — said he was excited to test himself against some of the country’s best underage talent.

“It’s been there in the mind all year long and I’ve just been waiting for it to come up,” Hollands said of the championships.

“Now it’s nearly here, I’m definitely super exited. It will be great to play some of the other states like South Australia and Western Australia and the Allies and really challenge ourselves.”

 

[Yoda_]

eDPS foj1 ant555

You guys would have connections that have seen Jayden play, what is it that makes he as highly rated despite being injured than Alwyn Jnr?

 

[eDPS]

eDPS foj1 ant555

You guys would have connections that have seen Jayden play, what is it that makes he as highly rated despite being injured than Alwyn Jnr?

From what I’ve heard he is even more of a game breaker and as a pure small forward is as exciting as the come. Compared to Kozzy Pickett. If Jayden didn’t do the ACL he would 100% be rated around the same draft range as Alwyn, both are different players but still have their own strengths that make them great prospects

 

[Zach Package]

Jayden’s also a smidge taller although they are both taller than their old man

 

[Yoda_]

Jayden’s also a smidge taller although they are both taller than their old man

CHF and FF sorted for the next decade then

 

[jmoo wan]

eDPS foj1 ant555

You guys would have connections that have seen Jayden play, what is it that makes he as highly rated despite being injured than Alwyn Jnr?

Alwyn Jnr seems to rate Alwyn Jnr pretty highly

 

[TheGrizz]

For those incline and have foxtel/kayo

Vic Metro v WA is being broadcast at 12.15 and Alwyn Davey Jr is playing (number 5). Sheezel, Hewett and Ashcroft playing as well.

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[eDPS]

Ripe for the picking: When will clubs bid on excitement machine Alwyn Davey jnr?

Essendon’s in-demand father-son prospect has proven to be a hot commodity, with rival club recruiters predicting the club will have to match an early draft bid.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Bjchan13]

Ripe for the picking: When will clubs bid on excitement machine Alwyn Davey jnr?

Essendon’s in-demand father-son prospect has proven to be a hot commodity, with rival club recruiters predicting the club will have to match an early draft bid.

www.theage.com.au

Article says 2 club recruiters think in the 20 to 30 range. After 21 would be ideal

 

[jmoo wan]

Ripe for the picking: When will clubs bid on excitement machine Alwyn Davey jnr?

Essendon’s in-demand father-son prospect has proven to be a hot commodity, with rival club recruiters predicting the club will have to match an early draft bid.

www.theage.com.au

do you want to maybe start to write something negative to counter this shit?