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

[eDPS]

Spoiler: JHA Boys

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[ghostdog]

how good was Aaron.
I remember thinking he had Hird like touch of the ball but Mcleod running power. Probably similar to the player Bolton has developed into

That season he pushed into the middle for the Dees was superb.
Would love Alwyn Jnr to be similar for us.

I wasn't following footy closely enough to know this much, but I knew he was really skilful, evasive and quick. If Alwyn can play through the middle, even more fun times!

 

[citizen-erased]

I wasn't following footy closely enough to know this much, but I knew he was really skilful, evasive and quick. If Alwyn can play through the middle, even more fun times!

kinda like the idea of Davey + Sheezel in this draft to have a couple of sparks for the middle/fwd line
2nd and 3rd into Lions 1st. Lions 1st & F2 into a top 12~ pick - best tall or mid available.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

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To be fair, if it's under 6'0", it's all the same height.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

I think Alwyn actually said in an interview that he feels he plays more like Uncle Aaron. What a damn shame.

That's a good thing, he was an incredibly underrated player. Absolute silk.

 

[ghostdog]

kinda like the idea of Davey + Sheezel in this draft to have a couple of sparks for the middle/fwd line
2nd and 3rd into Lions 1st. Lions 1st & F2 into a top 12~ pick - best tall or mid available.

Sounds good to me.
Or, if you can contrive a way to land Sheezel and Dunkley, I'm sold.

 

[ghostdog]

That's a good thing, he was an incredibly underrated player. Absolute silk.

I was being facetious. It would be awesome

 

[citizen-erased]

Sounds good to me.
Or, if you can contrive a way to land Sheezel and Dunkley, I'm sold.

PSD?

 

[The Devils Advocate]

I was being facetious. It would be awesome

HAha, as it's the Bombers board, I think there's some that might think Froggy was > Aaron.

 

[Bjchan13]

I said if he’s open draft, he’s not so we’ll never know. Clubs put a lot less time into father son prospects.
But, game changing forward half smalls are the flavour of the time at the moment. Every club wants one in their side and Davey almost ticks every box with the qualities he possesses. Currently Davey is having a higher level of output at the championships than a Liam henry, and he went at pick 9.

Fair enough. I see your point, it depends on clubs needs and targets i suppose. Id have Sheezel, Wardlaw, Tsatas, Ashcroft, McKenzie and Jefferson all as good chances to be picked ahead of Alwyn at Vic Metro alone.


Not that i watched Henrys games but this write up sounds like his output was right up there.

His impressive NAB AFL U18 Championships was underlined by his brilliant performance (25 disposals, five tackles) in Western Australia's title deciding win over Vic Country.

Henry led the U18 Champs in score involvements and marks inside 50 while also ranking second for score assists, and as a result was rewarded with selection in the forward line of the U18 All Australian side.

He played four games for Claremont in the WAFL Colts competition, averaging 23 disposals and rating elite for average goals (1.8), score assists (1.0), score involvements (6.3), marks (5.8) and kicking efficiency (63.8%).

He's creative and evasive, classy on both sides, has terrific goal sense and loves the big stage.

 

[andleanback]

Fair enough. I see your point, it depends on clubs needs and targets i suppose. Id have Sheezel, Wardlaw, Tsatas, Ashcroft, McKenzie and Jefferson all as good chances to be picked ahead of Alwyn at Vic Metro alone.


Not that i watched Henrys games but this write up sounds like his output was right up there.

His impressive NAB AFL U18 Championships was underlined by his brilliant performance (25 disposals, five tackles) in Western Australia's title deciding win over Vic Country.

Henry led the U18 Champs in score involvements and marks inside 50 while also ranking second for score assists, and as a result was rewarded with selection in the forward line of the U18 All Australian side.

He played four games for Claremont in the WAFL Colts competition, averaging 23 disposals and rating elite for average goals (1.8), score assists (1.0), score involvements (6.3), marks (5.8) and kicking efficiency (63.8%).

He's creative and evasive, classy on both sides, has terrific goal sense and loves the big stage.

Yeh it’s definitely a heavy metro draft this year, but as we know drafting is different to pure rankings. As seen with Hobbs last year, other teams had different list needs instead of a pure inside mid. Which is why a Davey/ Pickett type can get go higher even though their output may have been less , because the type of skill set don’t exactly grown on trees.

 

[Yoda_]

From Herald Sun article on top 75 AFL draft prospects

Alwyn Davey jnr​

Club: Oakleigh Chargers/Palmerston Magpies FC/Xavier College

Height: 181cm

Weight: 74 kg

DOB: 26/02/04

A small forward or midfielder, Davey was a late inclusion into the Australian under 18s team in May after some promising early season NAB League form with the Chargers. He then really shone for Vic Metro in a trial match in June, recording 25 disposals and five clearances. Davey possesses one-touch hands, is crafty around goals and has great pace and elusiveness. He is the son of former Essendon forward Alwyn Davey

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Snr and, alongside his twin brother Jayden, who is recovering from an ACL injury and is equally talented, are eligible as father-son selections for Essendon this year. Davey logged 19 disposals and kicked two goals in Vic Metro's second match of the under 18 national championships.

Anthony Munkara​

Club: Northern Territory/ Tiwi Islands/West Adelaide/Westminster School

Height: 185cm

Weight: 78kg

DOB: 03/10/04

An exciting medium forward from the Tiwi Islands Munkara really caught the attention of AFL club scouts when he booted nine goals for Westminster in a school football match against Trinity College in Adelaide early in the season. A member of the NAB AFL Academy, he showed touches of brilliance playing for the Australian Under 18 team against Collingwood’s VFL side in May, recording 11 disposals and kicking a goal. Injury restricted Munkara to playing only two under 18s matches with West Adelaide earlier in the year, with school football then becoming the priority. As current Next Generation Academy rules stand, Munkara is eligible to join Essendon should any bid come after pick 40 in the national draft later in the year.

 

[ghostdog]

HAha, as it's the Bombers board, I think there's some that might think Froggy was > Aaron.

It is the way.

 

[Nifft]

eDPS has answered this before;

Jayden is a small forward, Alwyn Jnr is a Mid/Forward

That's disappointing... I was hoping at least one of them would follow in their Dad's footsteps and be a CHF.

 

[Zach Package]

how good was Aaron.
I remember thinking he had Hird like touch of the ball but Mcleod running power. Probably similar to the player Bolton has developed into

That season he pushed into the middle for the Dees was superb.
Would love Alwyn Jnr to be similar for us.

Aaron was a literal jet, was probably one of the fastest players I’ve ever seen without even looking like he was trying along with McLeod and Lovett and had beautiful balance at top speed, and a slick ball user.

Jayden looks to have had some of that same easy cruising speed from the very limited showing and Alwyn jr looks to have similar ‘slip away from you in a phonebooth’ agility, body control and first step that players like Bolton and old man Davey had and have.

 

[citizen-erased]

Aaron was a literal jet, was probably one of the fastest players I’ve ever seen without even looking like he was trying along with McLeod and Lovett and had beautiful balance at top speed, and a slick ball user.

Jayden looks to have had some of that same easy cruising speed from the very limited showing and Alwyn jr looks to have similar ‘slip away from you in a phonebooth’ agility, body control and first step that players like Bolton and old man Davey had and have.

I hope we take Jayden and take our time getting back.
that pace around goals would be amazing.

 

[TheGrizz]

Aaron was a literal jet, was probably one of the fastest players I’ve ever seen without even looking like he was trying along with McLeod and Lovett and had beautiful balance at top speed, and a slick ball user.

Jayden looks to have had some of that same easy cruising speed from the very limited showing and Alwyn jr looks to have similar ‘slip away from you in a phonebooth’ agility, body control and first step that players like Bolton and old man Davey had and have.

I remember Bob Murphy said he (speaking of Aaron Davey) was the first player he played at AFL level that his coaches basically directed to 'damage control' by corralling as opposed to 'stopping' by trying to tackle because of how stupid he made defenders look.

At his best he was absolutely electric, Andrew Lovett before Lovett was a thing.

 

[andleanback]

I remember Bob Murphy said he (speaking of Aaron Davey) was the first player he played at AFL level that his coaches basically directed to 'damage control' by corralling as opposed to 'stopping' by trying to tackle because of how stupid he made defenders look.

At his best he was absolutely electric, Andrew Lovett before Lovett was a thing.

Ah Andrew Lovett the man that cost st Kilda a flag. What a player he was at his best.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Did he? What a bummer!


Seriously though, Aaron Davey is one of the unheralded modern day greats.

He might have been the first "pressure" forward. He was also one of the earlier running half backs if I recall correctly.

I agree. He was an incredible player.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Ah Andrew Lovett the man the cost st Kilda a flag. What a player he was at his best.

Probably my favourite player to watch.

 

[windyhill]

Probably my favourite player to watch.

Would torch c@*lton regularly.

 

[Higgs Boson]

That's a good thing, he was an incredibly underrated player. Absolute silk.

May I just also pipe in and note that - as well as his pace and pressure - his kicking was absolutely freaking elite. The way he could weight his kicks… I’m getting nostalgic just membering. Flash was easily my favourite player and if you guys get any sort of clone of him it’s good times ahead (you lucky bastards).

Enjoy.

 

[ant555]

From Herald Sun article on top 75 AFL draft prospects

" Davey possesses one-touch hands"
The one thing his dad did not have and the one thing that stopped Snr from being a super star.

 

[IHurley]

" Davey possesses one-touch hands"
The one thing his dad did not have and the one thing that stopped Snr from being a super star.

I remember he was basically the only forward we had at the time that understood what was unfolding ahead of him. That meant that he was the only one actually presenting himself.

But yes, fumbly.

What's the news on Jayden? When does he get back playing? I assume we draft him so will he be ready for preseason?

 

[ant555]

Ashcroft isn’t the only highly-rated father-son prospect in this year’s draft class, with Alwyn Davey Jr also in the mix. And Bombers fans should be excited.

With his dad watching on, the crafty forward-midfielder produced one of his better games of 2022 against Western Australia at Ikon Park.

Jordyn Baker is tackled by Alwyn Davey

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of Victoria Metro. Picture: Dylan BurnsSource: Getty Images




After booting two goals against the Allies the previous week, Davey added another two majors against WA on Saturday. Just as importantly, he found more of the footy than the previous week, finishing with 19 disposals and five inside 50s to prove he’s more than just a crumbing player.

His first major, which came at the start of the final term, was a “special crumber’s goal”, according to Sheehan, picking a loose ball up cleanly inside 50 then finishing with a right-foot checkside kick.

“I’ve been really impressed by him today,” Sheehan said.

“I’ve seen him three or four times this year and this is the best I’ve seen him play … He’s been very prominent both forward and in the midfield.”

Davey, who also showed cleanliness below his knees and a nimble sidestep against WA, is eligible to be drafted as a father-son prospect by Essendon as his dad Alwyn Sr played 100 games exactly and kicked 120 goals. He’s expected to nominate the Bombers as his preferred destination.

Recruiters now believe Davey is a top-40 prospect – but he could easily attract an earlier bid on draft night should he continue to impress across the back-half of the season.

 

[Happyskeret]

100 games for Alwyn Sr…….YIPPEE!!!