- Aug 9, 2019
- 36,709
- 64,085
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Other Teams
- Panthers, GWV Rebels, Central Augusta
I hope so because the wraps from up North are big.
Next Generation academy
- Thread starter radiojake
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Correct just points.
Newchurch isn't predicted to go top 30 so shouldn't be an issue. If he dominates U18 games that do end up happening that may become problematic
Be good to get an elite tall forward through this system.
Special tall forwards are hard to come by though and much harder for them to impact games than ever before.
Watching this season the AFL needs to do something it's hard to watch the supposedly great KPFs struggle so much.
- Sep 5, 2017
- 1,980
- 4,180
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
Jesus he moves like Rankine.
- Jan 6, 2018
- 10,660
- 12,194
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Other Teams
- Norwood
I don't know 1 way or the other. I was just looking at the list published on the club website. I seriously hope he is tbh. I'd love to see more of our local country lads given an opportunity
Hopefully those under 18 games don’t end up happening then. Looks like a freak.
Yeah I was just saying in another thread we seem to have moved to an era of the medium forward. 180-188, skilled at finding some space and reading the flight and drop of the ball.
- Aug 9, 2019
- 36,709
- 64,085
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Other Teams
- Panthers, GWV Rebels, Central Augusta
You're out of luck unless there's a major Covid outbreak in SA the next 24 hours, Tariek struts his stuff at Prospect Oval at 2.40PM Sunday.
Btw. Meaning to ask!
What do you think about Bowey from the dragons? My cricket mate‘s son is best friends with him.
- Aug 9, 2019
- 36,709
- 64,085
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Other Teams
- Panthers, GWV Rebels, Central Augusta
One of the very best smalls in this draft, starred in the U17 All Stars game last year, very quick, great acceleration, 1st class agility and surprisingly good aerially for his size. Tends to be an outside player probably more due to his size than anything so probably more a small pressure forward/small pressure defender at AFL level. Good value if a club needs that type late 2nd-3rd round would be my best guess to his draft range.
Not a fan personally. The game is built on tall forwards and people come to watch Buddy Franklin, Wayne Carey, Jono Brown, Matthew Pavlich, Josh Kennedy, Nick Riewoldt types. It's what makes our game so unique. Watching small blokes crumb and snap reminds me more of soccer players shooting for the corner post due to the low angle more than AFL.
What have you heard. Just going by his photos he doesn't look like a freak athlete.
- Aug 9, 2019
- 36,709
- 64,085
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Other Teams
- Panthers, GWV Rebels, Central Augusta
I can only go on what one of my old mates from the district that has seen him play says and he reckon he moves really well for a tall gangly kid, exceptional overhead mark and a decent boot on him. Hopefully he'll get elevated to the Roosters U18 for some games so we can get a look at him ourselves unless anyone on here gets along to some U16 games which I don't think get video coverage. I don't know if there's any plans for the U16 Nationals this year? Generally a good sign for future reference when indigenous lads get identified talent wise to be selected for the "Flying Boomerangs" program. 3 Port Augusta lads made it into the program last year Isaac Keeler, Brandon Martin and Callan McKenzie. A lot of the current indigenous players in the AFL came through the Flying Boomerang program.
The Flying Boomerangs | Community.afl
The Rio Tinto Flying Boomerangs is a football development and leadership program. The participants are the best rising Indigenous talent in the nation and are given the opportunity to represent their country. Twenty-five of the most talented Indigenous players are selected from State run...
Boomerangs Male Diversity All Stars Selection
Alwyn Davey
Jack Peris
Kaleb Baines
Isaac Keeler
Brandon Jackson-Martin
Callan Mckenzie
Nathaniel Keeler
Ryley Sanders
Domenic Hay
Darrnell Edwards
Tyrese Pomponio
Kydan Atkinson
Zach Dwyer
Teal Mckay
Last edited:
Not doubting you mate just just visually if he is in our academy we need to be prioritising getting him to focus on gym work over next 24 months otherwise I suspect he might find the transition to AFL life difficult.I can only go on what one of my old mates from the district that has seen him play says and he reckon he moves really well for a tall gangly kid, exceptional overhead mark and a decent boot on him. Hopefully he'll get elevated to the Roosters U18 for some games so we can get a look at him ourselves unless anyone on here gets along to some U16 games which I don't think get video coverage. I don't know if there's any plans for the U16 Nationals this year? Generally a good sign for future reference when indigenous lads get identified talent wise to be selected for the "Fling Boomerangs" program. 3 Port Augusta lads made it into the program last year Isaac Keeler, Brandon Martin and Callan McKenzie. A lot of the current indigenous players in the AFL came through the Flying Boomerang program.
The Flying Boomerangs | Community.afl
The Rio Tinto Flying Boomerangs is a football development and leadership program. The participants are the best rising Indigenous talent in the nation and are given the opportunity to represent their country. Twenty-five of the most talented Indigenous players are selected from State run...community.afl
Strong overhead good height, agile and decent leg is plenty to work with.
Would be good to watch some U18 with him.
From memory I think U16 may be canned at national level but may be wrong.
- Aug 9, 2019
- 36,709
- 64,085
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Other Teams
- Panthers, GWV Rebels, Central Augusta
I just looked back at that list you put up last night, the other 2 Pt.Augusta lads in the Flying Boomerang squad are on that list too. I'll have to see if he knows much about them though he's a South Augusta man where Isaac played so I'm guessing they played for one of the other Pt Augusta teams. Tariek I'm pretty sure played for West Augusta.
Couple of familiar names there too Alwyn Davey and Jack Peris, Nova's son she had with that Aussie Olympic sprinter Daniel Batman and Alwyn's son.
I’m in Radelaide, might go down and have a look. Was going to sign up anyway. They might do it on the day.
He's playing today. 14 touches 2 goals go 3qt
I’m confused. He playing league?
GameofSloanes
Norm Smith Medallist
Yes with a 25% discount i think. Between all the academy kids that look good and maybe Edwards it shows why we were keen to trade some players for picks so we have enough points to match bids but also make other picks on the draft imo. Caused pain this year but might work out in the long run.
do we still need to have as many spots available as picks that can be used. Going to be a hell of a clean out if we’re going to be using more picks than players acquired.
2.39
Slows down with Sturt player on his hammer, kicks goal.
Love it.
Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
3 goals today for under 18’s.
I think you’ve gotten really lucky here. A full season and no shortened lists hanging over clubs heads and I think he rises up boards dramatically. As things stand I don’t think many teams will bother bidding once draft goes past the first 2 rounds.
I think you’ve gotten really lucky here. A full season and no shortened lists hanging over clubs heads and I think he rises up boards dramatically. As things stand I don’t think many teams will bother bidding once draft goes past the first 2 rounds.
- Sep 2, 2015
- 1,106
- 1,380
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
- Sep 28, 2016
- 10,105
- 20,320
- AFL Club
- Adelaide
I liked it. Haven’t seen a more natural looking young forward in quite some time.
Seems to be the kind of kid you know within 2 minutes of the first bounce that you’re about to have a real bad day on as a defender.
Similar threads
