2nds Official Swans Academy Thread (Player News and Discussion)

[Ticky009]

Tye Gander and Billy King seem to have fallen off a cliff this year, after some hype last year. Anyone know what the story might be there?

On the other hand, Indhi Kirk seems to have come on a bit.

Full year of football, more games and some flourish while others might have some more work to do.

 

[Clangers21]

Heard Leo Barry's kid is a gun. Though they're currently based in Victoria.

Only two 18 years olds from Sydney in the Allies squad. I think Kirk's probably the closest to getting drafted and even that might be because most Sydney fans would want another Kirk on the list.

Appears as though preference has been given to the 19 year olds as they make up a large portion of the squad. Some 18 year olds unlucky this year but will hopefully get their chance next year. 4 of the 7 Swans boys are in their 19th year. After a pretty disappointing NAB League, I hope they make the most of this opportunity!

 

[rustycrate]

My nephew missed out on the Allies squad but has made the NSW squad apparently. Their first game in Adelaide in the next few weeks. Pretty good news!!

 

[RUNVS]

My nephew missed out on the Allies squad but has made the NSW squad apparently. Their first game in Adelaide in the next few weeks. Pretty good news!!

That is great news and if he plays well he could still make the allies squad.

Is he either 18 or turning 18 this year?

 

[rustycrate]

That is great news and if he plays well he could still make the allies squad.

Is he either 18 or turning 18 this year?

That is great news and if he plays well he could still make the allies squad.

Is he either 18 or turning 18 this year?

My sister tells me he and Indhi Kirk are the only two 18 year old Swans in the NSW team.
Bummer that the 19 year olds have dominated the Allies squad, but they did miss out last year because of COVID, so I suppose that's fair.

 

[RUNVS]

My sister tells me he and Indhi Kirk are the only two 18 year old Swans in the NSW team.
Bummer that the 19 year olds have dominated the Allies squad, but they did miss out last year because of COVID, so I suppose that's fair.

I wonder if Indhi Kirk is a rock star in that team based on his last name alone.

As for your nephew that is actually quite an accomplishment as he is essentially playing as an underager.

 

[rustycrate]

I wonder if Indhi Kirk is a rock star in that team based on his last name alone.

As for your nephew that is actually quite an accomplishment as he is essentially playing as an underager.

Yeah. I'm pretty happy for him. He is a thorough professional in the way he prepares. He trains throughout the week with a few guys in the Allies squad. They are all pretty professional with their training and recovery.

 

[rustycrate]

Indhi Kirk is playing seniors for UNSW. If you have Kayo you can watch the game today at 11:40am.

 

[SwansProudly]

Indhi Kirk is playing seniors for UNSW. If you have Kayo you can watch the game today at 11:40am.

Watching replay what # is Indhi?

https://kayosports.com.au/event/sport!afl/event-sydney-uni-v-unsw!137339

 

[rustycrate]

Watching replay what # is Indhi?

https://kayosports.com.au/event/sport!afl/event-sydney-uni-v-unsw!13

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[rustycrate]

Sorry about that. He is playing under 19s this week(6:30pm tonight) I just found out.

 

[BloodySwan]

Herald Sun posted article on top 50 NAB league players based off of supercoach score.

NAB LEAGUE TOP 50 RANKINGS AFTER ROUND 5​

1. Lachlan Cowan (Tasmania Devils), DEF, 6 games, 143 points

2. Will Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons), MID, 5 games, 143 points

3. Elijah Tsatas (Oakleigh Chargers), MID, 4 games, 137 points

4. Taj Campbell-Farrell (Dandenong Stingrays), MID, 6 games, 135 points

5. Massimo D’Ambrosio (Western Jets), DEF, 4 games, 134 points

6. Ted Clohesy (Geelong Falcons), MID, 3 games, 31 points

7. Kynan Brown (Oakleigh Chargers), 2 games, 131 points

8. Bailey Humphrey (Gippsland Power, MID, 6 games, 130 points

9. Charlie Molan (GWV Rebels), MID, 3 games, 129 points

10. Seth Campbell (Tasmania Devils), FWD, 7 games, 128 points
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27. Luke Giacometti (Sydney Academy), DEF, 4 games, 114 points
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35. Angus Anderson (Swans Academy) MID, 2 games, 110 points
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44. Jordan Endemann (Swans Academy), MID, 4 games, 106 points

 

[RUNVS]

I am still surprised we did not draft Anderson.

 

[SGBeach]

I am still surprised we did not draft Anderson.

I reckon the Swans knew he wasn't going to be drafted. So, they gave him an extra year in the academy, where he still gets to play VFL, still trains with the seniors (maybe not all the time??) so is still learning and engaging in the culture.. but not taking salary cap or list spot.
ie.. Still developing as a Swan, but for free.
If the Swans are happy with his continued development, the Swans are likely to get him in the 2022 draft / rookie draft

I reckon we'll see it again this trade/draft period with another academy kid.
Think its an adjustment to list management post reduction in list size and salary cap, as well as the draft age going to 19yo. Could well be very smart list management

 

[rustycrate]

NSW/ACT Academy beat SA Academy 57-33.
There is a stream on Youtube if you search "NSW AFL" you should find SA v NSW/ACT - Under 18.

 

[SwansProudly]

NSW/ACT Academy beat SA Academy 57-33.
There is a stream on Youtube if you search "NSW AFL" you should find SA v NSW/ACT - Under 18.

 

[Kiama Chris]

NSW/ACT Academy beat SA Academy 57-33.
There is a stream on Youtube if you search "NSW AFL" you should find SA v NSW/ACT - Under 18.

Thanks. Had a look. Full of running at the end. Both teams had that "Just met you this morning" look about them.

 

[rustycrate]

Thanks. Had a look. Full of running at the end. Both teams had that "Just met you this morning" look about them.

Yeah. Not a lot of synergy especially early on. Game was close up until the 4th quarter.

 

[Ticky009]

NSW/ACT Academy beat SA Academy 57-33.
There is a stream on Youtube if you search "NSW AFL" you should find SA v NSW/ACT - Under 18.

Rusty do we have any team sheets from this game. I can't find a single thing anywhere.

 

[rustycrate]

Rusty do we have any team sheets from this game. I can't find a single thing anywhere.

Me either.

 

[Clangers21]

Rusty do we have any team sheets from this game. I can't find a single thing anywhere.

 

[Ticky009]

Thanks Clangers21 , you legend you! I'm going to add this video post over on the Northern Academies thread on the draft board!

 

[vicswan2]

Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U18s - South Australia vs. NSW-ACT

NSW-ACT took down South Australia in their AFL U18s clash on Saturday morning, with a bunch of draft prospects showing their wares.

central.rookieme.com

 

[SwansProudly]

Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U18s - South Australia vs. NSW-ACT

NSW-ACT took down South Australia in their AFL U18s clash on Saturday morning, with a bunch of draft prospects showing their wares.

central.rookieme.com

As has said on your other post
"Please make sure to include key quotes in your post and some sort of discussion so that we can chat about it without having to click the link.
The forum rules don’t allow just dumping links, and particularly not the same link in multiple threads without any context (spam)."

For Sydney Swans we would have liked to here of the Sydney Academy boys:
(my underlining)

#16 Felix Rogers (Swans Academy)

Quite far and away the best player afield throughout four quarters, Rogers was an absolute menace for NSW-ACT. He was the most damaging forward afield, booting three goals and having a hand in many others. Working hard up the ground, the over-ager was constantly and looked to be productive on the attack, proving very difficult to tie down for SA’s defenders. Two of his majors came in term four, as handy reward for his overall effort.

#25 Angus Anderson (Swans Academy)

Anderson is another inside type whose style suited the conditions, and he built into the contest nicely. Utilising his clean hands and strong frame at the contest, the Swans Academy graduate powered forward out of the middle and distributed the ball well in the engine room to be one of NSW’s most prominent ball winners. Also able to impact defensively, Anderson wasn’t afraid to lay heavy tackles and has clearly benefitted from recent senior experience in the VFL.

#26 Luke Giacometti (Swans Academy)

A key distributor of the ball from defence, Giacometti was not always damaging but worked to set up play from the back. The Swans Academy member is built well and often looks to go by foot, utilising both short and long targets. That in mind, he gave South Australia a few different looks as the Rams moved the ball out of defence, getting plenty of opportunities to do so as he racked up possessions.

 

[RUNVS]

So what is Felix, I am guessing he isn't a cat?