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

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2025 Academy games

March 1: Swans U18's vs AFL Canberra

March 8: Swans U18's vs AFL Sydney

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AFL Sydney & AFL Canberra Under 22 Squads Announced Ahead of 2025 Summer Series

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YOUNG BLOODS

A 28 episode TikTok documentary series taking you behind the scenes with the next generation of Aussie Rules players at the Sydney Swans Academy, as eight teenagers chase their dreams of being drafted in the AFL or AFLW.

www.youngbloods.au

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[dosser]

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

Maybe you're thinking of Fritz?

 

[Crust]

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

Felix is happy. (In Latin)

 

[kelpie_X]

Maybe you're thinking of Fritz?

No, the cartoon Felix the cat.

"Felix. The cat,
The wonderful, wonderful cat.
His legs are high, his pants are low.
His balls are swinging too and fro."

Or something like that.

 

[dosser]

No, the cartoon Felix the cat.

"Felix. The cat,
The wonderful, wonderful cat.
His legs are high, his pants are low.
His balls are swinging too and fro."

Or something like that.

Ya, I know. "Felix' is latin for 'cat' and I remember the jingle. It looks like I am the only one who remembers Fritz, though. It is showing my age. Careful when googling it...

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Ya, I know. "Felix' is latin for 'cat' and I remember the jingle. It looks like I am the only one who remembers Fritz, though. It is showing my age. Careful when googling it...

oh yep/// I remember Fritz///also Fat Freddie's cat///nasty and deadly as young people today are wont to say!.

 

[RUNVS]

Just checked and "Felix the Cat" was a TV show that ran between 1958 and 1960.

No idea why I associated the name "Felix" with cats though as that show was a bit before my time.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Just checked and "Felix the Cat" was a TV show that ran between 1958 and 1960.

No idea why I associated the name "Felix" with cats though as that show was a bit before my time.

became a common name for moggies - maybe your gran had a Felix.

 

[dosser]

Just checked and "Felix the Cat" was a TV show that ran between 1958 and 1960.

No idea why I associated the name "Felix" with cats though as that show was a bit before my time.

'Felix' is Latin for 'happy' or 'lucky' and for the sake of the cartoon, was a play on the latin root of the word 'felinus' (cat).
We cover the major issues on this board.

 

[hairy biker]

'Felix' is Latin for 'happy' or 'lucky' and for the sake of the cartoon, was a play on the latin root of the word 'felinus' (cat).
We cover the major issues on this board.

Nerds.

 

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SA vs Allies @ 1:30 Edit: 2:00 PM AEST

#​	NAME​	SURNAME​	DOB​	ACADEMY​	COMMUNITY CLUB​
3​	Indhi​	Kirk​	31/08/04​	Sydney Swans Academy​	UNSW Bulldogs​
7​	Caiden​	Cleary​	05/03/05​	Sydney Swans Academy​	Sydney University​
11​	Jordan​	Endemann​	30/08/03​	Sydney Swans Academy​	UNSW Bulldogs​
14​	Toby​	Alker​	16/03/03​	Sydney Swans Academy​	UNSW Bulldogs​
27​	Angus​	Anderson​	20/05/03​	Sydney Swans Academy​	Sawtell Saints​
33​	Christian​	Webster​	16/07/04​	Sydney Swans Academy​	Pennant Hills Demons​
37​	Will​	Edwards​	08/05/03​	Sydney Swans Academy​	Manly Warringah Wolves​

Watch it LIVE: SA v Allies U18 Championships from 1.30pm ACST

Watch all the action from the U18 Champs as SA hosts the Allies

www.afl.com.au

 

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Sydney Academy captain Angus Anderson was prominent with a game-high 25 possessions, six tackles and seven clearances.

Father-son prospect on fire in SA's win over Allies

Max Michalanney was among the best in SA's win over the Allies in the U18 Championships

www.afl.com.au

 

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POTENTIAL No.1 pick Will Ashcroft and likely early selection Harry Sheezel have starred for Vic Metro as a number of prospects enhanced their draft credentials in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

...

The Allies kicked the first four goals of the game in a fast start before Metro pegged back the lead and went into half-time ahead by four points. The high scoring continued in the third term as Metro slammed on seven goals to open up the break, but the Allies rallied late to close the gap before falling to their second successive defeat to start the national carnival.

Bottom-aged key forward Jed Walter, who is a member of Gold Coast's Academy, booted four goals to continue his impressive championships, while Angus Anderson kicked two goals from 18 disposals and Lachie Cowan had 20 disposals and eight rebound-50s from half-back.

Allies 4.0 7.2 10.3 14.6 (90)
Vic Metro 2.4 7.6 14.9 16.10 (106)

Goals
Allies: Walter 4, Anderson 2, Lawrence 2, Brain, Campbell, Corbett, Grace, Sanders, Stevens
Vic Metro: Sheezel 4, Clarke 2, Davey 2, Hotton 2, Jefferson 2, Drury, Edmends, Petric, Watson

Ashcroft, Sheezel sizzle in Metro's win over Allies

Top draft prospects on fire in Metro's win over the Allies

www.afl.com.au

 

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Into 3rd quarter
#27 Angus Anderson

Watch it LIVE: Allies v Vic Country from 11.30am AEST

Watch all the action from the NAB AFL U18 Championships LIVE and FREE

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[Membling]

All championship games are available on the NAB Championship app

Supposedly Will Edwards put his hand up as a draftable KPD vs WA yesterday

 

[Ticky009]

Well, this seems promising Let's hope he chooses AFL and not League

 

[Ticky009]

Made the AA U16 team. Well done kiddo

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

haha... looks like a right footed Errol.

 

[Ticky009]

 

[V9x18]

Would be an unreal coup for the Academy

 

[Ticky009]

Would be an unreal coup for the Academy

I imagine Cameron might have better offers, but there's no harm in asking the question he'd be a great get for us.

 

[caesar88]

No disrespect to the academy, asking out of genuine curiosity, but wouldn't this be a massive downgrade for a former senior coach who I'm assuming would still have coaching aspirations - and demand - at AFL level?

 

[Ticky009]

No disrespect to the academy, asking out of genuine curiosity, but wouldn't this be a massive downgrade for a former senior coach who I'm assuming would still have coaching aspirations - and demand - at AFL level?

Sure, it might be. All we have is a media report, might be more than that but we don't know.

 

[rustycrate]

Luke Parks(Former Swans Academy) has been delisted by Carlton.

 

[RUNVS]

Luke Parks(Former Swans Academy) has been delisted by Carlton.

Yes I saw that too. Not really surprising unfortunately as he seemed to struggle to find the ball at an AFL level.

 

[rustycrate]

Yes I saw that too. Not really surprising unfortunately as he seemed to struggle to find the ball at an AFL level.

Yep. But still great to see our Academy players having legitimate avenues to the top grade other than the Swans. The Academy is still in its infancy as far as growing enough players for the entire competition relative to NSW population, but we are slowly getting there.