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

[sataris]

The main board is already throwing a hissy fit about Mills and Heeney making it AA and the academy needing to be scrapped.

 

[rustycrate]

The main board is already throwing a hissy fit about Mills and Heeney making it AA and the academy needing to be scrapped.

They don't mention that Collingwood has equivalent number of father sons as our Academy since academy inception. Same rules qualification. But no Eddie legitimacy.

 

[sataris]

They don't mention that Collingwood has equivalent number of father sons as our Academy since academy inception. Same rules qualification. But no Eddie legitimacy.

They're really not that bright.

 

[rustycrate]

They're really not that bright.

I could reply "like their teeth" but I won't. It is interesting that this narrative that the "Academy" is Sydney centric.
Always comes back to Sydney.

Who is the number 1 rated draft prospect this year=Ashcroft-Brisbane Academy.
Who was the number 1 rated father son last year?=Nick Daicos-Collingwood father/son
How many academy kids come out of GWS "Academy areas?". More than Sydney.

Academy=Sydney.

Academies are producing kids playing AFL like nothing else in non AFL aligned states. Drives TV ratings and future AFL stars. Stronger local competitions.

Sydney is still academy centric in VIC idiot AFL minds despite its progression in other areas like western Sydney and Brisbane. But despite them AFL is growing in non AFL states. Idiot Eddiefied supporters of VIC clubs are like Russian people believing Ukrainians are being liberated.

 

[Ticky009]

I could reply "like their teeth" but I won't. It is interesting that this narrative that the "Academy" is Sydney centric.
Always comes back to Sydney.

Who is the number 1 rated draft prospect this year=Ashcroft-Brisbane Academy.
Who was the number 1 rated father son last year?=Nick Daicos-Collingwood father/son
How many academy kids come out of GWS "Academy areas?". More than Sydney.

Academy=Sydney.

Academies are producing kids playing AFL like nothing else in non AFL aligned states. Drives TV ratings and future AFL stars. Stronger local competitions.

Sydney is still academy centric in VIC idiot AFL minds despite its progression in other areas like western Sydney and Brisbane. But despite them AFL is growing in non AFL states. Idiot Eddiefied supporters of VIC clubs are like Russian people believing Ukrainians are being liberated.

The other issue they choose to overlook is its more than likely high quality players will not make it through under an AFL academy system. Northern rugby league clubs will scoop them up by promising they'll never live anywhere but local.

So the number of draftable AFL players will go down.

I hope everyone avoids the Main Board Academy thread whines- they're only trolling Swan supporters and you lot fall for it every time.

 

[rustycrate]

The other issue they choose to overlook is its more than likely high quality players will not make it through under an AFL academy system. Northern rugby league clubs will scoop them up by promising they'll never live anywhere but local.

So the number of draftable AFL players will go down.

I hope everyone avoids the Main Board Academy thread whines- they're only trolling Swan supporters and you lot fall for it every time.

I don't go there. It is a never ending merry-go-round.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

They're really not that bright.

Have you tried explaining this to them orrr???

 

[sataris]

Have you tried explaining this to them orrr???

I stick to my usual routine of calling them ****ing idiots without them realizing I'm calling them ****ing idiots.

 

[RubbaDuck]

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.

Shame to see a player dropped after 6 games. It's hardly long enough to gain any traction. Still, if Essendon can cut young Hird....footy's a cut-throat business. I assume Luke Parks is a local boy, so maybe the Swans will pick him up as a rookie, if they think his flaws can be worked through. Devil you know and all that...

 

[Kirkswan]

I don't go there. It is a never ending merry-go-round.

When I'm feeling adventurous I like to go there, drop a line or two, and that's generally enough excitement for the next six months or so...

Pretty careful not to say anything offensive... I'm not that adventurous!

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

When I'm feeling adventurous I like to go there, drop a line or two, and that's generally enough excitement for the next six months or so...

Pretty careful not to say anything offensive... I'm not that adventurous!

I am guilty of the same. A one liner here or there, usually angled towards questioning the many other inequalities in the game, and leaving because no one wants to have that discussion.

Long may they all suffer as we pick up AA quality players ad infinitum.

They want to keep their cozy little advantages that no one ever questions them I’m more than happy to reap the benefits of ours.


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[momentbymoment]

I am guilty of the same. A one liner here or there, usually angled towards questioning the many other inequalities in the game, and leaving because no one wants to have that discussion.

Long may they all suffer as we pick up AA quality players ad infinitum.

They want to keep their cozy little advantages that no one ever questions them I’m more than happy to reap the benefits of ours.


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Personally I think there is only one foolproof response. Rotate the GF or deal with academies.

If Melbourne clubs can play the most important game of the year with the backing of Home Ground advantage, they can deal with academies designed to grow the game nationally.

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

When I'm feeling adventurous I like to go there, drop a line or two, and that's generally enough excitement for the next six months or so...

Pretty careful not to say anything offensive... I'm not that adventurous!

I once commented on the irresponsibility of Nathan Buckley drawing attention to Sam Wicks' bootstuds (and the hate mail that ensued).

Banned for life.

 

[Membling]

2022 NAB AFL Futures to feature on biggest stage

The best under-17 talent from across the country will play in the 2022 NAB AFL Futures match as a curtain-raiser to the 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final

www.afl.com.au

Cabor - HBF/ mid
Cleary - inside mid

Selected for the futures game

 

[RUNVS]

2022 NAB AFL Futures to feature on biggest stage

The best under-17 talent from across the country will play in the 2022 NAB AFL Futures match as a curtain-raiser to the 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final

www.afl.com.au

Cabor - HBF/ mid
Cleary - inside mid

Selected for the futures game

Do we know anything about them?

 

[Membling]

Do we know anything about them?

I mean, very general question there...

But yeah.

180cm/ DOB 05/03/2005
Caiden has been playing well, looks very composed when I have seen him. Look very comfortable on either side. Proligfc in NAB league for underager, averaging 22 disposals over 4 games

181cm/ DOB 28/09/2005
Cabor has been largely played as HBF in u17s games earlier this year. Good drive off of the flank. Player one game in NAB league with minimal impact and TOG. Played well in u17s games earlier this year


Actually think Lugsdin was more impressive than Cabor in the u17s matches and Nab

Also, have high hopes on Caleb May going forward 204cm ruck, 2023 draft eligible

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

What happened to those monster rucks we were going to draft?

 

[Membling]

What happened to those monster rucks we were going to draft?

Billy King has been injured and a bit underwhelming when fit. No continuity this year

 

[RUNVS]

Did I read somewhere about Leo Barry

Leo Barry

Age

47

Ht

184cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

4.4

1star

K

2.6

1star

HB

1.8

2star

M

0.8

1star

T

1.2

3star

's son being really promising?

I may have imagined it.

 

[Chaisa]

Did I read somewhere about Leo Barry's son being really promising?

I may have imagined it.

I don't think he's gotten a game this year at Oakleigh. Maybe he'll rise again next year when their gun mids graduate to the AFL?

 

[Membling]

Also MVP for swans u16 team

Remember the Names: 2022 Under 16 MVPs announced

BARRING a postponed fixture, the 2022 AFL Development National Championships have wrapped up for another year, with a bunch of future stars putting their names in lights as potential AFL Draft prospects. In the first full three-round carnival since 2019, South Australia took out the Division 1...

central.rookieme.com

Joel Cochran (UNSW-East Sydney Bulldogs/Swans Academy)
28/03/2006 | 194cm | 85kg | Key Forward

Listed as the Swans Academy’s tallest player, Cochran made his presence felt across the three games and was among his side’s best in each. Though key position size, the 16-year-old impressed with his follow-up work and ability to impact at ground level, contributing useful play at the fall of the ball in a few terrific showings of repeat effort. The Swans finished fifth of six teams in Division 2 and even in their biggest loss, Cochran hit the scoreboard.

 

[Membling]

Did I read somewhere about Leo Barry's son being really promising?

I may have imagined it.

Think you may be thinking of Cedar Barry.

Not sure... need to dig more

 

[rustycrate]

Indhi Kirk and my nephew have been playing Premier Division for UNSW-ES over the last few weeks. However, both have been relegated to the U19s. A very strong club having the top grade(Premier Division) and U19s in the grand finals tomorrow.

 

[SwansProudly]

Indhi Kirk and my nephew have been playing Premier Division for UNSW-ES over the last few weeks. However, both have been relegated to the U19s. A very strong club having the top grade(Premier Division) and U19s in the grand finals tomorrow.

Wishing them well for U19s

 

[rustycrate]

Wishing them well for U19s

If you want to watch the U19s grand final on Facebook see link below (from 5pm)