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

[Adnico26Parker]

First game for the Swans Academy U16 Boys tomorrow vs GWS at 12pm

Livestream:

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Giants posted their U16 team for today, but they also posted that there is also an U15's game vs us at 2:30pm

EDIT: Giants post says this game is being livestreamed via the AFL NSW/ACT Facebook page

 

[BarneyBent]

McCartney continuing his good form, another two goals in the first quarter.

There's a kid in the backline that's also caught the eye, I think number 22. Raking left boot, dare I say it Gulden-like, and moves well.

 

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McCartney continuing his good form, another two goals in the first quarter.

There's a kid in the backline that's also caught the eye, I think number 22. Raking left boot, dare I say it Gulden-like, and moves well.

That's Kingsley's son.

 

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McCartney just looks an outstanding prospect. I am not sure how much longer he is going to remain a secret for.

 

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Aside from Aidan. The one who really stands out to me is Conrad Blackwell Smith.

 

[Kbroome]

Mason McGroder does stand out in open play given his size and the fact he is probably the quickest out there. Kingsley also looks good on his left

 

[BarneyBent]

That's Kingsley's son.

Fun! Imagine the melts if we took two F/S eligible Academy players in one year. At least Kingsley is eligible at a non-Vic side.

That said, he's been quiet this quarter, and I may have attributed some of his disposals to other players, it's hard to tell given the stream quality.

 

[BarneyBent]

John Longmire's nephew Tex just kicked a goal for the Giants. Surely that's the limit of coaching-staff/Academy crossover?

 

[tombomb]

Fun! Imagine the melts if we took two F/S eligible Academy players in one year. At least Kingsley is eligible at a non-Vic side.

That said, he's been quiet this quarter, and I may have attributed some of his disposals to other players, it's hard to tell given the stream quality.

Yeah, he and Conrad Blackwell Smith (11) look similar.

Long way to go, but I think Aidan McCartney is the one who there is going to be a huge brawl over.

 

[Membling]

Yeah, he and Conrad Blackwell Smith (11) look similar.

Long way to go, but I think Aidan McCartney is the one who there is going to be a huge brawl over.

Two years to go yet, but looks highly likely

 

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Two years to go yet, but looks highly likely

Reminds me of Tom Lynch.

 

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My god, did anyone just see that goal?

 

[Kbroome]

McGroder is so good in the open space and he is a bloody ruckman

 

[BarneyBent]

Holy shit what a goal from McGroder!

 

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That was one of the best goals I have ever seen, at any level.

 

[Kbroome]

That was one of the best goals I have ever seen, at any level.

And he is a ruckman

 

[BarneyBent]

And he is a ruckman

Will be interesting to see how tall he ends up. I'm not sure if he'd be better growing into a genuine 200+cm ruckman or topping out around 194-196 and playing as either a mid or a key forward. He's 191cm now apparently, so not huge but plenty of time to grow.

 

[Kbroome]

Will be interesting to see how tall he ends up. I'm not sure if he'd be better growing into a genuine 200+cm ruckman or topping out around 194-196 and playing as either a mid or a key forward. He's 191cm now apparently, so not huge but plenty of time to grow.

Yep was going to say he definitely gives utility Blicavs vibes and will probably finish out at 196 or so which isn't ruckman size but he definitely has a massive leap advantage over other ruckman who are 5-6cm taller. My guess is a more agile Forward if he doesn't take up athletics

 

[BarneyBent]

Yep was going to say he definitely gives utility Blicavs vibes and will probably finish out at 196 or so which isn't ruckman size but he definitely has a massive leap advantage over other ruckman who are 5-6cm taller. My guess is a more agile Forward if he doesn't take up athletics

Yeah just read he's a junior champion long jumper AND 400m runner. He's also still only 15, birthday in September, so he's younger than most of his teammates and oppo. Exciting prospect!

 

[Neverwas]

Yeah just read he's a junior champion long jumper AND 400m runner. He's also still only 15, birthday in September, so he's younger than most of his teammates and oppo. Exciting prospect!

Apparently ranked in the top 2 in the world for junior long jump. Athletics might take him : (

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[BarneyBent]

Apparently ranked in the top 2 in the world for junior long jump. Athletics might take him : (

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Maybe. More money in footy than long jump though, I'd think, which might help.

That said, no idea if he'll be good enough for footy, he showed some great flashes and is clearly a uniquely athletic prospect but there's a lot more to the game than physical attributes.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

BEST: Mason McGroder, Conrad Blackwell-Smith, Patrick Smith, Cody Beavis, Lachlan Price, Thomas Coughlin

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McGroder's goal.

 

[Ticky009]

That's Kingsley's son.

Damn. So close and yet so far.