2nds Official Swans Academy Thread (Player News and Discussion)
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Because QBE is a major sponsor for our academy? but i have no idea if this will impact us.
robbieando does this any potential to impact their financing the academy?
robbieando does this any potential to impact their financing the academy?
They are a major sponsor of the whole club !
First of all, no surprise there.
Not until they pull the plug on the sponsorship deal with the club so no worries at the moment.
But not King?
Membling
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Missed a few games this year and was injured. Not surprised he missed
Hiding him!
He lives in Tassie
Is he in our Academy or not?
There's only 1 King on here
Our King has always been in Tassie
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And looks like we've got a ruck prospect coming through for the girls. Madeleine Quinn was also selected for the AFL Academy: https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/madeleine-quinn/.
187cm and can kick a goal.
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25 in 2025: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
With the 2024 AFL Draft in the books, it is time to look forward to next year's crop. We highlight 25 prospects to watch in 2025.
Lachlan Carmichael (Swans Academy/NSW-ACT)
Defender | 183cm | 27/08/2007
Another top performer at last year’s Under 16 National Championships, Carmichael has gone on with it and was a consistent performer for the Allies in 2024. He averaged 18.8 disposals and 5.8 rebound 50s throughout a full four-game carnival, nailing down his role as a primary distributor down back. While an asset in transition on the representative stage, his intercept prowess was on show in four games with the Swans Academy earlier this year, averaging 20.8 touches and six marks.
Noah Chamberlain (Swans Academy/NSW-ACT)
Tall Forward/Wing | 192cm | 21/03/2007
There is plenty of upside to Chamberlain’s game, and the Swans clearly rate him highly having debuted him in the Under 18 side during his 16th year. The mobile 192cm prospect presents as a dynamic marking target up forward but has also been exposed to the wing role, showcasing great versatility. He turned out twice for the Allies at this year’s National Championships, averaging 14.5 disposals and four marks – improvements on his numbers for the Swans Academy earlier in the season.
Max King (Swans Academy/NSW-ACT)
Midfielder/Forward | 191cm | 09/01/2007
A player with serious upside, King missed out on Under 16 All-Australian honours last year but has plenty to like. He dominated the Swans Academy’s preseason testing event with top five results across the board, pointing towards considerable athletic upside. He can play, too, utilising his mobility at 191cm to carve through stoppages and impact aerially when rotating forward. He starred for NSW-ACT’s Under 17 outfit this year, showing promise in a variety of roles despite missing out on the Swans’ CTL stint.
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Max made Cal's Top 10 to watch in 2025:
191cm
9/1/07
Sydney Academy/NSW-ACT
Another Max King looks headed for the AFL and this version is a bit different to the St Kilda key forward. King, who is tied to Sydney's Academy, has plenty of upside. He can move through the midfield, which given his height is a weapon, but he can also be a marking target in attack and he likes to fly for his grabs. Injury meant he didn't feature in the AFL under-17s futures game on Grand Final day but King is a watch to be a player recruiters have their eyes on next season.
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Max King
Midfielder191cm
9/1/07
Sydney Academy/NSW-ACT
Another Max King looks headed for the AFL and this version is a bit different to the St Kilda key forward. King, who is tied to Sydney's Academy, has plenty of upside. He can move through the midfield, which given his height is a weapon, but he can also be a marking target in attack and he likes to fly for his grabs. Injury meant he didn't feature in the AFL under-17s futures game on Grand Final day but King is a watch to be a player recruiters have their eyes on next season.
Stars of the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2025
Callum Twomey looks ahead to the best prospects for the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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Can't believe Tom beat you to it lol , all great workMax made Cal's Top 10 to watch in 2025:
Max King
Midfielder
191cm
9/1/07
Sydney Academy/NSW-ACT
Another Max King looks headed for the AFL and this version is a bit different to the St Kilda key forward. King, who is tied to Sydney's Academy, has plenty of upside. He can move through the midfield, which given his height is a weapon, but he can also be a marking target in attack and he likes to fly for his grabs. Injury meant he didn't feature in the AFL under-17s futures game on Grand Final day but King is a watch to be a player recruiters have their eyes on next season.
Stars of the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2025
Callum Twomey looks ahead to the best prospects for the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
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All good, it’s interesting though that Cal focussed on Max over the others given his lack of consistent footy this year.
It’ll be interesting to see how the year pans out for all three, and for any of the over-agers from this year.
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Someone to keep an eye out for 2027 draft year - Coen Hardy. Would be playing u16 next year. 193 cm indigenous player, selected Australian All Schools u15 this year. Have not seen any footage of him so know nothing about him. Maybe someone with links to the academy can provide something.
Good get Mr Gong
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