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Just saw the Daily Telegraph/Code have compiled a list of the brightest U19s male league, union and AFL prospects in NSW.
From the Academy:
U18's
Lachlan Carmichael, defender
Noah Chamberlain, forward
Max King, midfielder
James O’Loughlin, forward
U17's
Conrad Blackwell-Smith, midfielder
Coen Hardy, midfielder
Guy Jenkin, wing
Aidan McCartney, forward
Code link: https://www.codesports.com.au/sport...4/news-story/3be962cb1abf1e092a58b6ec939d1675
From the Academy:
U18's
Lachlan Carmichael, defender
Noah Chamberlain, forward
Max King, midfielder
James O’Loughlin, forward
U17's
Conrad Blackwell-Smith, midfielder
Coen Hardy, midfielder
Guy Jenkin, wing
Aidan McCartney, forward
Code link: https://www.codesports.com.au/sport...4/news-story/3be962cb1abf1e092a58b6ec939d1675
Interesting. Only one of the Jenkin kids and no McGroder.
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I think it's 50/50 at this stage whether he sticks with AFL, or goes on to play soccer.
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It was interesting they didn't name McGroder, not sure why they did that
re. the Jenkin twins, I don't think there's much difference between the two, but I think they only named Guy because he and Aidan were the two Academy players named in the U16's AA team
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FoxFooty with some more summer content
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Academy guns and father-sons: 25 AFL Draft prospects to keep under close watch in 2025
Academy guns and father-sons: 25 AFL Draft prospects to keep under close watch in 2025
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FoxFooty with some more summer content
Academy guns and father-sons: 25 AFL Draft prospects to keep under close watch in 2025
Academy guns and father-sons: 25 AFL Draft prospects to keep under close watch in 2025
Still no Max King
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Still no Max King
Nah, he is on the bottom. Cut off
That'll teach me to look properly!
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I wonder whether we never viewed Cochran as a tall defender but more as a general / HB flanker? If that's the case, it explains why we didn't take him as we're pretty stocked with guys who can play that role as well as having Carmichael available who sounds like he's a better user.
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Reckon would have been a general def/third tall/attacking def in seniors.
He is not a one on one lock down defender (at this current point in time)
With Snell ahead of him and Carmichael coming through I guess they felt Andrew was a better bet. If they had Cochran pigeon-holed then I can't fault their thinking. I had thought they might have seen him with potential to play further upfield but I guess not.
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A few here mentioned they thought he was more wing / HF which again we are well stocked with and Chamberlain and King coming through this year. The more I think about it, the more I can see the wisdom in not taking him.
It's good though that he was picked up so the value of the Academy to the AFL at large remains. Hope he does well.
They've got the watch on Max King. 
Stars of the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2025 - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1256448
Stars of the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2025 - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1256448
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McCartney will have to make his call on either Norf as F/S or Academy with us. Given his old man coaches at the GWS his ties to the Swans aren't as strong as Blakey's were. Don't get too excited people, expect him to head to North.
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His also been to multiple North games over the years.
I'm expecting him to go to North as well. Which is a shame as he seems like he will be an absolute diamond currently.
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