U/18 RAMS Division Two Results 2010

[Brave New World]

U18s: Miles star of NSW/ACT win

Anthony Miles in action for NSW/ACT

By Tim Roman 4:44 PM Sat 22 May, 2010




NSW/ACT has kicked off its 2010 NAB AFL Under-18s campaign with a comprehensive 41-point win over the Northern Territory at Blacktown Oval in Sydney.Spearheaded by an outstanding 43-possession game by ball-magnet Anthony Miles, the Rams led at every change and pulled away in the last quarter to record a comfortable win in front of their home fans.

Miles was easily the most dominant player on the ground, winning plenty of contested ball and getting forward often to also contribute three goals.
He was ably assisted by tall forward Josh Bruce, who bagged five goals in a powerhouse display.

The Northern Territory had their own forward target in Steven May, the Southern Districts player slotting four goals to give his team some chance at three-quarter time before NSW/ACT finished the stronger.

Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy was on hand for this game in the heart of Sydney’s west and the legendary coach witnessed a powerful first-half performance from the Rams, who kept NT to just two goals up until half time.

The third quarter was more of a shootout; both teams kicking five goals before the Rams powered away in the last with Miles getting his hands on the ball at will.

The NT team now head home to Darwin for a game against South Australia on June 5 while the victorious NSW/ACT can look forward to another game at Blacktown against Vic Country on June 6.

NSW/ACT 4.6 6.6 11.9 15.2 (102)
NT 1.3 2.5 7.10 8.13 (61)

GOALS
NSW/ACT: Bruce 5, Miles 3, Hancock 2, Stevens 2, Stubbs 1, Bray 1, Mabon, 1
NT: May 4, Staunton 1, Munkara 1, Ah Mat-Watkins 1, Henry 1

BEST
NSW/ACT: Miles, Bruce, Segrave, Aylett, Townsend, Mabon
NT: May, Edwards, Staunton, Jones, Lawton

The good news for GWS (as far as I can tell), is that none of the best players named for the RAMS are currently listed with other AFL clubs under NSW scholarships. Hopefully if they were judged to be suitable, GWS would be in a position to list such players first before other AFL clubs for next year under our entry conditions. The same might be the case for some of the NT players listed, as we have the NT as a priority zone. Anyway there are some names there to keep an eye on for the future.

 

[jonesy86]

Does anyone know if Tom Young is able to play in the National Champs this year?

He played last year, is still 17 this year and has been playing VFL for Collingwood this year with the guarantee to be either senior or rookie listed at AFL level next year.

 

[Giants FC]

If he's playing for Collingwood in the VFL he won't be playing for the RAMS. He'd be eligible for Vic Metro if they pick him.

 

[jonesy86]

If he's playing for Collingwood in the VFL he won't be playing for the RAMS. He'd be eligible for Vic Metro if they pick him.

From memory Cyril Rioli was playing school footy for Scotch College and represented the NT in the Nat. Champs.

Although Tom Hawkins from the ACT came to school in Melbourne as well and played for Vic Metro.

 

[The Convert]

Hawkins is a Finley boy at school in Melbourne. School footy is different to VFL in eligibility.
Good to see a couple of gws boys in the best

 

[truth hurts 99]

what are the chances of miles getting drafted?
you would say he is a shoe in for west sydney but would he wanna go there? seems to be in great form also at TAC level too.
heard he is a up himself and doesnt shut up about how good he is at training

 

[the big fly]

what are the chances of miles getting drafted?
you would say he is a shoe in for west sydney but would he wanna go there? seems to be in great form also at TAC level too.
heard he is a up himself and doesnt shut up about how good he is at training

he is travelling ok hard to tell his draft prospect, i read the last bit of your comment and that is insane he is the most down to earth bloke you will meet i know him personally and who ever said that is very wrong

 

[whiteandred]

The irony is, virtually none of the kids playing for GWS will ever be listed with them!

If you are any good, and Sydney based, you have a scholarship, and that club will have first dibbs.

Then, with all of their draft concessions, if you are not in the best 30 - 40 kids in the country (see AIS list) you probably WONT get drafted by GC17 this year, or GWS next year!

Sheeds will probably grab a "token" western Sydney boy or 2, and pray, just for the PR exercise ... then again, he seems to rate South Africans who have never seen a footy as having more potential

The winner will be the Sydney Football League, which will get a spike in talented young players, which is a good thing for the game in Sydney anyway.

 

[Roddy27]

I saw the games...and Miles was very good. I commented to others that his 'type' if you like if of a prototype half back flanker who switches into the midfield, rather than perahaps, say your 'gun' onballer... In his favour are the increased draft numbers this year- 17 clubs and the extended first round (ends at pick 25)... His stocks will either rise or fall depending on his performances against WA and Vic Country.

Actually thought Josh Bruce was best afield... played an enormously hard position and at first glance doesnt look much- but he's pretty quick, makes nearly every contest he aims for, and just kept running... now i dont know if this is generally indicative of his 'playing style'- but on that performance, and the fact he's played some junior footy in defence, you could see him having a chance somewhere- perhaps as a rookie or a very late pick... he's a smokey who could develop as a backman.

just my two cents...

 

[The Convert]

I saw the games...and Miles was very good. I commented to others that his 'type' if you like if of a prototype half back flanker who switches into the midfield, rather than perahaps, say your 'gun' onballer... In his favour are the increased draft numbers this year- 17 clubs and the extended first round (ends at pick 25)... His stocks will either rise or fall depending on his performances against WA and Vic Country.

Actually thought Josh Bruce was best afield... played an enormously hard position and at first glance doesnt look much- but he's pretty quick, makes nearly every contest he aims for, and just kept running... now i dont know if this is generally indicative of his 'playing style'- but on that performance, and the fact he's played some junior footy in defence, you could see him having a chance somewhere- perhaps as a rookie or a very late pick... he's a smokey who could develop as a backman.

just my two cents...

Roddy do you have any comments on how Webster went?

 

[Roddy27]

Roddy do you have any comments on how Webster went?

Yeah--- in a word- solid. Clearly has pace, and can get the ball- but his use of it needs work. So for example he was able to gather the ball quite a few times around centre wing, or high half forward area only to kick the ball like a 'hospital pass' over the head of the forward or go the complete opposite way and kick it way too far in front or to the side of the leading man... He needs to relax a little so he can just ease his kicks into the correct space...if he doesnt improve on this he wont be a damaging player...

 

[The Convert]

Yeah--- in a word- solid. Clearly has pace, and can get the ball- but his use of it needs work. So for example he was able to gather the ball quite a few times around centre wing, or high half forward area only to kick the ball like a 'hospital pass' over the head of the forward or go the complete opposite way and kick it way too far in front or to the side of the leading man... He needs to relax a little so he can just ease his kicks into the correct space...if he doesnt improve on this he wont be a damaging player...

Thanks, I have seen that disposal from him before. Hopefully it will come very soon

 

[Roddy27]

Thanks, I have seen that disposal from him before. Hopefully it will come very soon

I think a lot of the players played tense games... they really didnt free themselves up mentally until half way through the third quarter... sometimes when you want to impress or do well, it can create a tension that doesnt allow your natural abilities to flow easily... but i think there's definite promise there... he has a presence on the field...

 

[stevebull]

I didn't see any footy over the weekend so thanks for the updates

sounds like a very typical webster game guy has a crack but like a lot of the gws players I have seen lets himself down by foot.

Bruce & flagg usually attack the footy well. Miles sounds like a good one.

How did bray,stubbs,brain & dimery go.

Is cole fit yet, have seen him a bit over the years goes ok very good CHB from what people at Nth tell me, I just like the way he goes about it, as does brain seen him play 1st last year a couple of times & he has a real crack hard little bloke, haven't seen a heap of stubbs but when I have he moves well, seen dimery in last years senior GF & apparently they love him out at ece.

Bray has been kicking goals lately seen he got 1 from website happy with that hope blues are keen on him, my mail is wests were gutted when he couldn't play last year, I've seen him a couple of times & think he moves well & has a go when in the ruck.

Did the 2 GWS NT lads play for NT & how did they go.

 

[Power Forward]

[quote=the big fly;17848972]he is travelling ok hard to tell his draft prospect, i read the last bit of your comment and that is insane he is the most down to earth bloke you will meet i know him personally and who ever said that is very wrong[/quote]

totally agree. Miles is a great kid and not full of himself at all. Is a great ball winner, but ineffectives can hurt him at times . I would expect Miles, along with Aylett, Schulz and perhaps Bruce to attract plenty of attention.

 

[Humble Minion]

Is cole fit yet, have seen him a bit over the years goes ok very good CHB from what people at Nth tell me, I just like the way he goes about it

Cole has played I think two of the last 3 weeks for North Shore reserves. Has been kicking goals though, so not sure he's playing CHB.

 

[stevebull]

Cole has played I think two of the last 3 weeks for North Shore reserves. Has been kicking goals though, so not sure he's playing CHB.

Glad to hear cloe is fit surprised he is in the 2's but at least he's playing.

Just had a look a rams squad after being over on the draft site & seen Cole is the last of 40 names listed.

Surprised that young dimery not in the side seen him play in a 1st grade premiership team as a 16 year old last year & apparently went ok for ece last week, from what I hear he hasn't played 18's other than gws since he was 15 but can't crack a squad of 40 under 18's. From what I've seen he has been solid especially gws first couple, from the games I've seen I would have carey,webster, dimery, flagg & anderson with stevens just behind themas the 5 most consistent so very surprised to see dimery out of squad, guess they are happy to have blokes who wouldn't get a game in sydney prem league run around.

Hope bray continues to improve like what I have seen from him wonder if he'll play finals with wests, nth could be good with brain, webster & cole coming into the team

 

[ClarkeM]

Aylett at GWS...

 

[bulldogsman]

i read the last bit of your comment and that is insane he is the most down to earth bloke you will meet i know him personally and who ever said that is very wrong

Yep i'll also back you up here and if anything he talks himself down.

I've also heard Miles is leaning towards GWS, but he will probably only decide after championships are over and talks to a few clubs to look at his options.

 

[The Convert]

I've also heard Miles is leaning towards GWS, but he will probably only decide after championships are over and talks to a few clubs to look at his options.[/quote]


Aylett and Miles were spotted leaving GWS offices togther yesterday after RAms game but before GWS. May mean nothing but given previous post????

 

[bulldogsman]

Aylett and Miles were spotted leaving GWS offices togther yesterday after RAms game but before GWS. May mean nothing but given previous post????

I didn't know that (I got that info 2 weeks ago though). But apparently one club has guaranteed to pick him up as a 3rd round pick, a couple other clubs are also interested. I'll try to find some more info, but I'd be surprised if he signed already. Maybe he was persuaded by team mates?

 

[ClarkeM]

I can tell you now... officially. Regardless of any other rumours.
Kurt Aylett is going to GWS.
Signed and done deal.
Has been for months.

I've never been so sure on a signing in my entire life and I've been on BigFooty long enough to know that rumours are abused a fair bit. This is for real fellas...

 

[dlanod]

I can tell you now... officially. Regardless of any other rumours.
Kurt Aylett is going to GWS.
Signed and done deal.
Has been for months.

I've never been so sure on a signing in my entire life and I've been on BigFooty long enough to know that rumours are abused a fair bit. This is for real fellas...

I think your reference to http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/n...ted-teen-signs-contract-with-gws/1850345.aspx is more than enough of a source to beat any rumours.

 

[ClarkeM]

I think your reference to http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/n...ted-teen-signs-contract-with-gws/1850345.aspx is more than enough of a source to beat any rumours.

and the fact of being his mate at school might play some part in it as well

 

[dlanod]

and the fact of being his mate at school might play some part in it as well

True and I believe you, but as you said rumours get abused on BF so badly (just look at any thread in Drafts & Trading started by Big Cox).