State Focus WA 2024 - Western Australia’s junior footy talent

[Futbolista]

W.A have an interesting batch of players. Plenty of low floor high ceiling selections.

Boxshall in my eyes is the bolter and he reminds me a heap of Starcevich in his draft year. At worst, I can see him as a lockdown defender with great rebounding potential.
Urquhart I am sharks homer and love his potential, strong player with great burst and a long kick. Plenty of AFL qualities moving forward.
Gerreyn - I cannot judge these players, just worry he is inbetween a ruck and a forward. Not big enough for a ruck and maybe not mobile enough for a modern day forward.
Davis - Could be anything, but has some bust potential.
Hayes - Wing or bust maybe
Champion - Height and concussion issues
Angove/Artemis - I have a soft spot for both these players.
Dennis/Bell - Could be solid late round defenders, they may need 3/4+ years on a list before showing their worth.

Gerreyn is nearly the most interesting prospect in the entire draft I reckon.

Can he or can't he hold down full forward and pinch hit in the ruck for 5 minutes per half?

I think he's mobile enough. I have no worries with his agility and his ability to sidestep. I have no problem with his determination and agression. I just want to see (assuming he get's drafted) that he can outmark defenders his own size. Not many 199cm defenders at 18's level, either in the champs or in colts. So it's impossible to make a valuation. Not enough positive or negative data.

I reckon he has to use his mobility and take a run and jump at the marking contest rather than standing side by side in a battle of muscle.....well, at least he must mix it up and do a lot of jumping and maybe a little wrestling. And of course, like any forward, he has to lead up.....which he can. Well anyone can lead.

 

[LemmingMaster]

My issue with Gerreyn will be his ability to get separation from his opponent.

 

[Futbolista]

My issue with Gerreyn will be his ability to get separation from his opponent.

Ok, fair call. I'll keep a close eye on that wherever he ends up.

Haha.....maybe he could be the first 199cm midfielder? He kind of was a mid this year.

I love the WA Indigenous fellas and I wish him well. Not long to go now until the names are called out.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Final nomination list is in.

It's a Jones free year. (No Harrison nor Toby nominated.)

 

[Futbolista]

Final nomination list is in.

It's a Jones free year. (No Harrison nor Toby nominated.)

Where?

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Where?

Here it is Futbolista.

 

[Futbolista]

Here it is Futbolista.

Yep Toby Jones (S) is the only leading WA player who didn't nominate. Good country boy I guess. Will be a WAFL star.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Interesting that the AFL website has chosen to do a feature article on Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Age

33

Ht

188cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

10.4

4star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

14.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.2

5star

G

0.6

3star

.

Do they know something?

 

[LemmingMaster]

Interesting that the AFL website has chosen to do a feature article on Tom Bell.

Do they know something?

He's an interesting story, I would not be shocked if AFL read BF and noticed a youtube video of him here and thought he was a good story. BMX guy that has moved into the AFL.

In saying that, I do think he will get picked up, plenty to like about the kid. (I drafted him in the phantom draft)

 

[sumavich]

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

He's an interesting story, I would not be shocked if AFL read BF and noticed a youtube video of him here and thought he was a good story. BMX guy that has moved into the AFL.

In saying that, I do think he will get picked up, plenty to like about the kid. (I drafted him in the phantom draft)

AFL Draft: West Coast Eagles show interest in South Fremantle defender Tom Bell, Collingwood eye Clancy Dennis​

Mitchell WoodcockThe West Australian
Wed, 6 November 2024 7:00PM
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Mitchell Woodcock

AFL draft prospect Tom Bell. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian

West Coast are eyeing off rising South Fremantle defender Tom Bell as they look to grow their key defensive stocks in the wake of Tom Barrass’ trade to Hawthorn.
The West Australian understands Bell, 18, was interviewed by the Eagles late last week ahead of the draft later this month.
An ankle injury restricted the 197cm defender to one game for WA at the under-18 national championships, but he impressed in 12 colts games for the Bulldogs where he averaged 15 touches and five marks.

AFLAFL draft hub: Who are WA’s top prospects?​

This included a 27-disposal, 11-mark effort against East Fremantle in round 18 which put him firmly in the eyes of recruiters.
Bell missed testing at the state draft combine because of injury, but is still considered a good chance to be picked up in this month’s draft.
The Eagles need to grow their key defensive depth in the wake of vice-captain Barrass’ defection to the Hawks in the trade period last month.

Tom Bell is in West Coast’s sights. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian
Reigning club champion Jeremy McGovern is still their best tall defender but is firmly in the twilight of his career, with the five-time All-Australian turning 33 in April.
Harry Edwards is set to partner him in defence in 2025 after signing a three-year extension a few months ago, while Rhett Bazzo and Callum Jamieson are looking to overcome their injury struggles to add to their careers.
Meanwhile, Collingwood are keeping close tabs on Claremont defender Clancy Dennis despite his injury struggles.

Clancy Dennis. Credit: Paul Kane/via Getty Images
Dennis was the under-18 All-Australian centre-half-back after a massive championships for WA, but a second navicular injury — this time on his other foot — has thrown his draft chances into doubt.
But the Magpies flew over to interview several WA prospects including Dennis which is a good sign for the star Tiger.
Collingwood hold picks 52, 55 and 58 in this year’s draft.

 

[Futbolista]

AFL Draft: West Coast Eagles show interest in South Fremantle defender Tom Bell, Collingwood eye Clancy Dennis​

Mitchell WoodcockThe West Australian
Wed, 6 November 2024 7:00PM
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Mitchell Woodcock

AFL draft prospect Tom Bell. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian

West Coast are eyeing off rising South Fremantle defender Tom Bell as they look to grow their key defensive stocks in the wake of Tom Barrass’ trade to Hawthorn.
The West Australian understands Bell, 18, was interviewed by the Eagles late last week ahead of the draft later this month.
An ankle injury restricted the 197cm defender to one game for WA at the under-18 national championships, but he impressed in 12 colts games for the Bulldogs where he averaged 15 touches and five marks.

AFLAFL draft hub: Who are WA’s top prospects?​

This included a 27-disposal, 11-mark effort against East Fremantle in round 18 which put him firmly in the eyes of recruiters.
Bell missed testing at the state draft combine because of injury, but is still considered a good chance to be picked up in this month’s draft.
The Eagles need to grow their key defensive depth in the wake of vice-captain Barrass’ defection to the Hawks in the trade period last month.

Tom Bell is in West Coast’s sights. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian
Reigning club champion Jeremy McGovern is still their best tall defender but is firmly in the twilight of his career, with the five-time All-Australian turning 33 in April.
Harry Edwards is set to partner him in defence in 2025 after signing a three-year extension a few months ago, while Rhett Bazzo and Callum Jamieson are looking to overcome their injury struggles to add to their careers.
Meanwhile, Collingwood are keeping close tabs on Claremont defender Clancy Dennis despite his injury struggles.

Clancy Dennis. Credit: Paul Kane/via Getty Images
Dennis was the under-18 All-Australian centre-half-back after a massive championships for WA, but a second navicular injury — this time on his other foot — has thrown his draft chances into doubt.
But the Magpies flew over to interview several WA prospects including Dennis which is a good sign for the star Tiger.
Collingwood hold picks 52, 55 and 58 in this year’s draft.

Good signs mate.

 

[LB2Snake]

AFL Draft: West Coast Eagles show interest in South Fremantle defender Tom Bell, Collingwood eye Clancy Dennis​

Mitchell WoodcockThe West Australian
Wed, 6 November 2024 7:00PM
Comments
Mitchell Woodcock

AFL draft prospect Tom Bell. Credit: Daniel Wilkins/The West Australian

West Coast are eyeing off rising South Fremantle defender Tom Bell as they look to grow their key defensive stocks in the wake of Tom Barrass’ trade to Hawthorn.
The West Australian understands Bell, 18, was interviewed by the Eagles late last week ahead of the draft later this month.
An ankle injury restricted the 197cm defender to one game for WA at the under-18 national championships, but he impressed in 12 colts games for the Bulldogs where he averaged 15 touches and five marks.

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AFLAFL draft hub: Who are WA’s top prospects?​

This included a 27-disposal, 11-mark effort against East Fremantle in round 18 which put him firmly in the eyes of recruiters.
Bell missed testing at the state draft combine because of injury, but is still considered a good chance to be picked up in this month’s draft.
The Eagles need to grow their key defensive depth in the wake of vice-captain Barrass’ defection to the Hawks in the trade period last month.

Tom Bell is in West Coast’s sights. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian
Reigning club champion Jeremy McGovern is still their best tall defender but is firmly in the twilight of his career, with the five-time All-Australian turning 33 in April.
Harry Edwards is set to partner him in defence in 2025 after signing a three-year extension a few months ago, while Rhett Bazzo and Callum Jamieson are looking to overcome their injury struggles to add to their careers.
Meanwhile, Collingwood are keeping close tabs on Claremont defender Clancy Dennis despite his injury struggles.

Clancy Dennis. Credit: Paul Kane/via Getty Images
Dennis was the under-18 All-Australian centre-half-back after a massive championships for WA, but a second navicular injury — this time on his other foot — has thrown his draft chances into doubt.
But the Magpies flew over to interview several WA prospects including Dennis which is a good sign for the star Tiger.
Collingwood hold picks 52, 55 and 58 in this year’s draft.

Like the sound of both of these blokes. Clancy Dennis another ripping name.

 

[LB2Snake]

Great article on Malakai today. Hope this bloke makes it. Some great names coming out of the West.

'I wanted to give up': The heartbreak driving Eagles' Academy prospect

Malakai Champion has overcome more than most as an AFL chance beckons, Josh Gabelich writes

www.afl.com.au

 

[Futbolista]

Great article on Malakai today. Hope this bloke makes it. Some great names coming out of the West.

'I wanted to give up': The heartbreak driving Eagles' Academy prospect

Malakai Champion has overcome more than most as an AFL chance beckons, Josh Gabelich writes

www.afl.com.au

Outstanding article. Got to admire Malakai even more now.

Subiaco are developing a good recent record for producing Indigenous talent. Tyler Brockman, Tyrell Dewar, Robert Hansen Jnr, Lance Collard and potentially Malakai Champion this year and Wesley Walley Jnr in 2025. Plus a number plying their trade in the WAFL seniors and reserves.

Thanks for the share mate. A great read.

 

[Futbolista]

2006 DOB/2024 Draft/WA 18's contenders in colts/PSA Final Update
I couldn't resist making a few changes late. Mainly for Tom.Bell, who is making a late charge. Toby Jones (S) didn't even nominate and I still have him in the list. He's an exciting player and will be a WAFL star. Clubs missed out on a late bolter from remote village of Gibson about 12 hours drive from Perth.
1=Bo Allan (PT)
1=Kayle Gerreyn (WP)
3=Hamish Davis (CL)
3=Luke Urquhart (EF/PSA)
5-Hugh Boxshall (CL/PSA)
6-Malakai Champion (S)
7-Clancy Dennis (CL/PSA)
8-Cody Angove (CL)
9-Lucas Ravenhill (CL)
10-William Hayes (CL)
11-Luke Cotellessa (SD/PSA)
12-Tom.Bell (SF)
13-Jaxon Artemis (SF/PSA)
14-Toby Jones (S/PSA)
15-Austin Van Der Struyf (CL)
16-Charlie Burke (S)
17-William Akec (EP/PSA)
18-Loch MacTaggart (P/PSA)
19-Darcy Petersen (PT)
20-Ryan Bizzell (PT)
21-Robert Warrell (P)
22-Andre Gulluni (EP)
23-Otis Harvey (SD)
24-Jayden Rigoll (WP)
25-Cooper Moore (P)
26-Joel Brown (PT)
27-Jaxon Douglas (CL)
28-Orlando Keleman (SF)
29-Colby McDonald (SD)
30-Anthony Hansen (SD)
31-Jack Wooden (WP)
32-Declan Pauline (EF)
33-Chayse Martinson (SD)
34-Jaden Funazzi (PT)
35-Trent Hiscock (WP)
36-Deian Roberts (PT)
37-Thomas Cathcart (SD)
38-Jake Soutar (EP)
39-Hudson Pivac (SF)
40-Liam Cooley (P)
41-Xavier Hickey (S)
42-Tom Smedley (PT)
43-Preston Cherry-Bayles (P/PSA)
44-Lukas Jakovich (PT)
45-Koopa Walsh (S)
46-Hayden Windsor (S)
47-Jesse Grant (PT)
48-Tore Nelson (S/PSA)
49-Ned Reiger (SD/PSA)
50=Ashton Warner (EF/PSA)
50=Bailey Morgan (EF/PSA)

Note: I would have Taj Stanley (P) somewhere between 35-50 in the WA list but he is an Allies player from NT. A very handy forward.

Overagers to keep an eye on: (Potentially will play colts 2024)
1-Aiden Riddle (CL)
2-Max Rohr (CL)
3-Bailey.Banfield (CL)
4-Evan Smith (SD)
5-Jett Sibosado (CL)
6-Sullivan Moody (CL)
7-Kieren Douglas (S)
8-Austin Chapman (WP)
9-Cuba Garlett (PT)
10-Adam De Masi (EP)
11-Cruz Woodley (SD)
12-Zaid Buckland (SD)
13-Regan Mott (S)
14-Kobe Austin (EF)
15-Presley Campbell (EF)
16-Zac Petersen (EF)
17-Elijah Stockden (EF)
18-Jack Eastaugh (EF)
19-Max York (SD)
20-Mitchell Keene (P)

Votes
+ = over age
** = below age
*** = 2008 DOB
Leader Board Games Votes Ave Goals
Kayle Gerreyn (WP) 11 94 8.54 18
Cooper Moore (P) 9 74 8.22 1
Hugh Boxshall (CL) 7 53 7.57 2
Bo Allan (PT) 2 15 7.50 1
Luke Urquhart (EF) 3 22 7.33 4
Bailey.Banfield+ (CL) 6 42 7.00 7
Fred Rodriguez** (SF) 11 70 6.36 3
Kobe Austin+ (EF) 2 12 6.00 7
Hamish Davis (CL) 9 53 5.88 14
Adam De Masi+ (EP) 12 70 5.83 3
Preston Cherry-Bayles (P) 3 17 5.67 -
Declan Pauline (EF) 11 61 5.54 3
Luke Cotellessa (SD) 12 63 5.25 3
Otis Harvey (SD) 20 103 5.15 17
Sam Swadling** (WP) 16 82 5.12 15
Austin Van Der Struyf (CL) 12 61 5.08 8
Max Burbury (CL) 3 15 5.00 3
Kindrael Hooker (EF) 2 10 5.00 4
Blake Kelly** (SD) 10 47 4.70 1
Elijah Stockden+ (EF) 16 75 4.68 6
Jayden Rigoll (WP) 14 65 4.64 2
Tye Kemp+ (PT) 16 73 4.56 6
Jadd Hill** (P) 8 36 4.50 2
Jack Wooden (WP) 18 80 4.44 7
Aiden Riddle+ (CL) 14 61 4.35 6
Mitchell Geier+ (SF) 10 43 4.30 12
Luke Hallett** (EP) 7 30 4.28 3
Deian Roberts (PT) 10 42 4.20 6
Dale Sutherland** (P) 8 33 4.12 -
Jaden Funazzi (PT) 15 61 4.06 7
Jake Boniwell** (EF) 4 16 4.00 3
Darcy Petersen (PT) 3 12 4.00 -
Jett Sibosado+ (CL) 17 65 3.82 5
Andre Gulluni (EP) 13 49 3.76 3
Sullivan Moody+ (CL) 11 41 3.72 3
Toby Whan** (SF) 11 41 3.72 3
Tyler Rowe (SF) 9 33 3.67 -
Presley Campbell+ (EF) 3 11 3.67 1
Lucas Robinson*** (SF) 3 11 3.67 1
Austin Chapman+ (WP) 15 54 3.60 9
William Akec (EP) 5 18 3.60 1
Travis Shearer+ (S) 5 18 3.60 -
Tom Bell (SF) 12 43 3.58 1
Robert Warrell (P) 16 57 3.56 38
Orlando Keleman (SF) 16 56 3.50 8
Mitch Roche (S) 2 7 3.50 -
Toby Jones (S) 7 24 3.42 3
Brodie McLean+ (P) 15 51 3.40 3
Charlie Burke (S) 15 50 3.33 4
Judd Marcello** (WP) 18 59 3.27 37
Mitchell Keene+ (P) 16 52 3.25 2
Lucas Andrews (SD) 20 64 3.20 1
Jye Sander (EF) 5 16 3.20 1
Jaxon Douglas (CL) 14 44 3.14 -
Luke Carrello** (EF) 11 33 3.00 -

Leading Goal Scorers M G
Robert Warrell (P) 16 38
Judd Marcello** (WP) 18 37
Lucas Ravenhill (CL) 18 35
Finley Henderson (S) 18 28
Colby McDonald (SD) 16 27
Rory Luscombe (CL) 16 26
Koopa Walsh (S) 15 22
Kayde Sherwood (WP) 18 22
Kayle Gerreyn (WP) 11 18
Darcy Montgomery** (S) 12 17
Otis Harvey (SD) 20 17
Adam Sandrini (SD) 13 16
Tylah Williams** (SD) 15 16
Chayse Martinson (SD) 17 16
Lukas Jakovich (PT) 14 15
Sam Swadling** (WP) 16 15
Cooper Clark** (P) 9 14
Hamish Davis (CL) 9 14
Taj Forrest+ (EF) 10 14
Luke Pynes+ (CL) 16 14
Cody Curtin** (CL) 8 13
Hudson Pivac (SF) 11 13
Sonny Siano (S) 13 13
Angus Motherwell (EP) 16 13
Ivan Starr** (SF) 5 12
Carlos Partington (SD) 7 12
Taj Stanley (P/Allies) 9 12
Mitchell Geier+ (SF) 10 12
Joshua Nomlatyu** (EF) 13 12
Wesley Walley Jnr** (S) 14 12

 

[Lingsface]

Carr a chance to go father son I heard also noticed Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

nominated is that son of Drew (West COast)?

 

[Lingsface]

My predicted order of WA draftees

1- Allen
2- Davis
3- Gerryen
4- Champion
5- Dennis
6- Hayes
7- Urqhuart
8- Boxshall

 

[wild side]

Carr a chance to go father son I heard also noticed Bailey Banfield nominated is that son of Drew (West COast)?

Yes son of Drew

 

[Futbolista]

Yes son of Drew

Indeed and there are three other brothers.

Charlie 17, 2007 DOB: Already made the WA 2024 state 18's squad as a below ager.
Clancy 17, 2007 DOB: I haven't seen him play. Yet to make his colts debut.
Harper 15, 2008 DOB: Made his colts debut in 2024 as a 15 year old.

 

[Lingsface]

Indeed and there are three other brothers.

Charlie 17, 2007 DOB: Already made the WA 2024 state 18's squad as a below ager.
Clancy 17, 2007 DOB: I haven't seen him play. Yet to make his colts debut.
Harper 15, 2008 DOB: Made his colts debut in 2024 as a 15 year old.

 

[Lingsface]

Get him in so the others follow I think!

 

[Futbolista]

A WA perspective featuring Chris from WA Footy Prospects and Bray and Ethan.

 

[Lingsface]

I saw Matthew Carr son Jarren made his debut for South Fremantle. Had pretty good numbers good size 191 and only 20, is he any chance of a late father son?

This answer looks to be yes!

 

[RedmanWasHere]

So Cody Angove is WA No. 2 for this draft.

WOWEE!