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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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.