In a national talent pathway . If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to receive our newsletter today. Campbell has been identified as a first-round draft pick from the 2019 NAB Academy Series where he showed his skills as a midfielder and a forward, averaging two goals across four games, including a four-goal bag. The Sydney Swans are back with a bang Avatar Roar Guru 4th April, 2021 A A A 27 Join the conversation 1104 Reads Advertisement Write for The Roar Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia's most prominent sports journalists. Gold Coast midfielder Alex Davies is considered a potential first-round pick, but the Suns will get automatic access to the former talented basketballer under their list concessions. Only 12 players have broken through at Sydney for a senior game. Sport; AFL; Buddy hell: Swans admit star 'won't play every week', hasn't trained well all pre-season. I pretty much started my sporting career off playing basketball and then I jumped [], THE AFLWs worst kept secret has been confirmed today, with Port Adelaide nabbing the services of Matilda Scholz during the priority signing period. >> Indicative draft order: Whos in the top 10 mix? When the night of the draft came around, Sydneys draft strategy was quite easy for loungeroom observers pick the best player available at four, then match bids for their two academy cygnets. Caiden Cleary (Sydney Swans Academy) - A speedy midfielder who was the leading ball-winner in the under-17 Futures game last year with 32 disposals. Zac Taylor Calder Cannons Brisbane has access to Carter Michael, Blake Coleman and Saxon Crozier, while the Giants have first call on Joshua Green, the younger brother of last year's top-10 pick Tom Green. JavaScript is disabled. THE list of 2021 AFL Draft Combine invitees was released on Monday, with 90 of the countrys brightest prospects selected to show their athletic wares next month. Freeman is seeking to join a third AFL club after playing just two senior games in five injury-ravaged seasons at the elite level. Giants Academy standout Josh Fahey headlines the Northern Academy input, along with fellow AFL Academy member Austin Harris (Gold Coast). All the latest news, videos, results and information. The four northern clubs - Sydney, Greater Western Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast - will field sides across the three-round carnival featuring draft prospects for 2020 and 2021. Tigers get NO love, plus all our experts' tips. Like previous years, several father-son and academy prospects will feature prominently in the 2021 AFL draft, which will commence on Wednesday November 24. The 2021 NAB League Boys season was the 29th season of the NAB League Boys competition for under-19 male Australian rules footballers in Victoria. The bid was the talk of the first night of the draft, but there was more to the story that unfolded between the cross-town rivals. An athletic medium forward option, Gander is electric around the contest and even more exciting when leading up at the footy, getting on an opponents shoulders without putting a hand on them and sticking high marks or selling candy to open up more space, Gander is capable of it all. AFL Media's Gemma Bastiani takes a look at Richmond's brightest AFLW under-23 prospects. Luca Whitelum Central District In 2018 they got first dibs on Nick Blakey, while in 2015 they had access to top-three prospect Callum Mills who has since developed into an elite midfielder. Sam Darcy Oakleigh Chargers The noble aim of the Academies is to build a strong footy culture and interest in the 'growth states', get more kids playing the game, increase the number of them with high-level skills, and ultimately grow the talent pool. Rookie Me Central (formerly Draft Central) 2023. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Glenelg www.sydneyswans.com.au Coach; Jeremy Laidler PLAYERCARDSTART Jeremy Laidler Age 33 Ht 190cm Wt 91kg Pos. Isaac Birt South Adelaide For Centrals in the SANFL, Alleer became a brick wall in the second half of the season, with teams needing to plan around him. New to Kayo? Around this mark is also a powerful athlete in Campbell Chesser, who hasnt been able to show off his wares too much this year given injury and lockdowns. Meanwhile 18-year old Gulden said the news was still sinking in and praised the pathway of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy in getting him to this moment in his career. There arent too many surprises among the allotted crew, with only one player chosen outside of the Under 19 realm and 87 of the chosen 90 born in 2003. 3rd Test - India v Australia - 1-5 Mar, Indore, Official AFL Website of the Brisbane Lions Football Club, Official AFL Website of the Gold Coast SUNS. Posthuma is a no fuss tall defender, remaining consistently accountable for his own opponent whilst drifting across and intercepting in front of contests to aid his teammates. A meagre three Swans Academy alumni are on other AFL lists GWS's Jack Buckley (five games), Carlton's Luke Parks (debuted last week), and Adelaide's Ben Davis (two games). Mostly playing through the midfield through the academy series, Lawrences ability to get away from, or around, opponents with his speed and agility is eye catching, while his ability to find the right handball option in close most impressive. On the final day of trading Sydney moved back from Pick 25, which slid to 30 anyway, for Picks 31 and 43 as they started to manoeuvre for points to match bids, then as soon as the next trade window opened they offloaded 31 for Pick 48 and a future third-round selection from Carlton, which they then flipped to the Suns for Pick 37. Banks is a hard runner who is intelligent about his ball use and can feature on a wing or half-back. The Sydney Swans have today announced 11 players for the club's inaugural East Coast VFL competition team. Number37 said: 800 + academites from ages 10-19 in the program each year. Sydney warned the Giants before placing their shock bid on academy prospect Harry Rowston on Monday night, hoping to convince them to give up valuable draft collateral. Your email address will not be published. On Sunday, [], COATES Talent League Girls prospects are set to be put through their paces on Sunday, as all 12 Victorian regions convene for their annual preseason testing event. Sheather will also be slotted into the Swans development group where they like to bring players along slowly at senior level, though doubtless now that theyll be playing against Victorian AFL reserves and VFL sides as well as NEAFL teams the higher standard will equalise the gap between first and second-tier football for the northern states clubs. 21 elite top-age prospects have been named in the 2021 AFL Academy squad, as the AFL reverts back to a condensed nationwide program. THE AFL has announced its National Academy intake for 2023, with the 30-player squad showcasing just why next year's crop is tipped to produce somewhat of a super draft. Picture: AFL Photos, Alex Davies breaks a tackle during the 2019 NAB League All Stars game. Looming as a dangerous midfielder that can rest forward in the future, Lawrence has made the most of his limited appearances in 2021 including a three-goal haul in his only NAB League appearance. Its just something I cant describe Im over the moon about it, and to be doing it with Errol and Logan it just makes it even better, Campbell said. The boys now in the Academy can come in and join us nearly every week," Heeney said. Charlie Molan Greater Western Victoria Rebels When the AFL introduced the concept of the northern academies it was the Sydney Swans that were the most enthusiastic, growing the game in New South Wales from its inception in 2010 to ten hubs up and down the coast from Coffs Harbour to Woollongong. "Errol Gulden and Braeden Campbell have been in the Academy since they were 11 years old and I think we pay a very heavy price to do that," Harley told Channel Seven. Headlining the cohort is Harley Reid, the Bendigo Pioneers utility widely considered to be the class' number one prospect. Academy players at Sydney, GWS, Brisbane and Gold Coast are subject to the same bidding system as father-son prospects, so since 2015 clubs have had a 20 per cent discount on the draft points needed to match a bid. Copyright The Inner Sanctum 2022. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. is an in and under midfielder that can be damaging with his disposal, able to get through traffic and provide second efforts. Cameron park Health and fitness coordinator Campbelltown City Council May 2017 - Nov . Harley was strong in his defence of the Academy system, explaining the club invests more than $1 million a year and trains up to 800 youngsters that live in the heartland of rugby league territory. Academy members are selected through annual open assessment trials, run each year for both boys and girls. Chesser and Wilmot are two players who could replace the run-and-carry of new Crow Jordan Dawson. For the most part, players have been selected directly from the representative squads put together ahead of this years National Championships, which continue to be postponed. "I had the opportunity right before I was drafted to train with the AFL team a handful of times. Errol Gulden has extended Sydney's lead with this sensational set shot goal. Among the initial 90 invitees is an even spread of talent from each National Championships region. Tyler Sonsie Eastern Ranges The Swans have produced one of the most fruitful crops of academy players since their introduction. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Sydney's opening round fixture kicks off at 7.45pm AEDT on Saturday evening and the final team will be named on Friday evening. Chris Smith, head of the Swans Academy, also sees the opportunity to train with the senior side as an important step in a young player's journey and part of what he calls a "whole club approach". Judson Clarke Dandenong Stingrays Eric Benning Claremont Hear from the three debutants ahead of our season opener against Brisbane Lions on Saturday afternoon. Here's why 2023 will be the year of the Docker, The dynasty is far from over: count Richmond out at your peril, Small forwards equally as important as the big men entering the 2023 AFL season. Blake Howes Sandringham Dragons Hamish Sinnott Greater Western Victoria Rebels, Finn Callaghan Sandringham Dragons The Youth Boys Academy program runs for 22 weeks every year, from February to September. Josh Rachele Murray Bushrangers For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. With constant debate around whether the academy system is fair to other teams in the competition, Scott was asked to weigh in on whether it was good for the game. Sydney has now recruited a quarter of their list from homegrown talent and their academy program continues to be the largest, with the only things holding them back being a shortage of AFL-size ovals and no AFLW licence, but with the largest supporter base in the league, theyll have something to cheer about this year. Mar 23, 2021. Morgan Ferres Sturt Sydney swapped Pick 26 to the Eagles in return for a future third-round pick. "It's about all parts of the club providing opportunities for them," he said. When McMillan has run through the midfield, his positioning around stoppages has been consistently good, with his clean hands in close a crafty weapon. The Swans also have rights to five other academy prospects in William Edwards, Kye Pfrengle, Liam Puncher, Felix Rogers, and Pierce Roseby, though this crop appears more likely to be options in the rookie draft. playing 107 games for the Brisbane Bears/Lions. Paul Curtis Western Jets Good luck finding anything from our club. The Sydney Swans will blood three new draftees for their 2021 season opener against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night. Its still pretty raw I guess. The top 10 selections for the 2021 AFL Draft has been confirmed following the conclusion of the home and away season. A high-leaping running defender, Eckersley is another Broadbeach product that was able to impact at Under 19s level in 2021. The former basketballer was taken by Sydney out of South Adelaide in the 2019 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft but failed to win an AFL debut and was delisted by the Swans at the end of 2020. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines, as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter. Try 14-Days Free Now > Round 1 AFL Mar 20 7:40pm AEST West Coast 80 Gold Coast 107 A lack of space at the club's headquarters of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was to blame for the delay in creating a team. Connor Macdonald Dandenong Stingrays Also on the show, we analyse the [], AFTER being burnt out by her first sporting love, Darebin Falcons ruck Sally Lynchs sporting career went in a very different direction, and she has not looked back since. A Sydney Derby kicked off the carnival, as the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans academies locked horns over the weekend. Lachlan Rankin Oakleigh Chargers Cody Henness, Port Melbourne: A third VFL club for the 193cm onballer, who started at Richmond and switched to Sandringham in 2021. Were never going to get a game in the next couple of decades anyway, to the point where its just completely even - I think thats where the big Melbourne clubs would like it to be, he said. . Theres little chance Alleer is available at their next selection with the Blues, Tigers, and Cats all in the market for his services. But with young talent and daring ball movement they've propelled themselves up the ladder, as Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain. provides an athletic option up forward capable of getting high on opposition shoulders with plenty more to work with going into the future. Cotchin should get weeks, 'Gawndy' has legs, Dogs can ride Dunkley loss: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 3, Beware Saints' new tagger, outrageous Errol, and a September smoky: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 2, 'Flagmantle' at last? However, clubs know the level of talent he has, being a co-captain in the U16s Championships and an All-Australian to boot. The Swans academy system continues to deliver (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images). is an exciting forward that can pinch hit in the midfield and use his athleticism as a weapon. The Australian Football League (AFL) club - the Gold Coast Suns - have made last-gasp stadium announcement just weeks out from the start of the AFL season. With a nice bit of speed to help him, Nicholls can fill in role up either end, on a wing or even through the midfield, applying the same level of intent to win the ball and use it. The list will be extended to 120, with 60 of that total allotment set to attend the National Combine on September 29-30 at Marvel Stadium. The Swans' climb back into finals in 2021 was a shock to most. Sydney was the first club to set up one of what are now known collectively as the Northern Academies, in 2010. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney have since followed. The 2021 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft will take place in a virtual broadcast live and exclusive on afl.com.au and via the Official AFL LIVE App, thanks to Telstra, on Wednesday June 2, 2021 from 6:30pm AEST. Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott has publicly questioned the price the Swans pay for their Academy products, with Sydney CEO Tom Harley hitting back on Wednesday. "There's only so many seats on the bus with the Swans, so we're hoping that we'll see the supply to other clubs increase," he said. Our mission statement "Developing better people, better players." It helps with their development, coming in and training with the most elite of that sport.". Subiaco pair Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson lead the WA contingent, along with a raft of key position options. The pair have grown up playing together in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy since they played Under 11s and will now add to their football journey and make their AFL debut together. READ:AFL Draft Power Rankings: The Top 50 Prospects in 2021. "I feel [the Academies] are playing a really important role in getting our share of first-choice athletes in New South Wales," AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said while in Sydney last month. Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club. Austin Harris Gold Coast Academy Oops! Players from every one of those regions have progressed to the ranks of professional AFL football over the past 10 years. "I'm hoping that they start to realise that these boys can run hard, they've been in a pretty strict program and their skills are at the levels required. But despite all the work done by Sydneys team of scouts and recruiters, the list managers have known for some time who theyd be recruiting from their academy at this years draft. About Us The Program Academy Staff Academy News FAQs It provides a high-level junior development program and plays a leading role in building and maintaining a strong AFL culture in NSW. However, the COVID-19 crisis caused the AFL to reposition its plans to ensure as many players eligible for this year's draft get as much exposure as possible, with a host of potential draftees to play for each Academy side. His draft range is in that late first/early second area and the Swans wont hesitate to grab him if his size and contested ability appeals. Angus Anderson is an academy prospect for Sydney in the 2021 AFL Draft. Players are selected through various ways including open assessment trials, talent ID days and the Top End Benchmark program. Josh Ward Northern Knights Sydney's Sam Wicks, Carlton's Luke Parks and Adelaide's Ben Davis are all products of the Sydney Academy. Their rookie draft was over quickly, with the Swans picking Malachy Carruthers from Sturts SANFL under-18s, then they took their third academy graduate and second Pennant Hills product, Marc Sheather, to fill their second Category B rookie spot, making nine Swans academy players on the current list and overall 11 NSW products. Lewis Rayson Glenelg The 2023 AFL season Running from April through August, the respective carnivals will see Australias future footballing stars battle it out on the national stage. "The debate in Victoria is the price you pay.". New to Kayo? Among them is rising St Kilda-tied pair Mitchito Owens and Marcus Windhager, who impressed enough to earn Vic Metro selection. FUTURE PICK ANXIETYWhy clubs are worried about draft investment. Nineteen players are club-tied, split between father-sons, Northern Academy products, and Next Generation Academy (NGA) hopefuls. Teenagers Logan McDonald, Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden have all been selected for their first AFL games. The Swans have had arguably the best draft of all 18 teams, with two top-five picks who can immediately make the team better in Round 1, while losing Aliir and Taylor blight their overall trade and draft performance. Jun 1, 2021, 5:30pm WATCH THE MID-SEASON DRAFT LIVE FROM 6.30PM AEST Northern Knights ball magnet and likely top-10 selection Josh Ward (5:57) topped the Vic Metro and NSW/ACT list, with Giants academy prospect Josh Fahey (5:59) finishing second. This year, for the first time, the Academy includes female players aged 16 to 19, mirroring the boys program. A DOZEN TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS IN 2023. . Joel Jeffrey and Brodie Lake are also tied to the Suns as Academy players. The Academy curriculum emphasises personal development as well as sporting development, and Academy coaches instil the values of discipline, commitment and enjoyment of the game. Therefore the trade period was mostly uneventful for the Swans, who were eventually forced to trade Aliir Aliir to Port Adelaide, but with Tom McCartin going into defence the loss wont set Sydneys regeneration back. Nick Daicos Oakleigh Chargers The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 disposals and 3 goals. Jasper writes on Aussie Rules, basketball, tennis and netball for The Inner Sanctum. Its swings and roundabouts a bit. Jack Williams East Fremantle, [] >> 2021 AFL Draft Combine List: 90 prospects earn invites [], [] were added to the 2021 AFL Draft Combine list yesterday, taking the total invitees up to 120 after last months announcement of the initial 90. If we look through it logically, a lot of the population is in Sydney and a lot of the talent is there and if they can harness the sporting talent - I think most of us would know that played when we were in year 10 or 11 the best cricketers were also the best footy players who are best rugby players is really smart, he said on Footy Classified. Its about trying to work out what the what the appropriate price to pay is. Youseph Dib Oakleigh Chargers For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Fletcher is also extremely versatile, able to fill a role up either end, on a wing or right in the thick of things in the engine room, giving whichever team he plays for a lot of options. Originally from Albury on the Victoria-New South Wales border, Lynch first plied her trade in soccer, and she got pretty far with her talents in the [], THE AFL has today revealed the schedules for this years Under 18 and Under 16 National Championships. Hawthorn called Braeden Campbells name next, which showed the Swans genius in moving picks around for points, as their Picks 34, 37, and 43 had actually come in at 32, 35, 39 after the Bulldogs burnt their picks matching for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, which matched the bid and left enough points for the Swans to match another bid. , is also in the academy and possesses some impressive tricks as a small forward, whilst fellow club legend. Patrick Voss Oakleigh Chargers/GWS Academy, Andy Moniz-Wakefield NT Thunder Ryan Eyers Murray Bushrangers All rights reserved. l AFL North West unanimously votes to become an AFL Managed League. While those sides search for their third win, Norwood looks to ensure it does not fall 0-3 behind against Central District, with the same for Eagles up against North Adelaide. Late on in the draft, Sam Banks is a player who shares a lot of similarities to Dawson and could end up being one of the steals of the draft. Kinnear Beatsons team has been linked to numerous prospects in that late-first range, and could also be willing participants at the trade table on the first night. As the AFL continues to try and introduce rules and regulations to try and better equalise the competition, Scott believes its fanciful to expect a level playing field within the next 20 years. Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia AFL - Australian Football League . Host Michael Alvaro andRookie Me CentralChief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how Round 3 may play out. It was the official start date for the 2nd-5th year players but many senior players such as co-Captain Josh Kennedy attended the session and took part in some capacity. Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney Academy members Errol Gulden and Braeden Campbell celebrate a goal during the Northern Academy Series in August. Required fields are marked *. Family ties, familiar names feature in 2022 NAB AFL Academy squad Family ties, familiar names feature in 2022 Academy squad Potential No.1 pick Will Ashcroft headlines the young talent named in the 2022 NAB AFL Academy squad By Owen Leonard on Dec 8, 2021, 10:00pm Jaspa Fletcher in action for Queensland U19s against Tasmania in September 2021. Josh Gibcus Greater Western Victoria Rebels . Trust the Prospect: Solo ruck duties unlikely to faze roaming Rowan, Swans face tall dilemma on Errols Gulden night, Tobys the man for the job: Inaugural skipper proud of Greenes development, Mustangs ready to open the stable for alumni reunion.