Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Sydney Swans West Coast Eagles . If the Swans do opt for a key defender in the second round, their first-round selection could be a midfielder. Swans listed academy graduates Blakey, Mills, Heeney, Wicks, Bell, Campbell, Gulden. Share. 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Tom Brown Murray Bushrangers 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. However, had he been a few years younger, he could have been groomed through the Swans elite training academy and not had to struggle through years of second-tier football. Lochlan Paton West Perth For Sydney, Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden are the players that Swans fans know plenty about given their role with the Allies last season. 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. The Swans might have to match a bid within the top-10 for Campbell, who was best afield in the NAB All Stars 'futures' clash last Grand Final day, while Gulden is a hard-working small forward/midfielder with strong footy nous who is also tied to the Swans. Running from April through August, the respective carnivals will see Australias future footballing stars battle it out on the national stage. A hard at it inside ball winner, Tome is the type of hard-working midfielder that makes life easier for the outside runners. The 20-year old was delisted by Carlton at the end of last season after two . In the older age groups, from U16 to U19, players train for 30 weeks a year, including a pre-season 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. Josh Rentsch Greater Western Victoria Rebels 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. Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney's James Bell in action against GWS in round 12, 2020. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game . With Victoria supplying around half of the usual draft intake each year, 41 of the states best prospects (19 country, 22 metro) earned invites. However, clubs know the level of talent he has, being a co-captain in the U16s Championships and an All-Australian to boot. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. All players in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy also continue to play with their local club or school side. 2021 AFL DRAFT: Sydney set to be big players on both nights, WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Adelaide Lightning, 2021 AFL DRAFT: Saints tempted by Sinn, preparing for nervous NGA wait. Fletcher looms as one of the top Northern State talents heading into 2022, with his speed and class by foot two standout attributes in his game. Keep up to date with live scores and live streaming, plus team and player stats as they happen throughout the game. 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. About 3000 kids have passed through the Swans Academy, but few have made it onto AFL lists. 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. ", There's been a lot of controversy around the Sydney Swans Academy, but now the Swans are reaping the rewards of putting time and money into its young stars from an early age.So, is the current system fair?#9FootyClassified | Watch @channel9 pic.twitter.com/Hr9h4pn58d. "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. Look for them to add a player in the preseason, potentially from among their own delistings. provides an athletic option up forward capable of getting high on opposition shoulders with plenty more to work with going into the future. Jase Burgoyne Woodville-West Torrens Next Generation Academy (NGA) products were eligible for the same draft concessions. . featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Nineteen players are club-tied, split between father-sons, Northern Academy products, and Next Generation Academy (NGA) hopefuls. FA Cup QFs -- Champs League Rd of 16 -- Europa - Rd of 16 -- Europa Conf - Rd of 16. 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. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Glenelg FUTURE PICKS? "Look at 'Wicksy' on the weekend had his best game for the club, kicked three, had amazing pressure and plenty of the footy, and sort of run amok against the best team of the past four years.". In the latest of my series of annual reviews is a side that flew up the ladder from an ignominious bottom-four finish last year to being a premiership smokey in 2021: the Sydney Swans. Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney's Luke Parker with Nick Blakey at the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. 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. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. The WA full-back locked down opposition forwards all year and was a dominant force in the State Championships. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Long-term prospect Plucked out of Sydney's Academy a season before the Swans joined the AFLW, Jess Doyle is a mid-sized forward who knows how to hit the scoreboard. To go with all this, Harrington is also a solid tackler, taking opponents down more often than not when he gets a hold. Jake Soligo Eastern Ranges Expect a bid to come late in the draft for Anderson, or possibly not at all. AFL. Mitch Knevitt Geelong Falcons recently switch across from rugby, bringing a lot of speed and excitement to the forwardline. Banks is a hard runner who is intelligent about his ball use and can feature on a wing or half-back. SYDNEY has suddenly found its Academy under an intense glare following the stunning debuts of Errol Gulden and Braeden Campbell and the electric form of defender-turned midfielder Callum Mills. The top 10 selections for the 2021 AFL Draft has been confirmed following the conclusion of the home and away season. is a taller option that can play up either end with a good mark. Currently boarding as Wesley College, Curry has had a few more chances to impress than a lot of other Northern Academy prospects for 2022; playing for Wesley, Oakleigh Chargers in the Under 17 series and the GWS Academy at different times. 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. Photo: Sydney Swans. plays as a reliable defender who can also fill a role forward. 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. A high-leaping running defender, Eckersley is another Broadbeach product that was able to impact at Under 19s level in 2021. In a national talent pathway . From my limited viewing of our academy, these are my current lists for this years and next years top Lions academy prospects. FUTURE PICK ANXIETYWhy clubs are worried about draft investment. Lukas Cooke Woodville-West Torrens New to Kayo? IN continuing our extended Player Focus series, we take a look at a prospect who stood out in the recently commenced Academy Series. LIKELY future Swans Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden headline the list of talented prospects set to feature in next month's Northern Academy Series. A jack of all trades type, Nicholls is good across the board with his skills and footy IQ, making him particularly dangerous when given the freedom to roam around the ground and impact where he sees fit. The Tasmanian has been on the radar of clubs for years after previously winning the State Championships Division 2 MVP, and looking the part in the NAB League. Errol Gulden has extended Sydney's lead with this sensational set shot goal. However, Rampe is into his 30s and there remains a lack of depth at the position. Sydney is the largest junior sports talent catchment area in the country. Hugh Jackson North Adelaide Every match of every round Live on Kayo. Look for them to add a player in the preseason, potentially from among their own delistings. Ryan Eyers Murray Bushrangers Leading Swans prospect Braeden Campbell is the player we put under the [] He was consistently a roadblock to opposition attacks, contesting well with his spoiling and rebounding effectively with his long kick to get his side back in its front half from defensive 50. In a release from AFL House, fixture dates and locations for each carnival were confirmed, with starting []. Lachlan Cabor (Sydney Swans Academy) . Host Michael Alvaro andRookie Me CentralChief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how Round 3 may play out. His main area is player analysis, with a keen focus on the AFL Draft. 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? What does Chloe Molloys arrival mean for the Swans? Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. www.sydneyswans.com.au Coach; Jeremy Laidler PLAYERCARDSTART Jeremy Laidler Age 33 Ht 190cm Wt 91kg Pos. are two impressive ruck options for 2022. , whilst not an academy prospect, is tied to the club via father-son rules as the son of. The Sydney Swans kicked off the 2021 season with a 19.11 (125) to 14.10 (94) victory over the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba . So GWS have ex Swans and Sydney have ex Giants. Tasmanian Will Splann is one who came from outside the Allies squad, while Northern Knights pair Anthony Caminiti (tall forward) and Ned Long (midfielder) did not feature for Vic Metro after trials though, the latter was injured. The former Collingwood and St Kilda midfielder is in scintillating . All rights reserved. Picture: AFL Photos Sydney Academy prospect Braeden Campbell could end up being an early pick in this year's NAB AFL Draft thanks to his brilliant speed and game-breaking abilities. The Swans academy captain is a contested midfielder that puts his head over the football and wont shirk a contest. Background and purpose NT Thunder Academy refers to the mens and women's Under 17 and 19 squads and teams that represent the Northern Territory. Sydney swapped Pick 26 to the Eagles in return for a future third-round pick. 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. One of the shortest rucks across the 18 clubs at just 175cm, the former volleyballer's leap allows Seymour to both compete against much taller players and be a crucial . is an exciting forward that can pinch hit in the midfield and use his athleticism as a weapon. "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. Eric Benning Claremont The boys now in the Academy can come in and join us nearly every week," Heeney said. Sydney's opening round fixture kicks off at 7.45pm AEDT on Saturday evening and the final team will be named on Friday evening. He's an exciting prospect. Green is a key position player while his older brother has shown his traits as a big-bodied midfielder. This year, however, they're central to a complex bidding system that has seen minor tweaks applied in the past 12 months. Charlie Molan Greater Western Victoria Rebels is a winger who can also play half-back that turns opponents inside out with his evasiveness, and possesses a penetrating kick. Its possible that the club goes a different route with its first selection, and instead targets a player like Rhett Bazzo with Pick 31. . 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. LIVING out the clubs four core values of spirit, selfless, trust and resilience is the main focus for West Perth heading into the 2023 WAFL Womens season. READ:AFL Draft Power Rankings: The Top 50 Prospects in 2021. "Whether it be the recruiters providing them with a bit of feedback, or putting them in a senior training environment in the gym, out on the oval or in team meetings. Marcus Windhager Sandringham Dragons is an in and under midfielder that can be damaging with his disposal, able to get through traffic and provide second efforts. Theres little chance Alleer is available at their next selection with the Blues, Tigers, and Cats all in the market for his services. Teenagers Logan McDonald, Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden have all been selected for their first AFL games. The Northern Academy Series was last year played at the start of the season as part of the NAB League, with the Northern Territory also taking part in the competition. Josh Ward Northern Knights With this in mind, we take a look at the shape the draft order is taking, where the most talented prospects could land and the best options for each club. There are 800 male and female players in the Academy each year, aged 11 to 19, and every player takes part in weekly training sessions which are age-appropriate, professional and engaging. 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. Jahmal Stretch Claremont "Hopefully they'll start being strong considerations for second, third, fourth round draft picks, and getting onto senior lists.". 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. Although lacking some consistency - some of which can be put down to the Giants' unstable attacking game - Doyle is reliable when she has the ball inside 50. Sydney Swans Academy: 3 1 2 0 252 218 115.60 4 17 Brisbane Lions Academy: 2 0 2 0 74 200 37.00 0 18 NT Thunder Academy: 2 0 2 0 63 194 Jamieson Ballantyne Greater Western Victoria Rebels Utilising his speed and smarts, Harrington is a constant danger in the forward half of the ground and can hurt the opposition in plenty of ways. See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. The Sydney Swans will blood three new draftees for their 2021 season opener against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night. Tyreece Leiu Eastern Ranges The Glenelg youngster is [], AS HISTORY has shown in the past three seasons, it is tough being the new kids on the block. He averaged 24 touches and a goal in three NAB League games this year. I think the key question for the competition is what price do they pay?, No one can argue that its not good for the game to get the best talent playing AFL footy in New South Wales., LISTEN TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE FOX FOOTY PODCAST HERE, OR TAP TO SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES OR SPOTIFY. In 2021, our program includes 500 male players aged from 11 to 19, and 300 female players aged from 11 to 19. Im just overwhelmed with joy and really happy I get to do it with two of my closest mates. Gulden said. "I had the opportunity right before I was drafted to train with the AFL team a handful of times. 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. Has since returned to the SANFL where he impressed in the state game win over WAFL and has averaged 31 hitouts from seven games for the Redlegs. Cameron park Health and fitness coordinator Campbelltown City Council May 2017 - Nov . That resulted in Sydney using its next three selections (Picks 34, 39 and 40) to match a bid at Pick 10 on star academy prospect Nick Blakey. AFL Draft Power Rankings: The Top 50 Prospects in 2021, I have zero interest in keeping women small: Goddard on Hawks coup. Please gamble responsibly. The West and South Australian crops look strong as ever, with both states producing 18 players to the initial intake. The remaining 60 invitees will participate in state-based testing days held around Australia. Pictures: AFL Photos AFL Media's Gemma Bastiani takes a look at Richmond's brightest AFLW under-23 prospects. Shay Linke Central District Angus Anderson is also shaping up as a legitimate draft prospect. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? "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. Your email address will not be published. As always, we will begin with what worked for the Swans before looking at what failed, the questions that remain and how they can improve their performance in 2022. With the AFL Mid-season Draft set for June 2, ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre has run his eye over the top candidates vying for a spot on an AFL list. 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. Having started out hooping, the 30-year-old is now part of the footballing community. Players are selected through various ways including open assessment trials, talent ID days and the Top End Benchmark program. We pay a 'heavy price': Swans hit back after Academy queries Sydney defends Academy, Isaac Heeney says there's more to it than the big names By Martin Pegan on Apr 7, 2021, 1:52pm Sydney's Sam Wicks, Carlton's Luke Parks and Adelaide's Ben Davis are all products of the Sydney Academy. Josh Fahey GWS Academy Corey Warner has elite endurance, and the brother of Swans Chad is aggressive in contests. Missed the 2022 season after suffering an ACL injury playing basketball in late 2021, but had starred as a 16-year-old. 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. At 20 years of age, Alleer has built his body and refined his ball use to a point where pending a full pre-season he could play senior football early in his career. After the pandemic turned the 2020 season on its head, the League is again looking. Is the son of Gary Frangalas, who played 51 games for Sydney from 1983-85 and 17 games for Richmond from 1986-89. Sydney Academy member Braeden Campbell. Blake Howes Sandringham Dragons The pair use the ball well and can be damaging in the forward half of the ground, with Campbell touted as a top 10 pick and Gulden as a highly rated prospect. Big forwards rarely become AFL coaches, so John Longmire must have had more than a little to do with the pick. 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. The Academy has nine training hubs in NSW: Sydney City, North Sydney, South Sydney, Northern Beaches, Illawarra, Central Coast, Hunter, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. The Swans gave up selections 58, 62, their 2021 third-round choice and Port's 2021 second-rounder for Hickey, the Eagles' picks 34 and 60 this year. Ahead of Friday's practice match, John Longmire chats pre-season, Lance Franklin, breakout stars and the evolution of the team's game style. With impressive movement that allows him to keep up with most opponents and be able to tackle as soon as they grab the ball, it is not uncommon to see Tome lay three or four tackles in a short period, as is his relentless approach. But with young talent and daring ball movement they've propelled themselves up the ladder, as Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain. Sydney's young guns have featured heavily in the club's blistering 3-0 start to the 2021 season, especially 2020 academy graduates Errol Gulden and Braeden Campbell. Chesser and Wilmot are two players who could replace the run-and-carry of new Crow Jordan Dawson. Headlining the cohort is Harley Reid, the Bendigo Pioneers utility widely considered to be the class' number one prospect. Nathan Freeman, Billy Gowers, Billy Hartung and Jordan Gallucci are the latest ex-AFL players to have nominated for this year's mid-season draft. Josh Sinn Sandringham Dragons 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. 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. Cooper Beecken Glenelg Oakleigh Chargers teammates Nick Daicos (Collingwood) and Sam Darcy (Western Bulldogs) are father-son candidates who could yield bids within the top two picks, while Jase Burgoyne (Port Adelaide) will likely end up at Alberton outside of the first round. rotates between the forward line and the ruck, with some impressive speed off the mark and a high leap that makes him a danger around the ground. Hugh Stagg Glenelg September 29th, 2021 10:59 am. 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. Connor Macdonald Dandenong Stingrays Sydney Swans defender Will Gould has won the Lees Family Memorial Trophy in recognition of his standout 2022 season and unwavering potential as one of the club's emerging talents. Brady Hough Peel Thunder 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.
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