Our aim is to increase the number of skilled Australian football players from NSW, and to grow the national talent pool. Sydney defends Academy, Isaac Heeney says there's more to it than the big names. 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. The Swans' climb back into finals in 2021 was a shock to most. 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. 80+ coaches. Paddy McCartin will train with the club over the pre-season in search of a supplementary selection period list spot and Sam Reid may shift back in 2022 but there is an option at this selection that could tempt the club. (Sydney Swans Academy) . Ahead of Friday's practice match, John Longmire chats pre-season, Lance Franklin, breakout stars and the evolution of the team's game style. James Willis North Adelaide, Sam Banks Clarence This year, however, they're central to a complex bidding system that has seen minor tweaks applied in the past 12 months. He averaged 24 touches and a goal in three NAB League games this year. 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. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney have since followed. AFL clubs lodged the expanded list of prospects, who will participate in fitness testing events [], 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. Weve basically done everything with each other so hopefully if I kick to him this weekend hell know what to do with it, Campbell said. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. MORE AFL DRAFT NEWS TOP 25 DRAFT PROSPECTS: The future AFL stars your club will target The remaining 60 invitees will participate in state-based testing days held around Australia. Please gamble responsibly. 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. >> FIXTURE: 2023 Coates Talent League [], ONE of a few code swappers in the Darebin Falcons VFLW line up, Simone Ruedin does not seem to regret giving up an illustrious basketball career one bit. The Academy provides a professional, age-appropriate development program for males and females aged 11 to 19, and each year the Academy trains up to 700 players. As part of this years concessions, the Power were assigned an underage signing requirement, with the stipulation that they must be a school leaver. The left-foot wingman/flanker figured in the Dragons' premiership last season and played for Vic Metro. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Picture: AFL Photos, Smalls v Talls: Coleman Medal race is a little exciting in COVID season. Tyler Sonsie Eastern Ranges In 2020 they matched bids on Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden, best friends who had played football together through the Swans academy for close to a decade. 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. 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. 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. Curry doesnt let his shorter stature hold him back, showing a lot of tenacity with his approach to contests and tackles, but also balancing that with quality ball use when he wins it. Jase Burgoyne Woodville-West Torrens After the pandemic turned the 2020 season on its head, the League is again looking. "Players like 'Wicksy' had similar opportunities to the other high picks, but maybe they've joined the Academy later or taken a bit longer to develop. In a national talent pathway . is a taller option that can play up either end with a good mark. All rights reserved. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Last year Sydney rookied one of their academy graduates, Jack Maibaum, but the list-size reduction forced them to delist him straight away, though the sacking of Elijah Taylor may allow the way back for one of the delistees in the preseason. QBE Sydney Swans Academy series: Gulden's rise to prominence Errol Gulden's rise to prominence in 2021 came as no surprise to those who knew of his sheer determination to succeed in the AFL, but the QBE Sydney Swans Academy product says the tireless efforts of the coaching staff during his development is a key factor in his stellar first season. Swans Foundation pumping >$2m/ year into the program. A Labrador product, Lake combines this work-rate with quality disposal, particularly when heading inside 50, often looking to hit up leading forwards or putting it where he wants them to go. When Geelong put a bid up for Errol Gulden at Pick 32 the Swans had almost perfectly judged the number of points needed for both, even though the first bid was higher than theyd have liked perhaps karma after the Swans history of bidding on tied players but with their second academy graduate sliding they even had points leftover that exhausted when they passed in the fourth round. Its possible that the club goes a different route with its first selection, and instead targets a player like Rhett Bazzo with Pick 31. Josh Ward Northern Knights This year, for the first time, the Academy includes female players aged 16 to 19, mirroring the boys' program. So GWS have ex Swans and Sydney have ex Giants. The Sydney Swans have today announced 11 players for the club's inaugural East Coast VFL competition team. is a strong bodied ruck who is already 203cm and is strong one-on-one, providing headaches for opposition as he positions down the line to take intercept marks. 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. 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. 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. Always active and capable of a surprise, Sydney enters the 2021 AFL Draft with a nice hand and another academy product. Isaac Birt South Adelaide Matthew Roberts South Adelaide JavaScript is disabled. 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. 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. 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The former Collingwood and St Kilda midfielder is in scintillating . Like previous years, several father-son and academy prospects will feature prominently in the 2021 AFL draft, which will commence on Wednesday November 24. 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. are high leaping and exciting forwardline targets who have formed a dangerous duo when playing together, with the two often working up the ground as well to be link up options. Headlining the cohort is Harley Reid, the Bendigo Pioneers utility widely considered to be the class' number one prospect. Picture: AFL Photos, Errol Gulden gets his kick away against Vic Metro in 2019. FUTURE PICKS? 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. Reckon you can pick the best team? 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. Pictures: AFL Photos FATHER-SON PROSPECTS. Good luck finding anything from our club. 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). is a winger who can also play half-back that turns opponents inside out with his evasiveness, and possesses a penetrating kick. 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. . News September 13, 2021 WITH the likes of Harris Andrews (Brisbane Lions), Jack Bowes (Gold Coast SUNS), Tom Green (GWS GIANTS), and Isaac Heeney (Sydney Swans) among the many great Northern Academy products, there are always prospects of note coming out of each region in an AFL Draft sense. 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. However, Rampe is into his 30s and there remains a lack of depth at the position. Scholz fit the bill. Lachlan Rankin Oakleigh Chargers Scholz fit the bill. Josh Rachele Murray Bushrangers 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. Sam 'Candles' Wicks (born 14 September 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). September 29th, 2021 10:59 am. Miller Bergman Dandenong Stingrays The Swans' sudden emergence as a free-wheeling attacking force was summed up in 15 seconds of play against Richmond on Saturday, but this electric form is no flash in the pan for Sydney. His utility value makes him a genuine prospect of becoming an AFL player, particularly with Sydneys record in this area. In 2021, our program includes 500 male players aged from 11 to 19, and 300 female players aged from 11 to 19. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Our Program In 2021, our program includes 500 male players aged from 11 to 19, and 300 female players aged from 11 to 19. . 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. Aliir Aliir slipped through Sydney's . 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. Sydney Swans Academy captain Angus Anderson has put his hat in the ring for AFL Draft contention this year, on the back of a journey spanning three states and a wealth of experiences. The 2023 AFL season 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. 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. 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. Only 12 players have broken through at Sydney for a senior game. Judson Clarke Dandenong Stingrays Sydney Swans players returned to Lakeside Oval at Moore Park today to start their 2021 pre-season training. Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club. James Bell, the unused medical sub against the Tigers, was taken the same way in 2017. Over in WA, ruck/forward Eric Benning (Fremantle) and athletic utility Ethan Regan (West Coast) have risen into contention, and the has been conjecture over Jesse Motlop, who also features as a Dockers NGA selection but will only land there past pick 40. For Sydney, Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden are the players that Swans fans know plenty about given their role with the Allies last season. Its a bit like the economic environment. The best performers were then selected to be a part of the Allies' side that plays in the mid-year under-18 championships. Picture: AFL Photos, Alex Davies breaks a tackle during the 2019 NAB League All Stars game. Indicative draft order: Whos in the top 10 mix. Neil Erasmus Subiaco East Perth is the latest team to join the WAFL Womens and coach Jason Bloom said the club knows it will be a challenging road, but the Royals are determined to build the right foundations in [], EPISODE 19 of Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to break down all the action from Round 2 of the SANFL Womens season. Campbell is regarded as the best northern Academy prospect, with the sharp-kicking and pacy half-forward/midfielder starring last season and playing at NEAFL level. 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. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy was developed to nurture young talented athletes in NSW and shape them into future Sydney. Sport; AFL; Buddy hell: Swans admit star 'won't play every week', hasn't trained well all pre-season. "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. The program for female footballers has almost trebled in size since it began in 2018. Sam Frangalas (Dandenong Stingrays) - A powerful midfielder who can also go forward and kick goals. Sydney's opening round fixture kicks off at 7.45pm AEDT on Saturday evening and the final team will be named on Friday evening. Its swings and roundabouts a bit. To have John Longmire say that Im making my debut this weekend, especially with two of my good mates is an awesome feeling and I cant wait for Saturday.. FUTURE PICK ANXIETYWhy clubs are worried about draft investment. 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. Under the guidance of Rookie Me, athletes will participate in three vertical jump tests, a 20m sprint, agility test, and yo-yo test. Adelaide . Tyreece Leiu Eastern Ranges Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney Academy members Errol Gulden and Braeden Campbell celebrate a goal during the Northern Academy Series in August. Leading Swans prospect Braeden Campbell is the player we put under the [] I think that old sentiment still lingers," Smith said. Geelong Falcon Mitch Knevitt has continued to rocket up draft boards given his spectacular finish to the season, accompanied with his elite speed and endurance testing at the Vic Country combine. Hugh Jackson North Adelaide The Swans have produced one of the most fruitful crops of academy players since their introduction. Bodhi Uwland Gold Coast Academy, Leek Alleer Central District Hugh Stagg Glenelg Harry Cunningham, Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney, Alana Woodward and Kiara Beesley joined Redkite music therapist Matt Ralph at the Royal Children's hospital this week. 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. How will COVID shake up the draft? With picks including the Dogs 23 and potentially the Tigers second-rounders available, look for the Swans to be offering future selections to move up. Marcus Windhager Sandringham Dragons Even the Perth clubs, if you throw another team into Perth or another team into Adelaide, their advantage would go down. 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. 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. Sydney's Sam Wicks, Carlton's Luke Parks and Adelaide's Ben Davis are all products of the Sydney Academy. 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. Lochlan Paton West Perth 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. Expect a bid to come late in the draft for Anderson, or possibly not at all. Check it out By Callum Twomey on Mar 11, 2021, 10:30pm Jesse Motlop, son of former Port Adelaide forward Daniel. 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. Players from every one of those regions have progressed to the ranks of professional AFL football over the past 10 years. His main area is player analysis, with a keen focus on the AFL Draft. Sydney swapped Pick 26 to the Eagles in return for a future third-round pick. Sydney coach John Longmire has given an update on the fitness of his star forward . , is also in the academy and possesses some impressive tricks as a small forward, whilst fellow club legend. "It's about all parts of the club providing opportunities for them," he said. Your email address will not be published. Eric Benning Claremont Running from April through August, the respective carnivals will see Australias future footballing stars battle it out on the national stage. Giants Academy standout Josh Fahey headlines the Northern Academy input, along with fellow AFL Academy member Austin Harris (Gold Coast). Lewis Rayson Glenelg Harrington is a goal sneak as well, able to kick them from anywhere or set them up by hitting teammates with his deadly kick. Last Season: 6th (15-7), 119.9% Coming off the back of back to back seasons at the bottom, just about everyone believed it would be a few more years until the Swans would taste finals again. Get The App. The program for female footballers has almost trebled in size since it began in 2018. Corey Warner East Fremantle Fletcher has somewhat a double-link to the club, being not only an academy member but also a father-son prospect, with his father. Brady Hough Peel Thunder 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. 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. Its a bit surreal and also a bit of shock I think. Jacob van Rooyen is right up there with Alleer as the best key position talent at this range, and the WA prospect can play at either end of the ground. Oops! 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 . "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. 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. Host Michael Alvaro andRookie Me CentralChief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how Round 3 may play out. Sydney Swans Academy Coach Sydney Swans Feb 2023 - Present 1 month. Harrison Grintell GWS Academy We want to see it! playing 107 games for the Brisbane Bears/Lions. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game . McDonald said he was incredibly shocked but excited to be told he would make his debut in Round 1. "It's a pretty amazing experience for them. James Tunstill East Perth