I guess now SPP has unfortunately done his ACL that Port may throw their hat in the ring for a Mid season draft recruit seeing as we have in the past. Not sure what's around but probably a winger running type could be targeted or mid sized forward.
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As a Norwood fan, this makes me quite happy.Probably because he isn't interested in nominating especially as he is captain.
I guess it will make for a good, strong reserves comp as most players will still have AFL ambitions, and will look to play there instead of in a pro-am local league.I kind of feel like the MSD should be restricted to only players currently playing for AFL sides reserves. It’s so brutal for a non affiliated side to a lose a jet smack bang in the middle of a finals tilt.
Like obviously everyone would be over the moon for the individual but maybe this is another reason why we need standalone reserves comp Aus wide.
So who’s to blame? The afl clubs for drafting or the player knowingly nominating for the draft and chasing there afl dream…I kind of feel like the MSD should be restricted to only players currently playing for AFL sides reserves. It’s so brutal for a non affiliated side to a lose a jet smack bang in the middle of a finals tilt.
Like obviously everyone would be over the moon for the individual but maybe this is another reason why we need standalone reserves comp Aus wide.
Only 20 also.Surely Kobe Ryan get an opportunity sooner rather than later. Stuffed the stat sheet today with 33 disposals, 2 goals, 6 marks, 9 tackles and 10 clearances.
Yes 100%, I posted about him a couple of weeks ago, Frank has one of the best highlight reels I have ever seen.Of the "real" mature agers available Noth Adelaide's 24 year old Frank Szekely is the player I'm hoping the Crows have serious interest in. Top end speed and agility, dare and excellent decision making and footy smarts. AFL attributes in spades and surprisinf an AFL club hasn't given him a rookie shot before now even though he's had interest in the past.
Frank Szekely Draft Profile
North Adelaide mature-ager Frank Szekely is a speedy and smart small who pressed his claims at either end of the ground in 2022.central.rookieme.com
Frank Szekely on Hudl
Watch Frank Szekely's videos and highlights on Hudl. More info: North Adelaide Football Club - North Adelaide - Seniors / Adelaide, South Australiawww.hudl.com
Looking likely the Hawks will have a selection with Sam Butler with what is likely a broken leg in the VFL at this stage.
Believe we can take two picks now if we want... with both Blanck and Butler
How many picks can a team use in the mid season draft? If they have multiple spots available can they pick up multiple players? Or is it 1 pick each?Believe we can take two picks now if we want... with both Blanck and Butler
As many spots as they have if they want. I doubt teams will ever take more than 2.How many picks can a team use in the mid season draft? If they have multiple spots available can they pick up multiple players? Or is it 1 pick each?
Zero info is very disappointing. Has it lost its edge a little. A ‘bloke’ said to me that clubs are putting more emphasis on 19yr olds playing VFL.Disappointing that the AFL couldn’t get match reports done for the two young gun games.
So who’s to blame? The afl clubs for drafting or the player knowingly nominating for the draft and chasing there afl dream…
I kind of feel like the MSD should be restricted to only players currently playing for AFL sides reserves. It’s so brutal for a non affiliated side to a lose a jet smack bang in the middle of a finals tilt.
Like obviously everyone would be over the moon for the individual but maybe this is another reason why we need standalone reserves comp Aus wide.
Given North's KPP shortage I'd be shocked if he wasn't.In-form Falcon named for WA to tackle SA ahead of draft
Mid-season draft hopeful Jasper Scaife has unsurprisingly stormed into the WA State squad looking to end a four-match losing streak on the back of a blistering start to his WAFL career.thewest.com.au
Has to be a chance at going pick 1?
Not sureGiven North's KPP shortage I'd be shocked if he wasn't.
A host of overlooked draft prospects impressed in the final Young Guns mid-season draft showcase against a depleted Vic Country side.
Members of the Young Guns side were nominated by AFL clubs to compete across two matches against Vic Metro and Vic Country ahead of the mid-season intake, with most of those players being overlooked 2023 draft prospects or late developers.
The magnets were moved around on the request of clubs for the second clash on Sunday and Geelong Falcons ruckman Joe Pike and Essendon VFL forward Oskar Smartt were among those to shine in front of recruiters in their 69-point win.
Pike continued his strong start to the season with an imposing performance in the ruck and up forward, kicking three goals – two of those coming from strong contested marks – to go with 20 hit-outs, 10 disposals and nine contested possessions.
The Barwon Heads product has attracted AFL interest after dominating for the Falcons as an over-age player, with his form coming off the back of a pre-season with Geelong VFL – shaving half a minute off his 2km time trial time.
Smartt, who tested at last year’s state draft combine alongside Pike, was arguably the best player on the ground as a midfielder with 22 disposals, six marks, five clearances and two goals, with his clean disposal and forward half impact standing out.
He racked up 17 disposals in an eye-catching first half before being shifted forward.
The Bendigo Pioneers export kicked four goals for the Bombers at Marvel Stadium in just his third VFL game a fortnight ago and excited in the first Young Guns contest, booting 3.2 from 12 touches.
Athletic Eastern Ranges key forward Remy MacLean was another to put his name up in lights, booting a game-high four goals – including two in the space of a few minutes – from 12 disposals and six marks.
Pike’s Falcons teammate Liam Kershaw started strongly and showcased his elite ball-use on the outside, going at 83 per cent efficiency from his 18 disposals, and also tallying eight marks, five inside 50s and five tackles.
Kershaw was among the players to catch the eye of Vic Country’s coach Paul Corrigan, who is also the coach of the Falcons, having seen him excel first-hand in his over-age campaign.
“I thought Kershaw was really good on the wing, I thought he just played his wing really well – pretty similar to what he does at Coates League at the Falcons for us in holding his channel,” Corrigan said.
“He was covering exits really well, he was also getting a lot of ball in hand, holding his width as well which was impressive.”
He was also impressed by Falcons graduate Tobyn Murray, who backed up 24 disposals and a goal in first Young Guns outing with two goals and 12 disposals on Sunday.
A crafty crumbing goal in the first quarter was his main highlight, spending more time up forward in this match than against Vic Metro.
Murray’s energising four-goal haul for Geelong VFL in his second game helped him sew up a spot for the Young Guns games.
I know he had a really good first game but he was very good again,” Corrigan said.
“It looks like he has developed his game even further, being part of Geelong VFL.”
Sandringham Zebras wingman Tarkyn O’Leary and Eastern Ranges forward-wingman Ry Cantwell also kicked two majors, with O’Leary hitting the target with 13 of his 16 disposals.
Bendigo Pioneers over-ager Dayten Uerata (15 disposals, three score assists and a goal), powerful Geelong Falcons forward Will McLachlan (13 disposals, five marks, two score assists and a goal) and athletic Tasmania Devils prospect Geordie Payne (eight disposals and a goal) were also lively in the forward half.
McLachlan, who burst onto the mid-season draft radar after kicking 13 goals in his first three Coates League matches, spent more time up the ground on a wing.
GWV Rebels defender Harry Charleson was among those to strengthen his chances of earning Vic Country squad selection for the national championships with 24 disposals and five rebound 50s, while Murray Bushranger Joe Berry was dangerous up forward with two goals and 12 touches.
Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Cooper Hynes won a game-high 27 disposals and six clearances, while Geelong Falcon Edan Ibbetson laid a game-high 10 tackles to go with 11 touches.
Vic Country is likely to assess the next month of Coates League matches before selecting their squad for the national championships, ahead of their first game against the Allies on June 9.
Not a bad idea.The flow on from that is teams with no list spots available at the MSD, could select a player and add him to their list at seasons end when others are delisted.
Wheeler is the replay it’s infuriating how difficult it is to see these games?