APS/AGS Football 2024

[memoryofmchale]

Thanks. I wasn't sure, until someone mentioned to me about it.
Wouldn't the same apply to CTL? Not all are 18.

In general, most schools have a policy about photography as part of child safety. Same with social media. They have to take it seriously. There are some kids who may not be allowed to appear on social media due to child protection (I know it sounds extreme but has to be taken seriously). Come to think of it, I really haven't noticed many parents taking photos like I'd normally expect with weekend sport.

With CTL, harder to police/control but similar principles apply. Taking photos of kids and posting it on social media is complicated. As they haven't explicitly consented, then I'd be careful. Even if they are 18, they're still in a development league. Different once they hit the VFL.

 

[briztoon]

In general, most schools have a policy about photography as part of child safety. Same with social media. They have to take it seriously. There are some kids who may not be allowed to appear on social media due to child protection (I know it sounds extreme but has to be taken seriously). Come to think of it, I really haven't noticed many parents taking photos like I'd normally expect with weekend sport.

With CTL, harder to police/control but similar principles apply. Taking photos of kids and posting it on social media is complicated. As they haven't explicitly consented, then I'd be careful. Even if they are 18, they're still in a development league. Different once they hit the VFL.

There are photos and videos all over a couple of draft related IG pages.

 

[memoryofmchale]

There are photos and videos all over a couple of draft related IG pages.

Half of Baseline is APS footy lol. Same with kids themselves posting.

The school policy about photography would exist, though. Just something to be wary and mindful of for everyone.

 

[EDFL follower]

Really enjoying first year of watching these games - really good quality footy but have a few queries.

• Why arent they on the play AFL app like every other league?
• Why no stand rule?
• Why 25? metre penalties instead of 50?
• Why only 2 field umpires?
• Why no canteen at some games given the size of the crowds?

 

[memoryofmchale]

Really enjoying first year of watching these games - really good quality footy but have a few queries.

• Why arent they on the play AFL app like every other league?
• Why no stand rule?
• Why 25? metre penalties instead of 50?
• Why only 2 field umpires?
• Why no canteen at some games given the size of the crowds?

1. APS is an exclusive cult. It would attract hate to prioritise private school footy. Given a company streams Tasmanian school matches, no idea why they don’t do APS. They’re recorded for clubs.

2. Hard to know. Simplicity? Not needed?

3. Smaller fields and they don’t want to demoralise kids too much.

4. Umpire numbers.

5. Yeah that’s weird. Would be an easy way to generate $$$ and win support.

 

[Tivva29]

Really enjoying first year of watching these games - really good quality footy but have a few queries.

• Why arent they on the play AFL app like every other league?
• Why no stand rule?
• Why 25? metre penalties instead of 50?
• Why only 2 field umpires?
• Why no canteen at some games given the size of the crowds?

1. Was on Clutch TV last season but Clutch went broke and closed down late last year. No one has filled the breach. All games are recorded and are on Premier Data
2. B/c stand rule is stupid
3. Small grounds
4. Availability - not many umps in the burbs
5. Most have a canteen and bbq. Was at BGS v Wesley and the canteen was tip top. They do have half time spread for parents but everyone goes in for some scones and party pies.

 

[Jen2310]

Geez, Kerr had more of a solid day than I realised.




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[Jen2310]

APS STANDOUTS FROM ROUND 3​

Tairon Ah-Mu, Haileybury College

Ah-Mu has certainly announced himself with a selection of sensational APS performances to start the year. The versatile tall, who is still in his bottom-age year, had 21 disposals, 30 hit-outs and went forward to kick four goals on Saturday. He is also part of Melbourne’s Next Generation Academy.

Levi Ashcroft, Brighton Grammar

The future Brisbane Lion is stuffing the stat sheet in APS footy, collecting another 35 possessions to go with two goals. Brighton Grammar coach Simon McPhee can’t fault Ashcroft at the moment: “He hasn’t played a bad game for us.”


Tom Evans, Xavier College

The Bendigo Pioneers prospect had his best outing of the APS season. The Xavier College captain led from the front at the coalface with his clearance winning and his leadership.

Jack Henderson, Geelong College

Had a major influence on the inside and outside in his side’s win over Geelong Grammar, finishing with 24 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 10 marks, six clearances and a team-high 126 Premier Data ranking points

Lennox Hofmann, Brighton Grammar

Hofmann showed his full hand on Saturday with a superb performance across half back. The St Kilda Next Generation Academy member took 12 marks, taking command of anything Wesley College fired inside 50.

Xavier Ivisic, Geelong Grammar

Won plenty of the ball early and kicked a goal on the run in the third quarter. The Geelong Falcons midfielder finished with 25 disposals, seven clearances, six inside 50s and 101 ranking points.

Ben Kennedy, Xavier College

Kennedy has been Xavier’s best across the first three rounds and he was strong again over the weekend off halfback. The Murray Bushranger’s intercepting and defensive ability were a feature against Melbourne Grammar, helping restrict them to just five goals for the match.

Doug Kerr, St Kevin’s

A big game from the Collingwood Next Generation Academy prospect in a heavy loss for St Kevin’s. Kerr led the way in the clinches with 31 disposals, 21 contested possessions, 12 clearances, three contested marks and 171 ranking points.

Sam Marshall, Melbourne Grammar

The Lions academy product was Melbourne Grammar’s best in their 90-point loss. Marshall was everywhere, racking up 35 disposals, eight clearances, seven marks, four tackles and a goal in an inside midfield role.


Bailey McKenzie, Brighton Grammar

McKenzie was the finishing touches in a dominant Brighton Grammar performance, kicking six goals in the big win over Wesley College.

Michael McLachlan, St Kevin’s

Not on a Coates League list, McLachlan was put on the radar as a potential surprise packet ahead of season given his rapid improvement. And he certainly caught the eye against Caulfield, kicking 3.2 and tallying 21 disposals, seven rebound 50s and 131 Premier Data ranking points.

Riley Onley, Scotch College

Scotch College didn’t have its finest day against Haileybury College, but star onballer Riley Onley was a shining light. He matched his 33 touches last weekend with another top performance this week.

Flynn Penry, Geelong Grammar

Backed up his monster display last week with another strong display in the ruck. The GWV Rebel stuffed the stat sheet, recording 20 disposals, 20 contested possessions, 31 hit-outs, eight clearances and 124 points.

Ben Rongdit, Geelong Grammar

The Geelong NGA prospect was his side’s best in their defeat, pulling off the mark of the day with a miraculous specky and finishing with 16 touches, six marks (three of those intercepts), five tackles and 109 ranking points.

Nathaniel Sulzberger, Caulfield Grammar

The Tasmanian boarder rarely put a foot wrong in Caulfield Grammar’s 53-point win over St Kevin’s College. He got his hands on the footy 33 times and found a teammate in 29 of them.

River Stevens, Geelong College

Won the best-on-ground medal in the Geelong school derby, leading his side to the win with two classy goals, 21 disposals, 11 contested possessions, five inside 50s and 100 Premier Data ranking points


Luke Trainor, Brighton Grammar

The AFL-Academy product is in fine form for his school, finding a stack of the footy and having maximum impact. Brighton recorded another big win and he was among the best.

Miles Tyrer, Melbourne Grammar
A bottom-ager with the Sandringham Dragons, Tyrer has shown plenty in the ruck this season and had another strong game against Xavier College. Tyrer finished with 44 hit-outs, seven clearances and 19 touches.

Archie Watt, Xavier College

Like his Bendigo Pioneers and Xavier teammate Tom Evans, Watt put up his top performance of the APS season, with work at the contest and speed and power away from it standing out.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/aps-football-2024-club-tied-prospects-among-the-standouts-in-round-three/news-story/f236250ee46c608778403f6ffd06f63f

 

[Half Back Pocket]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/localfooty/aps-football-2024-club-tied-prospects-among-the-standouts-in-round-three/news-story/f236250ee46c608778403f6ffd06f63f

great write up...was there one for the 1st round?

 

[Jen2310]

great write up...was there one for the 1st round?

Nah, could only find round 2 and 3. Not sure why they didn't do one for the first round.

 

[Tivva29]

Brighton beat Xavier by 10 goals. Was fairly close all day but blew out in the end. Charlie Richardson and Bailey McKenzie both with 3 goals each. Luke Trainor and Levi Ashcroft were best on for Brighton.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Brighton beat Xavier by 10 goals. Was fairly close all day but blew out in the end. Charlie Richardson and Bailey McKenzie both with 3 goals each. Luke Trainor and Levi Ashcroft were best on for Brighton.

Brighton are the team to beat but their attitude sucks.

 

[Tivva29]

Brighton are the team to beat but their attitude sucks.

How so?

 

[memoryofmchale]

How so?

They’ve got many talented players in the side so play like they’re the best and know it. Lots of players trying to be heroic, not always choosing the team option but maybe it’s to be expected at APS level. Their discipline against Xavs was poor but to his credit, the coach did mention it.

 

[Tivva29]

They’ve got many talented players in the side so play like they’re the best and know it. Lots of players trying to be heroic, not always choosing the team option but maybe it’s to be expected at APS level. Their discipline against Xavs was poor but to his credit, the coach did mention it.

Fair enough. Having 8 Vic Metro kids in the one team is always going to be a challenge keeping ego’s in check. In terms of the discipline, Xavs were no better than Brighton, but young bulls in a paddock will always act up.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Fair enough. Having 8 Vic Metro kids in the one team is always going to be a challenge keeping ego’s in check. In terms of the discipline, Xavs were no better than Brighton, but young bulls in a paddock will always act up.

Their games are certainly attracting attention from clubs.