2nds Official Swans Academy Thread (Player News and Discussion)

[SwansProudly]

2025 Academy games

March 1: Swans U18's vs AFL Canberra

March 8: Swans U18's vs AFL Sydney

Rep Footy is back in 2025! - Play AFL

AFL Sydney & AFL Canberra Under 22 Squads Announced Ahead of 2025 Summer Series

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YOUNG BLOODS

A 28 episode TikTok documentary series taking you behind the scenes with the next generation of Aussie Rules players at the Sydney Swans Academy, as eight teenagers chase their dreams of being drafted in the AFL or AFLW.

www.youngbloods.au

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[BLOODS FOOTY]

Yeah, he's terrible. He's the main commentator for the AFL Sydney league games.

Did he do the game last week? The commentating last week was good, so I assume he didn’t do that game.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Did he do the game last week? The commentating last week was good, so I assume he didn’t do that game.

They have different commentators for the AFL Canberra games

 

[Adnico26Parker]

So we have a game against the Giants next Saturday afternoon!



Don't have any other details, but hopefully it will be live streamed somewhere...

 

[Membling]

Academy 7.8 50
Afl syd 5.1 31
2 x Ryan, Price, Hardmann, McNamarra, Harrison, O'Loughlin


Overagers in Harrison and Andreacchico both had good games with Harrison being the pick of the two doing a lot of grunt work. Andreacchio was industrious and had some good touch with some occassional up and unders. Can definitely hoof it


King
Played largely in the centre and was a dominant force in there. Is hugely competitive and likes the contested ball. His ball use under pressure can use some work, however, his field kicking is quute good. Did stuff what should have been a goal by kicking into the man on the mark on a set shot 20 odd out.

Ryan
Pick of the playera up to half time. Had two great goals after contested marks and handed one off before half time. Became less prominent as the game went on.

Chamberlain
Was the usual up and back, contested run and mark type of performance. Uses the ball well and happy to get into it. Got bumped in a contest and head hit the ground late in the 4th qtr, receiving a concussion

Carmichael
Unassuming game in that was not noticeable, but not in a bad way. Think he was on Longmire who had one goal for the day. Organised in defence and did a great lockdown jon on the hff. Nothing really popped out in his performance

McNamarra
Played well in the centre. Managed to have time and space in the middle and effected a few clearances. Needs to lower eyes when on burst.

O'Loughlin
Came alive with some good moments including a nice snap in the last. Crept up on a wing a few times and got the ball moving. Looked like a smooth user but needs to get more to be a rookie/cat b chance

Others:
Beavis - noticeable due to hair and cool as a cucumber in defence. Decent game
Jenkins x 2 - industrious on the wing but feel they will need growth spurts to be really be draftable. Could suprise and put in a Gulden type run next year but not sure
McCartney - bit of a disappointing game. Did contest but did not impact at all. Hopefully better for the run

Other things:

Shouty McShouterson needs to stop shouting into the mic. Didn't add anything

Cameraman was a bit lethargic at times but hey, better a fed than no fed.

 

[bedford]

Academy 7.8 50
Afl syd 5.1 31
2 x Ryan, Price, Hardmann, McNamarra, Harrison, O'Loughlin


Overagers in Harrison and Andreacchico both had good games with Harrison being the pick of the two doing a lot of grunt work. Andreacchio was industrious and had some good touch with some occassional up and unders. Can definitely hoof it


King
Played largely in the centre and was a dominant force in there. Is hugely competitive and likes the contested ball. His ball use under pressure can use some work, however, his field kicking is quute good. Did stuff what should have been a goal by kicking into the man on the mark on a set shot 20 odd out.

Ryan
Pick of the playera up to half time. Had two great goals after contested marks and handed one off before half time. Became less prominent as the game went on.

Chamberlain
Was the usual up and back, contested run and mark type of performance. Uses the ball well and happy to get into it. Got bumped in a contest and head hit the ground late in the 4th qtr, receiving a concussion

Carmichael
Unassuming game in that was not noticeable, but not in a bad way. Think he was on Longmire who had one goal for the day. Organised in defence and did a great lockdown jon on the hff. Nothing really popped out in his performance

McNamarra
Played well in the centre. Managed to have time and space in the middle and effected a few clearances. Needs to lower eyes when on burst.

O'Loughlin
Came alive with some good moments including a nice snap in the last. Crept up on a wing a few times and got the ball moving. Looked like a smooth user but needs to get more to be a rookie/cat b chance

Others:
Beavis - noticeable due to hair and cool as a cucumber in defence. Decent game
Jenkins x 2 - industrious on the wing but feel they will need growth spurts to be really be draftable. Could suprise and put in a Gulden type run next year but not sure
McCartney - bit of a disappointing game. Did contest but did not impact at all. Hopefully better for the run

Other things:

Shouty McShouterson needs to stop shouting into the mic. Didn't add anything

Cameraman was a bit lethargic at times but hey, better a fed than no fed.

Thanks this stuff is great

 

[Membling]

If anyone manages to get to a game, please have a look at how players run it out, especially in transition.

Always a dimesion missed when watching online

 

[McRobie]

Where do we think Chamberlin sits in the pecking order of this draft?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Where do we think Chamberlin sits in the pecking order of this draft?

I have him end of first round, maybe 20-24 range?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

RMC scouting notes from last weekend's game:

Scouting Notes: Bolstered Swans stay undefeated in Summer Series

Sydney Swans Academy went two from two in the 2025 Summer Series after beating the AFL Sydney U22s. We noted the top prospects afield.

central.rookieme.com

 

[McRobie]

I have him end of first round, maybe 20-24 range?

How about King? Obviously the carnival will determine a lot.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

How about King? Obviously the carnival will determine a lot.

For me, same range as Noah. CTL, and if he's picked for the Allies will definitely be instructive.

 

[carter_capture]

Academy v Syd U22 photos

 

[Membling]

For me, same range as Noah. CTL, and if he's picked for the Allies will definitely be instructive.

Carnival will be the big indication for King IMO.

Play to a high level and top 10-15. Likely bolt if he attends the draft testing.

Chamberlain agree in late first - mid second.

Think Carmichael will be a second or third rounder.

Again, carnival will be telling

 

[Adnico26Parker]

McNamara and Thomas awarded 2025 Frank Burton Scholarship

The annual scholarship is awarded to QBE Sydney Swans Academy athletes who excel on and off the field.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[bedford]

Not a fan of the ball drop , but so nice to see a W 's player without tatts

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Team lists for this weekend's games - we're getting an U18's and an U16's game for both the boys and girls

 

[Kiama Chris]

Not a fan of the ball drop , but so nice to see a W 's player without tatts

Not so much the tatts question but gee our W present themselves well. Neat, tidy, well groomed, well dressed. Always a smile. Great ambassadors.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Livestreams

U16's:



U18's

 

[joeykanga]

Not a fan of the ball drop , but so nice to see a W 's player without tatts

Do you comment much on the afl tatts or ball drops or just the w