To go with all this, Harrington is also a solid tackler, taking opponents down more often than not when he gets a hold. But I'll be just as proud of a boy or girl that has come to our program at 10 or 11 years of age, and is later playing for any club in the AFL.". Expect a bid to come late in the draft for Anderson, or possibly not at all. About Us The Program Academy Staff Academy News FAQs Charlie Molan Greater Western Victoria Rebels A high-leaping running defender, Eckersley is another Broadbeach product that was able to impact at Under 19s level in 2021. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines, as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter. 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. SMALLER POOL? 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. Josh Goater Calder Cannons 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. 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' climb back into finals in 2021 was a shock to most. Jai Serong Gippsland Power "Hopefully they'll start being strong considerations for second, third, fourth round draft picks, and getting onto senior lists.". It definitely hasnt sunk in yet, McDonald said. In 2018 they got first dibs on Nick Blakey, while in 2015 they had access to top-three prospect Callum Mills who has since developed into an elite midfielder. Lachlan Cabor (Sydney Swans Academy) . Sydney Swans West Coast Eagles Western Bulldogs NGA crop revealed: Freo gets first call on son of Power, Roos gun The 2021 Next Generation Academy prospects have been revealed. l AFL North West unanimously votes to become an AFL Managed League. Karl Worner Oakleigh Chargers, Jye Amiss East Perth 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. (Sydney Swans Academy) . Sep 23, 2022 - 10.28am. See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. Catch up on all the latest from Horse. . Tigers get NO love, plus all our experts' tips. A Sydney Derby kicked off the carnival, as the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans academies locked horns over the weekend. They attack the Sydney Academy - its so lame, its so predictable, and its so unnecessary, he said on RSN. Josh Browne East Fremantle 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. 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. is a taller option that can play up either end with a good mark. A hard at it inside ball winner, Tome is the type of hard-working midfielder that makes life easier for the outside runners. Trust the Prospect: Solo ruck duties unlikely to faze roaming Rowan, Swans face tall dilemma on Errols Gulden night, Tobys the man for the job: Inaugural skipper proud of Greenes development, Mustangs ready to open the stable for alumni reunion. Swans listed academy graduates Blakey, Mills, Heeney, Wicks, Bell, Campbell, Gulden. When the 2021 AFL season started, few saw the Swans in the finals. 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. Matthew Johnson Subiaco Sydney moved back a few spots in its trade for ruckman Peter Ladhams, which will see the club enter the draft at Pick 16 (which will be 18 on draft night). AFL 04:14 2022 QBE Academy Series - Episode 2: The evolution of female athletes Home; Leagues; Clubs; Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. >> 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. Always active and capable of a surprise, Sydney enters the 2021 AFL Draft with a nice hand and another academy product. The pair have grown up playing together in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy since they played Under 11s and will now add to their football journey and make their AFL debut together. 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. In a national talent pathway . Sydney swapped Pick 26 to the Eagles in return for a future third-round pick. Corey Preston Eastern Ranges James Bell, the unused medical sub against the Tigers, was taken the same way in 2017. Its possible that the club goes a different route with its first selection, and instead targets a player like Rhett Bazzo with Pick 31. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Part of the Vic Country squad for 2023. 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 . Green is a key position player while his older brother has shown his traits as a big-bodied midfielder. 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. The program for female footballers has almost trebled in size since it began in 2018. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to receive our newsletter today. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Leading Swans prospect Braeden Campbell is the player we put under the [] Is the son of Gary Frangalas, who played 51 games for Sydney from 1983-85 and 17 games for Richmond from 1986-89. Were it not for injuries to Isaac Heeney and Harry Perryman, it would be even higher. It was only a matter of accommodating enough draft value index points to match early bids. Picture: AFL Photos You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Get The App. 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. His physicality and reading of the play could lend himself to being a very good defender at the next level. 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. 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. Photo: Sydney Swans Always active and capable of a surprise, Sydney enters the 2021 AFL Draft with a nice hand and another academy product. It helps with their development, coming in and training with the most elite of that sport.". Dane Rampe is an example of a player who has had to take the long way round to reach his potential in the AFL. Picture: AFL Photos, Errol Gulden gets his kick away against Vic Metro in 2019. However, the COVID-19 crisis caused the AFL to reposition its plans to ensure as many players eligible for this year's draft get as much exposure as possible, with a host of potential draftees to play for each Academy side. Jun 1, 2021, 5:30pm WATCH THE MID-SEASON DRAFT LIVE FROM 6.30PM AEST After six players were selected out of the Allied states in last year's National AFL Draft, we highlight the prospects to watch in 2023. is an in and under midfielder that can be damaging with his disposal, able to get through traffic and provide second efforts. How will COVID shake up the draft? New to Kayo? The last time the Swans had three first-year players make their debut was 1990, when Paul Kelly, Brad Tunbridge and Shane Fell ran out for the first time in Sydneys Round 1 clash with Carlton. Northern Knights ball magnet and likely top-10 selection Josh Ward (5:57) topped the Vic Metro and NSW/ACT list, with Giants academy prospect Josh Fahey (5:59) finishing second. What does Chloe Molloys arrival mean for the Swans? Chris Smith, head of the Swans Academy, also sees the opportunity to train with the senior side as an important step in a young player's journey and part of what he calls a "whole club approach". Its a bit surreal and also a bit of shock I think. The AFL is hopeful of spreading its 2021 drafts across several days but will adapt if required amid the Covid-interrupted environment. Gulden was for some time mentioned in the same breath as his academy teammate and only fell behind in predictions during this season when they didnt play. Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club. Among them is pick one candidate Jason Horne-Francis, who features alongside South Adelaide teammates and fellow first round fancies, Arlo Draper and Matthew Roberts. "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. From my limited viewing of our academy, these are my current lists for this years and next years top Lions academy prospects. Ryan Eyers Murray Bushrangers . Freeman is seeking to join a third AFL club after playing just two senior games in five injury-ravaged seasons at the elite level. Hawthorn called Braeden Campbells name next, which showed the Swans genius in moving picks around for points, as their Picks 34, 37, and 43 had actually come in at 32, 35, 39 after the Bulldogs burnt their picks matching for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, which matched the bid and left enough points for the Swans to match another bid. FATHER-SON PROSPECTS. He was selected by the Sydney Swans as a Category B rookie from the NSW zone. The NT Thunder Academy exists to offer footy players in the Northern Territory the Shakeups this year on the Academy front in NSW. Baker Smith Clarence Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph criticised those who teed off at the academy whenever the Swans performed well. LIKELY future Swans Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden headline the list of talented prospects set to feature in next month's Northern Academy Series. 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. Picture: AFL Photos, Sydney's Luke Parker with Nick Blakey at the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. 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. 2021 AFL DRAFT: Richmond carry coveted hand with five top-30 picks, AFL DRAFT: Son of a former Magpie models game off a current Magpie, AFL DRAFT: Knevitt backing athleticism and height to impact first up.