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. # of individuals you want to register: 1 Import entries ? St Kilda - Cameron Mackenzie (St Kilda NGA) - Sandringham Dragons (VIC). They wanted to try and get something out of us that wed bite. I know when my head hit the pillow last night, I know I was happy we did the right thing. Rookie Me Central (formerly Draft Central) 2023. Swans are in a very healthy position going forwards. 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. Watch Sydney's press conference after their practice match against Carlton, The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark, Braeden Campbell winds up to nail a cracker from the centre square. Watch Australia v West Indies, starting Wednesday. National academy manager and coach Tarkyn Lockyer said selection would serve as early recognition for 2022's top crop and that the program will seek to develop prospects off the field as well as on it. Leading Swans prospect Braeden Campbell is the player we put under the [], THE annual Under 18 National Championships may be the only chance we get to catch a glimpse of the class of 2020 before draft day, with carnival likely to take place in October. Hes had a hit-out win rate of over 45 per cent in every game since Round 15, but its been his ability to hit the scoreboard in the past month hes kicked one goal in each of his past four games thats seen his ratings points average increase to 7.9, up from 5.3 across his first 11 games. The Bombers also selected Lewis Hayes in the second round of the draft with pick No.25. Final date for players on a two-year (2022/2023) contract to accept or decline their 2023 offer. FAMILIAR surnames will feature in the NAB AFL Academy again in 2022 after the squad was confirmed on Thursday. While QBE Sydney Swans Academy athlete Will Edwards has been recruited as a Category B Rookie. 2022 FINISH: 2nd CURRENT PICKS: 14, 17, 42, 69, 80 Check out the highlights of new draftee, Cooper Vickery. In a shallow draft to get Konstanty even if the others fail its fine. Rookie Me Central (formerly Draft Central) 2023. Ashcroft is the son of triple-premiership Lion Marcus, who played a pivotal role in the club's 2001-03 three-peat. They have most of what they need to continue building towards the premiership. Confirmation & Payment 03. 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. By Sydney Swans Media on Mar 3, 2022, 8:54pm 2022 Under 19 Top End Benchmark training Premiership profile rating: 4th of the 8 finalists, Jonathan Browns reason for optimism: When theyre up and going, especially at The Gabba, they move the ball well Theyve been able to shift lines and get some speed back into their game in the last few weeks of the season. Friday March 17, 5pm. When weve spoken about Richmond in the past, its been on the back of their defensive attributes. Theyre the fourth-worst team in the league for opposition defensive 50 to inside 50 percentage (23.2%) and the third worst at conceding points from their oppositions defensive half (35.7 per game). Anthony Munkara from the NT and Ryley Sanders from Tasmania are the two Indigenous members of the Academy squad. Is the son of Gary Frangalas, who played 51 games for Sydney from 1983-85 and 17 games for Richmond from 1986-89. Ahead of his first finals campaign with the Dockers, Pearce has hit form at the right time of the year. Picture: AFL Photos, AFL explains scheduling of Friday night double-headers. He already has a career-high 37 goals to his name although most of them came across the first 19 rounds when he was averaging 6.8 ratings points per game. Sydney Dec 14, 2022 #2 LukeParkerno1 said: Nothing was being added it was the circle of "we need talls", "there aren't any good enough" and round in circles. Once it does get in motion from this point of view, it has been a concern for them for a little while now. They looked like theyd adjusted mid-season, but seemed to fall back into old habits during the back-end of their home and away campaign. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy Trials are in August and well done Charlotte Watton. Watch Sydney's press conference after their practice match against Carlton, The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark, Braeden Campbell winds up to nail a cracker from the centre square. Among the players likely to pique Sydneys interest, Ed Allan is a highly developable type who is attracting interest within the top 10. Hes had a promising season as a developing key position player, and were looking forward to watching him continue his development as part of our senior program. At pick 31 in the rookie draft, the Swans took highly rated South Australian Jaiden Magor. They also recruited Jacob Konstanty on Monday night at pick 20. Not sure about that. Australia's leading Tier 1 national trade service providers of: Hydraulic Engineering Services for every asset class. Next captain at Eagles and signed up long term. With Peter Ladhams out of the side, Hickey has thrived in recent weeks with Sam Reid as back-up. A number of clubs, including Melbourne and Essendon - who hope to pick before father-son prospect Alwyn Davey jnr attracts a bid - are set to make a play for the GWS selection at the start of round two. Hes among a raft of players [], THE TASMANIA Devils laid claim to four draftees last year, and look set to produce a few more in 2023. The Lions could snare another father-son talent, too, with Jaspa Fletcher, son of Adrian, being recognised with selection. Swans 2023 an interesting watch. Presented by The Golden Ticket - For Medallion Club tickets and Corporate Box tickets at the MCG and Marvel. The teenager was one of the talented teenagers who made history on the day by not only competing in the match, [], IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. But nothing to be too alarmed about. Among the top prospects from the Apple Isle are AFL Academy members Jack Callinan and Colby McKercher, two speedy customers who will look to build on promising bottom-age campaigns and take the next step this [], THE SUNS Academy convened in Queensland this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye ofRookie Me. The NGA prospect Swans 'pinched' from Hawks. 2022 NAB AFL DRAFT: ROUND 1, PICK 20We welcome Jacob Konstanty to the Sydney Swans family! Every week they bring an unbelievable pressure that puts a huge amount of stress on the opposition and forces them into mistakes. KEY FORWARD prospect Lewis Johnston, the Sydney Swans' first-round pick in November's NAB AFL Draft, is not without a chance of making his debut this season. Melksham had seven score involvements against Fremantle, booted 4.2 in the famous win over Carlton then had three direct goal assists in the Demons demolition of Brisbane. Sydney uses its draft hand to secure Hawthorn's Next Generation Academy member Cooper Vickery. We did not rate the tall options after Jefferson and we tried to move up. Premiership profile rating: 2nd of the 8 finalists, Garry Lyons reason for optimism: Defence, whether it wins finals or not, has been the cornerstone forever and a day. Hes averaged 11.7 ratings points across the past month, up from 3.9 from his first five games of the year. 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. Just eight teams remain in the hunt for the 2022 premiership. Rather than use pick No.18, the Swans traded it to the Hawks, sliding to pick No.27 and receiving future second- and third-round selections as part of the deal. But you have a look at this: The Cats are ranked No. The Under 18 Sydney Swans Academy Team has been announced for this Saturday's inaugural representative match against the Under 22 AFL Sydney Team at Blacktown International Sportspark. EYE ON THE FUTURE 10 players to watch in 2022. Cooper Vickery in action for Vic Country during the U18 championships at GMHBA Stadium in July. The Sydney Swans Academy captain hails from Sawtell, a coastal town in northern New South Wales, but has ticked off a plethora of other destinations en route to earning a National Draft Combine invite this month. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Three players expected to be in Carusos sights are Murray Bushrangers forward Brayden George - who suffered an ACL rupture in August - Oakleigh Chargers swingman Max Gruzewski and Sandringham Dragons forward Charlie Clarke. Wed always come into the night knowing that we wanted to bring in Harry Rowston, Caruso said. A Sydney Derby kicked off the carnival, as the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans academies locked horns over the weekend. Receipt. Across the [], SYDNEY Swans might be more than 12 months away from entering the AFL Womens competition, but they have already made their first major signing. Sydney then bid on Adelaide prospect Max Michalanney, the son of Norwood great Jim Michalanney, with the Crows quickly matching the bid for the defender at pick No.17. Despite the commentary around his clubs tactics, Swans list boss Kinnear Beatson insisted it was simply drafting players where it had them on the board. GWS GIANTS Angus Curry 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. WE are Sydney. He said earlier on Monday they had decided already not to accept any offers for Rowston. We always say come finals, percentage is a great leveller. WE are Sydney. The Academy side will feature 2020 AFL Draft hopefuls Braeden Campbell, Sam Gaden and Errol Gulden. >> SCROLL for all top five results Explosive over-ager Bililign Robertson Open to shifting up or down the order, the Swans will have a range of prospects in their sights and some eager clubs willing to enter talks. New to Kayo? A few potential second round options have been highlighted above, and Sydney is expected to make three selections overall. 24/7 FM Support Services in Sydney Canberra Melbourne Brisbane Office -. We catch up with our new recruit, Jacob Konstanty. That, however, hasnt been the case to date in 2022 overall. In the next of our club by club previews, we take a look at Sydney's draft hand and offer insight into how the Swans may utilise the picks at their possession. We were rapt to bring Darcy Jones in with the last pick tonight, and he was a player we identified as the prime target with our first pick, anyway, and now we sit here with a super hand heading into [Tuesday] with the first pick in round two, then pick 34, which I feel like we actually could get someone slide through.. Start your free trial now >, Past five games: 5-0, 170.0% (defeated Port Adelaide by 12 points, defeated Western Bulldogs by 28 points, defeated St Kilda by 45 points, defeated Gold Coast Suns by 60 points, defeated West Coast by 85 points). The Swans will be one of four new teams to enter AFLW next season, completing the national 18-team competition. 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. Sydney on night one bid on GWS Academy product Harry Rowston with Pick 16, forcing the Giants to match with their first rounder instead of using several second and third-round picks. Dan Batten and Jordan Pinto 3 min read WITH season proper and trade period done and dusted, AFL fans and staff alike now turn their attention towards the draft (November 28-30). Sydney recruiter Simon Dalrymple meanwhile also defended the clubs trade approach to the Giants and overall strategy, with Rowston ranked No. Can also go forward and kick goals. Angus Anderson is an academy prospect for Sydney in the 2021 AFL Draft. >>SCROLL for all top five results Top prospects from the [], THE LIONS Academy convened in Queensland this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye ofRookie Me. Hugo Stepanoff Teammates Starter Requirement: Stepanoff Started Stepanoff On Bench Teammate Started Teammate On Bench The Dockers have taken their fans on a rollercoaster ride in terms of offensive ball movement this season. Sam Frangalas (Dandenong Stingrays) - A powerful midfielder who can also go forward and kick goals. The benefit about playing on The Gabba is its a quick track, which helps quicker ball movement., Jonathan Browns reason for concern: Theyre getting heavily scored against far too often and in shorter periods of time. Vickery was a Hawthorn next generation academy player, but under AFL rules he could be recruited by rival clubs until pick 40. Credit: Getty/Fox Sports Then, to rub salt into the Giants' wounds, they took Jacob Konstanty at pick No.20 - a player that rival clubs reportedly believed GWS were targeting. Sydneys series of moves mirrored what Carlton did in 2019. Now weve handed the mantle to Bidney, so its good theyve got that job now, Richmond recruiter Matthew Clarke said, per the Herald Sun. set to make a play for the GWS selection at the start of round two. The duo round out another successful recruitment drive by the club following the acquisition of Jacob Konstanty with pick 20 in Round One. Even though last season ended prematurely, 43 of the 83 players taken in the 2021 AFL Draft were from the NAB League, highlighting the competitions strength in producing many of the future stars of the mens game. After 23 rounds, they were ranked 16th for defensive 50 to inside 50 percentage (17.9%). See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. Sydney Swans General Manager of Recruitment and List Strategy, Kinnear Beatson, said all three players are long-term prospects, but hes glad to have them at the club. Depending on what goes down in terms of live trading in round one, the Swans may not have too much to do thereafter. In a release from AFL House, fixture dates and locations for each carnival were confirmed, with starting [], BUDDING AFL Draft prospects are approaching the end of preseason, and that means recruiters are closer to realising if their early assessments of the 2023 crop are correct. State derbies kicked off proceedings, and made for a couple of hard-fought battles. We think he has the potential to be able to do that.". The squad will also include a number of players who have . You must log in or register to reply here. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. Photo by Kelly Barnes/Getty Images "I'm glad I could give everyone a story on the back of last night's events," he said. The Blues placed consecutive top-10 bids on Academy players Liam Henry (Fremantle) and Tom Green (Giants) that year before striking a deal with Gold Coast that saw them move down the order but acquire a stronger draft hand. Player who needs a lift: Justin McInerney. Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Ultimately, it played out the way it did thats the draft, it doesnt pan out the way you want. Start your free trial now >, AFL DRAFT GRADES: Big winner revealed; duos gamble could backfire, AFL DRAFT BOLTERS, SLIDERS: Battlers nab top steal as Pies cash in; Swans surprise three rivals, AFL DRAFT TRACKER: See every pick, bid and trade by your club. As good as they are at scoring points, theyve leaked a heck of a lot of them. Amid ample question marks over the Demons best and most efficient forward set-up, Melksham has not only cemented his spot in the best 22, hes playing a critical role close to goal. The 18-year-old comes with a plan and expects to put his name forward for draft contention thanks to a revised role, devised by academy coach Tadhg [], BILLY Richardson and Will Graham were two of six Queenslanders to have run out on AFL Grand Final day in last years Under 17 Futures match, and are now primed to make a splash as top-agers. In the last six weeks theyre 17th for points scored and 15th for points from turnover. But your record with late and rookie picks is outstanding. After a brilliant form patch during the middle of the season, Wests output has diminished just before the finals series. The Tigers are ranked 15th for both clearance differential (-2.7) and average points against from stoppages (33.9), while theyre also 12th for contested possession differential (-2.5). Not only were the Tigers the leagues best offensive team during the home and away season, they also ranked first for both average points from turnover (61.8) and average points from forward-half intercepts (34.5). We kick off in two weeks, and we can't wait for another season with you. New to Kayo? Watch Sydney's press conference after their practice match against Carlton, The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark, Braeden Campbell winds up to nail a cracker from the centre square. Sydney have made the equal-second-most bids (six), with Adelaide, Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne, since the AFL introduced the system in 2015. Im glad I could give everyone a story on the back of last nights events, he said. Sep 23, 2022 - 10.28am Share It is a cold Monday night in July and rain is pummelling 100 kids running around Tramway Oval, an AFL field next to the Sydney Cricket Ground. Swans are very light on for quality rucks and KP forwards. In 2021, our program includes 500 male players aged from 11 to 19, and 300 female players aged from 11 to 19. Jones projects as a high half-forward for Adam Kingsleys Giants, with the 175-centimetre teenagers breakneck speed and agility set to be a perfect fit in the ex-Richmond assistants planned chaotic game style. The bid was the talk of the first night of the draft, but there was more to the story that unfolded between the cross-town rivals. The assessment trials will involve a range of AFL skills, athletic tests and activities, with each player receiving an individual feedback report following the assessment. Really, the club (GWS) is pretty irrelevant. A busy night one looms for the Swans recruiting team, which has already signalled its intent in the live trading realm by tabling two first round picks. While his pressure and disposal numbers have remained steady, Atkins contested possession and clearances numbers have dipped slightly since Round 20. Highly rated defender Max Michaelanny also earned selection in the squad and could join Adelaide under father-son ruling given his father, Jim, played over 200 SANFL games for Norwood in the 20 years immediately before the Crows' AFL inception. The athletic tall defender has come on strongly this year, and has enormous upside. The club passed on their remaining picks of 62 and 75. Giants recruiting manager Adrian Caruso did not hide his frustration when the Swans called out Harry Rowstons name at pick No.16. Is the son of Gary Frangalas, who played 51 games for . Originally scheduled to face off against Academies from opposing states, the border restrictions between Queensland and New South Wales have made life [], THE 2020 Northern Academy Series got underway over the weekend, with prospects from the Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants, and Sydney Swans talent programs all looking to impress. Its a combination of the Lions midfield not applying enough pressure, as well as the back six being exposed for their inability to defend both one-on-one and as a defensive unit. The key defender, whos bounced back in 2022 after a bad run with injury across several seasons, has become a bigger offensive threat coming out of the backline over the past month, with his disposal numbers increasing and his one-on-one contest loss rate decreasing. >> FIXTURE: 2023 Coates Talent League [], THE AFL has today revealed the schedules for this years Under 18 and Under 16 National Championships. While one big Vic club was licking its wounds after Sydneys sneaky move, another was celebrating a massive bargain. I think its different this year but that is hanging over their head., Past five games: 3-2, 124.5% (lost to Western Bulldogs by 10 points, defeated Fremantle by 46 points, lost to Collingwood by 7 points, defeated Carlton by 5 points, defeated Brisbane Lions by 58 points). This comes off the back of excellent structure and discipline, with Collingwood the best team at defending ball movement throughout 2022 so far. Both Carlton and Melbourne may answer the call, while GWS has put pick 19 on offer, and Essendon could get chatting. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. We only bid on him because he was on our talent list, and we rated him there and were disappointed we didnt get him in the end, Dalrymple said. After the last two seasons have been effected by the pandemic, the Sydney Swans Academy players will be looking for a more consistent year of football and will feature in the 2022 season that features 12 teams from Victoria and the Tasmania Devils competing in a 13-game home-and-away fixture. Sydney then didnt even use Pick 18, dealing it to Hawthorn for Pick 27 and two future picks. There's a bit of time to go between now and March and we might move on from the post-draft conversation between you and Bloods86 about talls. The ability of Collingwoods backline to absorb pressure and stop its opposition from scoring has somewhat masked the teams struggles at the coalface this season. Will Ashcroft, Vic Metro/Sandringham DragonsJackson Broadbent, Western Australia/Peel ThunderJedd Busslinger, Western Australia/East PerthJhye Clark, Vic Country/Geelong FalconsLachlan Cowan, Tasmania/Tasmania DevilsAdam D'Aloia, South Australia/Woodville-West TorrensJaspa Fletcher, Queensland/Sherwood Magpies/Brisbane Lions AcademySam Gilbey, Western Australia/ClaremontJason Gillbee, New South Wales/Bendigo Pioneers/GWS Giants Jed Hagan, Western Australia/East FremantleElijah Hewitt, Western Australia/Swan DistrictsOliver Hollands, Vic Country/Murray BushrangersMatthew Jefferson, Vic Metro/Oakleigh ChargersHarry Lemmey, South Australia/West AdelaideMax Michaelanny, South Australia/NorwoodAnthony Munkara, Northern Territory/Wanderers/NT ThunderHarry Sheezel, Vic Metro/Sandringham DragonsMitch Szybkowski, Vic Country/Dandenong StingraysLuke Teal, Vic Metro/Oakleigh ChargersElijah Tsatas, Vic Metro/Oakleigh ChargersGeorge Wardlaw, Vic Metro/Oakleigh ChargersLachlan Cabor, New South Sales/Shellharbour/Sydney Swans AcademyDaniel Curtin, Western Australia/ClaremontJack Delean, South Australia/South AdelaideZane Duursma, Vic Country/Gippsland PowerWill Patton, South Australia/West AdelaideHarley Reid, Vic Country/Bendigo PioneersRyley Sanders, Tasmania/Tasmania DevilsJed Walter, Queensland/Palm Beach Currumbin/Gold Coast Suns AcademyNick Watson, Vic Metro/Eastern Ranges, Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy tells Sarah Olle the one piece of wellbeing advice he'd give to his younger self, The Demons v Tigers clash at Casey Fields, Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn silence early doubters as they combine for six goals against Richmond, Lachie Hunter gets on the scoreboard following a skillful finish from a tough angle, Calvin from The Traders assesses the full round of practice games, Finals football is the expectation for Carlton this season, but the Blues want that to become the minimum expectation every season, Justin Longmuir is confident his side's midfield can improve in 2023 despite the absence of David Mundy and Nat Fyfe, The Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash at UTAS Stadium, The Giants and Suns clash at Blacktown International Sports Park, Watch Richmond's press conference after their practice match against Melbourne, Watch Melbourne's press conference after their practice match against Richmond, Grundy, Gawn cause headaches for Richmond and other clubs preparing to face Melbourne this year. He was a Giants academy prospect and the Giants wanted to use their No.17 pick on another player, saving Rowston until later in the draft.