Under 18 talent from both the boys and girls squads underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. Now weve handed the mantle to Bidney, so its good theyve got that job now, Richmond recruiter Matthew Clarke said, per the Herald Sun. Since Round 20, hes averaged 13.7 ratings points well up from the 6.0 he averaged across the first 19 rounds. The NGA prospect Swans 'pinched' from Hawks. The Swans used pick 27, which they picked up in a trade with the Hawks on Monday night, to recruit Vickery on Tuesday in the second round of the draft. The 2023 AFL season Talent from across the Swans Academy Zone are invited to attend the trials for selection in the 2022 program. That, however, hasnt been the case to date in 2022 overall. 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. Its going to be interesting to see whether that comes into play, or whether Collingwood just continues this charmed run., Past five games: 4-1-1, 104.5% (drew with Richmond, lost to Melbourne by 46 points, defeated Western Bulldogs by 17 points, defeated West Coast Eagles by 24 points, defeated GWS Giants by 20 points). This comes off the back of excellent structure and discipline, with Collingwood the best team at defending ball movement throughout 2022 so far. Theyve been able to fix up their contest stuff the last six to eight weeks and their pressure game is outstanding. Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Premiership profile rating: 5th of the 8 finalists, Garry Lyons reason for optimism: Nothing changes from a Bulldogs point of view. Zane Duursma, brother of Port Adelaide's Xavier, is not eligible for the draft until 2023 but was picked in the squad alongside eight other bottom-age players in a nod to the future. Check out the highlights of new draftee, Cooper Vickery. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The high-performance camp is slated for April before the Academy, which took on Geelong's VFL team last season, plays a match in May. Behind the scenes: Sydneys bold draft play and how GWS stared them down. SYDNEY played puppet master at key stages of the 2022 AFL Draft, enacting shrewd bids and trades to end up with six fresh faces, all of conventional draft age. Sydney Swans West Coast Eagles Western Bulldogs DRAFT Draft talking points: Swans' moves, Dons' easy path, Corey's chance Michael Whiting takes a look at all the talking points from the 2022 NAB AFL Draft Brought to you by By Michael Whiting on Nov 29, 2022, 3:29am Alwyn Davey jnr and Corey Wagner. >>SCROLL for all top five results There were standouts across [], AFTER being overlooked at the end of his top-age campaign last year, Giants Academy product Luke Lawrence is preparing to give the AFL Draft one more go in 2023. While QBE Sydney Swans Academy athlete Will Edwards has been recruited as a Category B Rookie. Hes also dropped back to help in defence more often, plucking several intercept marks. 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. 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). Lachlan Cabor (Sydney Swans Academy) - A quick player who can generate some drive off halfback. The 31-year-old, over the past four weeks, has had a spike in hitout-to-advantage and groundball get umbers, primarily thanks to two massive games against the Kangaroos then Magpies. Athletic over-age tall defender Will Edwards would arguably be the prime candidate, with father-son Indhi Kirk also available. Picture: AFL Photos, AFL explains scheduling of Friday night double-headers. We've added another three players through Wednesday's rookie draft including a ruckman, a forward and a defender. Monday March 20. Im glad I could give everyone a story on the back of last nights events, he said. The 2023 AFL National Development Championships - U16 Boys will begin with a clash between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro on Saturday, June 10 during the King's Birthday weekend in Victoria. # of individuals you want to register: 1 Import entries ? Academy Series Player Focus: Braeden Campbell (Sydney Swans Academy) IN continuing our extended Player Focus series, we take a look at a prospect who stood out in the recently commenced Academy Series. Theyre ranked second for both points against (67.5) and opposition scores per inside 50 (38.1%), while theyre also the second-best team for defending ball movement so far this season. Vickery is a versatile defender who is able to play on the wing, and has shown a huge dedication to earn his spot on a senior list within the last 12 months. Part of AFL Academy squad for 2023. New to Kayo? 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. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. Vickery was taken much sooner than expected, but under new rules, Hawthorn couldnt match a bid on him given he was picked before No. 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. The Sydney Swans have added a mixture of speed and height to their list with Cameron Owen, Jaiden Magor and Will Edwards taken today in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft. My issue with your 2022 picks isnt more the players themselves but that you didnt actually address any of your list needs (with player type) at all and when you have some key players over 30 thats risky. 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. The adjustment, though (against Fremantle), can be quick and easy., *Odds are current as of 5th March 2023, 3:53pm AEST. Premiership profile rating: 8th of the 8 finalists, Nick Riewoldts reason for optimism: Defensively, at the start of the year, they were putting up numbers that were off the charts. Under the guidance of Rookie Me, athletes will participate in three vertical jump tests, a 20m sprint, agility test, and yo-yo test. AFL Draft 2022: AFL, AFLW Academy squads headlined by famous surnames and top prospects A highly-touted midfielder and a quartet from a fruitful AFL production line, which has produced top-four selections in the past three drafts, headlines a strong Victorian hold on the Academy squad. We just werent prepared to do it.. Brendon Goddard wiped as draft gun has eyes only for superhero: Watching him?, Watch: Epic chant breaks out in local Melbourne pub for new AFL draftee, Trailbike rider killed during motocross championship event, Channel 7 expert Trent Copeland announces sudden retirement, Fears grow for hospitalised Aussie superstar after shattering WPL injury, Watch: GWS wrecking ball faces nervous wait after sickening tackle on young Sun, AFL legends wife shares resolute health message: Its just too much, picked up in a trade with the Hawks on Monday night, after ruffling the feathers of cross-town rivals GWS. Richmond has cheekily labelled Sydney 'Bidney' after the Swans shook up the 2022 AFL draft with several bids on prospects to disrupt the plans of rival clubs. Please try again later. The six-hour drive [], A FOURTH Victorian lockdown failed to bring the 2021 NAB League competition to a complete halt, with four of the five Northern Academies battling it out in a pair of makeshift Round 6 fixtures. 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. The AFL has today released the fixture for the 2022 NAB League Boys under 19 talent pathway competition, which starts on Saturday 2 April, with the QBE Sydney Swans Academy to take part in the first four weeks of the season. But your record with late and rookie picks is outstanding. The Swans also arent the strongest centre bounce team, ranking 15th for centre bounce clearance differential. A year out, this years intake has been touted as a potential super draft, headlined by unanimous top choice, Harley Reid. Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro said it was no accident that Goodwin and the Bombers were so determined for Davey to reach 100. This gives players from Queensland, New South Wales/ACT and the Northern Territory the opportunity to compete against the most talented young footballers from Victoria and Tasmania. The first round of fixtures will be played across four states, before all ten teams converge on the Gold Coast where the final two rounds will be played from July 3 to July 7. That is very much a needs selection. 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. 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. Led by Tom Liberatore, Jack Macrae and Marcus Bontempelli, the Dogs are ranked first in the league for both points from stoppages (38.1) and clearance differential (+8.2). Cooper Simpson (Dandenong Stingrays) - A midfielder-forward who averaged 18.9 disposals across 14 games for the Stingrays this season. 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. Giants list boss Jason McCartney and his team had a busy start to the AFL draft.Credit:Getty Images. After Collingwood grabbed Western Australian slider Ed Allan, who was tipped to be the drafts biggest bolter, Sydney drafted Gippsland Power small forward Jacob Konstanty with their other first-round selection. 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. Given hes a key role player in the side its always hard to know if ratings points are summing up his required impact. She holds extensive qualifications in AFL coaching, specifically coaching female athletes, and over 20 years' work experience in leadership and communications. A Sydney Derby kicked off the carnival, as the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans academies locked horns over the weekend. Sydney have struck again and proved themselves the antagonists in this years AFL draft by snatching Cooper Vickery from Hawthorn. 2023 MEMBERSHIPSare available now. With Peter Ladhams out of the side, Hickey has thrived in recent weeks with Sam Reid as back-up. In the meantime, Draft Central takes a look at how each regional squad may line up should the championships come around, but []. There was never any hesitation about doing so, even with the bid coming earlier than expected. Each of the squads will also get the opportunity to showcase their talents in a high-performance camp and representative game.". The American Pies resurrection since the bye under coach Craig McRae has been one of the feel-good subplots amid the overall feel-good Magpies plot. The Sydney Swans are excited by the prospects of their two new draftees having recruited Cooper Vickery and Caleb Mitchell with picks 27 and 40 of the 2022 NAB AFL Draft. Ahead of his first finals campaign with the Dockers, Pearce has hit form at the right time of the year. We think all three have bright futures, he said. It stacks up and its a really strong part of their game., Garry Lyons reason for concern: Theyve got to score. No.1 pick Aaron Cadman joined Harry Rowston at the Giants.