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DIV 2 ACADEMY SERIES
UNDER 18
S E E T H E F U T U R E S TA R S O F T H E A F L
MARCH-MAY 2019 BRISBANE CANBERRA HOBART LAUNCESTON MELBOURNE SYDNEY
CHAMPIONSHIPS OVERVIEW | 3
Opportunities Abound
Welcome to the third year In keeping with tradition, a The format of these championships
trophy will be presented after gives teams the experience of interstate
of the Academy Series, the five rounds of the Academy travel, different ground sizes, conditions
part of the 2019 NAB AFL Series. The winner will be the and climates, similar to the weekly
Under-18 Championships, the highest-ranked of the six teams challenges at AFL level.
in the NAB League. Best of luck to all teams and to the
centrepiece of the NAB AFL The Academy Series will again be participating umpires who are also
Rising Stars Program. played before the Division 1 Under-18 striving to progress to AFL level.
In its 24th year, the championships Championships, commencing on The AFL would like to acknowledge
SUPPORTING EVERY continue to be the showcase event of the
AFL talent pathway contested between
March 30 with a triple header in Sydney.
From these five rounds of matches,
the wonderful support provided by NAB,
as sponsor of these championships,
footballer’s dreams
the states’ elite Under-18 players. a representative team (the Allies) as well as the entire NAB Rising Stars
In 2019, in an exciting development, will be selected from all six teams Program, from the NAB AFL Under-16
the six teams (Brisbane Lions and compete in Division 1 as the fifth Championships to the NAB AFL Rising Star
Academy, Gold Coast Suns Academy, side. This provides the opportunity Award and now including the NAB League.
GWS Giants Academy, Northern for the best-performed players from Thanks to all state bodies and staff
Territory, Sydney Swans Academy Division 2 to compete against the for their participation and for hosting
and Tasmania) will participate in Division 1 players. the matches, as we all strive to unearth
the NAB League. The Division 1 Championships will the next generation of AFL stars.
Tasmania will compete in this remain the same with teams playing
competition for the whole season, each other once over five rounds
while the other five teams will play (each team will have a bye).
five matches each – two among With the AFL elite competition
featuring 18 teams, it provides an
Kevin Sheehan
themselves and three against the AFL Talent Ambassador
Victorian teams. opportunity for more players to
The change has been made pursue their AFL dream.
to better reflect the progress, The Under-18 Championships are a
strength and increased depth of key platform for our aspiring young Steve Hocking
talent in these states and makes players to showcase their talent to General Manager
for an exciting competition. the AFL recruiting network. Football Operations
CONTENTS
4 DIV 2 ACADEMY SERIES BRISBANE, CANBERRA, HOBART,
UNDER 18
LAUNCESTON, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY
Fixture MARCH-MAY 2019
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COVER (clockwise from left)
Chayce Jones (Tas), Nick Blakey (NSW/ACT),
NAB Editorial Bailey Scott (Qld) and Zac Bailey (NT).
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General Manager Football Operations
Steve Hocking
Results and Past Winners AFL Talent Ambassador
Kevin Sheehan
10 State Overview
Published on behalf of the AFL
by AFL Media (03) 9643 1999
AFL General Manager, Growth, Digital & Audience
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Darren Birch
S E E T H E F U T U R E S TA R S O F T H E A F L
MARCH-MAY 2019 BRISBANE CANBERRA HOBART LAUNCESTON MELBOURNE SYDNEY
Editor Howard Kotton Designer Mark Roma
Team Lists Photography AFL Photos (03) 9643 1999
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4 | 2019 FIXTURE 2019 FIXTURE | 5
2019 Fixture
MATCH 1 MATCH 5 MATCH 9 MATCH 13 MATCH 17 MATCH 21
v v v v v v
SYDNEY SWANS BRISBANE LIONS TASMANIA DEVILS SYDNEY SWANS TASMANIA DEVILS GEELONG FALCONS
vs TASMANIA DEVILS vs GOLD COAST SUNS vs CALDER CANNONS vs MURRAY BUSHRANGERS vs WESTERN JETS vs SYDNEY SWANS
Blacktown, Sydney Yeronga, Brisbane Penguin, Tasmania Blacktown, Sydney UTAS, Launceston Ikon Park
Saturday, March 30, 9.30am Saturday, April 6, 11am Sunday, April 14, 11.30am Saturday, April 27, 10.45am Sunday, April 28, 11.30am Sunday, May 5, 11.30am
MATCH 2 MATCH 6 MATCH 10 MATCH 14 MATCH 18 MATCH 22
v v v v v
v
GWS GIANTS GREATER WESTERN
GWS GIANTS NORTHERN TERRITORY WESTERN JETS NORTHERN TERRITORY
vs GIPPSLAND POWER VICTORIA REBELS
vs BRISBANE LIONS vs TASMANIA DEVILS vs NORTHERN TERRITORY vs NORTHERN KNIGHTS
Blacktown, Sydney
vs NORTHERN TERRITORY
Blacktown, Sydney Holden Centre, Melbourne Burbank Oval, Williamstown Ikon Park
Windy Hill, Essendon
Saturday, March 30, 11.55am Sunday, April 7, 1pm Sunday, April 14, 2.30pm Saturday, April 27, 1.15pm Sunday, May 5, 2pm
Sunday, April 28, 2pm
MATCH 3 MATCH 7 MATCH 11 MATCH 15 MATCH 19 MATCH 23
v v v
v v v
GOLD COAST SUNS
NORTHERN TERRITORY NORTHERN KNIGHTS GOLD COAST SUNS SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS TASMANIA DEVILS vs GREATER WESTERN
vs GOLD COAST SUNS vs GWS GIANTS vs OAKLEIGH CHARGERS vs BRISBANE LIONS vs OAKLEIGH CHARGERS VICTORIA REBELS
Blacktown, Sydney Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham Southport Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham North Hobart
Southpine, Brendale
Saturday, March 30, 2.20pm Saturday, April 13, 10.45am Sunday, April 14, 10.45am Saturday, April 27, 10.45am Saturday, May 4, 11.30am
Sunday, May 5, 10.45am
MATCH 4 MATCH 8 MATCH 12 MATCH 16 MATCH 20 MATCH 24
v v v v v v
GWS GIANTS SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS BRISBANE LIONS EASTERN RANGES MURRAY BUSHRANGERS BRISBANE LIONS
vs SYDNEY SWANS vs SYDNEY SWANS vs EASTERN RANGES vs GOLD COAST SUNS vs GWS GIANTS vs DANDENONG STINGRAYS
Canberra Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham Southport Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham Albury Sportsground Southpine, Brendale
Saturday, April 6, 11am Saturday, April 13, 1.15pm Sunday, April 14, 1.15pm Saturday, April 27, 1.15pm Saturday, May 4, 1pm Sunday, May 5, 1.15pm
6 | NAB EDITORIAL NAB EDITORIAL | 7
Editorial
Message From Message From
Thomas Dobson Joel Selwood
Head of Media and Partnerships NAB AFL Ambassador
NAB has proudly partnered with the AFL for 18 Throughout my footy career, I’ve been fortunate
years and we’re delighted that our long-standing enough to receive a great deal of support. As a
association will continue in 2019 as we watch the next developing player, the NAB AFL Rising Star program
generation of AFL talent come through the ranks. played a fundamental role in my journey towards
We are committed to supporting the full spectrum becoming a professional footballer.
of the game – from grassroots right through to the The NAB AFL Under-18 Academy Series provides
elite level. We support the little tackers through NAB talented young players the opportunity to compete
AFL Auskick, and we recognise up-and-coming stars in an elite competition before progressing to the
of our game through the NAB AFL and AFLW Rising NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, NAB AFL Draft
Stars Program. Combine and ultimately the NAB AFL Draft.
We are proud to have extended our partnership I’m one of many current AFL players who have
to support the NAB AFL Women’s competition for been lucky enough to progress through the NAB AFL
a further three years and continue to help boys and Rising Stars Program on my journey to becoming
girls live their dreams of playing this great game at a professional footballer. I’m thankful for the
an elite level. opportunities the program has provided me along
We are excited to support the new and exciting the way as I have established my career.
Under-18s competition – NAB League. This enhances I wish the players in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18
the pathway for the future stars of the game across Academy Series all the very best and I hope to see
Australia. We are very much committed to this you on the main arena in the years to come.
program and the wonderful opportunities it offers
Australia’s most promising young talent.
On behalf of NAB, I wish everyone involved in this
year’s competition all the very best.
Members of South Australia’s 2018
Division 1 Championships-winning
team (from left) Connor Rozee,
Jackson Hately, Jack Lukosius and
Izak Rankine found their
way on to AFL lists in 2019.
Charlie Spargo
Represented the Allies
in the 2016 and 2017
NAB AFL Under-18
Championships.
8 | RESULTS AND PAST WINNERS RESULTS AND PAST WINNERS | 9
Winners and Medallists
LARKE MEDAL HC HARRISON MEDAL
BEST PLAYER (DIV 1) BEST PLAYER (DIV 2)
1977 Rodney Watts (Vic) 1992 Michael Voss (Qld)
1978 Mark Weidemann (SA) 1993 Mark Ryan (NT)
1979 Grant Campbell (WA) 1994 Michael Martin (Tas)
1980 Darryl Murphy (ACT) 1995 Steven Koops (NT)
1981 Paul Salmon (Vic) 1996 Matthew Bernes (Tas)
1982 Michael Phyland (NSW) 1997 Fred Campbell (NT)
1983 Greg Anderson (SA) Shane Young (Qld)
1998
1984 David Condon (NSW) Derek Murray (NSW/ACT)
1985 Jason Kerr (NSW) 1999 Brad Green (Tas)
1986 Stephen Lawrence (Qld) 2000 Ian Callinan (Tas)
The Division 1 Championships-winning team from South Australia. Tarryn Thomas won the HC Harrison Medal in 2018 representing Tasmania.
1987 Steve Kolyniuk (Vic) 2001 Tom Davidson (Tas)
Division 1 — 2018 Academy Series — 2018 1988 Robbie Wright (NSW) 2002 Anthony Corrie (NT)
1989 Ray Windsor (Qld) 2003 Jake Furfaro (Qld)
LADDER P W L FOR AGST % PTS LADDER P W L FOR AGST % PTS 1990 Paul Williams (Tas) 2004 Richard Tambling (NT)
SA 4 4 0 403 208 193.8 16 Tasmania 5 5 0 483 253 190.9 20 1991 Robert Neill (ACT) 2005 Grant Birchall (Tas)
Swans 1992 Daniel Southern (WA) 2006 Ricky Petterd (Qld)
Vic M 4 3 1 290 300 96.7 12 Academy 5 4 1 414 344 120.3 16
1993 Shaun McManus (WA) 2007 Craig Bird (NSW/ACT)
WA 4 2 2 265 333 79.6 8 SUNS 5 2 3 369 319 115.7 8 1994 Daniel Harford (Vic) 2008 Mitch Robinson (Tas)
Academy
Luke Godden (Vic M) 2009 Dylan McNeil (NSW/ACT)
Allies 4 1 3 258 267 96.6 4 Lions 1995
5 2 3 325 384 84.6 8 Ben Setchell (Vic C) 2010 Sam Darley (Tas)
Academy
Vic C 4 0 4 196 304 64.5 0 Giants 1996 Pat Steinfort (Vic M) 2011 John McKenzie (Tas)
Academy 5 1 4 264 388 68.0 4
1997 Tim Finocchiaro (Vic M) 2012 Jake Neade (NT)
NT 5 1 4 264 431 61.3 4 1998 Garth Taylor (WA) Liam Dawson (Qld)
1999 Paul Hasleby (WA) 2013 Kade Kolodjashnij (Tas)
NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS PAST WINNERS 2000 Kayne Pettifer (Vic C) Toby Nankervis (Tas)
2014 Isaac Heeney (NSW/ACT)
1953-58 Queensland Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1) Sam Power (Vic M)
1997 2008 2001 2015 Ben Keays (Qld)
Queensland (Div 2) Tasmania (Div 2) Steven Armstrong (WA)
1963-73 Queensland
2002 Byron Schammer (SA) 2016 Jack Bowes (Qld)
1974-75 New South Wales Vic Metro (Div 1) Western Australia (Div 1)
1998 2009 2003 Kepler Bradley (WA)
NSW/ACT (Div 2) NSW/ACT (Div 2) Nick Blakey
1976-77 Victoria 2017
2004 Jesse W Smith (Vic M) (Swans Academy)
1978-80 South Australia Western Australia (Div 1) Vic Country (Div 1)
1999 2010 2005 Marc Murphy (Vic M)
Queensland (Div 2) Tasmania (Div 2) 2018 Tarryn Thomas (Tas)
1981-84 Victoria 2006 Tom Hawkins (Vic M)
Vic Country (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1)
1985 Western Australia 2000 2011 2007 Cale Morton (WA)
NSW/ACT (Div 2) Tasmania (Div 2)
1986-88 Victoria 2008 Jack Watts (Vic M)
Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1)
1989 Vic Country 2001 2012 Andrew Hooper (Vic C)
Tasmania (Div 2) Northern Territory (Div 2) 2009
1990 Vic Metro David Swallow (WA)
Vic Metro (Div 1) South Australia (Div 1) Tasmania
2002 2013 2010 Harley Bennell (WA)
1991 South Australia Northern Territory (Div 2) (Div 2)
2011 Stephen Coniglio (WA)
Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Country (Div 1) South Australia (Div 1)
1992 2003 2014 2012 Lachie Whitfield (Vic C)
Vic Country (Div 2) NSW/ACT (Div 2) NSW/ACT (Div 2)
Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Country (Div 1) 2013 Dom Sheed (WA)
1993 2004 2015
NSW (Div 2) Northern Territory (Div 2) Queensland (Div 2) 2014 Christian Petracca (Vic M)
Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1) 2015 Josh Schache (Vic C)
1994 2005 2016
Vic Country (Div 2) Tasmania (Div 2) NSW/ACT (Div 2)
2016 Jack Graham (SA)
South Australia (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1) Vic Metro (Div 1)
1995 2006 2017 2017 Oscar Allen (WA)
Western Australia (Div 2) Queensland (Div 2) Swans Academy (Academy Series) 2018 Harrison Medallist
1996
Vic Metro (Div 1)
2007
Western Australia (Div 1)
2018
South Australia (Div 1),
2018 Sam Walsh (Vic C) Tarryn Thomas
Tasmania (Div 2) NSW/ACT (Div 2) Tas (Academy Series) (Academy Series)
10 | STATE OVERVIEW STATE OVERVIEW | 11
NSW/ACT Northern Territory Queensland Tasmania
Participants are fortunate to have increased access AFLNT is proud of the players who have made it on to Queensland’s representation in the Allies squad was AFL Tasmania’s talent program heads into an exciting new
to high-level practices through the AFL Club Academy AFL lists and hopes it can continue to add to the talent again healthy in 2018 with 15 players across both the era in 2019, with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils,
programs at the QBE Sydney Swans (coach Jared pool nationally. Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns Academies named. an initiative encompassing the state’s male and female
Crouch) and the Westfund GWS Giants (coach Jason This year has seen a new strategy and structure Three went on to be selected in the 2018 NAB talent programs and including the re-entry of a Tasmanian
Saddington) in this expanded Academy and national put in place which has led to greater input into talent AFL Draft. under-18 team into the NAB League on a full-time basis.
championships format. ID from remote development managers who take in Changes in Queensland are imminent in 2019 with a The Devils program aims to provide players from all
Players involved in the Joss Talented Player 10 remote NT communities, as well as Katherine and restructure of the AFL Queensland Talent Department over the state the best opportunity to succeed regardless
Program are spread far and wide across a vast Tenant Creek and the ongoing development of the roles to reflect the national guidelines. of their location and the three training hubs (Hobart,
geographical landscape encompassing 21 training Alice Springs training base. Working closely with both the Brisbane Lions and Launceston and Ulverstone) play a vital role in this
centres and includes multiple leagues, associations As always, the NT Thunder Academy is well Gold Coast Suns Academies, the changes emphasise happening. The introduction of talent managers Darren
and community clubs. supported by the NT-affiliated leagues and their individual player development at a high level. Trevena (North) and Jamie Hayward (North-West) to work
The AFL Club Academy programs have been working clubs and ongoing support from the AFL provides the AFL Queensland state talent manager Mark Browning alongside Mathew Armstrong in the South is delivering
diligently with all stakeholders to ensure they are opportunity for these players to shine on the national was optimistic about the opportunities this year and the some great results in the program’s infancy.
well prepared and confident about their teams and stage. Players have been prepared well under the quality of talent coming through both club Academies. Adrian Fletcher, a born-and-bred Tasmanian, returns to
individuals heading into the Academy Series. guidance of Jason Roe, the NT Thunder Academy coach “This year there is a number of quality players across the state as the program’s head coach after a successful
As the central body in AFL, NSW/ACT is grateful for along with specialists such as wellbeing coach Belinda both Academies that offer a different mix than the stint as Queensland head coach, as well as coaching the
the continued positive support shown to all who aspire Creer and high performance manager Eliza Morrison. top-age players that came through last season,” he said. Allies under-18 program throughout the NAB AFL Under-18
to represent NSW/ACT as either a player, coach or staff These support roles give the program the edge that is “The Academies’ emphasis is to ensure each player Championships. Fletcher brings a wealth of experience and
member. Without this consistent positive support, needed to see a consistent growth of players in the NT. reaches their full potential and has access to a high-level knowledge from not only an extensive coaching career, but
competing at championships level would be impossible. development program throughout the year. also as a player at AFL level.
Nick Blakey, Kieren Briggs, Jacob Koschitzke, Mathew “We are very appreciative of the support of both clubs The Devils players enter the Academy Series after a
Walker, Ely Smith, Sam Wicks and Michael Gibbons and the opportunities they provide for the players. solid pre-season period, culminating in two trial matches
were added to AFL club lists for 2019, again highlighting “We know AFL clubs will likely only pick a handful of against Tasmanian State League teams, the Tigers and
the collaborative work achieved by the state body, AFL players and we need to work with the players to ensure North Launceston. The coaching group is confident the
Club Academy programs, leagues, associations and they get to AFL standard to help with the next step in work put in throughout the pre-season will hold the
community clubs. their careers being at AFL, NEAFL or State League level.” players in good stead over the Academy Series matches
and into the NAB League season.
Although geographically challenged with the spread
of talent statewide, the players have gelled well when
they have had the opportunity to come together and look
forward to the opportunities the season will bring.
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Hailing from the ACT, Tom is a strong-bodied midfielder Malcolm, who has continued to improve in the NT Thunder Will has really progressed in the last 12 months. The A member of the 2019 Allies hub group, Will possesses
who can push forward and kick goals. His appetite for Academy over the past three years, was also a Boomerang medium-sized midfielder covers the ground, can a strong speed/endurance combination. Is developing
the contest is highlighted by his contested clearance representative and played in the NAB Futures Stars match play as a forward and is a difficult match-up with his well as an inside midfielder after a strong showing at
work and complemented by his positive ball use. Tom is on AFL Grand Final day. He made his senior debut with the marking a real strength. His work ethic, high training half-back as a bottom-age player. Strong overhead with
a student of the game who applies himself to all tasks NEAFL NT Thunder team in 2018 and has been a consistent standards and ability to get from contest to contest a good leap, we are looking forward to Will’s continued
in the most professional manner and presents himself performer for the Darwin Buffaloes during the past two are fantastic. A Lions Academy product from the growth throughout the Academy Series, NAB League
as a potential high draft selectio n. NTFL seasons. Mally has genuine speed, clean hands and Aspley Football Club, Will is in for a big 2019. and Under-18 championships campaigns.
a positive approach to his games, and he can play inside
Darren Denneman Mark Browning Adrian Fletcher
AFL NSW/ACT Talent Manager and outside of the contest. AFL Queensland Talent Manager Tasmania Academy Coach
Jason Roe
NT Thunder Academy Coach
12 | TEAM LIST BRISBANE LIONS | 13
Brisbane Lions Academy Eight graduates on AFL list
Coach Josh Hunt Team Manager Luke Curran All regions from talent zone represented again
NO. NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB When Connor McFadyen (Kedron JAFC/Wilston Grange QAFL)
4 Ky McKENZIE 16/1/2002 180 70 Aspley was selected by the Brisbane Lions in last year’s
5 Sean RYAN 11/8/2001 175 69 Western Magpies NAB AFL Draft, he became one of eight Brisbane Lions
6 Jake MERRETT 14/2/2002 178 68 Morningside Academy graduates on the club’s list for 2019.
7 Kirk McGRORY 25/1/2002 174 67 Mt Gravatt He joins fellow graduates Harris Andrews, Eric Hipwood,
8 Tarj TOWNSON 30/11/2000 178 75 Mt Gravatt/Maroochydore Archie Smith, Ben Keays, Jacob Allison, Jack Payne and
9 Will TASKER 16/4/2002 180 75 Morningside Connor Ballenden.
11 Will MARTYN 29/3/2001 184 79 Aspley
The under-18 program started back in November 2018
with the squad training weekly in preparation for the revised
12 Saxon CROZIER 14/11/2002 189 75 Wests Juniors
format of the AFL Academy Series. The pre-season program
13 Blake COLEMAN 6/8/2002 180 75 Morningside
aimed to replicate an AFL pre-season with weekly football,
14 Carter MICHAEL 22/5/2002 187 72 Maroochydore
fitness and education sessions based on what the Lions’ AFL
15 Tahj ABBERLEY 23/4/2002 178 70 Moreton Bay
team is doing week to week.
16 Will O’DWYER 10/8/2002 179 70 Aspley
All regions in the Academy talent zone are again
17 Josh HAMMOND 3/6/2001 187 83 Morningside represented with players from Hervey Bay and the
18 Bruce REVILLE 22/2/2001 186 76 Western Magpies/Maryborough Sunshine Coast in the north, Brisbane in the south-east and
19 Tom GRIFFITHS 1/6/2001 182 70 Morningside/Coolum Beach Toowoomba in the west making up the squad.
20 Jesse QUINT 14/9/2000 179 72 Redland/Morningside The squad doesn’t have to look too far inspiration and
21 Noah CUMBERLAND 15/3/2001 183 79 Maroochydore motivation with some 19-year-olds and AFL Academy-Allies
22 Zane LOVELL 27/4/2001 182 76 Western Magpies Hub players training with the Lions list over summer.
23 Tom JEFFREY 17/6/2001 187 77 Morningside They soaked up the knowledge of Chris Fagan and his
25 Campbell ASTON 14/6/2001 178 70 Morningside/Toowoomba coaching team alongside experienced AFL players such as
26 Jacob APTED 25/4/2001 181 73 Morningside/Coorparoo Dayne Zorko, Luke Hodge and Lachie Neale and young guns
27 Darcy MARSH 25/7/2000 178 71 Redland/Mt Gravatt Jarrod Berry and Cam Rayner.
28 Ethan HUNT 6/6/2000 186 79 Redland/Morningside Academy head coach and former Geelong premiership
29 Jordan TABBARA 11/5/2001 173 79 Redland/Mt Gravatt
player Josh Hunt continues in his role along with returning
assistant coaches Travis Hubble, Scott Cowley and Brett
30 Jonty MacDOUGALL 13/3/2002 172 65 Western Magpies/Dalby
McEvoy, plus the additions of talls coaches Tom Williams
31 Justin CURRIE 8/2/2000 181 81 Redland/Mt Gravatt
(ex-Western Bulldogs) and Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney.
32 Toby TRIFFETT 24/2/2002 183 72 Morningside
The Lions Academy thanks the Hyundai Motor Company
33 Keidean COLEMAN 31/3/2000 182 75 Redland/Morningside
Australia via the ‘Hyundai Help For Kids’ program for its
34 Darcy PREST 19/4/2002 181 78 Western Magpies
tremendous ongoing support. Hyundai Help for Kids is the
35 Sam BUTLER 4/4/2001 189 81 Maroochydore Australian arm of the Hyundai Motor Company’s global corporate
36 James WARD 24/5/2001 195 94 Western Magpies social responsibility program, ‘Moving The World Together’.
37 Jack MOSELEY 3/8/2001 181 80 Mt Gravatt The Academy also thanks AFL Queensland’s talent and
38 Tom WISCHNAT 1/10/2001 189 99 Morningside/Maroochydore game development staff who help develop the game across
39 Liam BURGESS 24/9/2001 186 81 Morningside the state, the various junior footy coaches and clubs from
40 Nickolas HABERER 29/12/2000 196 91 Sandgate/Caloundra around South-East Queensland who provide many of the
41 Kobe TOZER 1/3/2001 194 86 Aspley/Bribie Island players with their football foundations, and the parents and
42 Ethan HARRIS 13/2/2002 201 88 Wests Juniors families of the Academy players who make the time, effort,
43 Jack BRISKEY 18/1/2002 192 77 Western Magpies/Toowoomba commitment and sacrifice to allow the boys to participate.
44 Conner BULLEY 6/2/2002 191 80 Wests Juniors
45 Gracen SPROULE 31/1/2001 175 78 Wilston Grange
46 Dane BRUCE 15/8/2002 178 73 Morningside Graduate Showed excellent hands overhead in contested
Eric
47 Hugh FIDLER 16/6/2002 181 78 Wilston Grange
situations and an ability to play back or forward.
48 Charlie BOWES 13/3/2002 186 77 Noosa
49 Charlie THORPE 13/7/2001 189 72 Western Magpies Agile and very effective on his left foot, he played a major
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Tom MATTHEWS
Cody STACKELBERG
Max McDONALD
24/1/2000
22/6/2000
12/2/2001
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Redland/Western Magpies
Aspley/Sandgate
Maroochydore
Hipwood
Brisbane Lions Academy
role in Queensland’s championship win in 2015.
Mark Browning
AFL Queensland Talent Manager
60 Samson RYAN 9/12/2000 204 88 Western Magpies/Toowoomba
14 | TEAM LIST GOLD COAST SUNS | 15
Gold Coast Suns Academy Big area to cover
Coach Andrew Raines Team Manager Jason Torney Players come from Cape York to northern NSW
NO. NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB The Suns Academy has again been busy over the
1 Hewago PAUL OEA 13/11/2001 174 63 Broadbeach pre-season preparing the under-18 squad for the season
2 Clay DALY 12/6/2002 178 73 Southport ahead. The squad consists of about 65 players from
North Queensland, the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers.
3 Michael SELSBY 4/1/2001 170 70 Trinity Beach/Broadbeach
The Academy’s catchment area means players come
4 Mitchell FITZPATRICK 11/1/2001 178 76 Labrador
from Cape York and Cairns all the way down to Lennox
5 Connor BUDARICK 6/4/2001 176 76 Labrador Head in northern NSW. Given those challenges, staff use
6 Riley BUCKLAND 9/4/2001 178 70 Palm Beach Currumbin Academy values ‘Respect’, ‘Elite’ and ‘United’ to create the
7 James SMITH 17/1/2002 179 71 Labrador best culture and environment for all players to develop.
8 Rhys NICHOLLS 30/9/2002 183 70 Labrador Andrew Raines will oversee his fourth season as head
9 Bailey REEVES 17/4/2002 182 74 Broadbeach
coach, backed up by experienced Academy assistants
Andrew Hayes, Neil Mackay, Mark Pitura and Rick Sullivan.
10 Max PESCUD 13/4/2002 180 60 Surfers Paradise
In an exciting initiative, the Suns will have the
11 Jack WINGRAVE 3/8/2001 181 70 Palm Beach Currumbin
opportunity to play three NAB League clubs, both
12 Ethan DAWSON 26/6/2001 180 71 Palm Beach Currumbin in Victoria and at home. The players and staff look
13 Joshua GORE 29/5/2001 177 75 Southport/Broadbeach forward to the challenge, particularly the chance to
14 Matthew FRASER 5/5/2001 176 80 Labrador mix it with the Victorians.
15 Corey JOYCE 20/4/2001 175 74 Palm Beach Currumbin Two players graduated to the AFL last year –
Bailey Scott (father-son to North Melbourne) and
16 James MOHR 5/2/2001 181 75 Labrador
Caleb Graham (pick No. 71 with the Gold Coast Suns).
17 Branden DESLANDES 25/1/2001 185 75 Cairns City Lions/Broadbeach
Another Cairns Academy product to be drafted,
18 Aiden FYFE 16/8/2002 186 73 Southport Graham will join nine other graduates on the Suns list
19 Zach BRIGGS 20/8/2001 186 77 Mt Gravatt making up 20 per cent of their talent out of the Academy.
20 Elijah SEMAAN 19/4/2001 176 80 Broadbeach The Suns Academy works closely with AFLQ in creating
21 Ryan GILMORE 28/8/2000 186 87 Broadbeach the best possible talent pathway for Queenslanders with
22 Alex DAVIES 18/3/2002 190 80 Manunda Hawks/Broadbeach regional hubs in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton
and the Northern Rivers and the main base at Metricon
23 Liam O’BRIEN 10/2/2002 174 70 Palm Beach Currumbin/Rebels
Stadium on the Gold Coast. There are many Academy staff,
25 Riley JOHNSON 19/4/2002 189 85 Labrador
volunteers and players to thank for their efforts in creating
26 Harrison DAY 4/2/2002 186 77 Palm Beach Currumbin the Suns Academy high performance training programs.
27 Billy BIRCH 13/4/2001 187 95 Labrador Also thanks to all the parents, guardians, family
28 Ashton CROSSLEY 10/8/2001 181 79 Palm Beach Currumbin members and friends who played a vital role in the
29 Harrison ROWLES 26/3/2002 189 84 Broadbeach players’ development.
30 Josh MOLLOY 3/2/2001 186 83 Southport
31 Jack JOHNSTON 5/7/2002 193 93 Palm Beach Currumbin
32 Matthew CONROY 7/11/2000 198 85 Broadbeach
33 Patrick MURTAGH 11/2/2000 196 94 Carrara Saints
34 Dirk KOENEN 1/1/2000 195 91 Palm Beach Currumbin
35 Max NEWMAN 1/2/2001 194 95 Northern Beaches Suns/Broadbeach
44 Ethan HUNT 2/7/2002 176 64 Palm Beach Currumbin
45 Mitchell BELL 8/2/2002 175 70 Labrador
46 Thomas HOFERT 19/4/2002 198 78 Broadbeach
47 Flynn PETERSONS 10/6/2002 183 83 Palm Beach Currumbin Graduate Cairns-raised Jack impressed with his good ball use and
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Fitzroy GREENWOOL
Lachlan McDONALD
27/4/2000
2/3/2000
172
184
60
78
Broadbeach
Labrador Jack excelled with his combination of speed and endurance.
Composed player who won Queensland’s MVP and Harrison
Bowes Medal in the 2016 Under-18 Championships.
53 Cory BEAMAN 3/5/2000 185 80 Palm Beach Currumbin
54 Cooper PORTELLI 11/8/2000 186 83 Palm Beach Currumbin
57 Jackson BRUMLEY 28/9/2000 199 95 Labrador Mark Browning
58 Daniel DAVIDSON 7/5/2001 168 68 Port Douglas
Gold Coast Academy AFL Queensland Talent Manager
16 | TEAM LIST GWS GIANTS | 17
GWS Giants Academy Motivated to develop
Coach Jason Saddington Team Manager Mick Clift
Program provides opportunity for 700 players annually
NO. NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB This year brings another exciting season of football for the
1 Harry GRANT 3/7/2001 171 75 Queanbeyan Giants’ Academy players, coaches, staff and families. The
2 Matthew HAMBLIN 5/11/2002 178 73 Ganmain GGM opportunity to participate in a revamped under-18 series
3 Jackson MOEN 28/2/2001 171 67 East Coast Eagles provides great motivation and hunger within the Academy
4 Cameron EDWARDS 12/3/2001 175 73 East Coast Eagles players to develop to the highest level.
5 Kane FLACK 24/6/2001 178 73 North Wagga The under-18 squad has prepared for the 2019 season
6 Tim ORGAN 15/3/2002 178 70 East Coast Eagles with a series of camps and practice matches combined
7 Sam MACKLAN 18/2/2002 176 73 Collingullie GP with regular regional training sessions with an aim to be
8 Regan DREW 22/9/2001 175 82 Ainslie competitive throughout the series.
9 Ed PERRYMAN 24/7/2000 180 65 Collingullie GP The Giants Academy program develops more than 700
10 James PEATLING 21/8/2000 182 70 Pennant Hills players annually across the 13-19 age group with more than
11 Miles BRIDGLAND 4/3/2001 183 84 St George 60 coaches and staff at regional centres of excellence in
12 Lachlan SQUIRE 25/7/2001 181 83 Queanbeyan Western Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Broken Hill,
13 James POPE 31/8/2001 188 80 Collingullie GP Leeton, Ulladulla, Bathurst/Orange and Bermagui, as well
14 Shaun DRISCOLL 6/1/2000 177 70 Wagga Tigers as the NGA zone in Albury, Tocumwal and Wentworth.
15 Wilson MUDGE 15/3/2001 175 70 St George Since its inception, 34 Giants Academy members have
16 Coopa STEELE 3/6/2002 180 79 Leeton-Whitton been placed on AFL club lists. Season 2018 produced another
17 Jeromy LUCAS 29/6/2000 183 80 Northern Jets Western Sydney local with the Giants selecting Kieren Briggs
18 Ryan ALLEN 28/2/2001 183 75 Coolamon with pick 34 in the NAB AFL Draft. Mathew Walker became
19 Rhys MOONEY 24/1/2001 185 81 Marrar the first NGA-zoned player drafted, by Hawthorn with pick 63.
20 Jai REED 17/1/2000 185 88 Narooma Jacob Koschitzke was also selected by the Hawks with pick 52
21 Maxwell BEAUMONT 13/5/2000 186 82 Eastlake and the Brisbane Lions selected former Western Sydney local
22 Lucas CONLAN 19/3/2001 189 95 Griffith Swans and Academy member Ely Smith with pick 21.
23 Adam WHYTE 4/9/2001 186 82 Marrar It is through an incredible amount of dedication and effort
24 Nicholas MURRAY 18/12/2000 193 92 Wangaratta Rovers from players, parents, coaches and staff that the Academy
25 Thomas GREEN 23/1/2001 190 88 Marist/GIANTS boys get these wonderful opportunities to develop and grow
26 Liam DELAHUNTY 13/2/2001 191 91 Coolamon as not only footballers but young men. Acknowledgment
27 Joshua GREEN 24/7/2002 191 84 Marist must also go to AFL NSW/ACT and its Talent Program for
28 Matthew McGRORY 23/8/2001 187 77 Gungahlin the support it provides to the Giants Academy program.
29 George KENDALL 13/11/2000 193 91 Mangoplah CUE
30 Jarred GARDINER 1/7/2001 200 90 Marist
31 Daniel CERNI 25/1/2000 192 96 Eastlake
32 Connor MARSH 8/6/2001 190 98 Camden
33 Michael DRISCOLL 9/3/2001 192 86 Osborne
34 Oliver HICKS 28/12/2000 195 95 Queanbeyan
35 Jack CULLEN 28/1/2002 197 102 Coleambally
36 Blake ARGUS 14/1/2002 182 84 Griffith Swans
37 Drew BEAVAN 23/1/2002 180 75 Marrar
38 Heath BEAUMONT 14/5/2001 183 72 Ainslie
39 Joshua HANFORD 14/4/2000 192 75 Central Broken Hill
40 Joe BISHOP 3/9/2001 185 78 Ainslie
41 Sebastian QUIRK 9/1/2002 181 73 Marist
42 Maximus MONAGHAN 27/5/2002 183 83 Belconnen
43 Samuel FROST 17/9/2002 184 80 Queanbeyan Graduate From the Riverina, Jacob led NSW/ACT in 2015 with
Jacob his actions both on and off the field. Always set a
44 Harry RADLEY 19/2/2002 184 81 Collingullie GP
45 Bailey BEATTIE 2/1/2002 184 76 West Broken Hill
46 Darcy IRVINE 10/2/2002 188 75 Turvey Park
respectful, positive and responsive example for his team
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49
Scott BROWN
Hamish GILMORE
Jack DRISCOLL
8/2/2002
16/10/2002
8/4/2002
187
193
199
76
79
82
Bathurst Bushrangers
Wagga Tigers
The Rock-Yerong Creek
Hopper
GWS Giants Academy
in the championships.
Darren Denneman
AFL NSW/ACT Talent Manager
50 Macauley SMITH 15/11/2001 194 90 Narrandera
18 | TEAM LIST NORTHERN TERRITORY | 19
Northern Territory Hubs for players from around Territory
Coach Jason Roe Team Manager Simon Hargrave Changes in staff as strong development pathway continues to provide clear direction
NO. NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB The Michael Long Learning and Leadership Centre, along with the
1 Francis BRUCE 24/9/2001 167 67 Pioneer other main hubs of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and the
NT remote development team, continue to provide NT players – male
2 Tyson WOODS 14/3/2001 169 61 Souths
and female – with better access to football programs and a clear
3 Brayden RIOLI 29/4/2001 180 66 St Mary’s
direction along the AFL talent pathway.
4 Ronald FEJO jnr 16/12/2001 172 62 Wanderers
Players from remote communities can live and train with the NT
5 Leonard FERRERIA 20/1/2001 177 63 St Mary's Thunder Academy and the senior NT Thunder teams as part of the
6 John TIPILOURA 12/6/2002 180 60 Wanderers ongoing development and education outcomes of the Michael Long
7 Brandon RUSCA 11/5/2001 190 71 Southern Districts Learning and Leadership Centre. Scholarship programs and early
8 Malcolm ROSAS jnr 27/6/2001 175 62 Darwin Buffaloes identification through the AFL’s Next Generation Academy programs
9 Jonty PATRICK 9/11/2002 175 65 Palmerston have provided remote players with better-structured opportunities
10 Mitch MUSGROVE 19/7/2001 182 66 St Mary’s to prepare them for national level competitions.
11 Stanley TIPILOURA 27/7/2002 178 67 Wanderers The introduction of the Michael Long Cup series and NT School
Sports Development Day has given players the ability to be identified
12 James BOX 19/9/2001 182 68 Wanderers
at 14-15 years and provides talent staff with the ability to view players
13 Kynan KENNY 9/8/2002 178 66 Wanderers
against their peers. It supports identification from an early age
14 Johan JACK 23/1/2001 171 67 Nightcliff
and for some players creates an opportunity to roll out a four-year
15 Jeffrey SIMON 2/12/2001 177 65 Tiwi Bombers development plan before they go into the AFL Academy Series.
16 Jamal LYNCH 23/3/2002 181 67 South Alice Staff changes bring a new look. NT Thunder Academy coach Jason
17 Maurice RIOLI 9/1/2002 171 60 St Mary’s Roe, who started in October, brings a holistic approach to the program.
18 Jacob LONG 27/3/2002 181 63 St Mary’s He was an NT underage representative who was rookie-listed by
19 Ben JUNGFER 6/8/2001 186 75 Waratah Collingwood before playing at North Adelaide and redrafted to the
20 Braith HODGES 15/10/2002 182 78 St Mary’s Brisbane Lions, where he played 50 games in three seasons.
21 Tyrell LUI 2/6/2002 187 75 Wanderers Roe has assembled a team of coaches who are focused on
teaching the value of fundamentals at this level.
22 Brodie LAKE 16/5/2002 186 73 Southern Districts
In 2018, the NT Thunder Academy was fortunate to appoint
23 Micheal COOPER 5/11/2002 181 71 Tiwi Bombers
Eliza Morrison to oversee the high performance programs for the
24 Joel JEFFERY 3/12/2002 189 74 Wanderers
NT Thunder Academy, NEAFL and VFLW programs. Morrison has
25 Domonic FORBES 5/3/2001 185 82 Federal an extensive background working with Tennis Australia and the
26 Sandy BROCK 9/11/2002 188 80 Palmerston Geelong Football Club and guides the NT players through their high
27 Beau O’CONNELL 24/10/2001 173 60 Wanderers performance programs while also supervising a highly experienced
28 Joel STEVENS 13/5/2000 187 78 Waratah medical team.
29 Wade DERKSEN 18/6/2001 189 80 Nightcliff Player wellbeing has continued to advance in the industry,
30 Shawn FOSTER 1/9/2000 188 71 Pioneer which has allowed the AFL to engage Belinda Creer
31 Joel BUDARICK 25/9/2001 185 78 Nightcliff (wellbeing coach) on a full-time basis. Creer’s role is to complement
the on-field and off-field player development with education sessions
32 Marly McGREGOR 16/12/2001 186 79 Nightcliff
and extensive management of players, ensuring that they, their
33 Dray THOMPSON 4/2/2001 185 77 Wanderers
parents and staff have a balanced approach to the program.
34 Luke MacDONALD 1/9/2000 196 105 St Mary’s
The NT Thunder Academy program thanks these sponsors for 2019 –
35 Stephen CUMMING 22/7/2000 199 104 Frankston Sterling, Power and Water Authority, the AFL and the NT Government.
36 Matthew CUMMING 22/7/2000 199 98 Frankston
37 Simon RICHARDSON 23/7/2001 186 88 St Mary’s
38 Brendan MINKULK 15/5/2001 174 67 Waratah
39 Braxton AHMAT 24/5/2000 192 84 St Mary’s
Graduate To see Steven transform from a quiet but always skilful,
Steven
40 Isaac SEDEN-KURNOTH 18/2/2002 180 77 Darwin Buffaloes
41 Matthew GREEN 5/5/2000 189 73 Sporty Spitfires
athletic and aggressive indigenous youngster from Darwin
42 Joseph SALMON 15/7/2001 181 68 Wanderers at Under-16 and Under-18 level to become a top defender and club
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Deacon BRAUN
Alex EMMETT
Mick DERICK
19/6/2001
19/7/2000
9/7/2001
180
201
187
80
81
81
Wanderers
Federal
Wanderers
May
Northern Territory
captain (Gold Coast) was a remarkable outcome.
Wally Gallio
AFL NT Talent Manager
46 Jackson COLE 2/7/2001 184 83 Pioneer20 | TEAM LIST SYDNEY SWANS | 21
Sydney Swans Academy Relish experience, enjoy the moment
Coach Jared Crouch Team Manager Chris Smith Clashes with Victorian teams exciting challenges
NO. NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB The QBE Sydney Swans Academy’s senior players started
1 Zach CAMERON 5/1/2000 192 91 UNSW Bulldogs 2019 with a strong sense of anticipation, excited by the
2 Hamish ELLEM 14/8/2001 194 101 Manly Wolves expanded opportunities to compete against the best
3 Luke PARKS 18/4/2001 188 83 North Shore Bombers under-18 players in the country.
4 Reed VAN HUISSTEDE 10/2/2001 193 89 Newcastle City The Swans Academy has been part of the AFL Academy
5 Harry MAGUIRE 27/1/2001 190 86 Pennant Hills Demons Series for the past two years and that high-level competition
6 Callum NASH 7/2/2001 190 84 St George
has prepared it to take the next step and also play under-18
7 Braeden CAMPBELL 4/2/2002 179 72 Westbrook
sides from Victoria.
8 Ky McGRATH 14/7/2001 185 81 Warners Bay Bulldogs
The restructure of the under-18 competition provides a
9 Samuel THORNE 19/5/2001 175 73 Figtree Kangaroos
10 Jackson BARLING 17/8/2001 183 83 Willoughby/Mosman Swans
strong competitive focus for the senior group. Many of the
11 Aidan WATLING 11/4/2001 180 73 Newcastle City
boys in the 50-player under-17/under-18 squad have been
12 Nicholas BREWER 14/3/2001 185 75 North Shore in the Academy since they were 11 and are united in their
13 Mark DIGNAM 28/3/2002 192 90 Manly Bombers determination to work hard, constantly improve and show
14 Thomas BAXTER 6/7/2001 178 73 UNSW Under 19 their best on the national stage.
15 Harrison PARKER 18/4/2001 180 81 North Shore Bombers Playing the Sandringham Dragons, Geelong Falcons and
16 Lachlan SWANEY 30/1/2001 181 82 East Sydney Bulldogs Murray Bushrangers, as well as the Giants Academy and
17 Pierce ROSEBY 4/1/2002 179 72 Willoughby/North Shore Bombers Tasmania, will be a great learning experience. It will help the
18 Cooper WILSON 7/2/2002 173 61 Manly Bombers
players understand how to prepare in a professional manner
19 Isaiah OLSEN 28/9/2002 172 67 Warners Bay Bulldogs
no matter who they’re playing or where they’re playing.
20 Jordan ADAMS 13/3/2001 174 76 Westbrook
This new structure means Swans Academy players have
21 Zac YOULTEN 2/4/2001 177 73 Manly Bombers
22 Max GEDDES 21/3/2001 180 73 East Sydney Bulldogs
more opportunity to show their talents in front of AFL
23 Errol GULDEN 18/7/2002 173 72 Maroubra Saints
recruiters. However, at the Swans Academy it is constantly
24 Marco ROSSMANN 12/4/2002 180 77 East Sydney Bulldogs emphasised that boys who relish the experience, rather than
25 Connor FLANAGAN 19/12/2000 184 80 St George focusing on long-term outcomes, are those who perform best.
26 Thomas TREVASKIS 2/2/2002 178 73 Manly Bombers The Academy was buoyed by the recruitment of graduates
27 Marc SHEATHER 11/6/2002 185 82 Pennant Hills Nick Blakey and Sam Wicks to the Swans list.
28 Noah Roy CASALINI 2/7/2001 187 75 St George In 2019, the Academy’s focus is on helping players
29 Thomas TYSON 18/5/2001 182 74 Maroubra Saints take responsibility for their development, as well as
30 Reuben LAWS 6/1/2001 189 84 Manly Wolves
showing respect to their teammates and the opposition,
31 Jack WILLIS 29/8/2001 190 78 East Sydney Bulldogs
having a strong work ethic and, most importantly, enjoying
32 Kale GABILA 22/12/2002 170 74 Willoughby
the moment.
33 Kyle MARTIN 21/1/2001 178 83 Manly Wolves
The guidance of Academy head coach Jared Crouch
34 Sam EYNAUD 14/3/2002 188 76 Pennant Hills
35 Thomas DRUM 23/2/2001 193 89 North Shore
and Academy development manager Nick Davis will help
36 Kye PFRENGLE 20/11/2002 188 72 Cronulla Sharks display those qualities.
37 Kyle McKELLAR 25/2/2000 185 92 St George The Academy acknowledges the junior club coaches and
38 Jacob DOL 23/1/2001 186 79 Penshurst Panthers the dozens of Academy coaches throughout the NSW zone
39 Joshua RAYNER 27/1/2001 193 91 North Shore Bombers who have played a big part in getting the boys to this level.
40 Samuel GADEN 7/3/2001 195 91 East Sydney Bulldogs The Academy has 750 boys and girls aged from 11 to 19 and
41 Rory BARKLEY 1/2/2000 187 82 North Shore Bombers these elite development experiences offered by the AFL are
42 Cooper KILPATRICK 10/7/2000 179 78 UNSW Ramsgate the pinnacle they’re all aiming for.
43 Johnny PAWLE 11/2/2000 186 81 UNSW Bulldogs
44 Kyle VEERHUIS 2/3/2000 191 86 Camden Cats
45 Oscar BIRD 10/3/2001 192 83 Willoughby/Mosman Swans
46 Liam GLACKIN 5/3/2001 199 86 North Shore
47 Matthew KANNAN 9/3/2001 183 79 Western Suburbs Graduate Callum was an outstanding player at Under-16 and
Callum Under-18 level for NSW/ACT in winning All-Australian
48 Jason ROACH 11/3/2002 174 68 Terrigal Avoca
49 Aiden ADAMS 22/8/2002 175 75 Manly Wolves
50 Aidan BEVERIDGE 6/8/2002 191 92 Willoughby honours. A prolific ball winner and courageous overhead,
Mills he emerged through the Swans Academy and North Shore.
51 Oscar DAVIS 9/5/2002 173 64 Mosman Swans
52 Hamish DUNSTAN 28/1/2002 177 78 East Sydney Bulldogs
53 Jackson TIKKEROS 15/4/2002 167 62 Figtree Kangaroos Darren Denneman
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Dillon WALSH-HALL
Taine WRIGHT
18/4/2002
24/6/2002
199
177
100
71
Warners Bay Bulldogs
Manly Bombers/Manly Wolves
Sydney Swans Academy AFL NSW/ACT Talent Manager22 | TEAM LIST TASMANIA | 23
Tasmania New era dawns for talent pathway
Coach Adrian Fletcher Team Manager Rob Direen Significant AFL investment starting to deliver
NO. NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB The Tasmanian talent landscape has changed considerably
1 Mitchell O’NEILL 21/2/2001 178 69 North Hobart in 2019, with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils brand
2 Oliver BURROWS-CHENG 22/6/2001 180 80 Kingborough Tigers encompassing the entire Tasmanian talented player pathway,
3 Oliver DAVIS 18/7/2002 181 75 Clarence
along with re-introduction of a Tasmanian side into the NAB
4 William PEPPIN 12/6/2001 181 74 North Hobart
League program on a full-time basis at under-18 level for boys
5 Jared DAKIN 19/1/2001 181 72 Launceston
and a part-time capacity in the female space.
7 Matt McGUINESS 13/7/2000 194 77 Lauderdale
These changes are as a result of a significant investment
8 Jake STEELE 21/1/2001 195 84 North Hobart
from the AFL, which in its early stages is bearing fruit.
9 Joseph CHAPLIN 8/10/2001 193 81 Launceston
A major focus of the program this year is delivering a
10 Hamish ALLAN 28/11/2000 205 100 North Hobart
consistent program in the three talent hubs (North,
11 Jack McCULLOCH 7/10/2000 198 82 North Hobart
12 Isaac CHUGG 26/2/2002 180 72 Launceston
North-West and South), giving players access to the
13 Sam COLLINS 6/1/2002 187 79 North Hobart
same coaching resources, equipment and services
14 Ben SIMPSON 6/7/2001 179 84 North Launceston
throughout the state.
15 Adrian BUTTERWORTH 21/2/2002 183 75 Clarence Well-known and experienced Tasmanian football
16 Ryan BANKS-SMITH 26/12/2000 184 84 Glenorchy identity Darren Trevena returns to the state in the role
17 Patrick WALKER 9/7/2002 185 77 North Hobart of northern talent manager, along with ex-Ulverstone
18 Ethan JACKSON 22/10/2000 180 76 Clarence premiership coach Jamie Hayward taking on a similar
19 Samuel LEWIS-JOHNSTON 9/10/2000 178 74 Clarence role on the North-West Coast. They join long-time
20 Will HARPER 3/6/2002 184 84 Launceston AFL Tasmania servant Mathew Armstrong in his role as
21 Lachlan GADOMSKI 5/5/2000 186 82 Kingborough Tigers southern talent manager.
22 Nicholas BAKER 10/11/2000 190 84 Lauderdale Adrian Fletcher returns to the state in the role of
23 Harrison IRELAND 17/8/2001 193 80 North Hobart Tasmania Devils head coach, after a long and decorated
24 Lachlan BLAKEMORE 19/2/2002 193 82 Circular Head Giants career as a player and coach at AFL and talent levels.
25 Jackson CALLOW 11/6/2002 193 94 North Launceston Fletcher has been instrumental in designing a streamlined
26 Oliver SANDERS 30/5/2002 175 71 North Launceston skill curriculum for the entire Devils program, ensuring there
27 Rhyan MANSELL 4/6/2000 180 70 North Launceston is a continued emphasis on the fundamentals of the game
28 Joseph DESANTIS 10/7/2001 181 70 Burnie Dockers
at all age-group levels. Academy Series winning coach Lance
29 Cooper STUART 9/10/2001 180 73 North Launceston
Spaulding continues with the team as senior assistant coach
30 Bailey GORDON 14/4/2001 179 70 Kingborough Tigers
while Todd Struthers, Rob Devine, Mitch Hills, Justin Rodman
31 Jye MENZIE 28/10/2002 177 73 North Hobart
and Jason Ling round out the coaching group.
32 Angus JEFFERIES 6/7/2002 176 67 North Launceston
Ross Brosnan has continued his great work of the
33 Lachlan BORSBOOM 22/3/2002 176 63 Clarence
previous two years as head of athletic performance.
34 Jack RAND 14/12/2001 198 81 Devonport
Player wellbeing manager Emma Harris will fulfil an
35 Liam VINEY 10/3/2001 179 72 Penguin
36 Mitchel ANDERTON 15/3/2000 177 71 Lauderdale
expanded role with the group this year, with wellbeing a
37 Lewis DEEGAN 16/4/2000 187 81 Ulverstone
major component of Devils programs.
38 Oscar SHAW 16/6/2001 187 80 Lauderdale
The alliance with North Melbourne via the Next Generation
39 Sam GREEN 13/5/2001 188 78 Clarence Academy program continues to grow, with young players along
40 Tyler McGUINISS 12/1/2001 190 75 North Hobart with staff being afforded a number of terrific development
41 Cohen STEPHENSON 16/10/2001 189 76 Devonport opportunities through the club, highlighted by six Allies players
42 Lachlan SULZBERGER 17/2/2002 188 77 Kingborough Tigers spending a week at Arden St in December.
43 Jordan TALBOT 18/1/2001 187 72 Launceston
44 Axel MOORE 13/8/2002 186 81 Sandy Bay
45 Riley ASHLIN 10/6/2002 186 81 Kingborough Tigers
46 Samuel BRUINEWOUD 11/1/2001 194 89 Launceston Graduate Jack was talented at many sports and had fantastic
Jack enthusiasm for the game and training, always played a year or
47 Oscar WALKER 23/10/2000 198 89 North Hobart
48 Joel HENNESSY 14/4/2001 171 66 Ulverstone
50 Connor RIETHOFF 27/11/2001 185 74 Launceston two ahead of his age group and just loved marking the footy. All the
Riewoldt years of kicking and marking the footy at Bellerive Oval as a kid at
51 Joshua CLIFFORD 9/6/2001 186 72 North Hobart
52 Toby UPSON 18/1/2002 187 73 Launceston
53 Warrick HALL 31/1/2002 187 80 North Launceston
half-time of Clarence games had him set for a great career.
54 Blair RUBOCK 7/1/2000 179 70 Clarence Tasmania Hamish Ogilvie
55 Harvey GRIFFITHS 29/9/2001 180 75 Launceston
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