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Twenty potential first-time State players headline the West End State Squad selected to play against Western Australia in the 2012 State Game at Gliderol Stadium next month.
Michael Godden will lead the State side as Head Coach. This year’s State selectors are Stephen Rowe (Chairman of Selectors), Peter Cavan, John Platten and Jarrod Cotton.
Training commences on Tuesday, May 1 at AAMI Stadium.
Chairman of Selectors Stephen Rowe said the group had chosen an initial squad that would be added and subtracted to based on form.
“There will be some disappointed players, no question. Anything up to another 15 players were unlucky not to be selected in the initial squad,” Rowe said.
“We have picked the squad to win on Gliderol Stadium. We have picked the squad with no fear or favour and no restrictions on selection, just the best balanced squad to win.
“The only other criteria was that the players had to be passionate about representing their state.”
Both the WAFL and the SANFL have the ability to select AFL rookie-listed players who have previously played in the State League competition.
ABC TV will telecast the State Game, which will be played on Saturday, May 26 at 2.10pm.
The final West End State Team will be selected on Wednesday, May 23.
The initial 2012 West End State Squad is as follows:

CDFC James Boyd
CDFC Ben Nason
CDFC Eddie Sansbury
CDFC Jarrod Schiller
CDFC Paul Thomas
GFC Ty Allen
GFC Ruory Kirkby
GFC Sam Rudolph
NAFC James Allan
NAFC Clint Alleway
NAFC Leigh Ryswyk
NFC Josh Donohue
NFC Alex Georgiou
NFC Tim Webber
NFC Brett Zorzi
PAFC Jeremy Clayton
PAFC Sam Gray
PAFC James Meiklejohn
SAFC Andrew Ainger
SAFC Joel Cross
SAFC Nick Liddle
SFC Tim McIntyre
SFC Jade Sheedy
WAFC Jonathon Beech
WAFC Ryan Ferguson
WAFC Chris Schmidt
WWTFC Ben Greiger
WWTFC Luke Jarrad
WWTFC Craig Parry
WWTFC Robert Shirley

Ciccolella, Stribling and Bradley (Andrew) unlucky

Allaway, Shirley and Nason lucky

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Ben Nason , a good selection
Has improved since coming back from over the border
Only seen Ben in the 2 games v SA + EG
His foot passing skills are very good[Im sure Justin Westoff will agree]
Deserves to be in this State Squad

Robert Shirley? What a joke! Ryan Williams from CDFC should be in ahead of him. Interesting to see Clint Alleway's golden pass continues. Never seen him doing anything but belt blokes behind the play. But then again being a glenelg fan I've never seen any north player do anything special for a long time.

No Batsanis? They've been watching different games to me then.

topsywaldron wrote:No Batsanis? They've been watching different games to me then.

Not sure 1st year recruits to SANFL clubs are eligible for selection hence why Batsanis, Milne and the like aren't named.

Disappointing Norwood don't have ten named as they have one of the biggest supporter bases.

Shirley a surprise.
Thommo's got in on past performances. Struggled this year thus far.

As an eagles supporter I have to say that the selection of Shirley is a complete joke and makes a mockery of the selection process. I would like to know what grounds they have picked him because I can't think of any.

A much more consistent performer for the Eagles would have have been Raymond but I don't think he would have actually made the team.

Someone mentioned the surprise of Alleway being picked. I don't watch many North games but when I do he always seems to play a great game.

Mr Fuller wrote:As an eagles supporter I have to say that the selection of Shirley is a complete joke and makes a mockery of the selection process. I would like to know what grounds they have picked him because I can't think of any.

A much more consistent performer for the Eagles would have have been Raymond but I don't think he would have actually made the team.

Someone mentioned the surprise of Alleway being picked. I don't watch many North games but when I do he always seems to play a great game.

Alleway had a poor game against Glenelg but otherwise his form has been good and given his previous state performances it is no surprise that he was picked.

Personally though I would have preferred younger players to be given an opportunity rather than players over 30 like Alleway and Shirley.

Dogwatcher wrote:CDFC Ben Nason

Dutchy will be pleased

sjt wrote:Disappointing Norwood don't have ten named as they have one of the biggest supporter bases.

Why stop at ten just name every Norwood player that might keep their whinging fans happy.

mal wrote:Ben Nason , a good selection
Has improved since coming back from over the border
Only seen Ben in the 2 games v SA + EG
His foot passing skills are very good[Im sure Justin Westoff will agree]
Deserves to be in this State Squad

Matthew might agree with you too

Hey SJT who do you actually support because we can't see in your profile and are you confused about things champ?

am Bays wrote:Ciccolella, Stribling unlucky

You serious?

am Bays wrote:Shirley and Nason lucky

We will get flogged

robranisgod wrote:Alleway had a poor game against Glenelg but otherwise his form has been good and given his previous state performances it is no surprise that he was picked.

Allers should be an automatic selection.

am Bays wrote:

topsywaldron wrote:No Batsanis? They've been watching different games to me then.

Not sure 1st year recruits to SANFL clubs are eligible for selection hence why Batsanis, Milne and the like aren't named.

So why is Nason named then?

Macca19 wrote:

am Bays wrote:

topsywaldron wrote:No Batsanis? They've been watching different games to me then.

Not sure 1st year recruits to SANFL clubs are eligible for selection hence why Batsanis, Milne and the like aren't named.

So why is Nason named then?

cause he is originally from SA

Macca19 wrote:

am Bays wrote:

topsywaldron wrote:No Batsanis? They've been watching different games to me then.

Not sure 1st year recruits to SANFL clubs are eligible for selection hence why Batsanis, Milne and the like aren't named.

So why is Nason named then?

originally from here, just returning. Not originally from interstate you need to wait for a year

bays09 wrote: Interesting to see Clint Alleway's golden pass continues. Never seen him doing anything but belt blokes behind the play. But then again being a glenelg fan I've never seen any north player do anything special for a long time.

Bit like your side then

diceman wrote:Hey SJT who do you actually support because we can't see in your profile and are you confused about things champ?

The Bulldogs, diceman. Sorry, when I signed on I never filled out the profile part and havent bothered too since. I reckon most that post or read this forum would know this.
I'm a bit confused with what you might think I'm confused about champ.
P. s just fixed it for you mate.