SA Footy

Each year the rookie draft grows in stature

Here are 10 names to watch out for in upcoming 12 December Rookie Draft as listed Bby Matt Burgan on afl.com

Leigh Adams Prolific ball winner who captained Vic Metro in NAB AFL U18 Championships to title, winning All-Australian honours (averaging 24 disposals per match). Quick, tough, a fine leader and clever around goals. NAB MVP Player for Vic Metro at NAB AFL U18 championships. From Woori-Yallock F.C.

Nathan Batsanis: Small midfielder with good skills. Possesses a penetrating kick. Oakleigh Chargers best and fairest for 2006 completing an outstanding year which included representing Vic Metro in U18 Championships and selection in the TAC Cup Team of the Year.

Daniel Dzufer Left footed midfielder/forward who is good overhead and smart around goal. Won McLean medal (Division two - U16s) in 2004 and All-Australian U18 honours this year. AIS/AFL Academy graduate.

Gavin Grose Rebounding full-back with plenty of dash and excellent left foot kick. Queensland U18 representative in 2006 and impressive for U18 Allies.

Tom Hurley Small midfielder who is a genuine ball winner. Captain of South Australian U18 team at NAB AFL U18 championships. Played 16 league games for Sturt in the SANFL in 2006.

Sam Jacobs Developing ruckman who progressed to senior level football in SA this year and was a state U18 representative. Sound in the air and has a good awareness and football sense. From Adrossan F.C.

Alex Lee Naturally athletic, versatile player who has had a frustrating run with injuries this year curtailing his development. AIS/AFL Academy Graduate.

Haydyn Kiel Run with type who can play as a small forward or ball winning midfielder. Hard at the ball and well balanced. QLD U18 representative in 2005/2006.

Chris Smith Enthusiastic and versatile type who made an impact in NAB AFL U18 Championships as a medium forward on the lead. Can also played midfield or defence.

Nick Smith Left footed, courageous player who wins plenty of the football. Athletic and versatile player who makes good decisions. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2006. From Scotch College.

I think North will be hit harder in the Rookie Draft, than anywhere else...

Punk Rooster

nthe young boy Millar who played in the finals, how do you rate his chances?

I think from SA the rookie draft hopefuls are:
Adam Cockshell
Tom Holmes
Zac Millar
Andrew McIntyre
Caolon Buckley
Sam Jacobs
Tom Hurley
Zac Hier

I think the crows need to look for a tall defender, Heir would be a good fit, during the finals series I liked the look of Millar, he seems to have a lot of poise and plenty of skill, given the amount of support Hurley seems to have attracted I would love to see him an opportunity

Cockshell, Holmes, McIntyre, and Buckley I don't know too much about

Potentially, North could lose Josh Cubillo, Todd Pfeiffer, Andrew McIntyre & Zac Millar in the RD- we could also lose any "signings" we've made in the last few weeks. One of our "recruits" is doing a pre-season with Footscray (ie WB), so we are still at risk of being hit hard, like we were last year (Gilham, Hunt, Roe etc)

From the Legs, Cockshell as mentioned would be a definite candidate, but I think Gavin Hughes would be a near certainty to get picked up ... After that there's perhaps a slim chance that Chad Gibson would get a nod, but I wouldn't think so.

SAm Jacobs training with the Kangaroos hoping for a Rookie spot..

SANFL Players currently trialing with AFL Clubs

Hawthorn
Matthew Foster, Glenelg
Jonathon Wynne, Norwood

Kangaroos
Sam Jacobs, Woodville West Torrens

Port Adelaide
Adam Cockshell, Norwood
Jack Fosdike, Norwood
Brad Geddes, Woodville West Torrens
Matthew Graham, Glenelg
Gavin Hughes, Norwood
Kyle Jenner, Port Magpies
Brodie Lomas, Woodville West Torrens
Adam Pepe Port Magpies
Tom Rischbieth, Port Adelaide / Sturt
Hayden Skipworth, Adelaide / WWT
Josh Willoughby, Sydney Swans / Glenelg

Richmond - Zac Hier, Woodville West Torrens

amazing that niether port or cows are looking at tom hurley, or atleast not training with them. i hope he doesnt get drafted by an interstate club from a sturt point of view.

sydney-dog wrote:SANFL Players currently trialing with AFL Clubs

Hawthorn
Matthew Foster, Glenelg
Jonathon Wynne, Norwood

Syd, I think you'll find Jonathon Wynne plays for a club named Norwood in a Victorian League ... Is not on our list at the Parade.
Cheers,
CP

Constance_Perm

thanks for the correction, I was not aware of that

the Saints may well improve their ruck set up with the addition of clarke and gardiner but I have big question marks over them for next year and it will take a huge effort from Lyon to get them in to the 8

Ive played with Tom Hurley and if he is given a chance he will be a champion. The kid oozes class, and Tom Holmes is to young.

sydney-dog wrote:Constance_Perm

thanks for the correction, I was not aware of that

Don't feel too bad Syd, that had been highlighted after the Advertiser had incorrectly asserted that and bugger me dead, the very next weekend they've gone and referred to him as a Norwood redlegs player again!!!!!!
Unbelievable!

Some of the smarter AFL clubs keep players under wraps and dont put the spot light on them with pre-season workouts

dash61 wrote:Some of the smarter AFL clubs keep players under wraps and dont put the spot light on them with pre-season workouts

Part of the reason why the Clones didn't have a 'train on' list this year... but rookied 100% locals. The Pahhhhr by way of contrast had a long train-on list of local boys, and rookied 100% interstaters (albeit they took Cockshell in the PSD).

As per usual, plenty of players who trained with one team were poached by another: Nick Smith training with the Roos but taken by Sydney, Batsanis training with the Hawks and taken by the Pahhhhr, Gavin Hughes training with the Pahhhhr and taken by the Dogs, etcetera.