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Re: 2009 Under 18 Championships
He was part of a big write up in the Herald Sun today, so it seems the cat is out of the bag. Reading the reports, Chrichton seemed to be the only Tassie player to fire a shot.
Based on what you saw today, are either of those two likely to slide to our pick (13-18 depending on priority picks), in your opinion?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on today's junior football feast.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Rohan would be very unlucky to fall out of the top ten. He has all the attributes that you look for in a classy player. Skills, pace, decision making and 2nd efforts all come easy too him.
There is also a bit of scope for improvement with his kicking so clubs would be keen because he has the ability and plenty of upside as well. He's very versatile.
Chrichton is a good performer no doubt and would probably be in the mix come our time to select. I'd probably prefer some other players but he is a good prospect.
Scrappy football though took a little shine off what should have been a better spectacle.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: 2009 Under 18 Championships
Who were the stand outs in your opinion? Especially those that you might think will be available around our pick.
That's a shame. Was this due to the coaching (players behind the ball, tagging etc) or was the skill level just down?Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Re: 2009 Under 18 Championships
It's a big list and a long range projection but some of the guys like Melksham, Martin (quiet today though but I think they were resting a number of players) Talia, Thompson, Moore and T.Taylor all showed some flashes of skill etc.
Not sure. There was some dew in the first half of the first game but conditions were pretty good. Bluey McKenna seemed to employ a flooding type game in the Qld vs Metro stoush and that was a real arm wrestle.
The last game was just a flogging.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Why?
Don't get me wrong - I expected a comfortable win and am very happy...the margin of victory basically parcels up the championships for WA as well. But there is simply no way that WA should be traveling to Melbourne and beating a Tasmanian side by 100+ points. It makes a mockery of the whole thing...what does anyone learn out of games like this?What should I tell her? She's going to ask.Comment
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Midway through the 1st quarter it was evident that the game was as good as over as it wasn't much more than a training drill for WA. Tasmania were shocking, WA excellent but there never should have been that big of a gap. I lost interest in the game after half time and was just chatting to a few people. 5 minutes into the 3rd quarter people started to leave.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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I remain unconvinced about the division 2 thing...I actually think the whole carnival concept needs a total review to make sure that the best players - wherever they are from - are playing. Based on results so far the NT and Tassie players who are getting the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the recruiters - well, no more than half-a-dozen of them in total would make the WA squad. Yet they get 5 chances to impress?
Something is not quite right.What should I tell her? She's going to ask.Comment
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Don't forget to set your IQ's etc for the games tomorrow. I'll be attending and I'm hoping that some of the highly rated players really step-up.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Would love to hear your thoughts on Trengove and a few of the SA lads GVGjr.Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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Re: 2009 Under 18 Championships
WA beats Country to take U18 title
WESTERN Australia has taken out the 2009 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships after defeating Vic Country by 48 points at Docklands on Wednesday.
The lads from the west were challenged early and led by just one point at half-time before accelerating away to finish 16.14 (110) to 9.8 (62), meaning they finished the championships undefeated.
With the game in the balance, the Western Australians booted five goals to one in the third quarter to effectively seal the win.
Dustin Martin was the chief architect of the early Vic Country challenge with 20 first-half possessions. He slowed in the second half to finish with 28 touches and a goal, but was still his side's most damaging player.
Travis Colyer put in an eye-catching performance for WA with 23 possessions and five clearances. He went inside 50 on seven occasions and showed excellent poise in traffic to boot two goals.
David Swallow (18 touches) and Anthony Morabito (17) were also prime movers around the stoppages each with five clearances.
Big Jack Darling impressed up forward for Western Australia with his strong attack on the ball and finished with three goals to lead all goalkickers on the day. Brandon Matera, son of Wally and nephew of Phil and Peter, proved a dangerous crumber and finished with two majors.
Ben Cunnington (23 disposals) and Koby Stevens (20) were prominent through the middle for Vic Country and both booted a goal.
Highly-touted tall forward John Butcher, reported to be carrying a hand injury, had one of his quieter days for Vic Country and finished with six possessions and two goals.
DETAILS
Vic Country 3.3 6.4 7.5 9.8 (62)
Western Australia 1.4 6.5 11.13 16.14 (110)
GOALS
Vic Country: Butcher 2, Martin, Cunnington, Ko. Stevens, Bastinac, Rohan, Peters, Vardy
Western Australia: Darling 3, Colyer 2, Morabito 2, Neates 2, Matera 2, Duncan, Hutchings, Cripps, Winmar, Fyfe
BEST
Vic Country: Martin, Cunnington, Rohan, Ko. Stevens, Bastinac
Western Australia: Colyer, Swallow, Lucas, Morabito, Darling[COLOR="Red"][B][U][COLOR="Blue"]85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse![/COLOR][/U][/B][/COLOR]Comment
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South Australia too strong for Metro
SOUTH Australia has rounded out its NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in style with a gutsy win over Vic Metro at Docklands on Wednesday.
Despite failing to kick a goal in the opening term, South Australia took control in the second and third terms before fighting off a late challenge to win 10.13 (73) to 9.7 (61).
Both teams went into the clash knowing they couldn’t win the Division 1 title, with unbeaten Western Australian having sewn that up earlier in the day.
But, as there always is when the two states meet, there was plenty of pride on the line and with AFL recruiters camped in every corner of Docklands, much to prove.
Many eyes were on highly-touted pair Tom Scully (Vic Metro) and Jack Trengove (SA) – both tipped to be prospective top-three draft picks later this year.
Both players enjoyed solid outings, with the Victorian midfielder particular impressive.
He was forced to leave the field with a bloody nose after just a few minutes but after almost 10 minutes and some repair work, he returned sporting a head bandage and new jumper.
He finished the match with a game-high 27 possessions and kicked a classy goal in the third term after getting on the end of a chain of handballs, displaying the hard running that was a feature of his game.
Trengove’s highlights package could be isolated to the first half, as he was well held after the main break. However he was instrumental in helping South Australia boot 5.4 to just 0.1 in the second quarter, erasing a 15-point deficit at the first change in the process.
His positioning and contested work impressed, while he also looks to possess a certain x-factor.
While Trengove faded, others stepped up. Alex Carey, who looked to be running with Scully, had 21 touches – 10 of them contested, while Hayden Jolly (21 disposals and 2.3) was lively around the ball or in attack.
The strongly-built Luke Tapscott (three goals) also impressed near goal, landing some long-range bombs.
For Vic Metro, Ben Jacobs (24 disposals, 10 contested possessions) and Daniel Talia (24 possessions) worked hard, while Josh Toy looks ready for AFL football.
While only 185cm, Toy’s long, penetrating kicking from defence is reminiscent of now-Bomber Michael Hurley.
Jake Carlisle kept presenting and finished the match with four goals, a good reward for his effort and work ethic.
However it wasn’t enough for Vic Metro, with South Australia holding firm to win the final match of the day to ensure they finished second in the Division 1 race.
Vic Metro 3.2 3.3 5.7 9.7 (61)
South Australia 0.5 5.9 8.11 10.13 (73)
GOALS
Vic Metro: Carlisle 4, Fitzpatrick, Gaff, Hoegel, Moore, Scully
South Australia: Tapscott 3, Jolly 2, Silverlock 2, Evans, Panos, Pitt
BEST
Vic Metro: Scully, Jacobs, Talia, Carlisle, Gaff, Toy
South Australia: Jolly, Carey, Tapscott, Sumner, Trengove, Potts, Silverlock[COLOR="Red"][B][U][COLOR="Blue"]85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse![/COLOR][/U][/B][/COLOR]Comment
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U18: NT tops Qld
THE NORTHERN Territory has prevailed over Queensland by just one point in a highly-entertaining division two match at the 2009 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships at Docklands.
The see-sawing affair went right down to the wire with Territory ruckman Cameron Jones evoking memories of Leo Barry's famous relieving mark in the dying seconds of the 2005 grand final with the youngster's effort nine seconds from the final siren sealing the win.
The Territory led at every change, but Queensland's Matt Fowler had the opportunity to give his side the lead inside the last minute only to see his close-range shot rattle into the post to set up the final 9.6 (60) to 8.11 (59) score.
It was an unfortunate ending to Fowler's day, with 23 possessions and 14 marks making him his side's most valuable contributor. He possesses a thumping kick, but his inaccuracy in front of goal let him down. His tally of 1.4 was not a true reflection of his impact.
The differing game styles were apparent from the outset with Brett Hand's Territorians keen to use their pace to play on quickly, while Guy McKenna's side took a more patient approach often waiting for a leading target to present.
Scott Taylor led the way for the Northern Territory with 27 disposals and a goal, but Roland AhChee often stole the limelight with his 25 possessions including flashes of brilliance sure to catch the watching recruiters' eyes.
Charlie McAdam, son of former Saint and Lion Gilbert, didn't see as much of the ball (17 touches), but was equally impressive at times and booted the winning goal for his side.
The Territory's Steven May was prominent up forward with three goals and was very strong at the ball.
Queensland's Amua Parika, a 189 cm excitement machine from Papua New Guinea, also booted three and looked dangerous whenever he went near the ball.
Queensland 2.4 4.6 7.9 8.11 (59)
Northern Territory 3.2 6.3 8.5 9.6 (60)
GOALS
Queensland: Pirika 3, Hutchinson 2, Fowler, Magin Milani
Northern Territory: May 3, S. Taylor, Ah Chee, McAdam, Staunton, Heenan, Lawler
BEST
Queensland: Fowler, Manzone, Pirika, Lock, Magin, Holland
Northern Territory: Ah Chee, S. Taylor, Gordon, May, McAdam, Baxter[COLOR="Red"][B][U][COLOR="Blue"]85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse![/COLOR][/U][/B][/COLOR]Comment
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