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Who is out there is the SANFL or WAFL that the dogs should be looking at for a rookie spot. There have been some reallyn good stories of the past few years so i'd love to know which hidden gems are out there that the WBFC could be having a good look at.
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From all reports Nick Lower is gone at the Power. I think he's a guy that we could possibly look at. He's the right age, and can play just about anywhere. Had a great season for Norwood too. Not sure about his eligibility for rookie list though?
Alex Stopp is another Norwood lad that I think could attract some interest. Played pretty well in the U/18's state side last year, and has spent this year playing predominately key position in defence for the league side. He's a little short to perhaps be a KP defender at AFL level, but could develop into a pretty handy third tall/utility.
Oh, and some kid called Trengove, he looks pretty good for the Double Blues!Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs? -
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Warrick McGinty, reserves ruckman for Glenelg.
Started the year in the 18's.
VERY mobile, great second and third efforts, playing in the Magoos Grand Final this Sunday.
Has been invited to the state version of the AFL screening here in Adelaide next week.
Here's a couple of happy snaps.
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SA Draft nominations
Please see the following SANFL South Australian based footballers who have nominated for the 2009 NAB AFL National Draft. This list will be added to weekly with updates of further nominations.
The 2009 NAB AFL National Draft will be held on Thursday November 26 at Docklands and broadcast live on Foxtel Sport Channel.
Other key Draft dates are below for your information;
Thurs, Nov 26 - 2009 NAB AFL Draft (Docklands)
Tue, Dec 15, 10am – NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft
Tue, Dec 15, 10.20am – NAB AFL Rookie Draft
First Name Surname Club
Roland Ah Chee Norwood
Jared Allmond Woodville West Torrens
Justin Bollenhagen South Adelaide
Alex Carey Glenelg
Anthony Carlile South Adelaide
Todd Cully Woodville West Torrens
Brady Dawe Norwood
Jordan Dodman North Adelaide
Brett Ellis Sturt
Mark Evans Norwood
Fraser Evans Sturt
Zac Fitzgerald Woodville West Torrens
Josh Giddings Glenelg
Matthew Goldsworthy Woodville West Torrens
Ben Hansen Sturt
Thomas Harms Sturt
Stuart Hill Woodville West Torrens
Nicholas Homburg West Adelaide
Brad Johansen Port Adelaide Magpies
Josh Laube Sturt
Jock McLeay Sturt
James Meiklejohn Port Adelaide Magpies
Daniel Menzel Central Districts
Terry Milera Port Adelaide Magpies
Craig Pitt Glenelg
Simon Potts North Adelaide
Matthew Rose Port Adelaide Magpies
Shannon Snook Glenelg
Jack Stephens Sturt
Adrian Stephens North Adelaide
Byron Sumner Woodville West Torrens
Luke Tapscott North Adelaide
Jack Trengrove Sturt
Joshua Vater Central Districts
Carl Slape East Gambier / Glenelg
Dean Dudley Port Adelaide Magpies
Jake Keller North Adelaide
Edward Sansbury Central Districts
Nicholas Westhoff West Adelaide
Luke Bowd South Adelaide
Brett Fidge North Adelaide
Daniel Kirk GlenelgComment
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Looks like the list is incomplete - Panos from Norwood for example isn't included. Not too bad a year for SA though, we should have quite a few kids end up on a list this year.
Edit: Whoops, just saw you said further nominations to be added!Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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Here he is. (Bulldogs fan, as I have allready posted 475 times)
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Any further word on that guy Sam Sverdloff that we supposedly had a look at?Listening to Brahm's 3rd RacketComment
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I doubt he will get drafted, at best a rookie player for future development.
I'd pick McGinty (see above) over Sverdloff any day of the week.
Turns out that the 2 players that the WBY were watching that day were the 2 players that were named best in the Reserves the week before. Doesn't sound like much other science went into the "players to watch" selection that day.Comment
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Bolter from the Bays
AN unheralded Glenelg junior has emerged as one of the biggest bolters of today's AFL national draft.
Dashing half-back Christian Howard was not invited to this year's AFL draft camp or State screening sessions but his phone has run hot in the past few weeks, with seven clubs, including the Crows, expressing strong interest in him.
Howard - who played a starring role in the Tigers' successful under-18 finals campaign - has gone from an outside rookie-list hope to a possible top-30 pick on the back of a late-season surge and two strong finals performances.
Hometown club Adelaide began the chase, contacting the 18-year-old last month. Calls from the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Hawthorn, Richmond and Sydney have followed.
"Things have happened so quickly that I struggle to even think about it," Howard said.
"I had heard rumours during the season that some scouts were watching me but I never spoke to anyone or believed it until I got a call from a management group (Justin Reid's ESP) a month or so ago.
"Since then, the interest has started and the phone's pretty much run hot."
Described as being a mix of Hawthorn's Luke Hodge (kicking skills), Geelong's Andrew Mackie (the way he patrols half-back) and Adelaide's Brad Symes (physique and running ability), Howard's star has risen so quickly he is being considered as high as a second-round pick.
"Christian's virtually come from nowhere," said SA under-18 coach Brenton Phillips, who did not pick him in his State squad.
"He was getting 10-to-12 touches a game at under-18 level early in the year but by the end of the season he was winning the ball 20-to-22 times and using it well. He has turned into a dashing left-footer who is such an elite kick that he virtually nails them every time."
Brought through Glenelg's junior grades as a midfielder but used this season as an attacking half-back flanker, the 187cm Howard was the Tigers' designated under-18 kicker. His kicking was so strong it drew comparisons to Norm Smith Medallist Hodge.
"He's got that depth and accuracy with his kicking, which is so important in footy these days," Glenelg football manager Ken Applegarth said. "And he's got that uncanny ability to read the play and find the footy. It's amazing how quickly he's developed this year and he works so hard on his game that it's no surprise to see AFL clubs chasing him. He really does tick all the boxes."
Howard, who joined Glenelg's junior program at 11 from Sacred Heart College, said he has no doubt his brilliant under-18 finals series has helped his draft standing. "If you play well in big games it certainly helps" he said.
Last month, Howard had not contemplated watching the draft. Now he and his parents will converge at his grandparents Kidman Park home to see it unfold. "They've got Foxtel and I don't," he said. "So we'll sit there and hope things turn out well. I don't care at what number I go, as long as it happens."Comment
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Glenelg has signed Kane Tenance for two years. Any of you guys have an opinion on how he will go?Comment
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I don't really think you can go wrong adding someone like Tenance who should really be able to dominate at SANFL level.
Like EJ said he probably isn't ideal for your needs, but should still improve your side quite a bit imo.
My salary rorting side is stuffed!Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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