James Wilsen training with Kangaroos

[BeeEmmAre]

Congratulations and best of luck to St George key forward James Wilsen, who is training with the Kangaroos during the pre-season.

Kangaroos - Jarrod Bannister (Northern Bullants); David Trotter, Kangaroos; James Wilsen (St George)

http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=53117

[liz]

Isn't he already linked to them via the apprenticeship scheme?

[BeeEmmAre]

I believe he is, but as far as I can see on that list, he's the only one training with a team in the pre-season.

Of course Craig Bird (Sydney) and Taylor Walker (Adelaide) will both be drafted under the same scholarship scheme, but neither are from the Sydney AFL.

[Justice]

James Wilsen

Has now been elevated to Kangeroo's rookie list - 3rd list lodgement

Cheers

Justice

[NorthShoreAngel]

well done James good luck

[Norris Lurker]

So after the first full year of the Scholarship program, 2 players have gone onto senior lists and 3 Sydney-based players have made it onto rookie lists. It's the best draft rate we've had from NSW for quite a few years.

It won't be compulsory for clubs to sign scholarship players next year - it will be interesting to see which AFL clubs take up the option. There's some talented players around who, if they get the opportunity, will make a good fist of it.