U18 Div 2 Championships

[Footy Barista]

Does Liam Maze's exclusion surprise you? I wouldhave also thought Wicks may be a bit unlucky...

Any idea if Luke Robertson is any relation to Peter Robertson, ex North Shore legend?

What are your views of the draft prospects of the Swans kids in the Allies squad?

Hi Mug,

Just to jump in here, Luke Robertson is not related to Peter Robertson. Peter Robertson's son is Anthony Robertson who plays seniors for Manly

[WauchopeAnalyst]

Thanks for the wrap. Wicks sounds like a Swans player.

[bloodspirit]

Onya, barracuda!

[Mug Punter]

Hi Mug,

Just to jump in here, Luke Robertson is not related to Peter Robertson. Peter Robertson's son is Anthony Robertson who plays seniors for Manly

Thanks FB, much appreciated.

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I got a chance to watch 8 of the Academy players in the Manly v Pennant Hills prems game on the weekend. The players were Luke Scrivanic, Josh Stern, Nick Eynaud, Mick Carrol for Penno, and Jarrod Osborne, Sam Wicks, Mitchell Rogers and Evan Kaporis.

Prems is always a good test for young players as they get to play against some big bodies, some of whom can be very aggressive. It is a good test of their courage in very a congested physical environment.

Scrivanic and Stern played forward and linked up for some pretty good play. They probably got around 10-12 disposals each, but not too many tackles as they played mainly outside. I like Scrivanic, he positions himself quite well and can take a mark.

Eynaud and Carroll were quiet. Eynaud is actually a very good player, but is continually hampered with back problems. Carroll, who was selected for the allies struggled against the bigger bodies. He looked slow and was well held.

For Manly Jarrod Osborne (who is a 19 year old) looked well balanced in traffic, and his disposal was thoughtful and precise. He was Manly's third best player and had around 20 disposals and 6 or 7 tackles. Osborne is also in the Allies squad. He has played a bit of NEAFL but based on the stats has yet to make an impression. He is very strong and athletic and is an interesting prospect.

Sam Wicks was named best on ground with a 30+ disposal performance. The majority of disposals were contested possessions. He also had more than 10 tackles for the game. This kid showed exceptional work rate, and attack on the ball. He has also played NEAFL recently kicking 3 goals in the swans last game, off the back of a 2 goal game against Canberra. He was not selected in Allies which looks like an oversight. In the last quarter he was flattened with a sickening head high shirtfront. To his credit he got back into the game and kept going. If guts is important then this guy has it.

Mitchell Rogers played in the backline. He showed great judgement and body positioning against tall forwards. He was very rarely beaten, and in a quiet way made a huge difference to the game by repelling so many incoming balls. He either outmarks his opponent or brings the ball to ground, gathers it and handballs out. He was also overlooked for Allies and based on what I saw should have got in ahead of Carroll.

Evan Kaporis is a small mid, who got busy working with the rest of the team. He had around 10 or so possessions and a couple of tackles.

In summary Osborne, Wicks and Rogers looked like they have definitely transitioned to prems level making significant and confident contributions to the game. The other guys were a bit more tentative and outside but showed plenty of talent, and with more games will grow in confidence.

Great work from our man on the ground, thanks Barra

From a selfish point of view I'm happy for the likes of Wicks to miss the Allies as it probably means that other clubs will mark him down (unless they read Barracuda's reports) whereas the Swans will know full well what he is capable of.

[Boddo]

Have a family member who's partner is playing in U16 champs on the Gold Coast in July. Can't seem to find if there will be a live stream. Can anyone help?

[bloodspirit]

Do 15 year olds have "partners" these days? Surely, at that age, the term "boyfriend/girlfriend" applies?

[Footy Barista]

Do 15 year olds have "partners" these days? Surely, at that age, the term "boyfriend/girlfriend" applies?

hahah well said

[Ludwig]

Do 15 year olds have "partners" these days? Surely, at that age, the term "boyfriend/girlfriend" applies?

I lived in Tasmania for a while. In Tassie it seemed like most 15 year olds already had grandchildren.

[Boddo]

Do 15 year olds have "partners" these days? Surely, at that age, the term "boyfriend/girlfriend" applies?

Yeh it's weird to say partner but that's what I've been told from that age group.

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I lived in Tasmania for a while. In Tassie it seemed like most 15 year olds already had grandchildren.

Bwahaha yeh head out to gagey or bridgy. Some weird places down there

[Mug Punter]

Hi Barracuda

Any idea of where we might find some team lists for Sunday's game?

If your lad is playing I hope he has a blinder

[barracuda]

Hi Barracuda

Any idea of where we might find some team lists for Sunday's game?

If your lad is playing I hope he has a blinder

I don't think one was ever put out, even to the players.

[Mug Punter]

I don't think one was ever put out, even to the players.

That'd be right, I guess it would be too much for the idiots at NSWAFL Muppet Central to actively promote this game? It is an elite junior sporting event but 99% of AFL supporters wouldn't even know it is on. It's the only game in the U18 series being held in Sydney, I really think this is not good enough.

I'd be hoping this is promoted really heavily at the SCG tonight but my bet is that the game will not even get a mention.

[barracuda]

That'd be right, I guess it would be too much for the idiots at NSWAFL Muppet Central to actively promote this game? It is an elite junior sporting event but 99% of AFL supporters wouldn't even know it is on. It's the only game in the U18 series being held in Sydney, I really think this is not good enough.

I'd be hoping this is promoted really heavily at the SCG tonight but my bet is that the game will not even get a mention.

The swans are presenting medals to the swans academy boys who won the champs, and the cup to Jarrod Crouch. It is at 3/4 time but I am not sure if it is on the field or in a private room.

[bloodspirit]

Where and when is the Sunday game?

[barracuda]

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