U18s: Callum Twomey picks 20 young guns to watch this year

[Con Gorozidis]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-02/u ... -this-year

Jordan Gallucci
Midfielder
183cm/75kg
4/5/98
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
Gallucci brings some genuine speed and pace to the draft pool. The midfielder's ability to break the lines in a flash and jet away from congestion sets him apart. But the professional 18-year-old has more to his game than just a turn of foot, and showed that recently with a standout game for the Eastern Ranges when he gathered 36 disposals, three goals, 11 clearances and 12 inside-50s. Gallucci will be a key member of Vic Metro's midfield.

Hugh McCluggage
Midfielder
185cm/75kg
3/3/98
North Ballarat Rebels/Vic Country

McCluggage missed a big chunk of the pre-season nursing a back injury but you wouldn't know it by his form in 2016. The wiry midfielder finds space and time where others can't, and thinks through situations clearly. He's clean with his hands, tidy by foot and effective near goal. McCluggage's breakout game came when he gathered 36 disposals, kicked five goals and had eight clearances for the Rebels in round five of the TAC Cup season. Importantly, it also looks like there's plenty of scope for growth in McCluggage's game.

Daniel Venables
Midfielder
186cm/81kg
19/11/98
Western Jets/Vic Metro

Venables' power, speed, size and aggression make him an exciting prospect and one who is in the thinking of some clubs as a top-10 pick. The midfielder has game-changing qualities, and an explosive side that can bust through congestion and break games open. He is still developing his consistency, but has shown a knack for pushing forward and hitting the scoreboard. He's certainly one to watch over the next month.

[saintspremiers]

Love the name McCluggage!

[spiral3]

really like the sound of the suitcase, good match for our needs

[degruch]

We don't need a new recruit with that kind of baggage...pass

[Dr Spaceman]

We don't need a new recruit with that kind of baggage...pass

You're being a bit too quick to put a label on him.

[Munga]

McCluggage to McClunkin

[Bunk_Moreland]

McCluggage to McClunkin

Stole my line from BF you plagarist

[degruch]

We don't need a new recruit with that kind of baggage...pass

You're being a bit too quick to put a label on him.

Well, we're not a team off passengers, so why would we need him? But, you're probably right, I shouldn't bag him. I hear he's particularly strong overhead and hard to handle...maybe we should reconsider and lock him in, just in case?

[magnifisaint]

McCluggage to McClunkin

Stole my line from BF you plagarist

Why do u need to go to that s*** site?

[St Loxton]

We don't need a new recruit with that kind of baggage...pass

You're being a bit too quick to put a label on him.

Well, we're not a team off passengers, so why would we need him? But, you're probably right, I shouldn't bag him. I hear he's particularly strong overhead and hard to handle...maybe we should reconsider and lock him in, just in case?

Well played Sir.

[footynut]

I think Jordan Gallucci sounds like a liiely prospect and someone who fits our needs!!

[avid]

What's wrong with this guy?

Andrew McGrath
Midfielder
179cm/75kg
2/6/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

McGrath's elite junior athletics background comes through in his play. The former high jumper, triple-jumper, hurdler and runner brings out those traits when on the field, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect often taking the game on with his dash and dare. McGrath separates himself from the pack within moments, and uses his top-end agility to get out of trouble in tight areas. Enjoyed a complete game for the Dragons last month when he collected 44 disposals, 14 clearances and 19 tackles against Gippsland.

[Con Gorozidis]

We don't need a new recruit with that kind of baggage...pass

You're being a bit too quick to put a label on him.

Well, we're not a team off passengers, so why would we need him? But, you're probably right, I shouldn't bag him. I hear he's particularly strong overhead and hard to handle...maybe we should reconsider and lock him in, just in case?

Very good

[Con Gorozidis]

What's wrong with this guy?

Andrew McGrath
Midfielder
179cm/75kg
2/6/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

McGrath's elite junior athletics background comes through in his play. The former high jumper, triple-jumper, hurdler and runner brings out those traits when on the field, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect often taking the game on with his dash and dare. McGrath separates himself from the pack within moments, and uses his top-end agility to get out of trouble in tight areas. Enjoyed a complete game for the Dragons last month when he collected 44 disposals, 14 clearances and 19 tackles against Gippsland.

Nothing wrong with him! Sounds similar to Nathan Freeman though.

What about this guy

Will Brodie
Midfielder
189cm/82kg
23/8/98
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Brodie enters the championships as one of the best midfielders available in the draft. He's tough, hard and competitive, and wills himself at the ball and contest time after time. He starred for the NAB AFL Academy against two VFL teams in April, and used his size to influence the game at the stoppages. He's keen to use his pace a little more to build his outside game, but Brodie is the type of midfielder who performs week-in, week-out.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-01/a ... o-werribee

[fugazi]

What's wrong with this guy?

Andrew McGrath
Midfielder
179cm/75kg
2/6/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

McGrath's elite junior athletics background comes through in his play. The former high jumper, triple-jumper, hurdler and runner brings out those traits when on the field, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect often taking the game on with his dash and dare. McGrath separates himself from the pack within moments, and uses his top-end agility to get out of trouble in tight areas. Enjoyed a complete game for the Dragons last month when he collected 44 disposals, 14 clearances and 19 tackles against Gippsland.

Nothing wrong with him! Sounds similar to Nathan Freeman though.

What about this guy

Will Brodie
Midfielder
189cm/82kg
23/8/98
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Brodie enters the championships as one of the best midfielders available in the draft. He's tough, hard and competitive, and wills himself at the ball and contest time after time. He starred for the NAB AFL Academy against two VFL teams in April, and used his size to influence the game at the stoppages. He's keen to use his pace a little more to build his outside game, but Brodie is the type of midfielder who performs week-in, week-out.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-01/a ... o-werribee

No more players under 182cm for a while....team of midgets

[Con Gorozidis]

What's wrong with this guy?

Andrew McGrath
Midfielder
179cm/75kg
2/6/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

McGrath's elite junior athletics background comes through in his play. The former high jumper, triple-jumper, hurdler and runner brings out those traits when on the field, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect often taking the game on with his dash and dare. McGrath separates himself from the pack within moments, and uses his top-end agility to get out of trouble in tight areas. Enjoyed a complete game for the Dragons last month when he collected 44 disposals, 14 clearances and 19 tackles against Gippsland.

Nothing wrong with him! Sounds similar to Nathan Freeman though.

What about this guy

Will Brodie
Midfielder
189cm/82kg
23/8/98
Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country

Brodie enters the championships as one of the best midfielders available in the draft. He's tough, hard and competitive, and wills himself at the ball and contest time after time. He starred for the NAB AFL Academy against two VFL teams in April, and used his size to influence the game at the stoppages. He's keen to use his pace a little more to build his outside game, but Brodie is the type of midfielder who performs week-in, week-out.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-01/a ... o-werribee

No more players under 182cm for a while....team of midgets

Agree. Too many munchkins already. Steven, Freeman, Gresham, Lonie, Sinclair, Dunstan, Montagna. I like the sound of Will Brodie if he is available for our pick.

[seano1]

We need more talented backs than more mids dont we .......

[St Igmata]

Key position is crucial ..

[stonecold]

Will Brodie will most likely be gone before our first pick if he has a good championships. This is how good Hawthorn are, one of the kids they are looking at using there first pick is not even playing in the championships!!!!

Maybe we could get better at this?????

[Con Gorozidis]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-05/u ... how-for-wa

[Con Gorozidis]

Will Brodie will most likely be gone before our first pick if he has a good championships. This is how good Hawthorn are, one of the kids they are looking at using there first pick is not even playing in the championships!!!!

Maybe we could get better at this?????

Look at Clayton Oliver. He wasnt in any of the rep sides. Pick 4.

But I agree - we need to have a good look at NSW especially team because there are some gun players in the NSW-ACT team. They obviously dont have the depth and their 6th-22nd players are pretty ordinary but their top 5 can be very good.

[suss]

What are the chances of us retaining our first pick this year (when there's the chance to chance to downgrade it for a packet of chips)?

[stonecold]

Will Brodie will most likely be gone before our first pick if he has a good championships. This is how good Hawthorn are, one of the kids they are looking at using there first pick is not even playing in the championships!!!!

Maybe we could get better at this?????

Look at Clayton Oliver. He wasnt in any of the rep sides. Pick 4.

But I agree - we need to have a good look at NSW especially team because there are some gun players in the NSW-ACT team. They obviously dont have the depth and their 6th-22nd players are pretty ordinary but their top 5 can be very good.

There is a potential another Oliver(steal) in the field, but I know the Hawks are all over him!!!!!

[Con Gorozidis]

What's wrong with this guy?

Andrew McGrath
Midfielder
179cm/75kg
2/6/98
Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro

McGrath's elite junior athletics background comes through in his play. The former high jumper, triple-jumper, hurdler and runner brings out those traits when on the field, with the Sandringham Dragons prospect often taking the game on with his dash and dare. McGrath separates himself from the pack within moments, and uses his top-end agility to get out of trouble in tight areas. Enjoyed a complete game for the Dragons last month when he collected 44 disposals, 14 clearances and 19 tackles against Gippsland.

Apparently had a blinder today.

SA 10.6 66
VM 9.15 69

[Playon]

What are the chances of us retaining our first pick this year (when there's the chance to chance to downgrade it for a packet of chips)?

Maybe mac burger and chips