Phillipou v Bontempelli

[B.M]

Are you sure

I thought he played U18s in the SANFL and a couple of reserves games

[shanegrambeau]

Blake Acres

190cm
89kg

Another great debuted at 18..

Shane Grambeau
191cm
86kg

Gone at 26, way too soon.

By the time I got my jumper with #34 printed (wasn't sure who he was..Scallans Footy Cards) he was gone to Melb.

But SG had a lot of potential, apparently. Alas, it didn't come to be. We must be cool.

https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=m ... %2C3186743

Ernie Sigley did a show from Pentridge?

[D.B.Cooper]

Has Phillipou ever played senior footy?

Even at SANFL level??

He needs to earn a spot through performances in the seconds imo

He has done nothing at this point in time.

Yes he has played a handful of senior SANFL games

Happy to be proven wrong, however I do not believe that is accurate.

I believe he played 3 or 4 matches for the Eagles Reserves.

[shanegrambeau]

Has Phillipou ever played senior footy?

Even at SANFL level??

He needs to earn a spot through performances in the seconds imo

He has done nothing at this point in time.

Yes he has played a handful of senior SANFL games

Happy to be proven wrong, however I do not believe that is accurate.

I believe he played 3 or 4 matches for the Eagles Reserves.

[D.B.Cooper]

Has Phillipou ever played senior footy?

Even at SANFL level??

He needs to earn a spot through performances in the seconds imo

He has done nothing at this point in time.

Yes he has played a handful of senior SANFL games

Happy to be proven wrong, however I do not believe that is accurate.

I believe he played 3 or 4 matches for the Eagles Reserves.

Are you confirming he played only reserves?

[desertsaint]

Bit worried about all this idolising over a draftee. Been here many times before. Not holding my breath. If he makes it, well and good, but a thread comparing him to the bont? Bugger me.

[D.B.Cooper]

Bit worried about all this idolising over a draftee. Been here many times before. Not holding my breath. If he makes it, well and good, but a thread comparing him to the bont? Bugger me.

Come on desert, he’s already better than the Bont

[B.M]

The title of this thread is ridiculous

Kid hasn’t played a senior game of footy, none of us have seen him play, and he’s just turned 18

Buddy White
Arryn BJ Siposs
Mattaus Bont Phillipou

I hope he ends up our greatest ever player, or even just an A Grader

And I’m glad we selected him

But I’ll hold my opinion on how great he’ll be - until I see him play

[Teflon]

Has Phillipou ever played senior footy?

Even at SANFL level??

He needs to earn a spot through performances in the seconds imo

He has done nothing at this point in time.

Yes he has played a handful of senior SANFL games

Mart doing his own homework again…,

[B.M]

He played 8 matches in the U18s
And
3 matches in the SANFL reserves
And
Zero in the seniors

Hence
Yet to play a senior game

Good try though…. Come again..,

[bigred]

Need to manage his training load because of his age. Chances are he will push too hard and hurt himself or develop stress fractures or some other typical St.Kilderish thing.

Kid will be a gun. Absolute gun. 100% legit elite A grader.

Very soon.

[CQ SAINT]

He played 8 matches in the U18s
And
3 matches in the SANFL reserves
And
Zero in the seniors

Hence
Yet to play a senior game

Good try though…. Come again..,

Interestingly, you can't play AFL if you are 17.

NWM played Under 18's and SANFL ressies, appeared to be MILES off according tothe usual SS experts, had a great debut season and will kick on again this year.

I reckon he will debut fairly early, if he stays healthy and he will be one of the youngest to debut in a while.

[B.M]

You can definitely play at 17/18

Age is irrelevant

But he needs to earn a spot and show he can play well at senior level imo

NWM played 7 games in his debut season

But to be accurate
He played 4 senior SANFL games pre draft averaging 11 disposals

[lewdogs]

You can definitely play at 17/18

Age is irrelevant

But he needs to earn a spot and show he can play well at senior level imo

NWM played 7 games in his debut season

But to be accurate
He played 4 senior SANFL games pre draft averaging 11 disposals

Nasiah played 18 games last year.

[B.M]

Yes

He did, apologies

He performed pretty well

[Teflon]

Yes

He did, apologies

He performed pretty well

Accepted all good we all get it wrong sometimes

[B.M]

You get it wrong most times…

How did we beat Geelong last season with Seb Ross in the midfield and Ratten as coach again?

Back on topic
Nas showed glimpses last season - but didn’t set the world on fire

[saynta]

Bit worried about all this idolising over a draftee. Been here many times before. Not holding my breath. If he makes it, well and good, but a thread comparing him to the bont? Bugger me.

Better than idolising over a coach IMHFO.

[desertsaint]

Bit worried about all this idolising over a draftee. Been here many times before. Not holding my breath. If he makes it, well and good, but a thread comparing him to the bont? Bugger me.

Better than idolising over a coach IMHFO.

Yeah. Bit worried about that too.

[Teflon]

Bit worried about all this idolising over a draftee. Been here many times before. Not holding my breath. If he makes it, well and good, but a thread comparing him to the bont? Bugger me.

Better than idolising over a coach IMHFO.

Yeah. Bit worried about that too.

Or idolising over the previous failed coach …that’s worse …

[Vortex]

Bit worried about all this idolising over a draftee. Been here many times before. Not holding my breath. If he makes it, well and good, but a thread comparing him to the bont? Bugger me.

Better than idolising over a coach IMHFO.

Yeah. Bit worried about that too.

Or idolising over the previous failed coach …that’s worse …

on the other hand manic and obsessive idolising is hilarious to watch

[CQ SAINT]

You can definitely play at 17/18

Age is irrelevant

But he needs to earn a spot and show he can play well at senior level imo

NWM played 7 games in his debut season

But to be accurate
He played 4 senior SANFL games pre draft averaging 11 disposals

You have to turn 18 in the year you are drafted. So can't play in the AFL at 17.

[CQ SAINT]

With only 5 days to qualify, if he plays round one. He probably ends up the youngest to debut since the draft age rule comes in. Just a guess.
I doubt he will debut round 1 but he will debut this year.
He is going to shine in the VFL.

[B.M]

They must have changed the rules?

Brendon Goddard was drafted in 2002 as a 17yo

Didn’t turn 18 until May 2003 and played before his 18th Birthday

Luke Ball was the same in 2001 (April 2002 he turned 18) but did not play a game in 2002 as he concentrated on y12 in 2002.

[CQ SAINT]

They must have changed the rules?

Brendon Goddard was drafted in 2002 as a 17yo

Didn’t turn 18 until May 2003 and played before his 18th Birthday

Luke Ball was the same in 2001 (April 2002 he turned 18) but did not play a game in 2002 as he concentrated on y12 in 2002.

2009. Was intended to encourage kids to focus on study rather than give it up for football.