Results we found for: Lions Academy
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Samson Ryan
AustraliaPicture credit: RF Photography POSTION: Ruck DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Ryan is a developing over-age ruckman who who dominates the hit-outs with his height and has plenty of potential.” – Michael Alvaro Brisbane Lions Academy graduate, Samson Ryan earned a late call-up to the Queensland Draft Combine in 2020, fresh off a promising season as Sherwood’s […]
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Darcy Marsh
AustraliaSTRENGTHS: Vertical leap, speed, clean, scoreboard impact, work rate IMPROVEMENTS: Endurance, consistency, size SUMMARY: A late value prospect for the Brisbane Lions Academy is Darcy Marsh who tested extremely well at the State Combine last month. He was terrific in the vertical leap, recording a massive 90cm in the standing jump, and 93cm in […]
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Jack Tomkinson
AustraliaSTRENGTHS: Size, versatility, strength, ruck work, tackling IMPROVEMENTS: Speed, endurance SUMMARY: Hulking Brisbane Lions Academy tall, Jack Tomkinson uses his big frame to hold his own well in ruck contests, while also harbouring the ability to push forward and clunk big marks. His sheer size is a clear strength at 200cm and 105kg, and […]
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Jack Clayton
STRENGTHS: Versatility, kicking, agility IMPROVEMENTS: Consistency, accumulation, endurance SUMMARY: Jack Clayton is a medium sized midfielder who has shown his talent in patches this year. He is a neat left foot kick who has played at both half-back and half-forward with stints through the midfield. His agility is up there in terms of the draft crop, […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts – Round 21
CLAREMONT has wrapped up the WAFL Colts minor premiership in Round 21, thumping Subiaco in a crucial top three clash. The Tigers and their raft of state representatives kept Subi goalless for three quarters in the 13.10 (88) to 2.10 (22) victory, earning a bye in week one of finals. In the opening game of […]
Club-tied talent keen to impress at Draft Combine
JUST under 20 per cent of invitees to the 2024 AFL National and State Draft Combines are already tied to clubs, either via father-son eligibility or as Academy members – Northern and Next Generation (NGA). It means there may be a little extra emphasis on results for some eager to impress those in attendance. >> […]
Up the Grades: Pick one contenders impress in VFL
WHILE state leagues are quickly coming to their crescendos around the nation, leading AFL Draft prospects are only just getting a taste of senior football. Oakleigh Chargers gun Finn O’Sullivan and Brisbane father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft were the latest top-agers to make their VFL debuts. VFL O’Sullivan joined club teammate Jagga Smith in Richmond’s VFL […]
PREVIEW | VFL hosts Coates Talent League prospects
A LEAGUE-WIDE bye will allow the opportunity for several Coates Talent League players to gain senior experience in the Victorian Football League (VFL) this weekend. Among the prospects named to debut is Finn O’Sullivan, who will feature for Richmond alongside fellow top pick contender Jagga Smith. The Oakleigh Chargers pair are will team up to […]
Up the Grades: Talent League prospects make VFL debuts
COATES Talent League prospects continue to filter through the Victorian Football League (VFL), with a handful making their state league debuts over the weekend. Bendigo Pioneers swingman Jobe Shanahan was the main event as he made his maiden appearance for Essendon in Round 19. The versatile tall, who has settled up forward this year, booted […]
