2014 National Under 18 Championships

[ChaserJ 4,647]

How was Billy Stretchs game?

Stretch was very good. Ran and linked well off half back and generally kicked the ball very well. There was one passage of play where he mopped up off half back and overcooked the pass slightly, I could hear him yell in frustration from the stands as soon as it left his boot. Think he sets himself a high standard with his kicking. Didn't miss too many more targets after that.

[ChaserJ 4,647]

Brayshaw, Petracca and Ahern all looked like they will become good AFL midfielders.

Stretch has started pretty well for SA, touted as a second round father son by Kevin Sheehan, who also proclaimed that as a win for MFC.

He also stated he will be a 200 game player for whoever drafts him.

Ahern was an absolute standout today. He's had a pretty good championship so far, but really pushed himself forward today. Was involved in much of Metro's best passages of play today.

At the moment I still would take Petracca ahead of Brayshaw, and thought the contest between Durdin and Goddard was a ripper. Durdin's my pick of the talls at the moment, but Goddard redeemed himself today after a few anonymous outings. Both took some very good contested marks today.

[Whispering_Jack 29,185]

Daniel's stocks on the rise after dominant performance for SA

Vic Country 0.2.2 0.5.5 1.6.12 2.8 (20)

South Australia 5.4.34 6.5.41 9.9.63 12.11 (83)

GOALS

Vic Country: McCartin 2

South Australia: Daniel 3, Rose, Hone 2, Stretch, McLean, Gore, Read, Partington

BEST

Vic Country: Miles, Mathieson, Marchbank, Drummond, Maishman, Capiron

South Australia: Daniel, Stretch, Wigg, Wilkie, Neal-Bullen, Hayes

[Whispering_Jack 29,185]

Darcy Moore stars as Vic Metro thumps Western Australia

Vic Metro 3.2.20 8.5.53 13.6.84 16.10 (106)

Western Australia 2.2.14 3.2.20 6.6.43 7.6 (48)

GOALS

Vic Metro: Moore 4, Ahern, Payne 3, Brayshaw, Maynard, Petracca, De Goey, Dear, Tester

Western Australia: Anderson 3, Keitel, Garlett, Frampton, Bevan

BEST

Vic Metro: Moore, Ahern, Payne, Brayshaw, Petracca, Cavka

Western Australia: Waterman, Walsh, Lim, Winton, Hardisty, Garlett

[Whispering_Jack 29,185]

I'm going to make a bold prediction here but given the events of recent AFL history, the boy Tester who plays for Vic Metro is a perfect fit for the Bombers!!!

[Moonshadow 17,499]

Caleb Daniel may be tiny, but gee he can play.

Was he wearing the 1 ?

Yes. 3 strong goals. Nearly 30 possessions. In just about everything. Looks good. Very, very short though.

[Demon Disciple 11,630]

Would use our 3rd rounder on him without hesitation. We could do with a few tough, small and quick crumbers in the forward line. One JKH just isn't enough (get him a partner in crime).

[KingDingAling 3,737]

Would use our 3rd rounder on him without hesitation. We could do with a few tough, small and quick crumbers in the forward line. One JKH just isn't enough (get him a partner in crime).

We'll have to part with our second rounder for Stretch, that is a guarantee, he was up there with O'hearn for the most classy player of the day.

[Machsy 2,858]

Still not convinced Streth is worth our 2nd rounder or that we'll be required to use it.

Durdin clearly has what it takes to be an elite AFL tall.

Wright is terribly unconvincing.

I get the feeling he'll be comparable to Leuenberger at best, Ayce Cordy or Vickery at worst.

Disappointing to see Pickett not have a great game, but these young kids often have flat spots at some stage.

Doesn't preclude them from being a top performer at the next level.

For that reason I wouldn't discount Hugh Goddard from still being top 5.

Tom Lamb looks like Jarrad Waite 2.0

[spirit of norm smith 15,124]

Watch Petracca ... again is a strong classy mid. Exactly what we need.

[KingDingAling 3,737]

Watch Petracca ... again is a strong classy mid. Exactly what we need.

I think he'll go top 3. Be surprised if he didn't.

[Ted Lasso 18,779]

I think he'll go top 3. Be surprised if he didn't.

I don't think he will, purely based on Lions, Saints and Tigers desperately needing key position players, I reckon, Wright, McCartin and Durdin are the top 3, and Petracca will be 4

[whatwhat say what 22,122]

mccartin is currently injured, yes?

[Machsy 2,858]

mccartin is currently injured, yes?

No, played today.

Exceptionally tough conditions for a forward.

[Adam The God 29,340]

So it sounds like we should trade any first round picks we have for ready to go players...

[olisik 4,060]

Any midfielders from North we could trade for? Atley? Ziebel? Could trade pick 3 for a player and there first rounder so they can take Brayshaw. We take Petrecca, pick 11ish mid and one of Norths mids.

Edited June 27, 2014 by olisik

[spirit of norm smith 15,124]

If you wanted the trade, it would be

Mfc pick 4 and 24

Nth pick 12 and Bastinac.

any thoughts!!

A kid called Clem Smith at pick 11 is likely. Small tough fast rebounding defender.

[Theo 272]

I watched both games yesterday and the players that impressed me the most were:

Vic Metro: Moore, Petracca,, Brayshaw,, Ahern, Cavka,,Laverde, Payne (grandson of Charlie that played for ESS)

Ahern is a very classy half-fwd with very clean hands. Would love this kid.

Cavka has a 16.8 beep test which is unheard of at AFL level.

Laverde was very sound off half back.A good decision maker.

Payne needs to add some weight but has natural football ability and a very accurate kick. Could be a dangerous 3rd tall at afl level..

S.Aust:: Daniel (best on ground but very small 168cm) Dominated the game and could be gettable in 3rd or 4th round. He is not mentioned on BigFooty phantom drafts.

Gregson Captain (Mid)

Johansson (Mid)

Tom Read (developing ruckman 200cm but needs weight.)

Declan Hamilton is the nephew of Andrew and Darren Jarman. Played well with Kevin Sheahan saying that he has inherited some of the Jarman traits.

Stretch is going to be a very good player. We better not stuff this one up. Might have to use a second round pick..

Vic Country: Zero except for Miles and Marchbank. They were certainly not as good as the SA boys.

WA: Were very disappointing. Garlett looked the best to me. Clem Smith seems to have gone backwards from last year.

Edited June 28, 2014 by Theo

[whatwhat say what 22,122]

I thought Wigg was impressive again for SA.

Moves smoothly, looks to have a bit of strength in his frame, and a lovely left foot kick.

And I agree, I think it's going to be a second round pick for SOS. Looks classy.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

What about Johansson, he seems to get a lot of the ball,

[ChaserJ 4,647]

What about Johansson, he seems to get a lot of the ball,

Looks like he's modelled his game a lot on Boomer Harvey. Takes the game on in the same way, and will have similar knocks on his height, but been very good so far this year.

[TRIGON 4,768]

I'm going to make a bold prediction here but given the events of recent AFL history, the boy Tester who plays for Vic Metro is a perfect fit for the Bombers!!!

It's not like you to make a vial comment.

[Grimes Times 1,278]

big chat about stretch just now.

shifter sheahan clearly rates him.

Shifter rates everyone. Have you ever heard him talk a player down. Its his job to talk them up.

[Axis of Bob 11,161]

The final round of the Champs is on today (Foxtel, if you're interested).

Listening to Roos speak on Monday, he said we traded down from 2 because the midfielders available were all smaller types, which we already had.

It makes me think that it isn't a given that we will trade down from an early pick like we did last year. If there is someone worthy of the pick that is either a big midfielder or a genuinely quick player, then we may well keep the pick and draft them.

[hardtack 10,400]

I'm going to make a bold prediction here but given the events of recent AFL history, the boy Tester who plays for Vic Metro is a perfect fit for the Bombers!!!

Surely you're taking the pizz WJ But I have heard he's a fine specimen of a lad.

Edited July 2, 2014 by hardtack