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On 13/05/2025 at 07:34, Roost it far said:

I love how time seems to slow down when he leaps for marks.

This should win comment of the year for 2025...

 
On 12/05/2025 at 21:30, adonski said:

For a guy who hasn't been all that highly rated over the past 12-24 months he certainly passes the eye test

Get him in red and blue, a couple of pre seasons and 10 kgs of muscle added and we might have a good player.

He also has a couple of younger brothers I believe and we know that the younger brothers are often the better players.

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56 minutes ago, Redleg said:

He also has a couple of younger brothers I believe and we know that the younger brothers are often the better players.

Kai and Tahj, approx 4~ years younger than Kalani.

Tahj is currently playing for Broadbeach, unsure of Kai though.


5 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

Kai and Tahj, approx 4~ years younger than Kalani.

Tahj is currently playing for Broadbeach, unsure of Kai though.

What I think is informative is that they have NOT joined the gc17 academy

I am hoping it’s because they expect to be residing in Melbourne in the next 15-20 or so years…

37 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

What I think is informative is that they have NOT joined the gc17 academy

I am hoping it’s because they expect to be residing in Melbourne in the next 15-20 or so years…

That’s a great pickup r.e not joining the GC17 academy. I wasn’t aware of that. In saying that, given their age I presume they would still have the ability to join?

Fingers crossed it’s a meaningful nod to Melbourne life as you suggested 😜

49 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

What I think is informative is that they have NOT joined the gc17 academy

I am hoping it’s because they expect to be residing in Melbourne in the next 15-20 or so years…

I think Jeff spoke about this in an interview and said he didn't sign them up as he wanted them to just enjoy their junior footy atm.

But I agree, fingers crossed the family do think about moving back to Melbourne!

 
4 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I think Jeff spoke about this in an interview and said he didn't sign them up as he wanted them to just enjoy their junior footy atm.

But I agree, fingers crossed the family do think about moving back to Melbourne!

well i mean you'd think they would come back if kalani came to us right?

4 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I think Jeff spoke about this in an interview and said he didn't sign them up as he wanted them to just enjoy their junior footy atm.

But I agree, fingers crossed the family do think about moving back to Melbourne!

I mean, it’s inevitable

If Kalani nominated us, then the twins wouldn’t be joining the gc17 academy as they’ll be earmarked to join MFC


14 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I think Jeff spoke about this in an interview and said he didn't sign them up as he wanted them to just enjoy their junior footy atm.

But I agree, fingers crossed the family do think about moving back to Melbourne!

Jeff's separated with the mother of the boys, so an upheaval would be complicated...

33 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

Jeff's separated with the mother of the boys, so an upheaval would be complicated...

I am sure we would help mum find work and accommodation in Melbourne if Kalani joined us and she wanted to be here with him.

35 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Any other potential father-sons other than the White's and Walsh's on the horizon?

Davey boys?

Melbourne published an article highlighting some f/s and NGA prospects that played in an u15s tournament last month.

melbournefc.com.au
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Melbourne Academy | Players to watch

Following on from this week’s U15 Academy Carnival, we’ve taken a look at players to watch among the club's NGA

Following f/s players got a small write up

Oliver Green - (Brad)

Tex Robertson - (Russell)

Tigga Johnstone - (Travis)

Max McDonald - (Anthony)

There were 3 NGA players from Alice Springs that got a write up.

Ziggy Tiltsen-Collins

Mitch Liddle

Eric Junior Campbell

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7 minutes ago, Random Task said:

Melbourne published an article highlighting some f/s and NGA prospects that played in an u15s tournament last month.

melbournefc.com.au
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Melbourne Academy | Players to watch

Following on from this week’s U15 Academy Carnival, we’ve taken a look at players to watch among the club's NGA

Following f/s players got a small write up

Oliver Green - (Brad)

Tex Robertson - (Russell)

Tigga Johnstone - (Travis)

Max McDonald - (Anthony)

There were 3 NGA players from Alice Springs that got a write up.

Ziggurat Tiltsen-Collins

Mitch Liddle

Eric Junior Campbell

I think Oliver Green has been showing elite signs from what I've heard...

7 minutes ago, Random Task said:

Ziggurat Tiltsen-Collins

Future cult hero alert with a name like that.

24 minutes ago, Random Task said:

Melbourne published an article highlighting some f/s and NGA prospects that played in an u15s tournament last month.

melbournefc.com.au
No image preview

Melbourne Academy | Players to watch

Following on from this week’s U15 Academy Carnival, we’ve taken a look at players to watch among the club's NGA

Following f/s players got a small write up

Oliver Green - (Brad)

Tex Robertson - (Russell)

Tigga Johnstone - (Travis)

Max McDonald - (Anthony)

There were 3 NGA players from Alice Springs that got a write up.

Ziggurat Tiltsen-Collins

Mitch Liddle

Eric Junior Campbell

prior to covid, my son was at prahran, a few years above oliver

oliver was so blonde his hair was almost a shock of white - made spotting him zipping around in the 'zones' winning his own footy when he was playing 'up' age groups very easy to see

Yeah Robbo said on the DeeBrief a couple of weeks ago that Greeny’s kid is very much one to watch in a couple of years time…

On 12/05/2025 at 10:36, The Jackson FIX said:

I’m not even certain Gold Coast could take him if they wanted / they have two players in their academy who will go top 10 well ahead of Kalani so I’m not sure how they could afford them all…

MFCSS kicking in - rule change for 2025 allowing more GCS selections …. 2026 “that wasn’t a great idea, revert to prior rules”. Mac Andrew precedent?


Great news on some potential future recruits. I was watching Kalani over the last few weeks, and noted it’s actually scary how good some of the Suns Academy players are. Suns Academy have three likely top 15 players (with Zeke Uwland definitely being top 5). Others are very very good.

I saw a youngster Max Hudson kick a bagful v Stingrays and noted his name. He reminded me of Daniel Turner. He’s only 6’3 ish but his marking judgement, sure hands and kicking was elite. He’s now kicked 12 goals across his 3 games. One to watch.

I've been keeping a close eye on young Harry McDonald, son of Junior McDonald. Harry plays for Albury Tigers juniors and whilst there is still water to go under the bridge, he's showing really good traits in becoming a handy footballer.

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I've been keeping a close eye on young Harry McDonald, son of Junior McDonald. Harry plays for Albury Tigers juniors and whilst there is still water to go under the bridge, he's showing really good traits in becoming a handy footballer.

How old Dazz?

 
40 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

How old Dazz?

14 turning 15.

First year in the under 16's this year.. Came 4th in the league best and fairest in the under 14s last year.

9 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

What I think is informative is that they have NOT joined the gc17 academy

I am hoping it’s because they expect to be residing in Melbourne in the next 15-20 or so years…

I’d bank on the FS being dead in the water by then.

Already on its last legs it’ll only take one more top 5 prospect getting to a top 4 club to kill it.


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