The Kalani White Thread

[Dee-licious 1,949]

1 hour ago, Gator said:

This is a post from a St Kilda supporter on another forum re Kalani:

 

''Had a bit do to with them down on the coast and I'm 99% certain if there was a choice to be made, he would be off to the D's.

However, I would be surprised if either club made a play for him. He is not particularly good, and the continued selection in various elite programs does nothing to dispel the claims of nepotism for kids involved in northern academies who have fathers from southern clubs.

Talls can develop at different rates though, and there is definitely something there - but he is miles off it currently. Barely got a kick in local u19s this year.''

 

It's just one person's opinion, but it's good to hear a view from someone with no skin in the game.

Let's hope he keeps improving.

This is such a different view from scouts, afl academy’s, and our eyes watching the U17 game…. Fine, whatever, but a hell of a lot better than the FS that have been coming through the saints. 

[manny100 1,557]

21 minutes ago, Dee-licious said:

This is such a different view from scouts, afl academy’s, and our eyes watching the U17 game…. Fine, whatever, but a hell of a lot better than the FS that have been coming through the saints. 

I think we will pick him up. Over 200cm now and JT said he was steadily improving and a terrific athlete. Good development prospect.

[Gator 17,354]

1 hour ago, Dee-licious said:

This is such a different view from scouts, afl academy’s, and our eyes watching the U17 game…. Fine, whatever, but a hell of a lot better than the FS that have been coming through the saints. 

Can you post all of this information ?  Thanks.

Btw, don't sound so emotional.  It's not personal.

[Dee-licious 1,949]

1 hour ago, Gator said:

Can you post all of this information ?  Thanks.

Btw, don't sound so emotional.  It's not personal.

No probs. And the reaction is to a saints supporter not you 🤣
 

Rookie Me: 

Kalani White (Suns Academy/Queensland)
Key Defender | 198cm | 05/05/2007

White has an interesting decision on his hands next year, being tied to Gold Coast’s academy but also eligible to nominate under father-son rules for Melbourne. The son of former Dee and Docker, Jeff, Kalani is a developing tall capable of playing at either end of the ground. His mobility is impressive and he seems to have found a home down back, where he was an Under 16 All-Australian. White also featured once for the Allies this year, while averaging eight disposals and four marks for the Suns Academy

Herald Sun: (Kevin Sheehan top 25) 

Kalani White, son of former No.1 draft pick and Melbourne ruckman Jeff, looms as a top prospect for 2025. 

White will be eligible both as a father-son for the Demons and as an Academy player for the Suns.

2025 TOP 25 PROSPECTS 👉 bit.ly/3K6azhD

Zero hanger: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-melbourne-excited-by-early-look-of-promising-2025-club-tied-prospect-157071/amp/

 

ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/42038641/afl-draft-2025-top-10-way-too-early-power-rankings-dyson-sharp-zeke-uwland-willem-duursma

A host of club-tied prospects just missed out, including Kalani White (Suns Academy & Melbourne father-son),
 

U16 AA: https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/1384198/suns-academy-dominates-u16-all-australian-boys-squad