"For top-level players from the northern academies, there has never been a restriction on when their respective clubs can match a bid on them at the draft. The changes announced this week for NGA players bring them into line with the rules regarding northern academies as well as father-sons."

Explained: How NGAs work, what the AFL's rule change means

Draft bidding and future picks revamp on hold, 'Jamarra rule' to change

This is why we traded our 2025 1st rounder the Dons last year.

" It comes on the eve of a 2025 draft crop that has possibly more than 40 per cent of the national draft pool having ties to clubs ahead of the year beginning."

" The Suns have access to Kalani White under Academy rules as well, with the son of former Melbourne star Jeff White to decide later this year whether he nominates as a father-son to the Demons or with the Suns."

Hoping like 'hell' Kalani picks the Dees. Perfect fit.

Class of 2025: Clubs bracing for compromised draft

34 minutes ago, manny100 said:

This is why we traded our 2025 1st rounder the Dons last year.

" It comes on the eve of a 2025 draft crop that has possibly more than 40 per cent of the national draft pool having ties to clubs ahead of the year beginning."

" The Suns have access to Kalani White under Academy rules as well, with the son of former Melbourne star Jeff White to decide later this year whether he nominates as a father-son to the Demons or with the Suns."

Hoping like 'hell' Kalani picks the Dees. Perfect fit.

Class of 2025: Clubs bracing for compromised draft

i cant believe people are still moaning about trading the pick, x and harvey will be the best two players a club gets from both drafts by a very very long way

Sun, June 1: Allies v South Australia, 12pm AEST, Blacktown ISP
Sat, June 7: Western Australia v Vic Country, 10am AWST, Mineral Resources Park
Sun, June 8: South Australia v Vic Metro, 11.15am ACST, Alberton Oval
Sun, June 15: South Australia v Western Australia, 12pm ACST, Alberton Oval
Sun, June 29: Vic Country v South Australia, 10.30am AEST, Venue TBC (Victoria)
Sun, June 29: Allies v Western Australia, 1pm AEST, Venue TBC (Victoria)
Sat, July 5: Allies v Vic Country, 12.15pm AEST, Ikon Park
Sun, July 6: Western Australia v Vic Metro, 12pm AWST, Venue TBC (Western Australia)
Sun, July 13: Allies v Vic Metro, 10.30am AEST, Brighton Hones Arena
Sun, July 20: Vic Country v Vic Metro, 11am AEST, RSEA Park

Can’t c why he doesn’t come to us under father son ffs. This academy stuff really fruits me off.

For the love of god KW choose us, we already lost one player to that entitled club.

This thread was started in February 2016, when Kalani was just eight years old.

It will be a major letdown if he isn't in Demon colours in 2026.

On 18/06/2025 at 11:09, Wells 11 said:

100%

ONE MILLION PERCENT! WELLSY

30 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

This thread was started in February 2016, when Kalani was just eight years old.

It will be a major letdown if he isn't in Demon colours in 2026.

A MAJOR LETDOWN??? Mate just look at the amount of father son players that have been INSTRUMENTAL in the next generation of team success! Other than a flawed J.V we have done very poorly in this area whilst other clubs have gained exceptional players for next to NOTHING! I saw enough of Kalani last week to suggest he will be a fabulous player for us. If he chooses GCS over us and or if the AFL shaft us, fair dinkum I reckon many on this site might do something drastic!!! INCLUDING ME🤢😵‍💫🤯

Edited June 19, 2025Jun 19 by picket fence

15 minutes ago, picket fence said:

A MAJOR LETDOWN??? Mate just look at the amount of father son players that have been INSTRUMENTAL in the next generation of team success! Other than a flawed J.V we have done very poorly in this area whilst other clubs have gained exceptional players for next to NOTHING! I saw enough of Kalani last week to suggest he will be a fabulous player for us. If he chooses GCS over us and or if the AFL shaft us, fair dinkum I reckon many on this site might do something drastic!!! INCLUDING ME🤢😵‍💫🤯

What are we talking Picket?

Just now, Dee Boys said:

What are we talking Picket?

If we dont get Kalani White!

2 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

What are we talking Picket?

57 minutes ago, adonski said:

Do Demonlanders out there really think this is me??🤣

4 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Do Demonlanders out there really think this is me??🤣

Here's.....JEFFO 🤩

18 hours ago, picket fence said:

If we dont get Kalani White!

Haha yes I’m wondering what ideas you have for the “something drastic” you’re threatening!

19 hours ago, picket fence said:

Do Demonlanders out there really think this is me??🤣

Mate, with all the "caps" words I cant help but read your posts like this guy wrote them...

Edited June 20, 2025Jun 20 by Gorgoroth

On 20/06/2025 at 12:47, Gorgoroth said:

Mate, with all the "caps" words I cant help but read your posts like this guy wrote them...

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Posting about Trump in a Kalani White thread is Peak Trump Derangement Syndrome

Edited June 21, 2025Jun 21 by Wizard of Koz

Kalani with his teammates ♥️💙

1 minute ago, Ghostwriter said:

Kalani with his teammates ♥️💙

Repeat that situation in the first game next year and all of us will be very happy.

1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Repeat that situation in the first game next year and all of us will be very happy.

Except he’ll be wearing his #34 guernsey we’ve been saving for him ♥️💙

36 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Except he’ll be wearing his #34 guernsey we’ve been saving for him ♥️💙

Happy with that change.

Seriously though, have you heard any gossip from the boys, if Kalani has given them any indication he will join them next year?

I wont tell anyone.

Edited June 23, 2025Jun 23 by Redleg

30 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Happy with that change.

Seriously though, have you heard any gossip from the boys, if Kalani has given them any indication he will join them next year?

I wont tell anyone.

🤐

I've heard from a very reliable source who is very in the know with the Gold coast suns that White will want to choose Melbourne so he can wear the number 34 like his dad did.

18 minutes ago, inanunda said:

I've heard from a very reliable source who is very in the know with the Gold coast suns that White will want to choose Melbourne so he can wear the number 34 like his dad did.

Don’t want to ruin your day, but there was a bit of gossip that the Pies are into Ben King.

Hopefully that isn’t true.

Edited June 23, 2025Jun 23 by Redleg

Just now, Redleg said:

Don’t want to ruin your day, but there was a bit of gossip that the Pies are into Ben King.

Hopefully that isn’t true.

Well if they are that means they are going to be TWO big units down in 2026!