Young Casey Demon a Kiwi

[KC from Casey 7,064]

Congratulations to one of the Casey Demon young guns Mykelti Lefau who has been chosen to represent his home country of New Zealand against the AFL Academy Australian Under 17s at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Monday April 24. 

Playing for St Kilda City Under 19s in the Southern Football League late last year Lefau had a match to remember, drilling 25 of his team’s 28 goals in a big victory over Carrum Patterson Lakes.

He has already impressed with Casey and we wish him well in his first game for the Kiwis. 

 

[deebug 1,754]

Good luck. Maybe one day he could play for the Demons?

[Elwood 3184 1,301]

He probably doesn't fit the criteria because he's now living here but what's involved in drafting an international rookie like the NZ kid we had over here a few years ago?

[Demanding Success 298]

He has plenty of speed. Pretty good mark too.

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16 hours ago, deebug said:

Good luck. Maybe one day he could play for the Demons?

If he becomes good enough to get onto the list of a premiership side, then i'd imagine that he'd be more likely drafted by 17 other clubs 

Edited April 22, 2017 by DominatrixTyson

[Kiwidemon 11]

Went to the AFLNZ draft combine test on Friday. Mykelti broke beep test record by doing 14.9 (was 14.8). Finished in top 10 in every test. My boy (aged 15) came second in beep at 14.3. Jason Taylor and other AFL scouts there. Mykelti looks v promising

 

[dazzledavey36 54,946]

2 hours ago, Kiwidemon said:

Went to the AFLNZ draft combine test on Friday. Mykelti broke beep test record by doing 14.9 (was 14.8). Finished in top 10 in every test. My boy (aged 15) came second in beep at 14.3. Jason Taylor and other AFL scouts there. Mykelti looks v promising

 

Well done to your boy Kiwi Demon. Hope the dees keep an eye for Mykelti.. huge upside and unlike Maaia Westrupp he is actually a gun at footy!

[Kiwidemon 11]

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Well done to your boy Kiwi Demon. Hope the dees keep an eye for Mykelti.. huge upside and unlike Maaia Westrupp he is actually a gun at footy!

Will watch Mykelti play for NZ Hawks against AFL Academy for first 30 mins tomorrow. Then I'll watch my boy play for NZ L1 academy v NSW independent schools. He got opposition coaches BOG in yesterdays game. Then thrilled to get his photo taken with Simon Black at the high performance dinner last night.  Maxy Gawn selected at ruck in the NZ heritage team.

[WattsGawnOn 122]

Won't hold that against him

[dazzledavey36 54,946]

On Friday, April 21, 2017 at 9:29 PM, KC from Casey said:

Congratulations to one of the Casey Demon young guns Mykelti Lefau who has been chosen to represent his home country of New Zealand against the AFL Academy Australian Under 17s at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Monday April 24. 

Playing for St Kilda City Under 19s in the Southern Football League late last year Lefau had a match to remember, drilling 25 of his team’s 28 goals in a big victory over Carrum Patterson Lakes.

He has already impressed with Casey and we wish him well in his first game for the Kiwis. 

 

With his growth and rapid development KC i wouldn't be surprised if Jason Taylor tries to hide him in the development league for a while.. If its true that his skills were on show in front of AFL scouts then no doubt clubs will keep a close eye.

Watching that footage and i know its only development league, but jeez for someone who is 194cm he is seriously quick and agile!

[Moonshadow 17,676]

So what's the rules for international rookies and (if he's good enough) does this fella fall within that?

Edited April 23, 2017 by Moonshadow

[demoniac 1,333]

I know the Kiwi skipper. Surprisingly nice guy for a Hawthorn fan. Will ask him about Mykelti...

 

[Whispering_Jack 30,159]

It seems that he did well in testing at a special draft combine for NZers.

Surely with our NZ connection (Max Gawn is from there), you would think we would snap him up as an international rookie if we possibly could?

[dazzledavey36 54,946]

@KC from Casey I have watched him several times this year and in all of those games he has showed  some real glimpses do far. Yesterday again he impressed with his speed and power. Not bad for a 195cm forward

In your opinion is he a chance for a rookie spot this year? 

[Deemania since 56 6,639]

On 4/21/2017 at 8:59 PM, KC from Casey said:

Congratulations to one of the Casey Demon young guns Mykelti Lefau who has been chosen to represent his home country of New Zealand against the AFL Academy Australian Under 17s at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Monday April 24. 

Playing for St Kilda City Under 19s in the Southern Football League late last year Lefau had a match to remember, drilling 25 of his team’s 28 goals in a big victory over Carrum Patterson Lakes.

He has already impressed with Casey and we wish him well in his first game for the Kiwis. 

 

Don't care what grade or league he's in at present, just watch him coz this kid has the goods. Kick, mark, speed, agility, teamwork, daring and talent in spades. Give him an AFL run, NOW! Does he have a twin brother?

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,508]

55 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

@KC from Casey I have watched him several times this year and in all of those games he has showed  some real glimpses do far. Yesterday again he impressed with his speed and power. Not bad for a 195cm forward

In your opinion is he a chance for a rookie spot this year? 

195 !?!?

Saw him play for the fist time yesterday and had no idea he was that tall.  That's exceptional speed and agility for such a tall player.

[DV8 2,271]

33 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Don't care what grade or league he's in at present, just watch him coz this kid has the goods. Kick, mark, speed, agility, teamwork, daring and talent in spades. Give him an AFL run, NOW! Does he have a twin brother?

Pity we didn't have another rookie spot,  to use.

http://aflnz.co.nz/blog/2017/04/17/exciting-talent-line-up-for-national-combine/

Edited June 10, 2019 by DV8

[dazzledavey36 54,946]

Just now, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

195 !?!?

Saw him play for the fist time yesterday and had no idea he was that tall.  That's exceptional speed and agility for such a tall player.

Yep.. the way he sprinted from behind to soccer that ball in for a goal was impressive.

He is still quite raw and needs a lot off development still. 

[chook fowler 19,459]

He’s good, ey.

[Deemania since 56 6,639]

29 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

195 !?!?

Saw him play for the fist time yesterday and had no idea he was that tall.  That's exceptional speed and agility for such a tall player.

Can we recruit/sign him up right now?

Who cares if he is raw - we can see what he brings with which to develop.

[Nasher 33,616]

44 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

He’s good, ey.

Good es, bru.

[FireInTheBennelly 4,072]

How many kicks did he get yesterday?

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

@KC from Casey I have watched him several times this year and in all of those games he has showed  some real glimpses do far. Yesterday again he impressed with his speed and power. Not bad for a 195cm forward

In your opinion is he a chance for a rookie spot this year? 

 

2 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Don't care what grade or league he's in at present, just watch him coz this kid has the goods. Kick, mark, speed, agility, teamwork, daring and talent in spades. Give him an AFL run, NOW! Does he have a twin brother?

Can i 3rd that.  Looks very promising indeed.  Super raw but offers power, a decent turn of speed and side steps nicely also.  A few pre-seasons and Bob's your uncle!