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Current players who were not drafted but came through the VFL to make it into the AFL:-

Jake Riccardi
Alex Cincotta
Shaun Mannagh
Adam Saad  
Luke Ryan
Lachie Schulz
Sam Switkowski
Bailey Fritsch
Charlie Dean
Nic Newman
Brodie Mihocek
Sam Clohesy
Oscar McInerney
Jai Newcombe
Mykelti Lefau

There remains talented players in the VFL that can step up and become regular AFL players 

Here is the list of -

VFL 2024 FOTHERGILL-ROUND-MITCHELL MEDAL NOMINATIONS

Brisbane Lions: Tahj Abberley, Jack Manly

Carlton: Will White

Coburg: Flynn Gentile👍🏻

Essendon: Matthew Foley, Will Hoare

Footscray Bulldogs: Cooper Craig-Peters, Joshua Kellett

Frankston: George Grey🧙‍♂️

Gold Coast Suns: Leonardo Lombard

North Melbourne: Jack Watkins

Northern Bullants: Will Elliott

Port Melbourne: Felix Flockart, Josh Green

Richmond: Sam Davidson👍🏻, Mutaz El Nour

Sandringham: Darby Hipwell, Anthony Seaton

Southport: Nick Williams

Werribee: Riley Bice👍🏻, Jaelen Pavlidis, Jake Smith

Williamstown: Corey Ellison, Joel Fitzgerald

 
57 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Current players who were not drafted but came through the VFL to make it into the AFL:-

Jake Riccardi
Alex Cincotta
Shaun Mannagh
Adam Saad  
Luke Ryan
Lachie Schulz
Sam Switkowski
Bailey Fritsch
Charlie Dean
Nic Newman
Brodie Mihocek
Sam Clohesy
Oscar McInerney
Jai Newcombe
Mykelti Lefau

There remains talented players in the VFL that can step up and become regular AFL players 

Here is the list of -

VFL 2024 FOTHERGILL-ROUND-MITCHELL MEDAL NOMINATIONS

Brisbane Lions: Tahj Abberley, Jack Manly

Carlton: Will White

Coburg: Flynn Gentile👍🏻

Essendon: Matthew Foley, Will Hoare

Footscray Bulldogs: Cooper Craig-Peters, Joshua Kellett

Frankston: George Grey🧙‍♂️

Gold Coast Suns: Leonardo Lombard

North Melbourne: Jack Watkins

Northern Bullants: Will Elliott

Port Melbourne: Felix Flockart, Josh Green

Richmond: Sam Davidson👍🏻, Mutaz El Nour

Sandringham: Darby Hipwell, Anthony Seaton

Southport: Nick Williams

Werribee: Riley Bice👍🏻, Jaelen Pavlidis, Jake Smith

Williamstown: Corey Ellison, Joel Fitzgerald

Casey??😮

Thanks @spirit of norm smith

I reckon the VFL could be a great source of players for us as we look to top up, as we can’t simply bring in 6-7 eighteen year olds in the ND and expect to fill all of our list holes 

Geelong in particular has done a great job in recent years with their late ND, rookie and SSP picks, and I hope we’ve got our eye on a couple of mature age players who might be going under the radar at one of these clubs  

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Jack Riding at Werribee has had some interest from AFL clubs this season. 

He's also a very good cricketer.


Pass this list on to Tim Lamb. Suggest that it's a better source of talent than recruiting rejects from other clubs.

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The 2 former Casey players nominated for the Fothergill-Round- Mitchell Medal for best Under 23 player, George Grey and Corey Ellison, have now both been named in the VFL Team of the Year 40 person squad, which is open to AFL listed players. 

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How did Jean-Luc Vellissaris miss out on the All VFL squad? Clearly one of the best players in the league and carries the Bullants. 
 

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Brodie McLaughlin (Williamstown) continues to shine as a goalkicker. After being equal highest goalkicker for Gold Coast reserves in 2023, with 60. I see he has kicked 10 in two finals games for Williamstown in 2024. He is 26 and would be handy at Casey, might cover for the likes of J Smith in the firsts on occasions. Affordable depth in my opinion.

We've interviewed Riley Bice along with a number of clubs.


10 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Brodie McLaughlin (Williamstown) continues to shine as a goalkicker. After being equal highest goalkicker for Gold Coast reserves in 2023, with 60. I see he has kicked 10 in two finals games for Williamstown in 2024. He is 26 and would be handy at Casey, might cover for the likes of J Smith in the firsts on occasions. Affordable depth in my opinion.

Why do people keep bringing up players who could provide depth or be handy at Casey? If a player is mature aged, they should be competing for a place in the seniors. 

The standout VFL players in 2023 to be drafted were Mannagh and Clohessy. Both have established themselves in the best 23 at their respective clubs. And Mannagh had a huge impact in a final. 

That's the sort of player we should be targeting. 

49 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Why do people keep bringing up players who could provide depth or be handy at Casey? If a player is mature aged, they should be competing for a place in the seniors. 

The standout VFL players in 2023 to be drafted were Mannagh and Clohessy. Both have established themselves in the best 23 at their respective clubs. And Mannagh had a huge impact in a final. 

That's the sort of player we should be targeting. 

You need to take a closer look mate! Quite a few clubs have had some success by picking up mature (26 is hardly mature aged) Don’t be so critical when you obviously don’t watch VFL games other than Casey!

12 hours ago, waynewussell said:

You need to take a closer look mate! Quite a few clubs have had some success by picking up mature (26 is hardly mature aged) Don’t be so critical when you obviously don’t watch VFL games other than Casey!

You've missed my point. I'm all for recruiting players from the VFL, but not for the reasons you posted. Any recruit should be capable of challenging for senior selection and not be "affordable depth" or "handy at Casey" as you stated.

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Shhhhh… wildcard pick as a mature smoky 

WAFL ruckman Oliver Eastland should be one to watch out as a smoky late draftee.  Finished 4th in the Sandover medal after an excellent year.  He’s 26 but all ruck players develop later.  Unlucky not to get drafted, he played WAFL and had injuries through earlier years and now is reliable ruckman. At WAFL he’s dominated in the last 3 years at Claremont.  Saw him v SANFL this year again. He’s a ruck/forward but at 199cms is quite agile.  Certainly would be a handy back up addition in the squad.  

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From the SANFL, I think the best player suitable to pickup is Billy Cootee from Norwood.  Has averaged about 25 possessions a game, excellent metres gained, good skills, hard at it plus can run and burst when needed.  Kicks goals.  Skipper of Western Jets in 2021.  Had 2 years on Essendon VFL list (including every game in 2023) then transferred to Norwood at start of 2024.  At 21, still can rise up.  Perhaps a late draft pick   

https://www.afl.com.au/video/1216940/sanfl-showreel-sf1-billy-cootee-highlights?videoId=1216940&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1725772709001

 

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On 28/08/2024 at 14:59, spirit of norm smith said:

Current players who were not drafted but came through the VFL to make it into the AFL:-

Jake Riccardi
Alex Cincotta
Shaun Mannagh
Adam Saad  
Luke Ryan
Lachie Schulz
Sam Switkowski
Bailey Fritsch
Charlie Dean
Nic Newman
Brodie Mihocek
Sam Clohesy
Oscar McInerney
Jai Newcombe
Mykelti Lefau

There remains talented players in the VFL that can step up and become regular AFL players 

Here is the list of -

VFL 2024 FOTHERGILL-ROUND-MITCHELL MEDAL NOMINATIONS

Brisbane Lions: Tahj Abberley, Jack Manly

Carlton: Will White

Coburg: Flynn Gentile👍🏻

Essendon: Matthew Foley, Will Hoare

Footscray Bulldogs: Cooper Craig-Peters, Joshua Kellett

Frankston: George Grey🧙‍♂️

Gold Coast Suns: Leonardo Lombard

North Melbourne: Jack Watkins

Northern Bullants: Will Elliott

Port Melbourne: Felix Flockart, Josh Green

Richmond: Sam Davidson👍🏻, Mutaz El Nour

Sandringham: Darby Hipwell, Anthony Seaton

Southport: Nick Williams

Werribee: Riley Bice👍🏻, Jaelen Pavlidis, Jake Smith

Williamstown: Corey Ellison, Joel Fitzgerald

What about the JJ Listin Trophy Winner Brew he would be no 1 maybe at one if the pick 30,40 or 50 stage. Good midfielder. 

On 08/09/2024 at 08:30, mo64 said:

You've missed my point. I'm all for recruiting players from the VFL, but not for the reasons you posted. Any recruit should be capable of challenging for senior selection and not be "affordable depth" or "handy at Casey" as you stated.

Agree it’s all about how high you aim and the higher the better. 

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57 minutes ago, 58er said:

What about the JJ Listin Trophy Winner Brew he would be no 1 maybe at one if the pick 30,40 or 50 stage. Good midfielder. 

@58er  under the thread 2024 Phantom Drafts, I had my update with Brew at #61. Late draft chance.   Would like to see the Dees take him if available.   Midfielder.  Excellent left foot disposal.  Tackles were real impact.   Mature decision maker.  Certainly has the ability to play AFL, and not just be depth or good at Casey.  
https://www.afl.com.au/video/1170533/vfl-showreel-r16-dom-brew-highlights?videoId=1170533&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1720836514001

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Huge day ahead 

Smithy's VFL fixture, Grand Final

Sunday, September 22
Werribee v Southport, Ikon Park, 3.10pm AEST

SANFL fixture, Grand Final

Sunday, September 22
Norwood v Glenelg, Adelaide Oval, 2.30pm ACST

WAFL fixture, Grand Final

Sunday, September 22
East Perth v Peel Thunder, Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST


Wouldn't mind that giant Southport ruckman with the handle bar moustache. Obvs would need to work on his tank but would make a decent backup to max

3 minutes ago, biggestred said:

Wouldn't mind that giant Southport ruckman with the handle bar moustache. Obvs would need to work on his tank but would make a decent backup to max

Is a man-moutain. That delivery inside 50 was great for a ruckman.

 
36 minutes ago, biggestred said:

Wouldn't mind that giant Southport ruckman with the handle bar moustache. Obvs would need to work on his tank but would make a decent backup to max

GOOBER

23 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

watching the sanfl grand final

reigning magarey medallist harry boyd has won a lot of taps but has no impact around the ground whatsoever

Crossley is dominating in the ruck, very good with strength and taps to advantage. Field kicking is great for a big man, several taps and possessions have led to shots on goal. Wonder if anyone would take a punt on him again? 25 y.o.


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