2025 National Academy Squads

[Whispering_Jack 29,917]

Young stars named in 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy squads

[Demonstone 22,429]

Good to see Kalani White make the squad.

Edited November 11 by Demonstone

[dazzledavey36 54,646]

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

[Demonstone 22,429]

31 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

He's not always easy to spot on a crowded field. 

 

[Nascent 9,204]

35 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

Sydney bound for sure

[Pennant St Dee 13,163]

8 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

On a serious note he has a lot of talent but needs to managed in the right way in terms of his defensive efforts inside F50

Edited November 11 by Pennant St Dee

[3183 Dee 2,853]

12 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

That is VERY good - actually LOL'd

[3183 Dee 2,853]

The Duursmas have done it again. If Willem gets drafted, that'll be the 4 kids playing top flight footy - incredible.

[binman 42,830]

15 minutes ago, 3183 Dee said:

The Duursmas have done it again. If Willem gets drafted, that'll be the 4 kids playing top flight footy - incredible.

How big is Willem?

If the smallest of the boys, I wonder if they call him Wee Willem?

[Demonstone 22,429]

2 hours ago, binman said:

If the smallest of the boys, I wonder if they call him Wee Willem?

Give that man a cigar!

[whatwhat say what 22,730]

jeff white was interviewed on sen this morning, primarily about his new app

however, he did mention that kalani will train with the mfc and then gc17 in the coming months

he has a big decision to make

jeff is such a proud dad; warms the cockles

i'm going to be devastated if kalani opts to choose gc17; fortunately they seem to have about FIVE academy picks that they might have access to in 2025, including likely #1 pick zeke uweland

i am hoping, with the change to points value etc, that gc17 won't have the ability to prioritise white over him and others

[Pennant St Dee 13,163]

1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

jeff white was interviewed on sen this morning, primarily about his new app

however, he did mention that kalani will train with the mfc and then gc17 in the coming months

he has a big decision to make

jeff is such a proud dad; warms the cockles

i'm going to be devastated if kalani opts to choose gc17; fortunately they seem to have about FIVE academy picks that they might have access to in 2025, including likely #1 pick zeke uweland

i am hoping, with the change to points value etc, that gc17 won't have the ability to prioritise white over him and others

Listened to the interview and thought the same, 6ft 7inch so taller then Jeff, good high jumper so if he has dads leap at that size a decent bit to work with 

[Pennant St Dee 13,163]

Going early but I expect Cody Curtin to be around the top 10 probably pushing top 5 by season’s end and heading into the draft

[whatwhat say what 22,730]

6 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Going early but I expect Cody Curtin to be around the top 10 probably pushing top 5 by season’s end and heading into the draft

related to dan?

[Pennant St Dee 13,163]

56 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

related to dan?

Yes younger brother, was basketball focused up till the 24 season and had a huge impact. Quicker and more athletic than Dan, not as composed but really difficult key forward to match up on and that really good closing speed as a key defender 

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,486]

21 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

Hope he doesn't get lost on the footy ground, we might not be able to find him.  Unless he's wearing a striped top, beanie and scarf.....

[spirit of norm smith 16,398]

Will the Dees trade out our future 1st 2026 draft pick to get into the 2025 1st round!?!?!?!?! 

[whatwhat say what 22,730]

2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Will the Dees trade out our future 1st 2026 draft pick to get into the 2025 1st round!?!?!?!?! 

depends on the value and intentions of kalani white, which will be clearer by early part of 2025

given our history, not outside the realms of possibilities