Young stars named in 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy squads

Good to see Kalani White make the squad.

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Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

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. 

 

35 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

Sydney bound for sure

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

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12 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Looking forward to keeping a close eye on Wes Walley.

That is VERY good - actually LOL'd

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

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?

2 hours ago, binman said:

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

Give that man a cigar!

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

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 

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

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?

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 

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.....

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

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

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