Dee-licious

I like the comparison to Cameron and it is not the first time I've heard that. Maybe Mick Ablett? Or Sheehan? Its that natural forward craft that is really tough for midfielders at junior levels to learn because they are always used on ball.

No probs. And the reaction is to a saints supporter not you 🤣 Rookie Me: Kalani White (Suns Academy/Queensland) Key Defender | 198cm | 05/05/2007 White has an interesting decision on his hands next year, being tied to Gold Coast's academy but also eligible to nominate under father-son rules for Melbourne. The son of former Dee and Docker, Jeff, Kalani is a developing talli capable of playing at either end of the ground. His mobility is impressive and he seems to have found a home down back, where he was an Under 16 All-Australian. White also featured once for the Allies this year, while averaging eight disposals and four marks for the Suns Academy Herald Sun: (Kevin Sheehan top 25). Kalani White, son of former No.1 draft pick and Melbourne ruckman Jeff, looms as a top prospect for 2025. White will be eligible both as a father-son for the Demons and as an Academy player for the Suns. 2025 TOP 25 PROSPECTS 👉 bit.ly/3K6azhD Zerohanger: https://www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-melbourne-excited-by-early-look-of-promising-2025-club-tied-prospect-157071/amp/ ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/42038641/afl-draft-2025-top-10-way-too-early-power-rankings-dyson-sharp-zeke-uwland-willem-duursma A host of club-tied prospects just missed out, including Kalani White (Suns Academy & Melbourne father-son), U16 AA: https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/1384198/suns-academy-dominates-u16-all-australian-boys-squad

This is such a different view from scouts, afl academy’s, and our eyes watching the U17 game…. Fine, whatever, but a hell of a lot better than the FS that have been coming through the saints.

Spot on to what I saw. I hope that if he stays back, he works on an intercept game as well.

Defended really well. Very much lock down. Most goals I saw were kicked when he was on the bench. Didn’t see him lose a one on one. The bad, a little lazy with disposal. Feels early second rounder.

Yes he is. He’s dominated U16 and playing up at the moment for finals.

Prassads goal at the 14 min mark is great as well!

All our kids are still in bar Mentha who was injured so might not have made next week anyway. yze - 19, 1 goal Ah-Mu - 3 goals, 4 hit outs Mentha - 7 touches Andrew - 12, 7 rebound 50, 7 hit outs Prasard, 1 goal

They are up on the app. Levi went nuts, same with Reid. A kid called Yze had 19 and a goal

Good to hear. Couldn’t have worked harder. He’s going to be a role player, but I’d love to see him on a list. the other one I’ve heard a lot about is Ricky Mentha. Apparently just a great kid.

He Could legit be anything. The height, leap, reading of the flight - first round. But down back you can be out of sight if you are playing a lock down role. I hope he plays forward / ruck next year for the Allies and we can see his full skills on display. And as good as the Academy systems are, it’s different from the live and breathe of vic. So who knows what the hype would be if he was at Caulfield Grammar.

Kicked 6.1 yesterday in the Q Colts.

Stats aren’t out yet for today, but Ah-Mu kicked 3.1 yesterday. Boding well for 2025

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2024/08/13/scouting-notes-2024-afl-u17s-vic-metro-vs-queensland/ https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2024/08/12/scouting-notes-2024-afl-u17s-vic-country-vs-nsw-act/ Not mentioned, but "tough day to play forward for Vic Metro" and their key forward didn't do anything for 3 quarters is a good sign for Kalani. Ah-Mu kicked a goal and set up at least one other.

Quickly on the NGAs, AMW could be up for a List A promotion due to the games he has played and there is a club who has requested that Riak Andrew and Ricky Mentha be trialed at the State Combine (generally means only 1 club has asked the question). Both are potential Category B's for us. Thus, don't be surprised to see both potentially be picked up by the Dees and Yze on the Cat A rookie list.