Overall, they finished the home and away season ranked second for points per game. The Swans will be one of four new teams to enter AFLW next season, completing the national 18-team competition. The Bombers also selected Lewis Hayes in the second round of the draft with pick No.25. The benefit about playing on The Gabba is its a quick track, which helps quicker ball movement., Jonathan Browns reason for concern: Theyre getting heavily scored against far too often and in shorter periods of time. When its up around these numbers, theyre in reasonable shape., Garry Lyons reason for concern: Defending ball movement. Sydneys polarising moves became a key talking point out of the draft, with the Tigers, regular bidders themselves, acknowledging the scheming. After a brilliant form patch during the middle of the season, Wests output has diminished just before the finals series. Rather than use pick No.18, the Swans traded it to the Hawks, sliding to pick No.27 and receiving future second- and third-round selections as part of the deal. "We just think we have been looking for a small defender that can play on the likes of Kysiah Pickett, Charlie Cameron and Cody Weightman. A busy night one looms for the Swans recruiting team, which has already signalled its intent in the live trading realm by tabling two first round picks. The 29-year-old has booted 21 goals from his past four games including a haul of eight against the Hawks while also averaging 17.0 disposals and 4.8 contested marks in the same timeframe. Fans were treated to an Under 19s Sydney Derby and Q-Clash on Sunday, as the New South Wales and Queensland-based talent [], SYDNEY Swans Academy captain Jess Doyle did not take on the responsibility of leading the side out in its inaugural game in the NAB League Girls competition lightly, describing it as an amazing opportunity. Theyre also the fourth-best team at scoring from their defensive half, averaging 33.5 points per game from that area of the ground. Hes also dropped back to help in defence more often, plucking several intercept marks. I'm optimistic and excited by the prospect that we'll all be out enjoying some good footy this weekend. Teams representing the GWS Giants, Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns Academies will be part of the first four weeks of the season, while the Northern Territory is fixtured to play in Rounds Three, Four and Five. GWS were interested in Konstanty, so draft commentators felt the Swans bested their NSW rivals again, but Caruso said after the first round that Darcy Jones, whom they selected next, was actually higher on their board. They need to correct that quickly. 01:54 Mins Published on Nov 29, 2022, 8:41pm 2022 NAB AFL Rookie Draft: Magor Highlights All the highlights from new recruit, Jaiden Magor. Even though last season ended prematurely, 43 of the 83 players taken in the 2021 AFL Draft were from the NAB League, highlighting the competitions strength in producing many of the future stars of the mens game. With Peter Ladhams out of the side, Hickey has thrived in recent weeks with Sam Reid as back-up. The Swans also arent the strongest centre bounce team, ranking 15th for centre bounce clearance differential. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. Player who needs a lift: Justin McInerney. He was on our talent list. West Coast - Sam Gilbey - Claremont (WA). Essendon took Jayden - who is recovering from his second knee reconstruction - with pick No.54 and passed on their pick No.59. To be fair the swans record (i do understand some of those picks were pre dalrymple) with first rounders (besides academy picks) isnt very good at all. Cameron, Jaiden and Will are all quality young men, and we welcome them to the club, he said. Open to shifting up or down the order, the Swans will have a range of prospects in their sights and some eager clubs willing to enter talks. >>SCROLL for all top five results Explosive over-ager Bililign Robertson []. The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 disposals and 3 goals. We recap the Swans' intake and analyse what each player may offer to their new club. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. I would disagree its a need for you even with the ones you delisted you still have papley and gulden (i recognise he plays mid and fwd but when he's there hes a super half forward) and wicks plus you have mid sized forwards like hayward and heeney i dont see that as a massive need and i dont think konstanty is significantly better than wicks (which he would want to be to spend a r1 on him). Tickets and memberships on sale now. Jaspa Fletcher in action for Queensland U19s against Tasmania in September 2021. Having stymied GWS, the Swans were not yet done. With two first round picks on offer, they have already made their intentions clear in regards to getting involved with live trading. Hes had a hit-out win rate of over 45 per cent in every game since Round 15, but its been his ability to hit the scoreboard in the past month hes kicked one goal in each of his past four games thats seen his ratings points average increase to 7.9, up from 5.3 across his first 11 games. Theyre far from the best offensive team in the competition, but boy are the Pies stingy. There was never any hesitation about doing so, even with the bid coming earlier than expected. Sign and Trade period commences. WITH season proper and trade period done and dusted, AFL fans and staff alike now turn their attention towards the draft (November 28-30). Each of the squads will also get the opportunity to showcase their talents in a high-performance camp and representative game.". GWS GIANTS Angus Curry Currently boarding as Wesley College, Curry has had a few more chances to impress than a lot of other Northern Academy prospects for 2022; playing for Wesley, Oakleigh Chargers in the Under 17 series and the GWS Academy at different times. Johnston, the seventh-youngest listed . Once it does get in motion from this point of view, it has been a concern for them for a little while now. In his past three matches, Mihocek has kicked 3.4 including 0.3 against the Blues 3.1 and averaged 7.0 disposals and 3.1 ratings points. Other points of call will see the Swans upgrade Hayden McLean and Sam Wicks to their senior list, though while one Category B rookie spot remains open, the club is not yet committed to taking on an academy product. sydney swans 2018 squad. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to receive our newsletter today. Watch Sydney's press conference after their practice match against Carlton, The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark, Braeden Campbell winds up to nail a cracker from the centre square. Picture: AFL Photos, Oliver Hollands gets his handball away during the U17 Championships match between Vic Country and Vic Metro at GMHBA Stadium on June 26, 2021. Theyll want to be a little bit better than those (clearance) numbers, but I think theyve had a decent record there., Past five games: 3-2, 98.3% (defeated Melbourne by 10 points, lost to Geelong Cats by 28 points, lost to Fremantle by 17 points, defeated GWS Giants by 5 points, defeated Hawthorn by 23 points). The small forward has averaged 7.3 ratings points across the past four weeks, down from 10.8 across the opening 19 rounds. Ahead of his first finals campaign with the Dockers, Pearce has hit form at the right time of the year. Changes amongst the previous draft selections with other clubs meant the Swans were on the clock at pick 16, which was used to bid on GWS Academy product Harry Rowston, which saw the Giants oblige and recruit the Griffith teenager. The Demons are ranked 16th for average pressure applied (177). Start your free trial now >, AFL DRAFT GRADES: Big winner revealed; duos gamble could backfire, AFL DRAFT BOLTERS, SLIDERS: Battlers nab top steal as Pies cash in; Swans surprise three rivals, AFL DRAFT TRACKER: See every pick, bid and trade by your club. Ultimately, it played out the way it did thats the draft, it doesnt pan out the way you want. The Hawks subsequently shipped pick 27 and future second- and third-round selections to the Swans to secure what was then pick 18 and use it on Oakleigh Chargers defender Josh Weddle. To take the next step, the Dockers need to find a better balance and be brave with the footy. The 2022 AFL draft will consist of the various periods where the 18 clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) can trade and recruit players during and following . After 23 rounds, they were ranked 16th for defensive 50 to inside 50 percentage (17.9%). Premiership profile rating: 5th of the 8 finalists, Garry Lyons reason for optimism: Nothing changes from a Bulldogs point of view. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. We rated him and we were disappointed we didnt get him, Dalrymple said. If you like the content that Draft Central provides and dont want to miss any of it, then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines, as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter. NAB LEAGUE BOYS 2022 Sydney Swans games. AFL Draft 2022: AFL, AFLW Academy squads headlined by famous surnames and top prospects A highly-touted midfielder and a quartet from a fruitful AFL production line, which has produced top-four selections in the past three drafts, headlines a strong Victorian hold on the Academy squad. So Geelong has been around 160 per cent the last six weeks, Collingwood around 105 per cent. We kick off in two weeks, and we can't wait for another season with you. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Giants list boss Jason McCartney and his team had a busy start to the AFL draft.Credit:Getty Images. The Pies this season are ranked 17th for contested possession differential (-9.1) and clearance differential (-5.2). She holds extensive qualifications in AFL coaching, specifically coaching female athletes, and over 20 years' work experience in leadership and communications. First Name *. In the meantime, Draft Central takes a look at how each regional squad may line up should the championships come around, but []. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Friday March 17, 5pm. We think he has the potential to be able to do that.". WE are Sydney. The first round of fixtures will be played across four states, before all ten teams converge on the Gold Coast where the final two rounds will be played from July 3 to July 7. * Required fields. Foxfooty.com.au revealed the Swans called the Giants on night one before making a bid on Rowston to offer a trade that wouldve seen the clubs swap picks 16 and 17 and bolster Sydneys future draft hand a deal GWS turned down to instead pay full price for the youngster. The idea was for GWS to give up a future first-round pick to Sydney for the right to climb to what had become pick 16 and get ahead of any Rowston bid. Not sure about that. "We were really well prepared through Chris Keane, who did a lot of the preparation work in terms of scenarios and trades on the run.". Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. When weve spoken about Richmond in the past, its been on the back of their defensive attributes. Every Test match live and ad-break in play on Kayo. ROUND ONE - Saturday April 2Northern Knights v Sydney Swans - Highgate Recreation Reserve, Craigieburn, 2:15pmROUND TWO Saturday April 9Sydney Swans v Tasmania Boys Blacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown, 1pmROUND THREE Friday April 15Sydney Swans v Gippsland Power Boys Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham, Victoria, 2pmROUND FOUR Saturday April 24Sydney Swans v Greater Western Victoria Rebels Highgate Recreation Reserve, Craigieburn, 2:15pmClick here to view the full NAB League Boys 2022 season fixtureAs part of the partnership between the AFL and News Corp Australia, the Herald Sun will continue to live stream one NAB League Boys match per week in 2022, with all remaining matches to be live streamed on the NAB League App.The NAB League App is available via the Apple and Google app stores.