I'm not convinced on MacKenzie, but good luck to him.
He has a nice shoe but looks slow and not particularly hard at it. He'll need a heap of footy smarts to make it with those attributes. I was surprised when the Hawks picked him ahead of Clarke.
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I'm not convinced on MacKenzie, but good luck to him.
He has a nice shoe but looks slow and not particularly hard at it. He'll need a heap of footy smarts to make it with those attributes. I was surprised when the Hawks picked him ahead of Clarke.
I was the same, thought he was a bit vanilla. I would've taken Clarke as well.
I reckon the vanilla label is more appropriate for Clark to be honest, but in saying that, vanilla is the new black, just need to look at the last few Brownlow counts to see where the game is headed. McKenzie might appear vanilla, his kicking is often short but his accuracy cannot be faulted, he also slips into that elite category for height, this gives him the edge over the vertically challenged Clark in my opinion. I also don't think Clark's kicking is in the top bracket, Wardlaw is the same so it's not necessarily a deal breaker but as an extractor I think Wardlaw is at the top of the class. So in summary, the Hawks have picked the right bloke when comparing those two, I still would have taken Phillipou myself, slightly riskier but a bigger upside, I guess it's a bit of a risk/reward scenario.
A club insider talking up their young players? I never thought I would see the day.
I have them dropping this yr as they have made some cuts to the list & depth wasn't great beforehand.
Rossy has just given Phillipou the royal boost, best 18 y/o he's ever seen apparently, I reckon Scoop & I have called this one correctly, Wells, Dodoro etc. playing catch-up to PRE.
Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earns Richmond VFL contract
By Zac Standish
Shepparton News
Mar 2, 2023
Welcome to Tigerland: Young Shepparton Swans star Max Clohesy will suit up for Richmond VFL in 2023. Photo by Megan Fisher
Another of the Goulburn Valley League’s top young football talents will be making the move to the VFL — with Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earning a contract with Richmond for season 2023.
The 19-year-old, who’s renowned for his silky skills and bursting pace off half-back, makes the move to Punt Road after a dazzling junior career with the Swans and Murray Bushrangers.
Touted as a potential draft prospect heading into last season, a string of injuries curtailed Clohesy during his crucial final year of juniors however, which ultimately resulted in him missing out on being selected at the 2022 AFL draft.
But those setbacks have not stopped him from chasing his dream, as he now enters a VFL program at Richmond that has had a lot of its players move onto AFL lists.
Clohesy said Tigerland would be the best place to continue his football journey.
“I am absolutely over the moon to be heading to Richmond,” Clohesy said.
“Considering last year was a bit disappointing for me I am super determined to have a bounce back year, and to be able to utilise Richmond’s facilities down at Punt Road it is an unreal opportunity.
“I chose Richmond because they were the AFL club most interested in me and the fact they have had five people recruited from their program in the last five years it is a very good record.”
Clohesy — who averaged 19.2 disposals, 3.2 rebound 50s and 3.2 marks in five senior GVL games last season — will not be lost to the region after he nominated Shepparton Swans as his home club for the upcoming campaign.
He will also be surrounded by a host of fellow district exports, with Tatura’s Billy Cooper, Shepparton United’s Angus Hicks and Nathalia’s Nathan Oakes on the VFL list and Mooroopna’s Tom Brown plying his trade as part of the AFL set-up.
Having been training with the Tigers since November, Clohesy said the step up in intensity had been a big one.
“It is a lot harder than GV training that’s for sure, it is certainly a lot more serious than I was used to,” he said.
“That took a bit of a toll on me at the start, as I was travelling down from Shepparton twice a week for training, but now I’m starting to really settle in and hit my groove.
“Having those other guys from up here down there with me has also been really helpful and made the summer training all the more enjoyable.”
Set to be Clohesy’s first foray into VFL footy, he recently got a glimpse of the higher standard during Richmond’s practice match against North Melbourne.
Having the opportunity to line-up against AFL-listed players every week was something he said excited him about this opportunity.
“I played in the AFL practice match the other day for a couple of quarters and that was surreal,” he said.
“Aaron Hall came and matched up on me and I certainly got taught how to play footy, but I’m excited to come up against guys like that because playing against better players makes you better.”
As for his goals for the season, he said it was all about getting into the side and improving as much as he could.
“I’ll be trying to play round one, whether that happens I’m not sure, but that is the objective,” he said.
“Ultimately I want to play AFL footy, so this is the best place for me to be to try and do that and also learn as a footballer.
“For this year I just want to play good, consistent footy and then go from there.”
https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/...-gun-max-clohesy-earns-richmond-vfl-contract/
By Zac Standish
Shepparton News
Mar 2, 2023
Welcome to Tigerland: Young Shepparton Swans star Max Clohesy will suit up for Richmond VFL in 2023. Photo by Megan Fisher
Another of the Goulburn Valley League’s top young football talents will be making the move to the VFL — with Shepparton Swans young gun Max Clohesy earning a contract with Richmond for season 2023.
The 19-year-old, who’s renowned for his silky skills and bursting pace off half-back, makes the move to Punt Road after a dazzling junior career with the Swans and Murray Bushrangers.
Touted as a potential draft prospect heading into last season, a string of injuries curtailed Clohesy during his crucial final year of juniors however, which ultimately resulted in him missing out on being selected at the 2022 AFL draft.
But those setbacks have not stopped him from chasing his dream, as he now enters a VFL program at Richmond that has had a lot of its players move onto AFL lists.
Clohesy said Tigerland would be the best place to continue his football journey.
“I am absolutely over the moon to be heading to Richmond,” Clohesy said.
“Considering last year was a bit disappointing for me I am super determined to have a bounce back year, and to be able to utilise Richmond’s facilities down at Punt Road it is an unreal opportunity.
“I chose Richmond because they were the AFL club most interested in me and the fact they have had five people recruited from their program in the last five years it is a very good record.”
Clohesy — who averaged 19.2 disposals, 3.2 rebound 50s and 3.2 marks in five senior GVL games last season — will not be lost to the region after he nominated Shepparton Swans as his home club for the upcoming campaign.
He will also be surrounded by a host of fellow district exports, with Tatura’s Billy Cooper, Shepparton United’s Angus Hicks and Nathalia’s Nathan Oakes on the VFL list and Mooroopna’s Tom Brown plying his trade as part of the AFL set-up.
Having been training with the Tigers since November, Clohesy said the step up in intensity had been a big one.
“It is a lot harder than GV training that’s for sure, it is certainly a lot more serious than I was used to,” he said.
“That took a bit of a toll on me at the start, as I was travelling down from Shepparton twice a week for training, but now I’m starting to really settle in and hit my groove.
“Having those other guys from up here down there with me has also been really helpful and made the summer training all the more enjoyable.”
Set to be Clohesy’s first foray into VFL footy, he recently got a glimpse of the higher standard during Richmond’s practice match against North Melbourne.
Having the opportunity to line-up against AFL-listed players every week was something he said excited him about this opportunity.
“I played in the AFL practice match the other day for a couple of quarters and that was surreal,” he said.
“Aaron Hall came and matched up on me and I certainly got taught how to play footy, but I’m excited to come up against guys like that because playing against better players makes you better.”
As for his goals for the season, he said it was all about getting into the side and improving as much as he could.
“I’ll be trying to play round one, whether that happens I’m not sure, but that is the objective,” he said.
“Ultimately I want to play AFL footy, so this is the best place for me to be to try and do that and also learn as a footballer.
“For this year I just want to play good, consistent footy and then go from there.”
https://www.sheppnews.com.au/sport/...-gun-max-clohesy-earns-richmond-vfl-contract/
Don’t know if you have seen the “show me the money” episode on Stan relating to the trade period last year?
Not sure if it means anything much but one section dealt with Josh Schache and Melbourne trying to trade for him, which they did. The discussions were about how exposed they were with just Brown and McDonald as key forwards even though the plan is to play Gawn forward a lot more.
Not once was Van Rooyen mentioned.
As I said it may not mean anything but it said to me they may not think he is ready as they were very keen to get Schache to replace Wiedeman.
Key forwards take time and he is just a 2nd year player so maybe that’s why.
My biggest gripe with Van Rooyen has always been his heavy legs, nothing screams sharp shooter key forward, I think he'll be more of a utility type, not necessarily a guy who demands the ball in a pack situation. Schache isn't that player either but he's a taller version and can provide the chop out when the rucks are preoccupied. Plenty of sense with the approach, we're not talking superstars here, just core players who can fulfil a role.
In an article today on recognizable names eligible in this years draft it had the below photo of Charlie Naish testing in March 2022. Going by attached 2022 stats i am not sure we have too much to be excited about?
Any junior footy watchers know?
central.rookieme.com
Any junior footy watchers know?
Charlie Naish
central.rookieme.com
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In an article today on recognizable names eligible in this years draft it had the below photo of Charlie Naish testing in March 2022. Going by attached 2022 stats i am not sure we have too much to be excited about?
Any junior footy watchers know?
Charlie Naish
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I dont know charlie,
But i know rookie me central data and opinion is meaningless.
Harley Reid wont even have to play a game, and theylle give him rookie me central player of the year
Hopper/Taranto v Bowes/Bruhn 2022 Draft
Early days yes but it’s always going to be a discussion/comparison so let's get it on!!
Will be less on Taranto/ Hopper here as there’s enough threads and comments in our chat group about them.
So let's see how the others guys are going aye
Bruhn v Carltoon – 10 disposals, 74 metres gained!! 74 metres gained is Ivan Soldo type stats. Actually he’s bettered that 48 times in his 49 games!! 
Now to the game - Bowes take a mark, pretty much a gimmy for nearly all talented footballers, 6 minutes 39 seconds left on the clock, a chance to turn a 15 point deficit into just 9 and give the Cats a chance son, be a hero son!
He shanks it so far right, it's probably joined the Ben Brown meme where he runs around the world!!
A bad miss from where he was, not just me but 'USELESS AFL STATS' have rated it at present for Miss of The Year –
from the position he was in, they rated it a 92% of striking goal-d…but he didn’t!!
Now it's four minutes later still with plenty of time on the clock and his mate Bruhn
has a chance to possibly make a goal assist and turn it into a 2 point game, still very winnable.
Bruhn makes a really good dive at this ball versus two Bloos and wins a great ball one V two.
Spins out beautifully and in the clear to cap off a great play right?
Great stuff now hit the target young fella!!
There’s an open Stengle making a run and should be able to lace him 10 metres in the clear?
Ohhh man, sprays it miles wide and on the full!!
Possibility with a Bowes conversion, Bruhn hitting Stengle and him goaling, 11 points extra in an 8 point loss, makes it a
Early days yes, but I still definitely prefer what we got out of this draft
Early days yes but it’s always going to be a discussion/comparison so let's get it on!!
Will be less on Taranto/ Hopper here as there’s enough threads and comments in our chat group about them.
So let's see how the others guys are going aye
Bruhn v Carltoon – 10 disposals, 74 metres gained!!
74 metres gained is Ivan Soldo type stats. Actually he’s bettered that 48 times in his 49 games!! Now to the game - Bowes take a mark, pretty much a gimmy for nearly all talented footballers, 6 minutes 39 seconds left on the clock, a chance to turn a 15 point deficit into just 9 and give the Cats a chance son, be a hero son!
He shanks it so far right, it's probably joined the Ben Brown meme where he runs around the world!!
A bad miss from where he was, not just me but 'USELESS AFL STATS' have rated it at present for Miss of The Year –
from the position he was in, they rated it a 92% of striking goal-d…but he didn’t!!
Now it's four minutes later still with plenty of time on the clock and his mate Bruhn
has a chance to possibly make a goal assist and turn it into a 2 point game, still very winnable.
Bruhn makes a really good dive at this ball versus two Bloos and wins a great ball one V two.
Spins out beautifully and in the clear to cap off a great play right?
Great stuff now hit the target young fella!!
There’s an open Stengle making a run and should be able to lace him 10 metres in the clear?
Ohhh man, sprays it miles wide and on the full!!
Possibility with a Bowes conversion, Bruhn hitting Stengle and him goaling, 11 points extra in an 8 point loss, makes it a
Early days yes, but I still definitely prefer what we got out of this draft
Played well on the weekend. Freed Biggie up to play in the ruck.We definitely have one spot in the bag at the moment
We could be developing some talls down back, up forward and in the ruck?
Possible Talls in the AFL Team in 2025 and their age in 2025 -
Backs - Young (26) - Balta (25) - Mutaz (23) - Gibcus (22)
Rucks - Miller (25) - Biggy (24) - Ryan (24), Colina (yet to decide if he's still be with us? - 26)
Forwards - Miller (25) - Ryan (24), Bradtke (24), Bauer (23)
Possible Talls in the AFL Team in 2025 and their age in 2025 -
Backs - Young (26) - Balta (25) - Mutaz (23) - Gibcus (22)
Rucks - Miller (25) - Biggy (24) - Ryan (24), Colina (yet to decide if he's still be with us? - 26)
Forwards - Miller (25) - Ryan (24), Bradtke (24), Bauer (23)
Interesting name and stats
Ryan Maric - 190cm - 06/09/2004
Gippsland Power v Murray Bushrangers
18 kicks, 5 handballs, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 6 inside 50's, 4.1, four goals man
