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2023 mid-season rookie draft
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Luke Teal killed it in the Young Guns V Vic Country game on the weekend.
"The Young Guns series of games concluded on Sunday, featuring some of Victoria's best over-age draft talents who are eligible for the mid-season intake. Gippsland Power forward Ryan Maric and Eastern Ranges ruckman Clay Tucker (13 disposals, two goals) are considered two of the most likely mid-season options.
Maric, who is a poised kick, played as a defender against Vic Country's under-18 side in the game at Ikon Park and collected 23 disposals.
Luke Teal (32 disposals), Archie Sinnott (23) and Essendon VFL player Jack Cleaver(27) all were busy, as was Calder Cannons prospect Rye Penny (21). Will Elliott, who has returned from a knee injury this year, caught the eye in attack as well as a marking tall forward.
WA speedster Robert Hansen and Claremont tall Jack Buller are other potential mid-season chances, as is South Australian forward Noah Casalini, while ex-AFL players Oscar McDonald and Sam Naismith are among the delisted players who have attracted interest."
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"The Young Guns series of games concluded on Sunday, featuring some of Victoria's best over-age draft talents who are eligible for the mid-season intake. Gippsland Power forward Ryan Maric and Eastern Ranges ruckman Clay Tucker (13 disposals, two goals) are considered two of the most likely mid-season options.
Maric, who is a poised kick, played as a defender against Vic Country's under-18 side in the game at Ikon Park and collected 23 disposals.
Luke Teal (32 disposals), Archie Sinnott (23) and Essendon VFL player Jack Cleaver(27) all were busy, as was Calder Cannons prospect Rye Penny (21). Will Elliott, who has returned from a knee injury this year, caught the eye in attack as well as a marking tall forward.
WA speedster Robert Hansen and Claremont tall Jack Buller are other potential mid-season chances, as is South Australian forward Noah Casalini, while ex-AFL players Oscar McDonald and Sam Naismith are among the delisted players who have attracted interest."
Clubs consider list changes ahead of mid-season draft
Clubs are weighing up their options ahead of the Mid-Season Rookie Draft on May 31
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We need a forward badly and have heard from a mate in melb were after Ryan Maric .. lets hope we get get 2 picks ..maybe 3.. heard Smith might be put on long term inj list .
No. We used the vacant one on Bradtke.
Tarrant must do the right thing. Listed as indefinite on the injury list still.
Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
Can Mate be put on the LTI list or pensioned off early? Tarrant might help out late in the season but Colina definitely won't.
"A raft of AFL mid-season draft prospects relished one of their last opportunities to impress recruiters in the second and final Young Guns game on Sunday.
Victorian prospects Ryan Maric, Luke Teal, Clay Tucker and Jack Cleaver were among the better players for the Young Guns in a match against Vic Country at Ikon Park.
Maric, who is highly rated by recruiters, showed his talents in a new role in defence.
The Gippsland Power product gathered 23 disposals, eight rebound 50s and six marks in a three-point win for his side.
A mobile tall at 193cm, Maric made good decisions, pressed hard up the ground to squeeze the opposition and used his powerful boot as part of a host of chains coming out of the back half for the Young Guns.
Maric had impressed as a key forward in the Young Guns’ first match against Vic Metro a week earlier, kicking one goal from nine disposals and three marks in that match.
Teal also featured in a new role as he was thrust into the midfield, after playing across halfback in the Young Guns’ first match.
He made the most of the opportunity as he collected a game-high 32 disposals and eight marks, running hard and being a key cog in many handball chains as his side worked the ball forward.
Hailing from the Oakleigh Chargers, Teal was part of the AFL Academy squad last year but missed selection in the drafts following an injury and illness-interrupted campaign.
His two appearances with the Young Guns this season have come after three games with the Chargers in the Coates Talent League and a further three games with Richmond in the VFL.
A towering ruckman or forward, Tucker has attracted interest from clubs including Hawthorn and did his mid-season draft chances no harm as he racked up 13 disposals, 14 hit-outs, five marks and two goals.
When in the ruck, the 204cm Eastern Ranges product particularly impressed with his hit-outs at centre bounce and also worked hard to push back and support his defence.
Playing forward during the third quarter, Tucker had a purple patch as he took two marks on the lead and went back and converted two nice goals, showing off some sound kicking skills.
Cleaver – who has been playing for Essendon’s VFL side – was solid across the match and finished with 27 disposals and six marks.
Defender Mitch Doddos (19 disposals, six marks) was another to catch the eye for the Young Guns, as was Michael Kiraly (20 disposals, seven marks, two goals).
Kiraly has been compared to and is a friend of Collingwood forward Jack Ginnivan, who also came out of the Bendigo Pioneers.
For Vic Country, defenders Luamon Lual (26 disposals) and Angus Hastie (21 disposals) were among the better players, while Lachie Charleson finished with four goals from 16 disposals in attack.
The AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft will be held on May 31."
Victorian prospects Ryan Maric, Luke Teal, Clay Tucker and Jack Cleaver were among the better players for the Young Guns in a match against Vic Country at Ikon Park.
Maric, who is highly rated by recruiters, showed his talents in a new role in defence.
The Gippsland Power product gathered 23 disposals, eight rebound 50s and six marks in a three-point win for his side.
A mobile tall at 193cm, Maric made good decisions, pressed hard up the ground to squeeze the opposition and used his powerful boot as part of a host of chains coming out of the back half for the Young Guns.
Maric had impressed as a key forward in the Young Guns’ first match against Vic Metro a week earlier, kicking one goal from nine disposals and three marks in that match.
Teal also featured in a new role as he was thrust into the midfield, after playing across halfback in the Young Guns’ first match.
He made the most of the opportunity as he collected a game-high 32 disposals and eight marks, running hard and being a key cog in many handball chains as his side worked the ball forward.
Hailing from the Oakleigh Chargers, Teal was part of the AFL Academy squad last year but missed selection in the drafts following an injury and illness-interrupted campaign.
His two appearances with the Young Guns this season have come after three games with the Chargers in the Coates Talent League and a further three games with Richmond in the VFL.
A towering ruckman or forward, Tucker has attracted interest from clubs including Hawthorn and did his mid-season draft chances no harm as he racked up 13 disposals, 14 hit-outs, five marks and two goals.
When in the ruck, the 204cm Eastern Ranges product particularly impressed with his hit-outs at centre bounce and also worked hard to push back and support his defence.
Playing forward during the third quarter, Tucker had a purple patch as he took two marks on the lead and went back and converted two nice goals, showing off some sound kicking skills.
Cleaver – who has been playing for Essendon’s VFL side – was solid across the match and finished with 27 disposals and six marks.
Defender Mitch Doddos (19 disposals, six marks) was another to catch the eye for the Young Guns, as was Michael Kiraly (20 disposals, seven marks, two goals).
Kiraly has been compared to and is a friend of Collingwood forward Jack Ginnivan, who also came out of the Bendigo Pioneers.
For Vic Country, defenders Luamon Lual (26 disposals) and Angus Hastie (21 disposals) were among the better players, while Lachie Charleson finished with four goals from 16 disposals in attack.
The AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft will be held on May 31."
Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Country
Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Country
The Young Guns pipped Vic Country in their second outing ahead of the 2023 AFL Mid-Season Draft. We noted the top performers.
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We need another Maurice Junior. He is far from guaranteed of making it and you can never have enough small zippy forwards running around
Seth Campbell may already be our guy. Unfortunately he's being Meehan'd at the moment
