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Dayle Garlett
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Chiang Mai Tiger said:
Swans hit out over Garlett snub
Bridget Lacy, The West Australian December 12, 2012, 6:34 am
Swans hit out over Garlett snub
Swan Districts football manager Phil Smart has described AFL clubs as hypocritical and says the system has let Dayle Garlett down after the gifted youngster was overlooked by all 18 clubs in yesterday's pre-season and rookie drafts.
Garlett had trained with Essendon following his snub in the national draft last month in the hope he would win the one remaining spot on their list, but the Bombers opted instead to select Gipps-land midfielder Will Hams.
Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro conceded Garlett's off-field issues were a factor in the Bombers' decision.
"I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a consideration," Dodoro told afl.com.au
"Dayle's a good young man; he just needs to get some direction in his life obviously."
Garlett was axed from the AIS AFL Academy last summer and missed WAFL games this season for disciplinary reasons.
Smart said Garlett was disappointed at his second snub in as many weeks but would look to throw his name up again in 2013.
The teenager was weighing up a possible move to the VFL.
"He has to put his head down and work hard and if he does the right thing he will get his opportunity," Smart said. "He has to show the AFL clubs, and in particular the recruiters, that he warrants a position on one of their lists."
Smart admitted the 18-year-old had made mistakes but hit out at the system that has seen him fall through the cracks.
"I am absolutely surprised (he wasn't picked up)," Smart said.
"Everybody has to make their own decision on it but still nobody's been able to come up to me and tell me what Dayle has really done wrong. If we all had to be squeaky clean there would be a lot of players not playing AFL football.
"Unfortunately, the AFL clubs are a bit hypocritical on their stance, letting some of their players get away with what they do, and then making such a judgmental decision on a young indigenous boy is appalling."
Smart took aim at the AFL's most senior indigenous official, Jason Mifsud, saying he had not once contacted Swans during his tenure of more than two years at the club.
"He (Mifsud) is employed to look after indigenous football and we would have more indigenous players than any State league club in the country outside the Northern Territory," Smart said.
"We have had a couple of issues with a couple of boys who were in the AIS and we have had no contact from Mifsud.
"We have had contact from Kevin Sheehan, who has been very helpful, but Mifsud is in charge of indigenous development and we have not had one phone call from him."
Four WA players were selected in yesterday's rookie draft, taking the total number of WA players added to AFL lists in 2012 to 24.
"I think it emphasises the depth of the WA pathway," WAFC State Academy manager Raff Guadagnino said.
As expected, former Crow Kurt Tippett got to his preferred home of Sydney via the pre-season draft. The Western Bulldogs chose Sydney superstar Adam Goodes' brother Brett, which left former Essendon and Geelong player Brent Prismall without a club.
Link http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/15611120/swans-hit-out-over-garlett-snub/
How the *smile* has the system let the kid down? Isn't he responsible for his own actions? However if you want to blame someone else maybe look at the kids parents!
Funny how Smart has pulled the indigenous card when Rioli yesterday said indigenous "urban kids" did not deserve preferential treatment.
After training with them, the Bombers were going to take him, however after he finished training with them he went back to WA and they had someone 'tail' him. Needless to say they didnt like what they saw so they passed on him.
A bit like when the pies had someone tail benny cuz prior to his comeback.
A bit like when the pies had someone tail benny cuz prior to his comeback.
TAKE NOTE media and other finger pointing race card playing *smile*WITS the kid wasnt drafted because the kid is a loose cannon who prefers doing what AFL clubs these days frown on. He isnt mature enough or serious enough to do what all other kids who are fair dinkum knuckle down and NOT because he is aboriginal ffs.
Same as Wozniacki getting called a racist because she impersonated Serena Williams rack she wasnt mocking black peoople.
She wasnt being racist im sick of this media drivel.
Same as Wozniacki getting called a racist because she impersonated Serena Williams rack she wasnt mocking black peoople.
She wasnt being racist im sick of this media drivel.
Brodders17 said:
Smart in the article on the previous page has pulled the indigenous card and his off field actions as to the reason why he wasnt drafted.
If 18 teams overlook such an apparently gifted footballer then obviously he has some serious personal issues that have been highlighted. It's not a coincidence and I find it hard to believe it's a racist-based decision. Officials and supporters alike love to see a gifted Aboriginal player in full flight on the footy field, there is nothing more exicitng to watch. Clearly if Garlett wants to make it in the AFL he has some soul-searching to be had. It isn't too late and maybe this is the wakeup call he needs. Then again maybe not.
The boy has huge talent. Match winning talent. Rare speed, talent by the buckets. But not a brain in his head. Needs help. The first club that helps him, starts to turn him around will reap the rewards.
Why wouldn't Richmond, interview Garlett, set up a mentor, set up some goals fitness and training wise get him on the straight and narrow. Right now, I would be investing heavily in the person. You still might not end up with boy via the draft if everything goes well but you've made a huge statement of intent towards the indigenous community. I would actively by going after this lad.
Why wouldn't Richmond, interview Garlett, set up a mentor, set up some goals fitness and training wise get him on the straight and narrow. Right now, I would be investing heavily in the person. You still might not end up with boy via the draft if everything goes well but you've made a huge statement of intent towards the indigenous community. I would actively by going after this lad.
Disco08 said:
We need elite talent and this boy might be the most talented footballer not in the AFL.
And our record of developing Indigenous talent is poor and if you don't think making a effort for a troubled indigenous lad would hold any sway with future dealings with AFL house you are dreaming.
Disco08 said:
So is Francis and co not doing a good enough job identifying players Personality flaws?
Disco08 said:
And other clubs will be doing this right now, going after elite talent. The first call has been made and the lad has to want to improve but other clubs will be plotting. Let's see how you feel in 2014 when the WCE or Freo have him running around and doing jaw dropping things.
SCOOP said:
How do you know other clubs are doing it and we aren't? If he makes I guess I'll feel the same as every other fan of every other club who didn't get him. What a strange thing to say.
Our record with kids with attitude problems isn't good so yeah, I'd say that's an area we certainly need to improve on. Getting Mark Williams looks to be a step in the right direction there though don't you think?
WesternTiger said:
fair enough. I dont think Smart was suggesting Garlett wasnt picked because he is Indigenous tho, i think he just threw it in for attention or something.
SCOOP said:
Sorry Scoop but that's very speculative and by all reports this kid makes Dan Connors look like a fairy.
SCOOP said:
Our current playing list love going out together and are great mates. The Culture is on the up and up and no longer do D!ckheads like Aaron James have a place on the list. Bringing this kid into the mix would frankly be a pain in their arse. Let me put it to you this way: Would you like your kids hanging around with a brainless druggy who is going to take a LOT of work to 'maybe' come good as a person? Let's face it mate, you can't polish a *smile*.
That said ALL clubs will be keeping a close eye on him in 2013 :spin
