please don’t go a key forward with our first pick.
how about a cheeky half back flanker to cure what ails ya?
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whats their wing potential like?
I’d say given a 5 year apprenticeship on a flank there’s a moderate chance he can make the switch
Hipwood would be an AA CHB if he played at a club with no good defenders so he compares well to Ben King. I think Hipwood is more skilled in general where as the Kings are better than him overhead and once they put on size will be much better contested marks.
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I hold the belief that most good key forwards would make great key defenders, such are the demands of being a forward
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Not many that have only seen Hipwood play AFL know of his form as a defender in the 18s, I remember one championships game where he had 30 touches playing CHB and looked like a hybrid of what Hurley and Rance are now.
I have yet to see Max King play down back but like Daniher he just simply plays too well up forward, he is a natural.
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Assuming the kids we have selected develop from a list management perspective it’s one of our biggest needs
It will be 3-4 years until anyone that we pick starts to properly contribute by which stage Brown and McKernan will be 31 and Joey and Stewart will be 28.
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if its taking 4 years i really don’t see the diff in going a first rounder or 2nd/3rd.
The way Brisbane seem to find KP prospects, with some help from their Academy, they’d be hoping to find some decent forwards as the thought of playing Hipwood with Andrews could give them one of the best defensive combos ever seen; it’d be like a Monstars version of Hurley and Hooker.
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Because the first round ones are better.
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36 touches and 4 goals to Podhajski, no combine invite so he won’t go top 50 but certainly should be gaining interest for later in the draft
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Another inside mid to look for with our 2nd pick Ely Smith had 32 disposals, 8 Inside 50s and 5 tackles.
One to watch in the finals when he is up against the very best mids from the TAC
Brayden Ham with 5 goals and 20 possessions, albeit against a hapless bendigo, Sam Walsh with his usual 30+
17 total players invited to national/state combine for Dandenong Stingrays, they are top of the ladder for a reason
Are the state combine invites out?
I don’t have an account so I don’t know the exact players but Paul Amy alluded to 17 in total for Dandenong
COMBINE their national and state combine invitations and the Dandenong Stingrays are only one player short of a starting 18.
In a remarkable haul that reflects their position on top of the TAC Cup ladder, the Stingrays have 17 players off to the AFL testing programs in October.
GAHAN’S UNIQUE TRANSITION FROM VFL TO TAC CUP
Zac Foot, William Hamill, Riley Bowman, Toby Bedford and Bailey Williams are attending the national combine.
And last night Mitch Riordan, Jai Nanscawen, Lachlan McDonnell, Bailey Schmidt, Steve Cummings, Jai Taylor, Sam Fletcher, Jamie Plumridge, Sam Sturt, Matthew Gahan and Lachie Young learned they had been tapped for the state combine, which required nominations from at least two AFL clubs. Jake Frawley is down for “Rookie Me’’ testing (one nomination).
Dandenong Stingray William Hamill hunts the footy. Picture: Valeriu Campan
But as much as the Stingrays were thrilled with the long list, they thought there was a glaring omission: co-captain Campbell Hustwaite.
The tenacious left-footer has had a fine season and is probably leading the club best and fairest. Some think he’s also a chance to win the TAC Cup’s Morrish Medal.
Fin Bayne was also overlooked. He kicked two goals and had a pile of possessions in last Saturday’s victory over the Northern Knights.
The Dandenong Stingrays state combine invitees:
Mitch Riordan (Beaconsfield): midfielder who hasn’t played since injuring his knee at the nationals. First played TAC Cup as a 16-year-old and now the Stingrays’ co-captain.
Jai Nanscawen (Rosebud): has played little football this year owing to an ankle injury, but he’s a small, elusive and clever forward. Close to resuming after his long lay-off.
Lachie McDonnell (Noble Park): one of the best kicks in the club and uses the ball neatly off half back, a wing and at half forward. Is also a star volleyballer.
Bailey Schmidt (Seaford): the ruckman/key forward missed his 16th year of football owing to a broken leg. Has good hands and a dash of aggression.
Jai Taylor (Red Hill): speedster who has worked diligently to improve his kicking. Look for him on the bigger grounds later in the season.
Sam Fletcher (Red Hill): wins no awards for style with his kicking but dexterous with his hands, could find the ball while blindfolded and is quick off the mark. Some Stingrays officials thought he would go to the national combine.
Jamie Plumridge (Beaconsfield): neat right-footer who played a lot of football as a 17-year-old. Kicks the ball well and can slot goals from the wing and half forward.
Steve Cummings (Rosebud): key position player with a basketball background and has risen sharply in the past 12 months. Played for the NT with distinction in the national Under 18 championships.
Matthew Gahan (Red Hill): was training with VFL club Frankston as a 17-year-old before being sent to the Stingrays a few weeks out from the season. Has been a stand-out with his intercept marking and decision making across half back.
Lachie Young (Mornington): 19-year-old defender who caught the eye in stints for Frankston in the VFL. Also showed out in a Young Guns match.
Jake Frawley (Pearcedale): given a 19-year-old season after hurting his knee as a bottom-ager. Can play as a forward, defender and midfielder.
Sam Sturt (Mt Eliza): bit of a bolter; played his first match for the Stingrays last Saturday after earning rave reviews playing in the forward line for Peninsula Grammar under the coaching of Brett Lovett.
Matthew Gahan has bolted onto the AFL draft radar. Picture: AFL media.
FULL STATE COMBINE INVITES
STATE COMBINE
Riley Bice Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy
Jeromy Lucas GWS Giants Academy
Nick Murray Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy
James Peatling GWS Giants Academy
Guy Richardson GWS Giants Academy
Mathew Walker Murray Bushrangers/GWS Academy
Michael Mummery NT Thunder
Izaak Wyatt Southern Districts
Caleb Graham GC Suns Academy
Darcy Marsh Brisbane Lions Academy
Tom Matthews Brisbane Lions Academy
Lachlan McDonald GC Suns Academy
Finn Betterman Glenelg
Connor Bristow Norwood
ChrisBurgess West Adelaide
Declan Carmody Glenelg
Kade Chandler Norwood
Oscar Chapman North Adelaide
Tate Coleman South Adelaide
Jacob Collins Norwood
Job Colwell South Adelaide
Tobin Cox Glenelg
Darcy Fort Central District
Martin Frederick Woodville-West Torrens
Nathan Kreuger South Adelaide
Tom Lewis Sturt
Mihail Lochowiak Sturt
Tyler Martin Norwood
Aaron Nietschke Central District
Matthew Nunn Norwood
Kai Pudney Woodville West Torrens
Isaac Saywell Norwood
Jake Tarca South Adelaide
Casey Voss Sturt
Callum Wilkie North Adelaide
Werribee’s former Fremantle defender Sam Collins. Picture: AFL media.
Boyd Woodcock North Adelaide
Rhyan Mansell North Launceston
Jake Aarts Richmond VFL
Brett Bewley Williamstown
Sam Collins Werribee
Will Hayes Footscray VFL
Nick Hind Essendon VFL
Marty ■■■■ Collingwood VFL
Ethan Phillips Port Melbourne
Corey Rich Frankston
Jacob Atley Bendigo Pioneers
Stephen ■■■■■■■ Dandenong Stingrays
Sam Fletcher Dandenong Stingrays
Matthew Gahan Dandenong Stingrays
Hudson Garoni Murray Bushrangers
Noah Gown Gippsland Power
Brayden Ham Geelong Falcons
JedHill GWV Rebels
Austin Hodge Gippsland Power
Zane Keighran Bendigo Pioneers
Matty Lloyd GWV Rebels
Essendon dasher Nick Hind is one of the VFL players invited to the state combine.
Lachlan McDonnell Dandenong Stingrays
Jai Nanscawen Dandenong Stingrays
Finbar O’Dwyer Murray Bushrangers
Jamie Plumridge Dandenong Stingrays
Mitch Riordan Dandenong Stingrays
Bailey Schmidt Dandenong Stingrays
Sam Sturt Dandenong Stingrays
Jai Taylor Dandenong Stingrays
CharlieWilson GWV Rebels
LachlanYoung Dandenong Stingrays
Frank Anderson South Croydon
Joseph Ayton-Delaney Oakleigh Chargers
Atu Bosenavualagi Oakleigh Chargers
Kyle Dunkley Oakleigh Chargers
Mason Fletcher Calder Cannons
Xavier Fry Eastern Ranges
Jake Gaspar Oakleigh Chargers
Sam Graham Calder Cannons
Harry Houlahan Sandringham Dragons
James Jordan Oakleigh Chargers
Josh Kemp Calder Cannons
Justin McInerney Northern Knights
Mitchell Podhajski Calder Cannons
Stefan Radovanovic Western Jets
James Rendell Sandringham Dragons
Harry Reynolds Sandringham Dragons
Alistair Richards Sandringham Dragons
Jack Ross Oakleigh Chargers
Jason Carter Peel Thunder
Dylan CurleyEast Fremantle
Oliver Eastland Claremont
Kody Eaton East Fremantle
Harry Edwards Swan Districts
Patrick Farrant Swan Districts
Ethan Hansen Perth
Wil Hickmott Subiaco
Corey Hitchcock Claremont
Jack Mayo Subiaco
Tom Medhat West Perth
Louis Miller East Perth
Luke Moore South Fremantle
Rylie Morgan Claremont
Matthew Parker South Fremantle
Jarvis Pina Peel Thunder
Tyson Powell Peel Thunder
Regan Spooner South Fremantle
James Sturrock Peel Thunder
Tobe Watson Swan Districts
Graydon Wilson
Swan Districts
ROOKIE ME
Ryan Hebron Sydney University
Joey Reinhard Sydney Swans Academy
Adam Tipungwuti Western Magpies
Matthew Green NT Thunder
Ryan Gilmore GC Suns Academy
Jack Tomkinson Brisbane Lions Academy
Lachlan Gadomski Kingborough Tigers
Matthew McGuinness Lauderdale
Ben Cavarra Williamstown
Jay Lockhart Casey Scorpions
Hayden McLean Sandringham
Kieran Strachan Port Melbourne
Charlie Thompson Richmond
Jordan Butts Murray Bushrangers
Kyle Clarke Murray Bushrangers
Sam Conway Geelong Falcons
Jake Frawley Dandenong Stingrays
Matt Neagle Wodonga Raiders
Tye Browning Calder Cannons
Daniel Hanna Calder Cannons
Cody Hirst Eastern Ranges
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@THE_DON1 I liked the look of Hayden McLean last year in the TAC Cup final and I noticed last week when I flicked onto the VFL that he has been playing VFL footy this year after being overlooked. He is in the Rookie Me screening invites above.
What are your thoughts on him and what is holding him back from being drafted?