I thought it might be a nice idea to have a thread for keeping track of Academy news, and maybe a list of Academy players and any info on them. It could probably be merged with the NSW Scholarship thread, as any remaining NSW Scholarship boys are now part of the Academy, and there's already some info there.
Anyway, to get things started:
Nathan Kenny - Midfielder - 2011 draft (16/04/93)
"Nathan is a hard running, skilful and clever midfielder / half forward who has impressed with his discipline, hard work and commitment to the scholarship program."
Blake Guthrie -Midfielder - 2011 draft (25/03/93)
"Blake is a tough, disciplined and hardworking midfielder with great skills and an elite endurance base. He will be participating in the U16 Rams program this year."
Jackson Potter -Midfielder - 2011 draft (6/03/93)
"An absolute standout player for his age group in AFL in Sydney. He is a tough, competitive and highly skilled midfielder who has made All Australian selection at the U15 National Carnival in Melbourne 2008. A fantastic young man who is willing to do whatever it takes to play senior AFL."
Jack Lynch - Key position - 2011 draft (7/01/93)
"An impressive athlete with both elite endurance and speed. He holds State Cross Country and high Jump records at the College level and is a member of the NSW State basketball team. With good height, elite athletic credentials and being extremely competitive, he has all the characteristics to become a senior AFL player."
Mitch May - Key position - 2011 draft (26/08/93)
"Mitchell is an extremely tall player with great mobility and outstanding skills. As a key marking forward, he first came under notice at the V/Line carnival in Melbourne 2008 and promises to be an exciting player of the future."
Harry Butchart - Key Position (190cm in 09) - 2012 Draft
Four new faces at the Swans - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club
Mitch Crawford - Midfielder (180cm in 09) - 2012 Draft
See Butchart link
Stephen Wray - Midfielder (178cm in 09) - 2012 Draft
See Butchart link
Daniel Robinson - Midfielder (176cm in 09) - 2012 Draft
See Butchart link
Lloyd Perris - Midfielder - 2013 Draft
Perris signs as inaugural Academy member - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club
http://www.theleader.com.au/news/loc...s/1847709.aspx
Alex Jalloh - Midfielder - 2013 Draft
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/african-connection-sydney-hope-teenage-signing-will-pay-dividends-20100613-y638.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/rising-star-claims-he-was-racially-taunted/2007/09/15/1189277049594.html
Gifted athlete joins Swans Academy - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club
Note: Quotes taken from this post by ScottH
Also, draft dates are my best guesses. If anybody knows different, feel free to say so.
A full list of Academy players can be found here:
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/academ...8/default.aspx
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