Ugg/Liz & other knowing people, are we able to draft Ned Reinhard as an academy player or does he now have to go into the general draft pool?
I'm guessing we can probably pick him as a NSW rookie. Main draft he's probably open to all clubs.
Why would he not be available as an academy player (if the club were interested)? The article on him states that he was an academy member for 4 years, so unless he fails on the residential zone qualification (which might be a year longer - I am not sure), I can't see why he wouldn't qualify.
I'm purely guessing here, but the article states he has 'graduated' from the Academy, and that would imply to me is no longer an Academy player.
Blake Grewer 45 touches, one off great game or real ability that has slipped through the AFL net?
I believe he turned 18 last year. And was tested at an AFL State Combines (Hosted at Riverview) I remember seeing his name on the guest list. http://aflnswact.com.au/nswact-state-combine-recap/
So therefore ineligible to draft?
I am not sure why him turning 19 matters. Depends on whether these "academy graduates" are deemed to still be part of the academy. Hiscox (for us), Steele and Himmelberg (for the Giants) were all eligible for the draft the year before they were actually drafted.
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