ISAAC HEENEY
ABE DAVISIsaac Heeney will take up another first round spot, but end up in Sydney; unless something dramatic happens. it's likely clubs will force the Swans to use their first pick on the midfielder, a Swans Academy player.
Heeney has found ways to dominate even training sessions on the AIS-AFL Academy camp, the last one of its kind, with the program to be renamed the AFL National Academy next year given the Australian Insitute of Sport's decision to no longer attach its name.
JOSH DUNKLEYAbe Davis showing forward form in U18s
Callum Twomey
June 28, 2014 5:32 PM
Abe Davis is showing plenty of talent this year as a forward target
LAST year, Abe Davis showed his talents as a strong-marking, creative defender. Two games into this year's division two NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, Davis is showing plenty of encouraging signs at the other end of the ground. The 193cm Davis kicked two goals and had 15 disposals in New South Wales-ACT's nine-point win over Tasmania on Saturday at Windy Hill, and was influential in setting up a few more. In a tight-fought win – the Rams took the points 8.9 (57) to 7.6 (48) – Davis presented well and kicked nicely. Tied to the Sydney Swans through their zone academy, some recruiters predict Davis could cost the club its second-round NAB AFL Draft selection. The Rams' win means the division two title will be decided when they meet Queensland, also unbeaten, at Etihad Stadium this Wednesday afternoon. There were many other contributors for the Rams, with ruckman Isaac Muller continuing his strong form. The 196cm big man from North Albury was one of his side's best, gathering 17 disposals and 33 hit-outs in a dominant display. He fed a bevy of midfielders who fought hard in game that was at times fiery, with Jacob Hopper (21 touches, seven clearances) Isaac Heeney (18 disposals) and Callum Mills (17) impressive. Tyler Roos also had 18 disposals, with the possible Brisbane Lions' father-son selection collecting five clearances and offering strong drive through the wings. Though the Rams were well-fancied heading into the clash, and are expected to have a strong draft crop this year, Tasmania fought hard all day. It was 17-year-old forward Nick Dodge, not eligible for the draft until next year, who stood up for Tasmania, kicking five goals and making the most of his chances. Tim Jones, a hard-working and consistent midfielder, found 26 disposals, while Josh McGuinness had another busy day across half-back with 19 touches.
NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT 1.1 4.2 6.5 8.9 (57)
TASMANIA 1.2 2.3 5.4 7.6 (48)
GOALS
NSW-ACT: Davis 2, Coughlan, Finlayson, Foote, Heeney, Mahady, Steele
Tasmania: Dodge 5, Fox, Hayden
BEST
NSW-ACT: Muller, Heeney, Davis, Roos, Steele, Hopper
Tasmania: Dodge, Jones, McGuinness, Hislop, Rainbird
Yep with last year the Swans picking up another talented NSW boy from their Academy in Lloyd Perris it looks like the future is very bright for the Swans - and won't pissy pants have a lot of hurt for years and years to come!!!Andrew Dunkley during his playing days at Sydney Photo: ALLSPORT
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By EMMA QUAYLE
Josh Dunkley would love to play for Sydney, if he does enough in the next 18 months to convince the club to take him on. Dunkley is eligible to join the Swans as a father-son selection at the end of 2015, but it was reported last year that his father’s strained relationship with the club in recent years might affect his future. Andrew Dunkley played 217 games in defence for Sydney – and in the 1996 grand final – before moving to Gippsland to start coaching after he retired in 2002. Andrew Dunkley during his playing days at Sydney. Josh has already played two seasons of senior football in Sale, debuting as a 15-year-old, and captained the AIS-AFL Academy’s level one squad on its trip to New Zealand in January. He is one of a handful of talented players Sydney has first call on this year and next, starting with midfielder Isaac Heeney, who will demand the club’s first round pick this year under the bidding system. Heeney is part of the Swans Academy, as is Abe Davis, who the club may also nominate this year. Onballer Callum Mills, a 2015 prospect like Dunkley, was the best division two player at last year’s under-16 championships. Dunkley said he had no intention of telling the Swans he didn’t want to go there, and he would be grateful to play for them or any other AFL team if he got the chance. “If I could get into the Sydney system, it's a pretty great system and I’d definitely love to go there," he said. "But having said that, I’d love to go anywhere: Melbourne, Brisbane, wherever. “I’m just doing everything I can think of to get drafted, and anywhere that takes me would be good.” Dunkley was impressive playing through the midfield for Vic Country in its come-from-behind win over Vic Metro in Sunday’s opening under-18 championships game. The 17-year-old’s 13 possessions included six clearances and three inside-50s, and he laid seven tackles playing around the midfield. He is working hard at increasing his fitness and being able to cover more ground. “I haven’t spoken to the Swans too much so far, but I met some of the recruiting people over in New Zealand and they said they were happy to just let me play and that we’d see how things go," said Dunkley, a Sydney supporter. “I’m not sure where that story came from – I just remember going to school one day and everyone saying, 'What’s going on, don't you like the Swans?’ – but it’s something I haven’t really thought about. I just have to do everything I can to be my best and if any club wants to have me then I’d be happy with that.”
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