Discussion Re-Signings, Retirements, Delistings, Trade & Drafting
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St. Kilda have released their new jumper numbers, I'll leave you to post them for consistency (they are on the club website).
I believe Carlton and Collingwood are now the only two clubs that haven't released their number changes for 2021.
St. Kilda have released their new jumper numbers, I'll leave you to post them for consistency (they are on the club website).
I believe Carlton and Collingwood are now the only two clubs that haven't released their number changes for 2021.
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PROMISING Port Adelaide ruckman Sam Hayes has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, which will see him remain with the club until the end of 2023.
Hayes arrived at Alberton with pick 47 in the 2017 AFL National Draft from Eastern Ranges in Victoria.
The 21-year-old has yet to debut at AFL level but has played 18 SANFL games for the club, kicking 16 goals and averaging 13 disposals and 18.5 hit-outs per game.
“It was an easy decision to stay. The club has felt like home from the minute I stepped into it,” Hayes said of his new contract.
“I have a great bunch of teammates and I love the history behind the club, so I couldn’t be happier to sign on.
“It was a tough start for me doing my knee in my first year and then having no SANFL because of the COVID impact in 2020 but this year I just want to have a consistent year of footy and I’d love to make my AFL debut.”
General Manager – Football, Chris Davies was pleased that the club was able to retain Hayes for at least another couple of years.
“Sam is a smart, talented footballer who continues to develop and build his all-round game,” he said.
“Injury and the impact of COVID-19 on our SANFL program has meant Sam has yet to play a full season of league football but we have high hopes for him as part of our club’s future.”
Hayes missed much of his debut season in 2018 after suffering a season-ending knee injury at training.
The 205cm ruckman returned to full fitness midway through the 2019 season, finishing with a 26-hitout game in the SANFL Grand Final.
https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/853412/hayes-locks-in-two-year-contract-extension
Hayes arrived at Alberton with pick 47 in the 2017 AFL National Draft from Eastern Ranges in Victoria.
The 21-year-old has yet to debut at AFL level but has played 18 SANFL games for the club, kicking 16 goals and averaging 13 disposals and 18.5 hit-outs per game.
“It was an easy decision to stay. The club has felt like home from the minute I stepped into it,” Hayes said of his new contract.
“I have a great bunch of teammates and I love the history behind the club, so I couldn’t be happier to sign on.
“It was a tough start for me doing my knee in my first year and then having no SANFL because of the COVID impact in 2020 but this year I just want to have a consistent year of footy and I’d love to make my AFL debut.”
General Manager – Football, Chris Davies was pleased that the club was able to retain Hayes for at least another couple of years.
“Sam is a smart, talented footballer who continues to develop and build his all-round game,” he said.
“Injury and the impact of COVID-19 on our SANFL program has meant Sam has yet to play a full season of league football but we have high hopes for him as part of our club’s future.”
Hayes missed much of his debut season in 2018 after suffering a season-ending knee injury at training.
The 205cm ruckman returned to full fitness midway through the 2019 season, finishing with a 26-hitout game in the SANFL Grand Final.
https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/853412/hayes-locks-in-two-year-contract-extension
Ben McEvoy has been named as captain.
I don't mind the choice, but not who I was expecting.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/543523/hawks-surprise-new-skipper-vows-to-make-up-for-2020-lows
I don't mind the choice, but not who I was expecting.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/543523/hawks-surprise-new-skipper-vows-to-make-up-for-2020-lows
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Damn.
Guess it makes that wing position interesting. Not sure Downie is up to it yet, but I'm guessing he would be the preference longer term. May as well get him in from Rd 1 and just give him time to learn through experience.
Could be a rough year, yeah. Forwards are also possibly a concern. Ideally you would have Wingard largely in the mids and Impey back, but can see both having to spend time forward. Maybe need to start a few younger players there?
Guess it makes that wing position interesting. Not sure Downie is up to it yet, but I'm guessing he would be the preference longer term. May as well get him in from Rd 1 and just give him time to learn through experience.
Could be a rough year, yeah. Forwards are also possibly a concern. Ideally you would have Wingard largely in the mids and Impey back, but can see both having to spend time forward. Maybe need to start a few younger players there?
Until last year he was. Last year he played as a HF to genuine pocket at times. His role was terrible for the type of player he is. Unless Clarko can fix his kicking though I'm not sure he's fantasy relevant in SC (absolutely in DT).
Moore looked good at the end of last year for the Hawks. Also have Day or Scrimshaw who could both push onto a wing depending how they want to do things. Impey on a wing could also make sense if his fitness is up to it. Hawks certainly look one of the weakest teams on paper right now so will be interesting to see how much Clarko can get them to play above that.
Moore looked good at the end of last year for the Hawks. Also have Day or Scrimshaw who could both push onto a wing depending how they want to do things. Impey on a wing could also make sense if his fitness is up to it. Hawks certainly look one of the weakest teams on paper right now so will be interesting to see how much Clarko can get them to play above that.
