Not only did the boys achieve a number of significant personal milestones throughout the year, they all gained significant insight into the inner workings of an AFL club, and the work required by players to make it to the elite level.
This year, the boys will begin to receive more tailored programs that will endeavour to enhance their strengths, and improve on their weaknesses throughout the season.
Already, we have seen a number of exciting developments occur in 2012 including the latest addition to the Baby Bombers – Noah Peverill, son of Damien.
Below is a snap shot of where the boys will be playing in 2012:
JETT BEWICK 20/5/97 Airport West FC (EDFL) Son of Darren (238 Gms)
A skilful midfielder, Jett has had a strong start to the season playing as a bottom age player in the Under 16’s with the Airport Football Club in the Essendon District Football League.
KIERAN BRENNAN 11/2/94 Broadbeach (NEAFL) NSW Scholarship Holder
Kieran recently competed in QLD Under 18 State team trials and has since been selected in the squad to compete at the U18 National Championships. He spent a month of the pre-season in Melbourne, training with the club and playing in two practice matches for the Bendigo Gold. He is currently playing Reserves for the Broadbeach Cats in the NEAFL.
CHRIS CAREY 11/8/94 Warragul (GFL) Son of Steve (105 Gms)
A tall forward, Chris is playing in the Under 18’s at the Warragul Football Club in the Gippsland Football League. Also an avid cricketer, over the off-season Chris captained the Warragul Under 18’s to their 20/20 win, finishing with a top score of 44 not out.
JEDD CLOTHIER 4/5/95 Belconnen (NEAFL) NSW Scholarship Holder
Jedd was recently named the NEAFL Round 2 NAB Rising Star winner playing in just his 3rd NEAFL Senior game for the Belconnen Magpies vs Sydney University. Playing as a medium forward, Jedd collected 17 disposals, had 6 inside 50’s and kicked a goal. After representing NSW-ACT in the U16 National Championships last year he is pressing for selection this year for the U18 squad.
CALLUM DANIHER 30/6/95 Ungarie (NRFL) Son of Chris (124 Gms)
A tall utility who is relatively new to the game, Callum is playing club football with the Ungarie seniors in the Northern Riverina Football League as well as playing Under 17’s with Mangoplah in the Riverina Football League.
HARVEY DANIHER 3/10/97 Ungarie (NRFL) Son of Chris (124 Gms)
A mind-sized utility, Harvey is playing club football with the Ungarie seniors in the Northern Riverina Football League as well as playing Under 15 and Under 17’s with Mangoplah Riverina Football League.
JOE DANIHER 4/3/94 Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) Son of Anthony (118 Gms)
Joe recently represented Australia playing for the AIS AFL Academy Squad vs Box Hill Hawks at the MCG in a curtain raiser to the Carlton vs Richmond clash. Playing at full-forward he kicked 4 goals including a spectacular mid-air soccer volley. Upon returning from a tour of Europe with the AIS-AFL Academy, Joe made his debut for the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup, and has kicked 12 goals in his first three games. Joe has been selected to represent Vic Metro in the U18 National Championships.
JAKE LONG 3/2/96 Scotch College (APS) Son of Michael (190 Gms)
Jake will represent the Northern Territory in the NAB AFL U16 National Championships to be held in Sydney later this year, and will play school football for Scotch College in the APS.
JYDON NEAGLE 29/8/94 Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup) Son of Merv (147 Gms)
Jydon made his Murray Bushrangers debut in the TAC Cup in round 2 and has maintained his spot in the team playing as a medium forward, kicking four goals last week.
MATTHEW NEAGLE 19/2/98 Walla Walla FC (HFL) Son of Merv (147 Gms)
A small forward, Matthew is playing for the Walla Walla Football Club in the Hume Football League in southern New South Wales.
DANIEL THOMPSON 30/4/94 Calder Cannons (TAC Cup) Son of Mark (202 Gms)
Daniel made his debut for the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup and played in the opening two rounds mainly across half back.
TODD VANDER HAAR 18/10/95 Xavier College (APS) Son of Paul (201 Gms)
An athletic centre half forward, Todd trained with the Oakleigh Chargers in 2011 and will play school football for Xavier College in the APS this year.
TOM WALLIS 14/2/97 Doutta Starts (EDFL) Son of Dean (127 Gms)
A quick midfielder, Tom recently played in AFL Victoria U16 Metropolitan Carnival playing for the Calder Cannons, and will play for Doutta Stars in the Essendon District Football League. He has recently been selected in the interleague representative squad for the Essendon District Football League under 15’s and is participating in the Vic Metro under 15 trials.
JORDAN WILLIAMS 7/3/94 Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) Son of Darren (109 Gms)
After playing 4 games as a bottom age player for the Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup last year, Jordan has been appointed Deputy Vice Captain and has played in every Ranges game this year. A running midfielder, he recently participated in the VIC Metro Under 18 trial game.
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