The Breeding Grounds of AFL Footballers

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The Breeding Grounds of AFL Footballers

Authored by: Troy Thompson
on Tuesday, June 26 2007 @ 12:26 pm ACST

I am suprised that clubs are not focussing more attention to PNG for talent. I truly believe that there will be kids running around there that would make the AFL grade. Perhaps they are doing that right now and they are keeping quiet about it. At least there is now a direct pathway through AFLQ for them.

The Breeding Grounds of AFL Footballers

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Tuesday, June 26 2007 @ 02:27 pm ACST

You would have to think PNG is within 5 years of a draftee, but quite possibly less, say 2 or 3 years. Surely some kids are worth a punt on the international rookie list within 12 months. We're planning to have a more indepth look at potential for those lists later in the year.

Also interesting to note that Tasmania, which has been a great breeding ground of AFL talent per capita, now contributes 21 players, whilst Ireland is up to 5, so nearly a quarter of what Tassie does. And that's already more than the ACT (Canberra).

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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