Anonymous
Years ago
Congratulations and well done to the 3 girls and 1 boy selected to attend the AIS camp in April in the Gems/Emus squads. We wish you all well and hope you have a great week in Canberra. You will do SA proud!
Nicole Harris
Hannah Richards
Aneeka Smith
Jake Sadauskas
Babyballer
Years ago
Hannah R has improved out of sight!! Not that sure about the others??
refocus
Years ago
Silly to put all your eggs in 'one basket' Mr G.......couple new players will end up there now you know American scouts are after them (and they can play)!!
dfgh
Years ago
Not sure I understand what you are referring to refocus
The Colonel
Years ago
(#179756)Tall poppie syndrome is alive and well I see!
Bloody well done kids, you all deserve the spots for all your hard work.
Go in hard.
here soon
Years ago
are these the kids in line for the first u17 worlds? or what age group will that be?
The Colonel
Years ago
I think it may be the 2nd year U16's that are in contention.
Chook
Years ago
Sorry to disagree with you "finger lickin good" but believe it is the current group of 1st year Under 16's - eg those turning 14 this year that would compete at the U17 worlds. I will be corrected if wrong but believe that is what the current U15 SASI trainings have their funding based on.
For the world's it is 17 years of age and under.
Chook
Years ago
Why then time, effort and money into the 1st year under 16's for this event - would have thought the (SASI) second years would be getting groomed for this event? Or, will the 1st years be turning 17 when this event is held?
I think the sturt brass have looked at the 16 and 18's and thats there lot. At best, they can hope for a state trip but they appear to have been written off by those that make the decisions as far as development camps are concerned. The 18's would be wise to sign with the agents that have been busy of late.
Wayville 32
Years ago
I dunno #12, 3 Sturt boys in Emus squads and others close. You can write them off if you like anonymously from behind your computer in your Mum's basement.
Those who have been identified will be the last of the present crop at 16 and 18's with the rest just making up the sasi numbers.
Correctly, you named 3 sturt contenders and I'd venture the thought that unless you're a country player at any club or belong to sturt, norwood or forestville you have no shot of attracting attention.
Its no coincidence that sasi is over represented with coaches from these clubs.
Wayville 32
Years ago
#180060,
"Those who have been identified will be the last of the present crop at 16 and 18's"
Are you an Australian selector? I'm not but I know how it works. Squads increase in size periodically, normally after major international tournaments (such as the Albert Schweitzer that is on currently) or tours and are culled in successive camps until the next major tournament or tour.
For the Emus/Gems 2009 there will be one if not two more camps where numbers are increased before they pick the team mid next year. For the Emus/Gems 2011 there is still over 3 years to go.
You do not know what you are talking about. Your post wreaks of bitterness towards elite programs that by their very nature are competitive and cut throat. Build a bridge, get over it and while you're at it, take your negativity elsewhere as the players who are striving to make these squads and teams can do without reading your excrement.
The Colonel
Years ago
No probs with correcting me Chook; however I do remember seeing a letter we received from sasi some time ago saying that the current u16's of which my son is a second year, are the ones in contention.
I may have read it wrong though.
Very hard to make it seeing as the squad will be drawn from Aust wide.
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