Teema: U20 Australia NT Discussion

PART 1 of 4: Goalies
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As we do a bit of preparation for Australia's launch into U20, I thought I'd share some research on U20 players (that is top players aged 18,19 or 20 next season).

This will be a 4-part series over the coming weeks, with this week's topic: Goalies.

Top 10: U20 Australian Goalies
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Intro: I feel Australia actually has a great crop of goalies in this age group, I've scouted 6 of the 10, so here is a summary. The top 5 are realistic for inclusion in the U20 squad, but won't be taking that many.

1st: Max Morgan : A 19 year old (OR 889), Academy of [soccer_team=63], he is looking like the U20 starting goalie next season.

2nd: Austin Harbridge : Another 19 year old (OR 814), Academy of [soccer_team=62], he will be a good quality back-up next season.

3rd: Peter Robinson : An 18 year old (OR 756), Academy of [soccer_team=66], he should be ready to take over 1st goalie responsibilities the season after next.

4th: William Whalan : Another 19 year old (OR 742), Academy of [soccer_team=4], is trained in different ratios to the top 2. Plans are to take only two 19 year olds into the team next season so he could well miss out.

5th: Trey Denney : Our star 17 year old (OR 754), Academy and current player of [soccer_team=36519], is currently in the Australian Senior squad. Will be chemistry developed over the next couple of seasons in the U20's to be starting next season and/or the season after (pending a release from the senior team )

6th: Andulis Sirotkins : Is another 17 year old (OR 625), Academy of [soccer_team=36516], we will keep an eye on the next few seasons and see how he develops.

7th: Zac Downing : A 19 year old (OR 622), Academy of [soccer_team=10], has age and skill against him to make NT honours, but makes the top 10.

8th: Max Kelly : An 18 year old (OR 615), Academy of [soccer_team=10], makes 8th place.

9th: Alec Bewley : A 19 year old (OR 513), Academy and current player of [soccer_team=65278], has 9th place attached to him.

10th: Richard Peters : An 18 year old (OR 500), Academy and current player of [soccer_team=4], scrapes in ahead of the pack.

So there's a summary of some U20 Goalies - hope it help those also looking to keep track of our Aussie players. My HR department is working night-shift to keep up with scouting requests from this demanding manager.

Some corrections:
[soccer_team=63] was meant to be WINDSOR ROCKETS†
[soccer_team=62] was meant to be DUDES†
[soccer_team=62] was meant to be CLAN MCLEOD†
Note to self, don't try linking to no manager teams

I think you got the sixth one wrong haha
Its nice to know your doing your research. You will do a good job.

I knew I would stuff up more than once .... yes indeed, the 6th one should have been Edmund Overy

U20 Team - Senior U20s!
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Still scouting so I don't have another top 10 this week, but instead will chat about the U20 staying in the Senior team.

So next season there will be some U20 players required and staying in the Senior team. So without the best 7 U20 players it will be a couple of seasons before the U20 is at max potential, but will give an opportunity to develop the younger ones.

For your information, following discussion with the NT manager, the U20 players staying in the senior team next season will be:

Defenders:
Declan Gray
Rhys Moore
Riley Cannell
Flynn Ayres
Midfielders:
Edward Moore
Tony Moone
Forwards:
Edwin Schofield


The following are being released from the Senior team to participate in U20 competition:
Xavier Thompson
John Lowe
Luke Bouveret
Jack Berry
Zachary Downing
Declan Watkins
Trey Denney

The PPM rules with introduction of U20 category next season are as follows:
"players under the age of 20 (including) will be allowed to remain in the senior national team for the next season. However, the senior NT managers will not be allowed to add any more under-age players from next season. It will be up to senior NT managers if they let the under-age players go to junior teams or if they will rather keep them."

I was going to give you a comprehensive Top 10 Defenders summary... but I accidentally closed the window halfway through (bugger!!)...

So here Part 2 of the 4 part series continued...

The Top 10 U20 Defenders (in brief)
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Intro: There is certainly a shortage of side defenders with both the senior and U20 teams having to request some re-training to fill the RD position. Also as mentioned in the post above, the top 4 won't actually be available in the U20 NT next season, but doesn't matter for this top 10 list.

1st: Declan Gray
2nd: Rhys Moore
3rd: Riley Cannell
4th: Flynn Ayres
5th: Jordan Welham
6th: Xavier Thompson
7th: John Lowe
8th: Luke Wilson
9th: Jeremy Crosky
10th: Owen Swansson

(PS: hope I got the tags right this time).

This week... Part 3 of 4... Midfielders


The Top 10 Under 20 midfielders (in brief)
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Intro: The top 3 midfielders will not be available for the U20 NT as they will be staying in the senior team, but included here. As a nation, we have a good mix of side and center players.

1st: Edward Moore
2nd: Tony Moone
3rd: Luke Bouveret
4th: Jack Berry
5th: Zachary Downing
6th: Mitchell Matheson
7th: Jerry Downing
8th: Edwin Grills
9th: Phillip Willcocks
10th: Jackson York

I really like the dedication

Haven't played a match yet... so this is the easy part

depends...
..more difficult u make it, easier could be the next one..I reckon

I love the research you've done, mate. Kudos If you need help with scouting etc, just lemme know

Lucas Goode ?

He is on my list to be scouted, currently 15th in a midfielder rank on OR only, but will be scouted the next few days.

Finally part 4 of 4... Forwards

The Top 10 Under 20 Forwards(in brief)
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1st: Edwin Schofield ... will be staying in the senior NT team.
2nd: Branden Flanagan
3rd: William Goode
4th: Daniel Wooden
5th: Ben Stone
6th: Declan Watkins
7th: Edwin Toose
8th: Jake Stafford
9th: Aidan Whitaker
10th: Angus Billington

I hope that series of top 10's has given you an idea of where you players stand in regards to the U20 NT, and for those managers doing research/scouting for perhaps a future NT role, some players to get to know.

Next update I will have a yap about the U20 team selected, the roster is being finalised (actually initialised) now!

Welcome to the first season of U20 NT, and the first media release officially announcing the team.

I am planning for the starting team to largely stay consistent to build chemistry, however during the friendly rounds the reserves will be changed around to give opportunity to most, and also planning on the reserves having plenty of time on the field also.

Without further delay, the first ever U20 Australian team for this weekend's friendly with U20 China will be.....

Goalkeeper:
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GK Max Morgan of [soccer_team=47129], originally from Windsor Rockets†

Defenders:
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LD Owen Swansson of [soccer_team=36519]
CD Xavier Thompson of [soccer_team=36516]
CD Jordan Welham of [soccer_team=33721], originally from Windsor Rockets†
RD John Lowe of [soccer_team=36519]

Midfielders:
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LM Edwin Grills of [soccer_team=20076], originally from Beta's FC
CM Jack Berry of [soccer_team=36519]
CM Jerry Downing of [soccer_team=36513]
RM Zachary Downing of [soccer_team=35527], originally from Beta's FC

Forwards:
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CF Daniel Wooden of [soccer_team=1876], originally from Beta's FC
CF Branden Flanagan of [soccer_team=36519]

Reserves:
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Austin Harbridge of Guerelio's , originally from Dudes†
Luke Wilson of [soccer_team=70751], originally from Wandering Wookies†
Jeremy Crosky of [soccer_team=7625], originally from Trueblue United
Phillip Willcocks of [soccer_team=36513]
Mitchell Matheson of [soccer_team=37793], originally from doggies†
Declan Watkins of [soccer_team=36516]
Ben Stone of [soccer_team=36519]

PS: Hope I got the links correct