HEIGHT

1.80

WEIGHT

86

born

20/09/1993

He represented Vic Country at the NAB AFL U18 Championships, playing four matches and averaging 18.8 disposals, with his best games against Tasmania and South Australia. His excellent performances and hard edge earned him All Australian honours.

HEIGHT

1.89

WEIGHT

77

born

02/04/1992

The biggest influence on my game has been my grandfather, he’s been my knowledge base because he grew up playing at a high level, obviously mum and dad and my eldest brother Luke as well.

HEIGHT

2.01

WEIGHT

100

born

14/12/1978

After being a member of the Port Adelaide Premiership side in 2004, Dean became the first sportsman to win a premiership in both the AFL and NBL (he was a member of the 1998 Adelaide 36ers squad in the NBL.

HEIGHT

1.97

WEIGHT

93

born

08/06/1992

I'd have to say that Sam Fisher is my favourite player, the way he goes about his footy is really impressive.

HEIGHT

1.85

WEIGHT

78

born

05/04/1993

I've been coached by Nathan Buckley and Jason McCartney but my Dad has still had the biggest influence on my game. He's taught me the basics, sportsmanship and how to go about being a professional football player.

HEIGHT

1.83

WEIGHT

70

born

22/03/1991

"The first time I went to footy training when I was young I was too shy to go on the ground, so I went home. My Pop took me back the next week to make sure I actually went out there."

HEIGHT

1.89

WEIGHT

85

born

19/10/1993

The GWS GIANTS selected Matthew with selection number 5 in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft.

HEIGHT

1.96

WEIGHT

89

born

01/04/1993

My first game of senior footy was in the reserves. I was 14 years old and I got cleaned up big time but I also remember kicking three goals.

HEIGHT

1.82

WEIGHT

84

born

27/05/1987

"I used to be really superstitious when I was younger, I actually had to put my left sock on first, but i think I've grown up a bit. These days I'm just big on throwing the headphones in before a game and getting pumped up listening to music."

HEIGHT

1.83

WEIGHT

82

born

15/12/1993

Stephen racked up 26 possessions and two goals in his first senior football match and gathered seventeen possessions and four goals in the 2010 WAFL Grand Final.

HEIGHT

1.92

WEIGHT

93kg

born

12/11/1979

Chad has shown enormous talent and versatility over his AFL career with dominant performances in the forward line, back line and midfield.

HEIGHT

1.86

WEIGHT

79

born

15/02/1993

My first memory of playing footy is with my cousin when I was 5 years old and watching him cry because people were using his footy.

HEIGHT

1.97

WEIGHT

94

born

August 30, 1990

“The GIANTS have a big future ahead of them and that was a driving force behind my decision. With the draft picks and the quality of the players already signed, I can’t wait to move up to Sydney and start my career with the GIANTS.”

HEIGHT

2.05

WEIGHT

96

born

27/04/1993

Tom represented Australia in the World U17 Basketball Championships in Germany 2010 and shows outstanding natural athletic talent.

HEIGHT

1.89

WEIGHT

83

born

13/12/1993

Joins fellow NT Thunder teammate Curtly Hampton. Edwards played his junior football with St Marys where he wont he won the NTFL's Lewfatt U13 medal before representing the Thunder at both U16 and U18 level

HEIGHT

1.93

WEIGHT

102

born

03/04/1989

I have much to learn around the tactics of the game, but I am determined, I am a hard worker and know that there is a lot to do but I am determined to succeed as an AFL footballer.

HEIGHT

2.01

WEIGHT

99

born

08/01/1988

"My best memory in footy is when we won two premierships in '08 and '09. All my family and friends and team mates were in the room and everyone was ecstatic."

HEIGHT

1.91

WEIGHT

82

born

06/04/1993

"My Dad has been the biggest influence on my game. He always told me how I could improve and he’s continuously supported me along the way."

HEIGHT

2.02

WEIGHT

93

born

3/07/1991

"My best football memory was winning my league Best and Fairest award in 2006."

HEIGHT

1.81

WEIGHT

77

born

25/09/1993

Toby was awarded All Australian honours and MVP for Vic Metro in the Under 18 National Carnival.

HEIGHT

1.85

WEIGHT

75

born

17/04/1993

"One of the things I'm most excited about is the playing group here. They really are great bunch of guys and some very talented footballers."

HEIGHT

1.88

WEIGHT

86

born

10/03/1993

Curtly Hampton, an AIS-AFL Academy graduate from Alice Springs, has impressed recruiters for years after first playing at under-16 level as a 14-year-old. Hampton plays forward and through the midfield with speed, agility and endurance.

HEIGHT

1.93

WEIGHT

85

born

03/02/1992

"Dustin Fletcher is my favourite AFL player. I really admire his longevity in the game and his ability to hold on to his position for so long."

HEIGHT

1.92

WEIGHT

77

born

18/05/1992

Nick is a 19 year old forward from the Dandenong Stingrays in Victoria. He has great agility, takes a good overhead mark and shows very good running and aerobic capacity.

HEIGHT

1.94

WEIGHT

85

born

07/03/1993

I’ve got a really exciting opportunity to be apart of something from the start. I don’t just become an AFL player, I get to be a member of that first ever group to come through GWS. That’s pretty special.”

HEIGHT

1.86

WEIGHT

73

born

02/09/1993

Will is an AIS-AFL Academy graduate who shows great endurance and breakaway speed on the field. He has clean hands, pace and is a long penetrating kick

HEIGHT

1.81

WEIGHT

73

born

12/07/1992

Adam Kennedy is a 19-year-old midfielder from the Western Jets in Victoria.

HEIGHT

1.80

WEIGHT

75

born

05/10/1976

“This is certainly a unique opportunity for me to work with the newest club in the AFL and also a very exciting group of young, talented players."

HEIGHT

1.81

WEIGHT

77

born

28/02/1992

“This is something I have wanted since the first day I picked up a footy. I can’t believe that now I get to be an example to other kids from Southern NSW. With four of us already signed we can show them that this club is a reality now and we can have a real crack at AFL footy"

HEIGHT

1.95

WEIGHT

99

born

19/10/1988

At 195cm, Mohr is surprisingly fast for his height and was a revelation in the VFL in 2011, finishing up the year with 97 votes to take out Casey’s best and fairest award.

HEIGHT

1.99

WEIGHT

105

born

18/03/1983

The big Irishman was originally born in Bankstown in Western Sydney and will add considerable size and strength to the GIANTS developing squad in 2012.

HEIGHT

1.82

WEIGHT

81

born

13/02/1989

“I have a chance to challenge myself, step forward as a leader in a very young playing group and help build a brand new AFL club."

HEIGHT

1.97

WEIGHT

102

born

20/05/1993

The GWS GIANTS selected Jonathon Patton with their first overall selection in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft.

HEIGHT

1.80

WEIGHT

80

born

08/01/1980

With 282 games and 226 goals under his belt, Luke has been one of the most celebrated and well-liked players in the AFL in recent years.

HEIGHT

1.88

WEIGHT

84

born

07/11/1989

Sam Reid is a 22-year-old medium sized midfielder was a member of the AIS/AFL Academy and was noted as one of the All-Australian team’s most valuable players during the squad’s South African tour in 2007.

HEIGHT

1.83

WEIGHT

76

born

19/09/1992

"Joel Selwood would be the player I look to most. He goes hard at the ball and he's a no frills player that works very hard."

HEIGHT

1.81

WEIGHT

81

born

15/05/1991

“Coming from Melbourne to Western Sydney, it is new AFL territory and I get to be a part of building the game up here which I see as a privilege because this is the game that I love. I’m looking forward to facing the challenges that come with that."

HEIGHT

1.82

WEIGHT

81

born

09/03/1993

I have always followed Carlton. Since Chris Judd has been there the club has been playing a great style of footy one that I have learnt a lot from.

HEIGHT

1.74

WEIGHT

75

born

20/05/1993

Devon Smith is a midfielder from the Geelong Falcons in Victoria. He was a member of the 14th AIS-AFL Academy intake.

HEIGHT

1.78

WEIGHT

72

born

16/08/1993

Liam uses the ball well, breaks the lines and is ferocious at the contest. He is very good overhead and he has some real penetration with his kicking.

HEIGHT

1.93

WEIGHT

87

born

10/08/1993

Adam is an AIS/AFL Academy graduate who is a very good athlete with great passion for the game. He was super-impressive in all aspects of his testing at the NAB AFL Draft Combine.

HEIGHT

1.87

WEIGHT

84

born

20/06/1993

Jacob Townsend, a developing utility, came through the AFL (NSW/ACT) Talented Player Program and impressed earlier this year when he played a pivotal role for the Under 18 RAMS in the NAB National Championships.

HEIGHT

1.81

WEIGHT

81

born

09/03/1993

The biggest influence on my game has been my Mum. She's taken me to places I've never even heard of so I can play footy and has always had faith in me and instilled in me never to give up.

HEIGHT

1.86

WEIGHT

80

born

08/06/1993

Dom is good decision-maker who excels at clearances and winning the contested ball. He has the ability to dispose of the ball even when under pressure or being tackled using his left foot and excellent hands.

HEIGHT

1.81

WEIGHT

82

born

31/01/1993

“Before a game i always make myself spaghetti and eggs on toast. When i'm in the gym i like to get pumped up listening to my ministry of sound playlist."

HEIGHT

1.85

WEIGHT

82

born

April 10, 1990

"I’m excited about having a chance to join GWS next year. It’s been a massive decision for me and it wasn’t an easy one to make."

HEIGHT

1.90

WEIGHT

85

born

01/12/1992

“I've loved the time that I've spent up here so far. I've learned a lot. In 2012 I'm hoping to get my body right so I can get on the field and play some good footy"

HEIGHT

1.85

WEIGHT

75

born

07/01/1993

“I just feel so lucky because I’m currently in the AIS AFL academy, so I get to work with the likes of Tom Harley and Mick O’Loughlin and then I get to go to Sydney and develop under Kevin Sheedy and Mark Williams. It’s a dream come true.”