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The Advertiser
13 hours ago
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- The Advertiser
Young Aaron Cadman becomes a giant ahead of milestone
GWS youngster Aaron Cadman knows his apprenticeship is over and feels he's ready to explode in the back half of the AFL season. The 2022 No.1 draft pick lived up to his billing after his career-best haul of five goals and 13 marks helped steer the Giants to a comeback win over Brisbane. His breakout performance - which included a speccy mark against Lions swingman Eric Hipwood - added to reigning Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan's haul of six goals and 12 marks. The 21-year-old's slow burn to good form echoes the words of inaugural Giants coach Kevin Sheedy, who believes players only come of age at AFL level when they reach 50 games. Set to chalk up the milestone against Gold Coast, Cadman agrees there is truth in Sheedy's declaration. "I know that I can be, hopefully, one of the top players in the league," Cadman said on Tuesday. "This is my third year, so I've still got a lot of growing to do as a player, physically and mentally. "I know they're saying your apprenticeship is over at 50 games once you're past 50, but I feel like I've still got a lot of room to grow. "Obviously, big thanks to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity in 50 games. "Even picking me 50 times where I probably wouldn't have picked myself, and just having faith in me and knowing what I am capable of." Cadman has long been touted as the man to lead the GWS forward line for years to come, after the Giants traded up to secure the top selection in the 2022 draft. The left-footer managed just six goals from a dozen appearances in his 2023 debut season, before hitting new heights last year with 30 goals across 23 games. GWS's faith is clear, but Cadman admitted it took time for him to shake off the expectations that come with being a top draft selection. "I feel like in my first two years, that was something that weighed on me a little bit," Cadman said. "Now I know what I am capable of, and just continuing to show that at the end of the day, it doesn't matter where I was picked. " Cadman credits Hogan as the man who has helped make him ready for what looms at AFL level. A 17-year-old Hogan has faced similar expectations after being drafted to Melbourne with pick No.2 in the 2012 mini-draft. "Me and Jesse can relate to each other a little bit," Cadman said. "Even on and off the field, just sharing his mistakes and helping me learn from those things has been super helpful for me. "It's a great relationship we have down there. It's almost like half the time, we don't even have to say anything." GWS youngster Aaron Cadman knows his apprenticeship is over and feels he's ready to explode in the back half of the AFL season. The 2022 No.1 draft pick lived up to his billing after his career-best haul of five goals and 13 marks helped steer the Giants to a comeback win over Brisbane. His breakout performance - which included a speccy mark against Lions swingman Eric Hipwood - added to reigning Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan's haul of six goals and 12 marks. The 21-year-old's slow burn to good form echoes the words of inaugural Giants coach Kevin Sheedy, who believes players only come of age at AFL level when they reach 50 games. Set to chalk up the milestone against Gold Coast, Cadman agrees there is truth in Sheedy's declaration. "I know that I can be, hopefully, one of the top players in the league," Cadman said on Tuesday. "This is my third year, so I've still got a lot of growing to do as a player, physically and mentally. "I know they're saying your apprenticeship is over at 50 games once you're past 50, but I feel like I've still got a lot of room to grow. "Obviously, big thanks to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity in 50 games. "Even picking me 50 times where I probably wouldn't have picked myself, and just having faith in me and knowing what I am capable of." Cadman has long been touted as the man to lead the GWS forward line for years to come, after the Giants traded up to secure the top selection in the 2022 draft. The left-footer managed just six goals from a dozen appearances in his 2023 debut season, before hitting new heights last year with 30 goals across 23 games. GWS's faith is clear, but Cadman admitted it took time for him to shake off the expectations that come with being a top draft selection. "I feel like in my first two years, that was something that weighed on me a little bit," Cadman said. "Now I know what I am capable of, and just continuing to show that at the end of the day, it doesn't matter where I was picked. " Cadman credits Hogan as the man who has helped make him ready for what looms at AFL level. A 17-year-old Hogan has faced similar expectations after being drafted to Melbourne with pick No.2 in the 2012 mini-draft. "Me and Jesse can relate to each other a little bit," Cadman said. "Even on and off the field, just sharing his mistakes and helping me learn from those things has been super helpful for me. "It's a great relationship we have down there. It's almost like half the time, we don't even have to say anything." GWS youngster Aaron Cadman knows his apprenticeship is over and feels he's ready to explode in the back half of the AFL season. The 2022 No.1 draft pick lived up to his billing after his career-best haul of five goals and 13 marks helped steer the Giants to a comeback win over Brisbane. His breakout performance - which included a speccy mark against Lions swingman Eric Hipwood - added to reigning Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan's haul of six goals and 12 marks. The 21-year-old's slow burn to good form echoes the words of inaugural Giants coach Kevin Sheedy, who believes players only come of age at AFL level when they reach 50 games. Set to chalk up the milestone against Gold Coast, Cadman agrees there is truth in Sheedy's declaration. "I know that I can be, hopefully, one of the top players in the league," Cadman said on Tuesday. "This is my third year, so I've still got a lot of growing to do as a player, physically and mentally. "I know they're saying your apprenticeship is over at 50 games once you're past 50, but I feel like I've still got a lot of room to grow. "Obviously, big thanks to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity in 50 games. "Even picking me 50 times where I probably wouldn't have picked myself, and just having faith in me and knowing what I am capable of." Cadman has long been touted as the man to lead the GWS forward line for years to come, after the Giants traded up to secure the top selection in the 2022 draft. The left-footer managed just six goals from a dozen appearances in his 2023 debut season, before hitting new heights last year with 30 goals across 23 games. GWS's faith is clear, but Cadman admitted it took time for him to shake off the expectations that come with being a top draft selection. "I feel like in my first two years, that was something that weighed on me a little bit," Cadman said. "Now I know what I am capable of, and just continuing to show that at the end of the day, it doesn't matter where I was picked. " Cadman credits Hogan as the man who has helped make him ready for what looms at AFL level. A 17-year-old Hogan has faced similar expectations after being drafted to Melbourne with pick No.2 in the 2012 mini-draft. "Me and Jesse can relate to each other a little bit," Cadman said. "Even on and off the field, just sharing his mistakes and helping me learn from those things has been super helpful for me. "It's a great relationship we have down there. It's almost like half the time, we don't even have to say anything."
Perth Now
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Young Aaron Cadman becomes a giant ahead of milestone
GWS youngster Aaron Cadman knows his apprenticeship is over and feels he's ready to explode in the back half of the AFL season. The 2022 No.1 draft pick lived up to his billing after his career-best haul of five goals and 13 marks helped steer the Giants to a comeback win over Brisbane. His breakout performance - which included a speccy mark against Lions swingman Eric Hipwood - added to reigning Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan's haul of six goals and 12 marks. The 21-year-old's slow burn to good form echoes the words of inaugural Giants coach Kevin Sheedy, who believes players only come of age at AFL level when they reach 50 games. Set to chalk up the milestone against Gold Coast, Cadman agrees there is truth in Sheedy's declaration. "I know that I can be, hopefully, one of the top players in the league," Cadman said on Tuesday. "This is my third year, so I've still got a lot of growing to do as a player, physically and mentally. "I know they're saying your apprenticeship is over at 50 games once you're past 50, but I feel like I've still got a lot of room to grow. "Obviously, big thanks to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity in 50 games. "Even picking me 50 times where I probably wouldn't have picked myself, and just having faith in me and knowing what I am capable of." Cadman has long been touted as the man to lead the GWS forward line for years to come, after the Giants traded up to secure the top selection in the 2022 draft. The left-footer managed just six goals from a dozen appearances in his 2023 debut season, before hitting new heights last year with 30 goals across 23 games. GWS's faith is clear, but Cadman admitted it took time for him to shake off the expectations that come with being a top draft selection. "I feel like in my first two years, that was something that weighed on me a little bit," Cadman said. "Now I know what I am capable of, and just continuing to show that at the end of the day, it doesn't matter where I was picked. " Cadman credits Hogan as the man who has helped make him ready for what looms at AFL level. A 17-year-old Hogan has faced similar expectations after being drafted to Melbourne with pick No.2 in the 2012 mini-draft. "Me and Jesse can relate to each other a little bit," Cadman said. "Even on and off the field, just sharing his mistakes and helping me learn from those things has been super helpful for me. "It's a great relationship we have down there. It's almost like half the time, we don't even have to say anything."
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Saints resigned to King's long-term AFL absence
Ross Lyon is resigned to St Kilda star Max King being sidelined until late this season, again stressing that it's short-term pain for a long-term AFL career. Pointing to GWS's Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan and retired Brisbane premiership star Joe Daniher, Lyon said King is another key forward who will need time to overcome injury before he hits his peak. Similarly, Lyon said before Thursday training that they will be careful with young gun Matheas Phillipou, who is on the verge of playing again for the first time this year after recovering from stress reaction in his leg. Asked when Phillipou might be ready for the AFL, Lyon replied it was a "really good question". Phillipou, King and Dougal Howard (shoulder) are all yet to play this season, with Howard set to return on Saturday against Brisbane at Marvel Stadium. King needed more surgery last week after a setback in his recovery from a pre-season knee injury. He was at the club on Thursday morning, with a bandage on his right knee. The Saints said last week that King's likely time out would be six weeks and Lyon expects an AFL return will not happen quickly after that. "It's going to be a fair period of time - you're not going to see Max until the late end of the season," Lyon said. "And that's okay. Is it disappointing for Max and us? Yes. But we have a power forward and he had a great summer. "The knee is structurally sound, so it gives him a clear runway, whenever that is." As he did last week, Lyon said St Kilda would be patient in managing King. "You look at Daniher, you look at Hogan - Max is 24," Lyon said. "When you think of Daniher and Hogan, they hit their peak around 29-31, because of all their challenges. "Gee whiz, if Max could have a good run at it, I think he's going to hit his straps well before 29." Howard will be a welcome return as the Saints try to rebound quickly from last weekend's bad loss to the Western Bulldogs. "Doug's a really good chance. (fellow defender Cal) Wilkie would love to have him back," Lyon said. "It gives us a real opportunity with (Anthony) Caminiti - does he go forward, and we're a bit bigger and stronger? "We've been a bit small, either end (of the ground)." While the Saints were poor against the Bulldogs, they have beaten preliminary finalists Geelong and Port Adelaide this season. Now they face Brisbane, who also lost badly to Collingwood last week, but have won 20 of their last 23 games. "You just have to bring your own DNA to the game. We fell down around the ball last week - (where) we've been really good," Lyon said. "We respect them and they're formidable, but we know we have to be at our absolute best with our system and effort."
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hawthorn hold off Giants, maintain unbeaten AFL run
Hawthorn have further stamped their flag credentials, rallying from a five-goal opening term deficit to topple GWS by 12 points and keep their unbeaten start to the AFL season rolling. The Hawks, 4-0 to start a year for the first time since 2014, kept top spot on the ladder after the 10.16 (76) to 9.10 (64) result at a blustery Launceston on Saturday night. All 11 first-half goals were scored with the wind, with GWS opening up a 37-2 lead at quarter time. Hawthorn came to life at the back-end of the second term with the breeze at their back, kicking six goals in 13 minutes for a 46-39 halftime lead. Will Day and Nick Watson were heavily involved and both also had nice touches as Hawthorn broke the back of GWS with four straight majors at the end of the third against the trend. Giants gun Jesse Hogan, who topped the goal tally with four on return from a broken thumb, set up a tense finish when he cut the margin to 12 with less than three minutes on the clock. But Hawthorn scrambled well to hold on in front of a 14,021-strong crowd. Hawthorn, who have a bye next weekend, knocked off Sydney, Essendon and Carlton in the opening three rounds. The previously-undefeated Giants were near full-strength, with reigning Coleman Medallist Hogan back and Jake Stringer making his club debut in two big inclusions. Hogan made an impact early with two goals in the first term when his side had the running. Hawthorn, meanwhile, shared the majors between nine players, with veteran Jack Gunston getting a double. Gunston with the left and it's four in a row for the Hawks 🔥#AFLHawksGiants — AFL (@AFL) March 29, 2025 Hawks big man Lloyd Meek outpointed the GWS rucks and finished with 31 hitouts, while Cam Mackenzie had a team-high 30 disposals. Despite the final score, the Hawks barely got a shot on goal in a first quarter in which they trailed inside 50s 22-6. They had the yips in front of goal with the gale behind them early in the second, with Gunston and Mabior Chol missing gettable shots. But they found their composure despite a brief light tower outage.
