#35,#1 Jaidyn Stephenson

Post by **Jezza** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:20 pm

Welcome to the club!

Selection No. 6 Jaidyn Stephenson

Position: Midfielder/Forward
Height: 189cm
Weight: 75kg
Born: 15/01/1999
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro

Profile

A graduate of NAB AFL Academy, Stephenson is a medium midfielder or forward with line-breaking speed, who is strong overhead and a long, accurate kick for goal. His 28 disposals and five-goal performance against South Australia in the NAB AFL U18 Championships was a highlight. He topped off an outstanding year with a best-on-ground performance in the All Star game at the MCG on Grand Final day, as well as showcasing his athletic potential at the Draft Combine. Successfully transitioned from a forward role into the midfield late in the TAC Cup season and enjoyed a strong patch of form for the Ranges.

Did you know?

Stephenson and a few of his friends started their own mens apparel brand Class Above.
He played basketball, tennis, cricket and karate before his AFL ambition
His sister Tegan is a promising netballing talent, who has made the under-17 national squad.

What they say

Jaidyn is just a natural, instinctive player who is a match winner. He can go forward and kick goals, can play through the midfield or a wing and has been averaging 25 possessions. In one of the national championship games for Vic Metro, he had 25 touches and kicked five goals off a wing. He is ready to go as an AFL player despite still being pretty light. He has some serious x-factor and has things going for him that not a lot of players have. Id expect hell be among the top 10. Darren Bewick (Eastern Rangers coach), Inside Football, November 2017.

I think absolutely, hes got cult hero written all over him. I definitely think the fans will like him because hes going to shoot onto the scene pretty quickly and have an impact in terms of his goal scoring prowess and different types of things he bring to the game. Hes not just your meat and potatoes type of footballer, hes something pretty special, hes your three-course meal. Len Villani (Eastern Rangers talent manager), Knox Leader, 16 November 2017

"On medical advice that we've received there is no risk in picking Jaidyn Stephenson in this year's draft. The information that has been received and handed to the AFL clearly states that the specialists are happy for Jaidyn to enter the AFL and have a long career, Robbie DOrazio (Stephensons Manager Connor Sports Management), afl.com.au, 14 November 2017

He is quick and sharp and nimble, he has a good leap, and he loves to dash away with the ball. He'll start his career in the forward line and is capable of kicking bags when given some space, Callum Twomey (AFL Draft Guru), afl.com.au, 22 November 2017

The X-factor option in the 2017 draft, Stephenson has developed into a midfielder with Eastern Ranges this season. His 39-disposal performance against Sandringham certainly caught the eye. At 189cm, the youngster has plenty of upside and could be a surprise selection depending on the club, Ben Higgins (Journalist), Herald Sun, 19 October 2017

MatthewBoydFanClub · Post by **MatthewBoydFanClub** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:22 pm

Gun player. We won't be sorry.

simon tonna · Post by **simon tonna** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:23 pm

I wasn't even close.
I wonder if the club would have picked him if they had the first pick.
anyhow good luck stevo.

AN_Inkling · Post by **AN_Inkling** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:23 pm

Pretty relieved we didn't take Fogarty. Stephenson looks much more of a match winner with pace and size through the middle. Like the pick.

kymbo5@yahoo.com.au · Post by **kymbo5@yahoo.com.au** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:24 pm

Fogarty not picked by Aints with 7 or 8 either

Magpietothemax · Post by **Magpietothemax** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:24 pm

Welcome aboard Jaydn Stephenson. I like this selection. Looks like the kind of player we need.

Wokko · Post by **Wokko** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:24 pm

Was touted as a Pick 1. I'm guessing he's got the all clear medically speaking so we might've just got ourselves a bargain.

watt price tully · Post by **watt price tully** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:25 pm

Welcome to Collingwood Jayden Stephenson. Well done son, make that Stephenson.

Presti35 · Post by **Presti35** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:25 pm

Does anyone know who he supported growing up?

Didnt see many smiles on his table.

MatthewBoydFanClub · Post by **MatthewBoydFanClub** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:26 pm

Presti35 wrote:Does anyone know who he supported growing up?

Didnt see many smiles on his table.

As long as it's not St Kilda I don't care.

HAL · Post by **HAL** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:30 pm

Suppose they do.

Albert Parker · Post by **Albert Parker** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:30 pm

Welcome Jaidyn. May you become a premiership player at the Pies

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:35 pm

Watching his highlights tape this morning he misses a lot of targets. Just saying.

watt price tully · Post by **watt price tully** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:38 pm

Thanks Jezza for the work. Much appreciated.

watt price tully · Post by **watt price tully** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:40 pm

How many variations of Jaiden, Jayden, Jaidyn and Jaydyn are there? We have Brayden too.

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#35,#1 Jaidyn Stephenson

#35,#1 Jaidyn Stephenson