Round 4 | 30 April – 1 MAy 2011

YOUNG GUNS | TSL Development Series Kicks Off
The TSL Development Series is on again with the series held over the Easter holiday period.
The TSL Development Series is the first step in the
Tasmanian Talent Pathway, but more importantly
it provides clubs with their first opportunity to
identify and engage with the next generation of
young players and their families that reside in their
development zones.
The Development Series exists for two years in
the U14 and U15 age groups and culminates in
Southern and Northern representative teams that
are selected to play for the Intrastate Cup in the
September holidays.
Talent Pathway (U14 and 15) Timeline
• All Season Junior Club Football
• Easter TSL Development Series
• June Blue v Gold Representative Game
• September Intrastate Cup (South v North)
Blue v Gold Representative Games
At the Blue v Gold representative games in the June
school holidays two teams of 25 players selected from
the TSL Club Development Series from the southern
region will play against each other. In the northern
region a northern team of 25 players will play a northwest
team of 25 players. These teams will be selected
by the State Academy Coaches with assistance from
TSL Club Development Officers. The purpose of the
games is to provide another high quality match for
boys to learn in and also to assist in the selection
process for the Intrastate Cup.
Intrastate Cup (South v North)
The Development Series culminates in a North v
South Intrastate Cup for both U14 and U15 age
groups during the September school holidays. These
teams will be selected by the State Academy Coaches
with assistance from TSL Club Development Officers.
Selection will be based on the performances of
players during the TSL Development Series and the
Blue v Gold Representative Games. Talented players
who may have been unable to participate during the
Series will also be monitored during the year and may
be considered for inclusion.
U16 and U18 State Academy
Selected U14 players from the Development Series
will be invited to participate in a 4 week introductory
program in March of the following year. Selected
U15 players will be invited to participate in a 2 day
camp that will provide education about the State
Academy and they may subsequently be considered
for inclusion in the State Academy.
Nick Probert
State Talent Manager
AFL Tasmania
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