.For Tobie Travaglia, among his very most unsatisfying and also tragic footy expertises inevitably led to one his most exhilarating profession highlights.The Bendigo Pioneers star had actually provided his all for Vic Country during the course of this year's National Under 18 Championships, producing a stunning four-game circus all over half-back. But with his undefeated edge about to succeeding the title against Vic City, a last-minute Travaglia lapse brought about an essential 50m charge and a post-siren championship-winning goal for Vic Nation's arch-rivals at Marvel Stadium.Watch every activity of the NAB AFL Women's Premiership Time deal with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Obtain your initial month for just $1. Limited opportunity offer.Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE BUYING INSTEAD. Free of charge and also confidential assistance call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or explore gamblinghelponline.org.au.With Country leading Metro through 5 aspects along with less than a moment continuing to be, Travaglia presumed he would certainly taken a game-saving obstruct spot at half-back. Yet the umpire, as an alternative, paid a free kick for an unlawful hang on Luke Trainor versus Travaglia, who was actually clobbered through Local area onward Harry Armstrong as he grasped the footy.Frustrated in the heat of the instant, Travaglia at the moderator for the choice. He was as a result penalized for dissent.As activity opportunity elapsed, Trainor slotted the goal from near point-blank array to close the national title, stimulating scenes of festivity for Vic Region-- and also damage for Travaglia and also Vic Country." I thought: 'Should I spoil it or otherwise?' However he (Trainor) had frontal posture and also was actually possibly visiting denote it," Travaglia informed foxfooty.com.au when assessing the event." The free kick probably had not been there and afterwards Harry Armstrong clipped me over the head. I failed to know what was happening and also emotions were actually boiling over then I knew it was actually a free kick versus, so I was actually quite angry. I didn't presume my words were too vibrant, I failed to vouch or just about anything like that, yet after that it was actually a 50 also." It is actually kind of amusing to deal with today, given that everyone would like to know information, but I truly don't understand (many) because I was so surprised back then." As ravaging as it was actually for Travaglia, he reckons it simply took "possibly a week to get over it adequately" due to the "amazing" help he received-- featuring from a four-time AFL premiership Geelong champion." The Vic Country children were actually unreal therefore lots of folks communicated to me. And also Joel Selwood reached out to me and I possessed a conversation with him," he said.Like Travaglia, Selwood is an item of the Pioneers, Sandhurst Dragons and also St Therese's Junior Football Nightclub. Travaglia had actually additionally represented Staff Selwood 12 months earlier in an Under 17s Futures match at the MCG on AFL Grand Final day.Tobie Travaglia of Staff Selwood handballs in 2023. Picture: Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesThe duo had not communicated thorough before, but Travaglia experienced an instant connection and also warmth from the everlasting fantastic each time when he actually required it." It sort of summarize him as person," he claimed of Selwood. "Being a Bendigo boy, Street Therese's Sharks, Sandhurst-- we have actually type of been with the very same process-- I was an individual he believed he would certainly reach out to as well as it was unbelievable talking with him." He mentioned: 'Do not fret, it's simply an instant and there is actually a lot much more minutes ahead of you. You have actually possessed a terrific champs and it will not define you as an individual. You'll definitely end up being a much better person coming from that without a doubt, I can assure you of that ... as well as hopefully you wind up in the hoops (of Geelong)!'" That was about it. It was actually the 1st correct conversation I would certainly possessed with him and it was actually pretty trendy." After the game, Travaglia uploaded in-rooms photos of him and also his teammates to Instagram with the likely inscription: "Ah effectively, is what it is." RISE UP THE DRAFT BOARDSFor AFL precursors, also, the 50m penalty doesn't specify Travaglia after a scintillating draught year. Days after Nation's one-point loss, Travaglia was actually named in the Under 18 All-Australian edge after balancing 21.8 fingertips and also 6.2 marks-- of which 3.5 were obstruct marks-- while addressing an outstanding 82.5 per cent performance by foot.Prior to that, he will succeeded the 2023 Pioneers ideal as well as fairest award as a bottom-ager-- in advance of a convenient ally gotten in touch with Harley davidson Reid-- as well as balanced 16 disposals throughout 2 AFL Institute video games against VFL opposition.Travaglia at that point finished off his 2024 project with a flurry of eye-catching display screens at Coates Talent League level, kicking 8.2 and averaging 21.8 disposals and 4.4 inside 50s coming from his last five suits playing primarily as a midfielder along with eruptions in the forward arc. To cap it off, he ended up second in the 2km time ordeal at the nationwide draft blend with an opportunity of 6:13. Tobie Travaglia of Victoria Country/Bendigo Pioneers traverses the goal in the 2km time difficulty. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos through Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesThe 187cm draft possibility, that just transforms 18 by the end of the month, is presently in the top-15-- potentially top-10-- conversation." It is actually pretty amazing to find where I am actually right now," Travaglia said. "Certainly there's area for remodeling, yet I review this year in a favorable way." 10 months back, I presumed I 'd be actually incredibly fortunate to be able to get along a list and knew I would certainly must work hard-- which I carried out. I'm lucky sufficient to be in a setting currently to become up the allotment boards." Travaglia's rise started off the field late in 2014 when he made a decision to reach the health and fitness center along with more intent." After the Futures match in 2015, I had a four-week duration of gym as well as performed a gigantic block there. It truly put me in excellent standing to release right into pre-season." I carried out two weight-gain sessions, one eruptive treatment and also one injury-prevention treatment. Therefore four days a full week for four full weeks. It was quite terrible at times, yet it was actually also rather cool. It was actually definitely required as well as something that paid dividends." It's strange now, because one thing I truly needed to deal with was my speed-- and also now I seem like my rate is my stamina." Likened to Cats superstar Tom Stewart, Travaglia is everything you need in a mid-sized protector: Athletic and very competitive airborne, figure out along with his disposal coming from support as well as smart along with his offensive-defensive harmony.100 AFL hopefuls reach Draft Mix|02:18 His intercept marking, particularly, is a highlight." My footy smarts and also ability to go through the play behind the footy is undoubtedly a little bit of an organic durability of mine. Things like my feeling of the game and also understanding where the round is as well as the drop regions," he said.FOLLOWING IN HAWK'S FOOTSTEPSBut Travaglia-- and AFL club recruiters-- can find him following an identical trail to Hawthorn star Will certainly Day, that was actually made as a protector before becoming a gun midfielder on top level.Coincidentally, Travaglia appreciates Day, discusses the exact same monitoring team, Mac's Athletics Advertisings, with him and has actually overtaken the Hawk numerous opportunities. "It's pretty great to sit down with him (Time) and also get his guidance, select his human brain," Travaglia said." It is actually rather amusing due to the fact that we are actually sort of the specific same gamer experiencing the draught with similar accounts at the same time. I have actually obtained a good link along with him." It is actually been a bunch of recognizing the squirrel cage as well as how much he loves that-- as well as just how Hawthorn applaud the amount of he adores it. I'm likewise huge on the daily grind and the repeating as well as congruity I provide in my everyday life. I seem like at an AFL nightclub I will definitely love the daily grind." Travaglia detects he'll start at half-back or on an airfoil at AFL amount. He believes the last placement compliments his "natural toughness". Tobie Travaglia of the AFL Academy. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos by means of Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images" I will perhaps describe on my own as a really good distance runner-- high speed and also endurance-- as well as an individual that takes the video game on, higher performance, delivers dashboard, very competitive, good interceptor, versatile and also someone that is actually rather uncooked also." I hold myself high up on adaptability and also I believe that it's something I showed and ticked the box in draftable functionalities." Travaglia acquired a small taste of what professional footballer life might resemble earlier this year when he played 2 ready Carlton's VFL side. His second match versus Richmond was particularly captivating, finishing with 22 disposals, nine intercepts, 7 rating involvements and four symbols. "It was pretty crazy. I'm a huge Carlton fan, so I enjoyed the chance," Travaglia claimed of his VFL encounter." I believe that the means they relocated the round was a bit various as well as clearly the physicality as well-- they struck a lot more difficult! However undoubtedly the method they relocate the round, due to the fact that it is actually such a structured atmosphere as well as it's certainly not all about presenting your talent.Blues can easily "pile" midfield with choice 3|03:35" They were terrific, Carlton. They failed to anticipate me to know a lot structure being there for pair of full weeks, so they merely said 'merely use half-back and take the activity on'. I was pretty privileged, I really loved every min of it." There was actually once I was using (Richmond's) Sam Davidson. I ruined him and also the round took place the ground and also headed to deal with on the fly-- as well as him being this large facility half-forward, I came off second-best for sure. It is actually all component of it." Travaglia states he is actually currently "really all set" for full-time expert AFL lifestyle." I'm very keen for it. If my name does get shouted, I am actually somebody that'll actually have the daily grind as well as congruity of being an AFL player," he claimed.