The Recruit (TV series)

The Recruit
Genre Sports
Reality
Presented by Ryan Fitzgerald
Starring
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) McGuire Media[1]
The Media Tribe[1]
Release
Original network Fox8
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release 16 July 2014 – Present
Chronology
Preceded by Cricket Superstar
External links
Website

The Recruit is a ten-part Australian rules football reality television series that began airing on Fox8 from 16 July 2014. It is hosted by Ryan Fitzgerald and features Michael Voss as the head coach.[2][3] The winner of the show will be drafted to an Australian Football League (AFL) club's rookie list via a special draft in September.[4] They will be listed as Category B rookie the same as an international player or someone who hasn't played for more than 3 years.

Other key members of the program are former Hawthorn player Ben Dixon as Assistant Coach, Leigh Russell as the Elite Performance Manager and Port Adelaide fitness coach Darren Burgess as the High Performance Coach.[3]

Contestants must not have been previously selected to an AFL club list, be over 20 years of age and have not played in a senior state league in the past 2 years.[4]

On 18 September 2014, the series was renewed for a second season. Originally scheduled to air in 2015, it was later announced it would air in 2016 due to multiple factors, one of which being the departure of Voss as coach.[5][6] On 3 August 2015, it was announced Gary Buckenara would be a scout in the second season, and that Fitzgerald may not return as host.[7] In addition, on 7 December 2015 it was announced Mick Malthouse would replace Voss as head coach.[8]

Season 1 contestants

The final squad of 13 players was selected from 50 finalists.

Name Club State/Country Position Comments Status References
Wagner, JohannJohann Wagner Tasman FC SA Forward Had signed with Central District[9] Winner, signed with Port Adelaide Football Club[5]The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Foster, BradieBradie Foster Aspley AFC Qld Ruck/forward Former captain of the AIS volleyball team Second place[5] The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Moreland, ChrisChris MorelandGeelong West St Peters FC[10] Victoria Midfield Third place[5] The Recruit, Geelong Advertiser
Maxwell, ReeceReece Maxwell WA Utility Played basketball for Gillette College[11] Delisted in Episode 9 The Recruit
Lucey, PadraigPadraig Lucey Ireland Ruck Introduced in episode 3, Delisted in Episode 9. However he got signed by Geelong Football Club. The Recruit
Semmel, RyanRyan SemmelRye Football Club[10] Victoria Midefield/forward 2013 Cheatley Medalist[12] Delisted in Episode 9 The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Goss, BrendanBrendan GossOld Xaverians[10] Victoria Forward Delisted in episode 8 The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Jackel, NathanNathan JackelDarley FC[10] Victoria Midfield Delisted in episode 7 The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Cisco, MarkMark Cisco USA Forward/ruck Introduced in episode 3
Delisted in episode 6		 The Recruit, US combine
Manson, WaylonWaylon Manson Billiluna Community WA Ruck/forward Highly rated 2011 AFL Draft prospect[13] Delisted in episode 6 The Recruit, WAFL
Smith, RyanRyan Smith Lancelin Ledge Point FC WA Centre half-forward/Centre half-back Previously played for East Perth FC[14]
Son and brother of golfers Wayne and Kristie Smith 		Delisted in episode 5 The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Johncock, DanielDaniel Johncock South Launceston FC Tasmania Midfield Delisted in episode 4 The Recruit,
Hutchinson, MichaelMichael Hutchinson Aspley AFC Queensland Backline Delisted in episode 4 The Recruit, AFL draft profile
Brackin, JamesJames Brackin Macquarie University AFC NSW Centre half-forward Delisted in episode 3 The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse
Armitage, TyroneTyrone Armitage Manly Warringah FC NSW Half-forward/midfield 2013 Phelan Medalist Delisted in episode 2 The Recruit, Fox Sports Pulse

Episodes

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
Season premiere Season finale
1 10[1] 16 July 2014[15] 17 September 2014[16]
2 2016 2016

Season 1 (2014)

No. Title Original air Date Overnight Australian viewers
1"The Cut"16 July 2014119,000[17]
2"Drop Zone"23 July 201494,000[18]
3"Leap of Faith"30 July 201488,000[19]
4"Child's Play"6 August 2014105,000[20]
5"Survival of the Fittest"13 August 2014123,000[21]
6"Stranded at Sea"20 August 2014130,000[22]
7"Follow the Leader"27 August 201488,000[23]
8"Recruits at War"3 September 2014119,000[24]
9"Swimming with the Sharks"10 September 2014133,000[25]
10"The Draft"17 September 2014162,000[26]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Knox, David (13 September 2013). "FOX8 in the hunt for The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Knox, David (20 November 2013). "Michael Voss to coach The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  3. 1 2 Knox, David (4 February 2014). "Ryan Fitzgerald to host The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  4. 1 2 Niall, Jake (19 June 2014). "AFL to hold draft for Foxtel reality TV show The Recruit". The Age.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Knox, David (18 September 2014). "Johann Wagner wins The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  6. ↑ Knox, David (25 November 2014). "The Recruit out for 2015". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Knox, David (3 August 2015). "Auditions: The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Knox, David (7 December 2015). "Mick Malthouse joins The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  9. ↑ Morgan, Kym (15 July 2014). "Central Districts Johann Wagner escapes car crash to take chance at AFL dream with reality TV show The Recruit". Adelaide Now.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Victorians join The Recruit". AFL Victoria. 16 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "Reece off to play US basketball". North Coast Times (Community Newspaper Group). 28 September 2010.
  12. ↑ West, Luke (23 October 2013). "Semmel likely to play with Rye". Bendigo Advertiser.
  13. ↑ Clark, Jay (24 November 2011). "Will a goanna hunter be AFL's next big thing in the national draft?". The Daily Telegraph.
  14. ↑ "Ryan SMITH (East Perth)". WAFL.com.au. West Australian Football Commission. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  15. ↑ Knox, David (24 June 2014). "Airdate: The Recruit". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  16. ↑ Knox, David (11 September 2014). "The Recruit: final 3". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  17. ↑ Knox, David (17 July 2014). "Wednesday 16 July 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  18. ↑ Knox, David (24 July 2014). "Wednesday 23 July 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  19. ↑ Knox, David (31 July 2014). "Wednesday 30 July 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  20. ↑ Knox, David (7 August 2014). "Wednesday 6 August 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  21. ↑ Knox, David (14 August 2014). "Wednesday 13 August 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  22. ↑ Knox, David (21 August 2014). "Wednesday 20 August 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  23. ↑ TV Cynic (28 August 2014). "Wednesday 27th August 2014". Media Spy. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  24. ↑ Knox, David (4 September 2014). "Wednesday 3 September 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  25. ↑ Knox, David (11 September 2014). "Wednesday 10 September 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  26. ↑ Knox, David (18 September 2014). "Wednesday 17 September 2014". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 September 2014.

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