[2] He grew up playing Australian rules football for the Manunda Hawks[3] and basketball for the Cairns Marlins,[4] where he was considered an outstanding junior prospect in both sports.
[9] He also represented Queensland at the 2018 AFL Under-16 National Championships and was named in the All-Australian team for his impressive performances.
[10] Davies attended Cairns State High School[11] with fellow football and basketball prodigy Tamuri Wigness throughout most of their teenage years and both juniors were given the opportunity to pursue professional careers in either sport.
[13] In his first year based on the Gold Coast, Davies was influential for the Suns in their 2019 Northern Academy Series win[14] and was rewarded with selection for the Allies at the 2019 AFL Under 18 Championships as a bottom ager.
[17] Davies finished the year by competing in the Under-17 AFL Future All Stars game where he impressed with 18 disposals and a goal.