List Mgmt. 2017 Draft Prospects

[Wizard17]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-30/u18s-stars-shine-as-metro-seals-win

Spoiler

EXCITING Vic Metro midfielder/half-forward Jaidyn Stephenson has given recruiters a timely reminder of his capabilities, kicking five goals in a starring role in his side's 67-point belting of South Australia at Etihad Stadium on Friday.

Even with one round of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to play, the dominant win will ensure Metro – which remains unbeaten – will win back-to-back Division One titles for the first time since 2012, coasting to a dominant 18.7 (115) to 6.12 (48) victory.

Stephenson, a candidate for the No.1 selection in the Draft at the start of the season based on the form he displayed last year as a bottom-aged player, gathered 28 disposals to complement the five goals he booted before three-quarter time, putting together his most promising display of the season.

The pacy and rangy wingman, who has been relatively subdued while playing for Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup, is a unique player and will appeal to plenty of AFL clubs looking for a prospect considered to have plenty of upside.

Possible No.1 draft pick Cameron Rayner also shone for Metro, nailing five goals and proving a constant threat playing predominantly as a permanent forward.

Rayner, who has drawn comparisons to Richmond's Dustin Martin, can also go through the midfield when tasked with that role.

Metro outclassed South Australia from the outset, skipping out to a 38-point quarter-time lead

Metro midfielders Charlie Constable (23) and Jack Higgins (29 and five clearances) were constant presences in the middle, while Andrew Brayshaw (20), the younger brother of Melbourne's Angus, also performed strongly.

South Australia was thoroughly beaten in all facets of the game, but would have taken great heart from the performance of bottom-ager Izak Rankine.

Rankine, a likely early pick in next year's Draft, was exceptional for the Croweaters, gathering a classy 22 disposals.

Rankine's ability to step around opponents with a swift sideways movement and his instinctive banana goal off a step in the second quarter underlined the exciting prospect's talent.

Jackson Edwards, the son of former Crow Tyson, who can taken as a father-son selection, tried hard for South Australia and gathered 21 disposals.

Harrison Petty (18 disposals and seven marks) stood strong in defence for South Australia, while Nathan Kreuger (16 disposals, eight marks, five inside 50s and one goal) delivered a promising game after an injury-interrupted start to the season.

VIC METRO 7.3 11.3 15.5 18.7 (115)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1.1 4.2 4.5 6.12 (48)

GOALS
VIC METRO: Stephenson 5, Rayner 5, Sutherland 2, Constable, Petruccelle, Fogarty, Podhajski, Hayes, Xerri
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Crowden, Kreuger, Lukosius, Rankine, Denton, Hewson

BEST
VIC METRO: Stephenson, Rayner, Constable, Higgins, Brayshaw, Coffield
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Rankine, Petty, Kreuger, Edwards, Martini

 

[Wizard17]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-30/u18-bottomager-hill-impresses-in-was-win

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SMOOTH-MOVING West Australian bottom-age prospect Ian Hill has proved why he is considered a likely early pick in next year's NAB AFL Draft with an eye-catching performance in his state's 29-point win over Vic Country in the Under-18 Championships at Etihad Stadium.

The indigenous youngster has regularly starred at under-17 level and recruiters and fans watching on Friday got another glimpse of his special talent against players who will be on AFL lists next year.

Hill, 17, (25 disposals and five inside 50s) covered the ground with class and precision, providing plenty of dash and drive as Western Australia held off a fast-finishing Vic Country 12.10 (82) to 7.11 (53).

Nicknamed 'Bobby' by WA teammates, there is a certain grace about the way Hill moves – he ran away from opponents with speed and stopped them in their tracks with a clever 'goose step'.

Brayden Ainsworth, a 19-year-old product from Subiaco via Esperance, and Jake Patmore won plenty of the football for Western Australia, regularly burrowing into the bottom of packs and feeding the ball out to teammates.

Patmore finished with a game-high 32 disposals, while Ainsworth (26 disposals, seven tackles, eight clearances and one goal) was WA's most consistent four-quarter contributor.

Bottom-age forward Jarrad Fazioli, a late inclusion into WA's team, kicked a match-high four goals. Rangy forward Oscar Allen – one of the state's top prospects in this year's draft, nailed three majors and continues to impress.

Western Australia was in full control of the match in the first half, kicking six goals to Country's two and not allowing their opponents to have many meaningful possessions in their forward half.

But after a flat opening, Country found life in the third term as they booted four goals to WA's two, and, when potential No.1 draft pick Luke Davies-Uniacke marked and goaled on the three-quarter time siren, the margin was cut to just 15 points at the final change.

WA steadied in the final term, after two misses from Vic Country's Gryan Miers in front of the big sticks, and scooted out to a 29-point buffer as the final siren sounded.

Davies-Uniacke took a while to work into the match but demonstrated his ball-winning ability and vision in traffic to collect an equal team-high 23 disposals.

Cassidy Parish, the younger brother of Essendon's Darcy, finished with 21 touches, while midfielder Sam Walsh (22 touches), eligible for next year's draft, was also prolific.

Paddy Dow (23 touches and six clearances) Lochie O'Brien (18 touches and seven inside 50s) are others who can hold their heads high from Country.

VIC COUNTRY 1.1 2.2 6.5 7.11 (53)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 3.4 6.7 8.8 12.10 (82)

GOALS
VIC COUNTRY: Daniels 2, Quigley, O'Brien, Dow, Davies-Uniacke, Williams
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Fazioli 4, Allen 3, Stack, Ainsworth, West, Cramer, Young

BEST
VIC COUNTRY: O'Brien, Walsh, Davies-Uniacke, Dow, Parish, Daniels
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Ainsworth, Hill, Patmore, Boullineau, Naughton, Allen

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Today has answered a few of my question marks over Stephenson for sure. Wanted to see him use his natural tools consistently over four quarters to good effect. Today he gave multiple efforts where he used his speed to create opportunities for himself and his finishing was sublime. Has a strange kicking technique but today he was very accurate and engaged in the game.

Liked Constable and really like Coffield. Coffield quickly picks good options and I'm pretty sure he has a late birthday. Is versatile, fast and seems to have good character. Hope we are really in to him.

Have warmed to O'Brien a bit but was still a little disappointed he didn't have 20 or more touches. His left boot is a bit more of a weapon than I first thought, maybe he's maturing as a player already but it's something along with his leadership and endurance that should help him make the next step to AFL level.

Bottom age players Ian Hill and Izak Rankine both play with flair and I enjoyed watching their games today. Rankine missed opportunities and really should've had 4 goals. Hill is absolutely electric. Elite speed, skills and decision making and is super clean. Really good combination.

Darcy Fogarty is seriously out of touch, I am not sure why but it's not a great time of the year to be out of touch. Seems to be very low on confidence at the moment.

Petty backed up what I saw from him against the Allies and really impressed me. Nice skills and quite a few good intercept marks. Also saw Naughton for the first time and love the way he reads and intercepts then gives drive from the back half. Bombed away a little bit at times but he was a big reason why WA got up today. Petty, Naughton, Clavarino and Taylor making up a good group of KPD in this draft. Add in Brander and Balta who can also play back there and there's a bit to choose from.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

No doubt in my mind that Rayner is a far superior forward than he is a midfielder, same with Powell-Pepper and Venables. I don't think any team should be drafting him with the intention of playing him as a mid for at least 3-5 years.

Completely disagree regarding Powell-Pepper who is an awesome stoppage player with a high endurance base that can kick running goals from 50. One of the best in the comp at breaking tackles, which opens the game up. For mine the only thing holding Rayner back from being mid first is his endurance and as far as Venables goes I'm not even completely sold on him as a player. Draft Rayner knowing his floor is being a really good forward and his ceiling is one of the best mids in the comp. Will only play as much midfield as his endurance will allow.

 

[Gollo]

Completely disagree regarding Powell-Pepper who is an awesome stoppage player with a high endurance base that can kick running goals from 50. One of the best in the comp at breaking tackles, which opens the game up. For mine the only thing holding Rayner back from being mid first is his endurance and as far as Venables goes I'm not even completely sold on him as a player. Draft Rayner knowing his floor is being a really good forward and his ceiling is one of the best mids in the comp. Will only play as much midfield as his endurance will allow.

From watching SPP in the U18s last year I'm very set in my opinion that his forward craft is more influential than his midfield work. He drifts in and out of games, which is okay for game-breakers like him, but makes it difficult to play a complete game from the midfield. Up forward, you can have quiet moments but to really impact the contest all you need are a couple of spurts of excellence, be it with pressure or speed with the ball or scoreboard impact. I know SPP has been played as a mid a lot of this year, but I feel like his ceiling there isn't honestly that high, with his frame and athleticism not likely to increase in any major way and his ball-winning below average.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

From watching SPP in the U18s last year I'm very set in my opinion that his forward craft is more influential than his midfield work. He drifts in and out of games, which is okay for game-breakers like him, but makes it difficult to play a complete game from the midfield. Up forward, you can have quiet moments but to really impact the contest all you need are a couple of spurts of excellence, be it with pressure or speed with the ball or scoreboard impact. I know SPP has been played as a mid a lot of this year, but I feel like his ceiling there isn't honestly that high, with his frame and athleticism not likely to increase in any major way and his ball-winning below average.

His time on ground is quite low in all honesty, sitting at just under 70% per game so I would say that per minute his numbers aren't that bad really. Not to get off topic, as far as it goes with Rayner you don't want to see players like him playing permanently in the midfield but he has the burst speed and long kicking that you would want attending quite a few centre bounces per game. Not to mention his tackling and desperation which was on show today. He has skills which are equally as useful both forward and in the middle.

 

[TommyD13]

Any known Dogs supporters among this years crop? Always a good story when we draft them like Lippa last year.

 

[FoochPackage]

Just find a way to get rayner, please dogs

 

[Wizard17]

Any known Dogs supporters among this years crop? Always a good story when we draft them like Lippa last year.

Nick Coffield (190cm Utility) (plays across half back most of the time. Very quick and a good ball user. Could easily push top 10)

Nick Stuhldreier (184cm Utility) (didn't make it into a very strong final Metro squad but was in the initial and I reckon is going to win the Jets B&F this year. Can play half back, midfield and has some good skills and leadership abilities. Could be one to push into draft contention.)

Lachie Fogarty (179cm mid/fwd) (classy dual sided onballer who can swing forward and kick goal, played a really good game against the VFL earlier in the year for the AIS)

Josh Jaska (194cm KPD) (King of one percenters and has saved the Geelong Falcons games this year with his defensive game, 19yo that is a bit light on at this point in time and needs a better offensive game but defensively first class. Plays a fair bit like Dale Morris.

 

[The Original Swooper]

My Rankings after watching year unfold

The ones in bold have shocked me with how good there going-Have Sutherland playing Cricket

To get into this draft we will need to trade out
JJ-Picks 14-19 Essendon
Crameri 28 Melbourne

would let us have picks 14-15-19-27-28

would get us :
Cerra
Clarvino
Ling
Fogarty
Miers

Lets back out strength and that our recruiters


The dogs need to trade to get what we need.....marked are what we need..

1. Cameron Rayner - Western Jets

2. Darcy Fogarty - Glenelg

3. Jack Higgins - Oakleigh Chargers

4 Jaidyn Stephenson - Eastern Ranges--this is what we need outside speed

5. Sam Hayes - Eastern Ranges

6. Jarrod Brander - Bendigo Pioneers

7. Luke Davies-Uniacke - Dandenong Stingrays

8. Joel Garner - Eastern Ranges--this is what we need outside speed and damaging left foot

9. Hunter Clark - Dandenong Stingrays

10. Lochie O’Brien - Bendigo Pioneers

11.James Worpel - Geelong Falcons

12.Noah Balta - Calder Cannons

13.Connor Ballenden - Queensland Uni

14.Charlie Constable - Sandringham Dragons

15.Nick Coffield - Northern Knights

16.Callum Coleman-Jones - Sturt

17.Adam Cerra - Eastern Ranges-Smooth and Classy outside mid

18.Oscar Clavarino - Dandenong Stingrays--This is what we need true Marking CHB

19.Charlie Spargo - Murray Bushrangers

20.Matthew Ling - Geelong Falcons--- Fast and classy left footer

21.Lachlan Fogarty - Western Jets----Just pure footballer who suits everyone on baller

22.Paddy Dow - Bendigo Pioneers

23.Patrick Naish - Northern Knights

24.Aaron Naughton - Peel Thunder

25.Cassidy Parish - Geelong Falcons

26.Gryan Miers - Geelong Falcons--This guy is a classy Dalh

27.Jack Petruccelle - Northern Knights

28.Toby Wooler - Oakleigh Chargers

29.Jackson Edwards - Glenelg

30.Dylan Moore - Eastern Ranges

I wouldn't question your knowledge of the TAC players. I will however suggest if you can get us Puck 28 for Crameri you are either a wizard or a thief.

 

[TommyD13]

Nick Coffield (190cm Utility) (plays across half back most of the time. Very quick and a good ball user. Could easily push top 10)

Nick Stuhldreier (184cm Utility) (didn't make it into a very strong final Metro squad but was in the initial and I reckon is going to win the Jets B&F this year. Can play half back, midfield and has some good skills and leadership abilities. Could be one to push into draft contention.)

Lachie Fogarty (179cm mid/fwd) (classy dual sided onballer who can swing forward and kick goal, played a really good game against the VFL earlier in the year for the AIS)

Josh Jaska (194cm KPD) (King of one percenters and has saved the Geelong Falcons games this year with his defensive game, 19yo that is a bit light on at this point in time and needs a better offensive game but defensively first class. Plays a fair bit like Dale Morris.

Reading that I want Coffield with our first pick! Sounds like what we need

 

[Dav1d]

Nick Coffield (190cm Utility) (plays across half back most of the time. Very quick and a good ball user. Could easily push top 10)

Nick Stuhldreier (184cm Utility) (didn't make it into a very strong final Metro squad but was in the initial and I reckon is going to win the Jets B&F this year. Can play half back, midfield and has some good skills and leadership abilities. Could be one to push into draft contention.)

Lachie Fogarty (179cm mid/fwd) (classy dual sided onballer who can swing forward and kick goal, played a really good game against the VFL earlier in the year for the AIS)

Josh Jaska (194cm KPD) (King of one percenters and has saved the Geelong Falcons games this year with his defensive game, 19yo that is a bit light on at this point in time and needs a better offensive game but defensively first class. Plays a fair bit like Dale Morris.

I'm curious

Does Coffield in any way remind you of Bob at all or is that just me?

 

[Wizard17]

I'm curious

Does Coffield in any way remind you of Bob at all or is that just me?

Yeah he has given me serious Bob vibes.

Similar to Jaska giving me Morris vibes.

 

[Dry Rot]

What's Jaska's draft range?

 

[Wizard17]

What's Jaska's draft range?

He would be a late pick. 50 plus.

 

[Gollo]

Today has answered a few of my question marks over Stephenson for sure. Wanted to see him use his natural tools consistently over four quarters to good effect. Today he gave multiple efforts where he used his speed to create opportunities for himself and his finishing was sublime. Has a strange kicking technique but today he was very accurate and engaged in the game.

Liked Constable and really like Coffield. Coffield quickly picks good options and I'm pretty sure he has a late birthday. Is versatile, fast and seems to have good character. Hope we are really in to him.

Have warmed to O'Brien a bit but was still a little disappointed he didn't have 20 or more touches. His left boot is a bit more of a weapon than I first thought, maybe he's maturing as a player already but it's something along with his leadership and endurance that should help him make the next step to AFL level.

Bottom age players Ian Hill and Izak Rankine both play with flair and I enjoyed watching their games today. Rankine missed opportunities and really should've had 4 goals. Hill is absolutely electric. Elite speed, skills and decision making and is super clean. Really good combination.

Darcy Fogarty is seriously out of touch, I am not sure why but it's not a great time of the year to be out of touch. Seems to be very low on confidence at the moment.

Petty backed up what I saw from him against the Allies and really impressed me. Nice skills and quite a few good intercept marks. Also saw Naughton for the first time and love the way he reads and intercepts then gives drive from the back half. Bombed away a little bit at times but he was a big reason why WA got up today. Petty, Naughton, Clavarino and Taylor making up a good group of KPD in this draft. Add in Brander and Balta who can also play back there and there's a bit to choose from.

At the very start of the year I was certain Fogarty would fall big time, and he's not proving me wrong. I have never, ever been fully convinced with those mid-size, powerful utilities who "should be able to go into the midfield in the future". Think Scrimshaw, Charlie Curnow, Venables to some extent, Francis, even back to Stringer in 2012. As a general rule of thumb, I find that their production is usually sub-par for their high ranking and they find it difficult to properly transition into the midfield. I don't rate Fogarty much at all, admittedly from not much vision I've seen of him, but also simply due to the way he's been talked up in draft conversations. He should simply play in the Aaron Francis role of intercept-marking defender, in my opinion, until he shows any major proficiency in a KPF or midfield role.

It's fine to play as a utility, but I have two key points which I feel need to be fulfilled; 1) production must be above-average and consistent, and 2) they must have some sort of best position, where they would begin their AFL career in. I see that with Coffield, I don't with Fogarty.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

At the very start of the year I was certain Fogarty would fall big time, and he's not proving me wrong. I have never, ever been fully convinced with those mid-size, powerful utilities who "should be able to go into the midfield in the future". Think Scrimshaw, Charlie Curnow, Venables to some extent, Francis, even back to Stringer in 2012. As a general rule of thumb, I find that their production is usually sub-par for their high ranking and they find it difficult to properly transition into the midfield. I don't rate Fogarty much at all, admittedly from not much vision I've seen of him, but also simply due to the way he's been talked up in draft conversations. He should simply play in the Aaron Francis role of intercept-marking defender, in my opinion, until he shows any major proficiency in a KPF or midfield role.

It's fine to play as a utility, but I have two key points which I feel need to be fulfilled; 1) production must be above-average and consistent, and 2) they must have some sort of best position, where they would begin their AFL career in. I see that with Coffield, I don't with Fogarty.

I feel like Wooller and Fogarty were in very similar situations at the start of the year, with Fogarty having proven a little more so carrying a little more expectation. Fogarty has had a very inconsistent year playing senior SANFL where he hasn't found a lot of the ball and playing a variety of positions on an inconsistent basis. If he had just been played in a stable role in the under 18's or SANFL reserves then I'm sure he wouldn't be so badly out of touch. Wooller is pretty much leading the TAC cup goal kicking playing predominantly forward with stints in the midfield slowly increasing. As far as Francis goes, I always saw him as a 3rd tall back only with the way he was able to read the play and give rebound out of the back half. Why he has been played forward at all I am still not sure. Curnow hasn't done anything that shows sub-par production, rather has been constantly improving since coming into the league. I have followed him very closely. Venables I agree, I think he was one that was a little overrated. Was compared to Petracca without showing that level of explosiveness. As a bottom ager, Fogarty had plenty of success playing forward and that's where he's looked best in the champs but dropping relatively straight forward marks and going missing in games is a real sign of a lack of confidence. I see Fogarty starting out as a forward but I do have concerns over his draft stock at the moment. One area where I feel Coffield stands out is his character and leadership ability. I would love us to draft him because he has a fairly late birthday and I feel like he has the confidence to get the best out of himself. Also think he's a good list fit cause our game plan relies on having a strong half back line and it's his best position at this stage.

 

[King Harold]

Great reading ,thanks for reports boys.
I find myself a lot more interested in all things draft all of a sudden

 

[Gollo]

I feel like Wooller and Fogarty were in very similar situations at the start of the year, with Fogarty having proven a little more so carrying a little more expectation. Fogarty has had a very inconsistent year playing senior SANFL where he hasn't found a lot of the ball and playing a variety of positions on an inconsistent basis. If he had just been played in a stable role in the under 18's or SANFL reserves then I'm sure he wouldn't be so badly out of touch. Wooller is pretty much leading the TAC cup goal kicking playing predominantly forward with stints in the midfield slowly increasing. As far as Francis goes, I always saw him as a 3rd tall back only with the way he was able to read the play and give rebound out of the back half. Why he has been played forward at all I am still not sure. Curnow hasn't done anything that shows sub-par production, rather has been constantly improving since coming into the league. I have followed him very closely. Venables I agree, I think he was one that was a little overrated. Was compared to Petracca without showing that level of explosiveness. As a bottom ager, Fogarty had plenty of success playing forward and that's where he's looked best in the champs but dropping relatively straight forward marks and going missing in games is a real sign of a lack of confidence. I see Fogarty starting out as a forward but I do have concerns over his draft stock at the moment. One area where I feel Coffield stands out is his character and leadership ability. I would love us to draft him because he has a fairly late birthday and I feel like he has the confidence to get the best out of himself. Also think he's a good list fit cause our game plan relies on having a strong half back line and it's his best position at this stage.

Curnow I'm talking about during the U18s production-wise. I was massively pessimistic on him, barely thought he was worth a pick 30, which all came down to the fact that his entire positive draft stock was speculative. I still hold concerns over his ability to transition into a best position - he's not athletic enough to win lots of the ball in the midfield and is undersized as a key forward - but he has shown glimpses of greatness at times this year, so he may yet prove me wrong.

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Curnow I'm talking about during the U18s production-wise. I was massively pessimistic on him, barely thought he was worth a pick 30, which all came down to the fact that his entire positive draft stock was speculative. I still hold concerns over his ability to transition into a best position - he's not athletic enough to win lots of the ball in the midfield and is undersized as a key forward - but he has shown glimpses of greatness at times this year, so he may yet prove me wrong.

Despite being undersized he takes a lot of contested marks, and he did so in under 18's. Took 4 contested marks on the weekend. What else do you need height for? From memory he had injury issues in his top age year, he has long arms and a massive endurance base. He's a forward, but has shown he's more than capable as a clearance mid where he uses his reach to shark hitouts and kick long from the contest. Rate of improvement been very good and only had his first good run at it this season after glandular fever early last season and minor niggles. Needs to kick more goals but is very early in his career so no great concern at this stage. I liked his contested marking numbers in under 18's.

 

[hatescaptcha]

I still maintain that Cam Rayner is perfect for us.


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[JAMES_B_101]

I still maintain that Cam Rayner is perfect for us.


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It's a shame his endurance is such a concern or else I'd completely agree

 

[hatescaptcha]

It's a shame his endurance is such a concern or else I'd completely agree

That's the only concern definitely, he reminds me of Stringer. And could develop in a similar way, mostly forward with stints in the midfield until a few pre seasons down the track.

I expect Stringer to play allot more in the midfield next season.


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[Gollo]

That's the only concern definitely, he reminds me of Stringer. And could develop in a similar way, mostly forward with stints in the midfield until a few pre seasons down the track.

I expect Stringer to play allot more in the midfield next season.


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Not the only concern I have. It's that he's only flourished in low-immediate pressure matches so far, and that he will struggle against the kind of defensive work he will have put into him at AFL level. Perfect example of this is school footy, where he's been not-so-much tagged, but definitely targeted by opposition AGSV teams. He was unable to get out of second gear for a good 4-5 weeks, including being nullified by a 15-year-old in one game. This is at a level way down from AFL, where he was the most talented on the field by a country mile, yet he was still unable to star.

 

[Wizard17]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-05/u18-crows-fatherson-prospect-stars-in-sas-big-win

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POSSIBLE Adelaide father-son draft selection Jackson Edwards has shone in South Australia's 46-point victory over Vic Country in their NAB AFL Under-18 Championships contest at Simonds Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Edwards, the son of former champion Crow Tyson, who played 321 games for the club from 1995-2010, was instrumental in his state's runaway 16.15 (111) to 9.11 (65) win.

Adelaide picked its first father-son draft selection when it took Ben Jarman, the son of former champion Crow Andrew, in last year’s rookiedDraft.

Edwards, a Glenelg product, racked up a game-high 30 disposals as South Australia bounced back from a horror showing in a 67-point belting at the hands of Vic Metro on Friday.

Their improved intent was evident from the start of the game, as South Australia dominated the possession count (372-297) and scooted away from its opponents with a six-goal burst in the second term.

The Croweaters kept the momentum rolling after the major break, thoroughly outplaying Country for most of the game as they clinched their second win of the championships.

Bottom-age forward Connor Rozee booted three goals in the opening-half rout as South Australia took a 38-point lead into half-time.

Solidly built midfielder Mitch Crowden was a dominant figure in the first half, gathering 20 disposals, five marks, four inside 50s and four tackles to help power South Australia to a 38-point lead at the major break.

Crowden's piercing left boot and ability to use his strong body in the contest, as he finished with 28 disposals and four clearances, were highlights of his impressive game.

Smooth-moving half-forward Izak Rankine (not eligible for this year's draft) was again outstanding for South Australia (20 touches and five inside 50s), capping his day with a sensational goal from an acute angle in the final term, and will no doubt be right at the top of next year's pool.

Jordan Houlahan, eligible for this year's draft, booted just one goal on the three-quarter time siren, but had some passages of play where he demonstrated some x-factor and an impressive vertical leap.

A number of Vic Metro's players were down across the board, but bottom-age midfielder Sam Walsh can hold his head high after collecting a match-high 24 disposals.

James Worpel and Cassidy Parish, the younger brother of Essendon's Darcy, each finished with 22 disposals and tried hard to the end.

Worpel's strength at stoppages (eight clearances) was impressive and as a mature body he will be ready to play senior football next year.

West Australian forward Oscar Allen was named the Larke Medallist – as the best and fairest player in the Division One Championships – after booting 11 goals from four matches.

VIC COUNTRY 1.3 3.5 7.7 9.11 (65)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3.3 9.7 11.13 16.15 (111)

GOALS
Vic Country: Daniels 2, Dow, Davies-Uniacke, Worpel, Jiath, Clark, Williams, Clark,
South Australia: Rozee 3, Smithson 3, Giro 3, Coleman-Jones, Crowden, Rowe, Davis, Ballard, Houlahan, Rankine

BEST
Vic Country: Walsh, Parish, Paton, Worpel, Quigley
South Australia: Crowden, Ballard, Edwards, Rankine, Giro, Rozee