List Mgmt. 2017 U18 Draft Prospects

[eagles rule]

With the U 18`s Champs now in full swing wanted to start the talent search ..

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-09/cal-twomeys-25-to-watch-in-the-under18-championships

Luke Davies-Uniacke
Midfielder
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
187cm/85kg
8/6/99

A leading contender for the No.1 pick. The competitive midfielder can find the ball consistently at stoppages and has the capacity to turn on his pace and explode out of a clearance with the ball tucked under his arm. After overcoming a shoulder injury from the end of last season, Davies-Uniacke has pieced together a strong season so far and showed his capabilities as a midfielder able to win the ball and use it on the outside. His size will also appeal as a likely early selection.
Jack Petruccelle
Half-back/half-forward
Northern Knights/Vic Metro
184cm/73kg
12/4/99

There aren't many players quicker than Petruccelle, who runs the 20-metre sprint in 2.82 seconds. That speed will appeal to plenty of clubs who are looking for dash from defence or through the midfield. The former basketballer has a little way to go in getting more involved in games but he's a good mark over his head for his size and has tear-away speed to change games. He kicked five goals against Gippsland Power recently and one of his majors showed all of his traits: he whisked the ball out of a stoppage, dodged past traffic and slotted a goal from the boundary line. Petruccelle sets himself apart because he's exciting.

Darcy Fogarty
Half-forward/midfielder
Glenelg/South Australia
192cm/92kg
25/9/99

Fogarty's improvement in the past year has seen him burst into No.1 pick contention. The South Australian is powerful, tough, and means business whenever he plays: he gets opponents out of his way and he has a presence around the ball. Fogarty is also not lacking in finesse – he's a nice right foot kick, and he has sticky hands on the lead. At his size he can play a number of roles, often being used through half-forward and the midfield, where he seems likely to be eventually deployed. There's a lot to like about Fogarty and a standout championships could further elevate his stocks.

Oscar Allen
Key forward
West Perth/Western Australia
191cm/83kg
19/3/99

The key forward might be his state's best draft prospect this year. Allen has been the standout hopeful in WA's under-18 trials, and is athletic, good overhead and appears to have good game sense. He is averaging nearly eight marks a game at colts level in Western Australia, and has also been used in the ruck at times – although he won't be tall enough to do that at the next level. In a draft light on for talls who have pushed themselves up the ranks, Allen will be one to look for in WA's matches.

Hunter Clark
Half-back/midfielder
Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country
186cm/79kg
26/3/99

Some groin troubles saw Clark start the season a little slowly, but he's grown into the year and is in good form. After spending the past couple of years as a half-back, Clark has moved into an inside midfield role and started to collect plenty of the ball. He had 30 disposals (14 contested) and eight tackles last weekend for the Stingrays, and has proven himself to be a tough, hard and competitive player. He can kick on both feet and isn't afraid to put his body on the line.

Hunter Clark has shown potential as an inside midfielder. Picture: AFL Photos

Joel Garner
Half-back/midfielder
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
183cm/81kg
21/5/99

Garner has played in a few different roles throughout this season, but his best position seems to be as a sweeping half-back, where he can use his long left-foot kick to set up the play. The indigenous prospect is solidly built, crafty with the ball and has clean hands to shoot it out and find a teammate. The championships should provide him a good platform to show his skills.

Vic Metro's Joel Garner boasts an impressive left foot kick. Picture: AFL Photos

Cameron Rayner
Half-forward/midfielder
Western Jets/Vic Metro
187cm/88kg
21/10/99

Rayner has been a player whose stocks have risen this season. He was added to the NAB AFL Academy last year after some powerful performances for the Western Jets, and he starred early this season for the Academy with a best-afield display on the MCG. He showed that day he could push through the midfield, gathering 23 disposals to go with his three goals. Rayner will need to improve his running but he can impact games like few others with his strength in the midfield, long kicking and contested marking. He's in the mix for No.1.

High-flying Cameron Rayner has impressed this year for the Western Jets. Picture: AFL Photos

Jaidyn Stephenson
Half-forward
Eastern Ranges/Vic Metro
189cm/76kg
15/1/99

Having already starred for two years at TAC Cup level, recruiters were well aware of Stephenson's elite talent before this season. The mercurial half-forward can produce 'wow' moments on a regular basis: he has electric leg speed, brilliant spring he uses to take big marks, and an uncanny goal sense. He's unlike any player in this year's pool and it's hard to find anyone like him full stop. He has spent more time in the midfield this season, and gathered 26 disposals and seven tackles for the Ranges on the weekend. The national carnival is a good stage for Stephenson to highlight his wares.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Going to the U18's on Sunday. Missed last Saturdays game because I had some out of hours work to do on Friday night.

No WA kids that really stand out for our top end pick given our requirements, which would be best available Mid unless a quality KPP (non ruck) slides.

There could be value later with WA kids if we're wise about it and go for football smarts. Ainsworth, England or for brawn Hayden or Ameduri.


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[eagles rule]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-10/u18-young-wins-it-for-wa-after-the-siren


U18: Young wins it for WA with a golden point

Travis King June 10, 2017 5:31 PM

Matt Young (right) celebrates his winning point


WESTERN Australia has clinched a nailbiting one-point victory to kick-off the NAB AFL Under-18s Championships, with Matt Young booting a golden behind to down South Australia at Domain Stadium.

After leading by 31 points just before three-quarter time, the Sandgropers' advantage was whittled away as the visitors dominated the final term and leveled the scores thanks to two clutch Izak Rankine majors.

But WA's defence stood tall late as SA desperately searched for the match-winning score, and surged the ball forward for Young to take a mark 40m out directly in front in extra time.

The 187cm forward took his time over the kick before pulling his set shot just wide, but it was enough to clinch a gripping 10.14 (74) to 10.13 (73) win.

It was a heart-stopping finish to Peter Sumich's debut match as WA coach, and a high-quality contest throughout.

"Probably at the beginning you didn't know what to expect from this group – that was probably the hard part – but now what they dished-up you know what they can do," Sumich said.

"Hopefully they can continue that on. I thought they were very good with their pressure, tackling and chasing."

SA did all the attacking early (11-6 inside 50s) in the first quarter as potential No.1 draft pick Darcy Fogarty slotted both his side's goals to the first break.

But WA bookends Oscar Allen (three goals) and Aaron Naughton took control as the hosts gained the ascendancy.

Allen banged through a superb set shot from the intersection of the 50m arc and boundary line before quarter-time, sparking a run of five unanswered goals for WA.

With rangy defender Naughton (15 disposals, four rebound 50s) and full-back Sam Taylor repelling SA's forward thrusts, the home team seemingly had the match under control.

"Oscar was really good early, probably faded a bit," Sumich said. "I thought Sammy Taylor and Naughton were outstanding down back.

"I liked (Taylor's) one-on-one contests. People probably underestimate Sam's body strength. He didn’t get beaten."

With rangy defender Naughton (15 disposals, four rebound 50s) repelling SA's forward thrusts, the home team seemingly had the match under control.

WA midfielders Brayden Ainsworth (26 disposals, eight clearances, one goal), Tom Joyce (21, four) and speedy wingman Jake Patmore (19) were on top and feeding a zippy forward line featuring dangerous Perth smalls Ian Hill and Sydney Stack (one goal apiece).

Such was Allen's influence that big-bodied Glenelg product Fogarty – who played mostly in attack – was shifted down back to start the last quarter.

Darcy Fogarty was one of SA's best. Picture: AFL Photos

But if the hosts thought they would romp to an easy victory, the Croweaters had other ideas.

From five goals down at the final change, SA surged with nine consecutive scoring shots – for 3.6 – and drew level when Rankine stepped up late.

The visitors' engine room took complete control of the contest, led by Mitch Crowden (23 possessions), Jackson Edwards (23), Isaac Hewson (22), Charlie Ballard (20) and Rankine (20).

WA ruckman Jonathan Frampton (15 hit-outs, 15 disposals) and SA counterpart Callum Coleman-Jones (22 hit-outs, 17) were both highly-influential in an entertaining contest.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2.4 6.7 10.12 10.14 (74)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2.2 5.3 6.6 10.13 (73)

GOALS
Western Australia: Allen 3, Stewart 2, Hill, Stack, Young, Ainsworth, Starcevich,
South Australia: Fogarty 2, Houlahan 2, Rankine 2, Lukosius, Rozee, Rowe, Giro

BEST
Western Australia: Ainsworth, Allen, Naughton, Taylor, Joyce, Frampton
South Australia: Edwards, Rakine, Crowden, Rozee, Giro, Ballard


Edit ;Missed this report ..

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-11/u18-potential-no1-pick-leads-vic-country-home


U18: No.1 pick fancy guides Vic Country home

Giulio Di Giorgio June 11, 2017 6:42 PM

Potential No.1 draft pick Luke Davies-Uniacke starred for Vic Country

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• Twomey's 25 to watch in the U18 Champs

POTENTIAL No.1 draft pick Luke Davies-Uniacke has played a starring midfield role in Vic Country's 12-point win over the Allies in the first round of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships on Sunday.

The 187cm Rye product amassed 34 disposals and took 10 marks – both game-highs – to go with his five inside 50s, four clearances and three tackles in the 10.8 (68) to 8.8 (56) win at Blacktown International Sportspark.

Davies-Uniacke proved the X-factor courtesy of his ability to execute efficiently by hand and foot, and make an impact all over the ground.

The Allies went one man down early after Sydney academy member Luke Robertson, 19, suffered a broken leg in the opening minutes and was taken to hospital.

Potential top-10 prospect, midfielder Paddy Dow, worked his way into the game and stood up under pressure when the game was in the balance, finishing with 21 touches, six clearances and a goal.

Small forward Brent Daniels was lively for his 18 touches and one goal, while 185cm rebounding defender Ben Paton provided quick counter-attacks at the opposite end.

Bottom-aged players Sam Walsh – who was a late inclusion for the match – and Jye Caldwell dominated the match early for Vic Country before finishing with 22 and 17 disposals respectively.

Strong-bodied inside midfielder Nick Shipley led the stats sheet for the Allies with 21 possessions, seven clearances, six tackles and three marks, displaying his strong work ethic and smooth kicking action.

Half-back Jarrod Brander controlled the air and read the ball well, collecting 20 possessions, a match-high nine rebound 50s and four marks.

Small forward Jack Hardman showed a strong burst of speed for his 15 touches, seven inside 50s and one goal.

U18: Fixtures, results and news

After trailing by 12 points at three-quarter time, Vic Country kicked four unanswered goals to secure the win, while each of the Allies' three shots at goal in the last quarter hit the post.

Meanwhile, Tasmania secured a comfortable 14.8 (98) to 4.4 (28) win over NSW/ACT in the Under-17 Future Series curtain raiser.

Miller Hodge took out best-on-ground honours for Tasmania and Harrison Gunther bagged five goals, while Matt Walker led the way for NSW/ACT with three majors.

ALLIES 2.2 4.3 8.5 8.8 (56)
VIC COUNTRY 2.2 5.3 6.5 10.8 (68)

GOALS
Allies: Dixon 3, Simington 2, Hardman, Blakey, Powell
Vic Country: Barzen 2, Daniels, McHenry, Dow, Handley, Ling, De Koning, Butts, Meek

BEST
Allies: Shipley, Brander, Highmore, Hardman, Thomas
Vic Country: Davies-Uniacke, Paton, Dow, Walsh, Daniels, Butts

 

[Keys]

In that picture matt young is in the left.

The player on the right is Christian ameduri, younger brother of Julian ameduri who is an east Perth regular

Hopefully Christian has the same football ability as his older brother because if he does he might be a very handy player - he's about 10cm taller which could well be the difference in him making it as an AFL player

Had a decent first up game against SA btw

 

[eagles rule]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-17/u18-bottomager-lukosius-stars-in-sas-big-win

U18: Bottom-ager Lukosius stars in SA's big win

Darcy Fogarty (middle) impressed for SA

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• Twomey's 25 to watch in the U18 Champs

JACK Lukosius can't be drafted until next year, but that didn't stop the South Australian key forward from starring in his team's 51-point win over the Allies in Saturday's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships clash.

The 194cm prospect was exciting from the start and finished as the most eye-catching player on the ground, kicking three goals from 15 disposals and eight marks.

Lukosius, who doesn't turn 17 until August, has already been tipped as perhaps the standout player of what is already shaping as a brilliant 2018 draft pool and he lived up to that in SA's 17.10 (112) to 9.7 (61) win at Adelaide Oval.

The precocious Lukosius outpointed Allies opponent Jarrod Brander, a key defender tipped to be taken early at this year's draft, before Brander moved forward in the final term.

Under-18s hub: All the scores

The win was South Australia's first for the carnival after losing to Western Australia last week in extra time.

Ruckman Callum Coleman-Jones put in a dominant showing with 28 disposals, 15 hit-outs and an impact around the ground, while exciting goalkicker Jordan Houlahan booted four majors. Houlahan is a medium forward but can fly for marks and is sharp when the ball hits the ground.

Small midfielder Stefan Giro collected 30 disposals as the leading possession winner on the ground, while Jackson Edwards, the son of former Crows star Tyson, had 22 touches.

Alongside Lukosius, South Australia's band of bottom-agers were again impressive, including Jackson Hately (27 disposals) and Izak Rankine (15 disposals, two goals). Rankine's brilliant snapped goal in the second term confirmed his talent as a player to watch next year.

No.1 pick contender Darcy Fogarty had patches of influence on the game and kicked two goals from 14 disposals, including a running shot after a clever shimmy late in the final term.

The Allies had periods of better play but were ultimately comprehensively beaten by the well-drilled South Australians.

Midfielder Zac Bailey isn't tall (180cm) but he impacts games and has a bit of dash to his game, and he gathered 22 disposals and five inside-50s to be among the Allies' best, while Nick Shipley had 22 disposals (20 were handballs).

Potential father-son and academy pick Bailey Scott kicked two goals from 14 disposals to show his presence around goal.

Scott is eligible to join the Roos and Geelong as a father-son pick next year where his father Robert Scott played between 1986-2000. But he is also eligible to be a Gold Coast academy selection given he has lived in the club's zone for the required time.

Brisbane Lions academy prospect Connor Ballenden had eight touches but took five marks and had 18 hit-outs, showing he may be more of a ruckman than key forward. Tasmanian Tarryn Thomas, who can join North Melbourne as a Next Generation Academy player next year, was solid without being exceptional for the Allies and had eight tackles to go with his 12 touches.

The Allies have the bye next round of the carnival.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 4.2 6.5 12.9 17.10 (112)
ALLIES 1.3 6.4 6.5 9.7 (61)

GOALS
South Australia: Houlahan 4, Lukosius 3, Barry 2, Rankine 2, Fogarty 2, Giro, Rowe, Hewson, Rozee
Allies: Dixon 2, Scott 2, Brander, Powell, Davidson, Richards, Bell

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South Australia: Lukosius, Coleman-Jones, Rankine, Edwards, Petty, Giro
Allies: Bailey, Scott, Shipley, Bell, Highmore

 

[wraglesweb]

Well and truly on the Worpel train !!

 

[Keys]

WA were outclassed by a bigger, stronger, better skilled Vic Metro team today going down by 38 points - 9.4 (58) to 14.12 (96)

Good games again by WA's trio of talls - Naughton and Taylor down back and Oscar Allen up forward. I also liked the game of Miller in the ruck - competed well against vic metros bigger and more fancied talls and arguably won his position

Underaged Ian Hill wasn't as prominent as last week but still showed flashes of brilliance that will make him one to watch in next years draft

Plenty of Victoria boys to get excited about but the best of them are going to be top 5-10 prospects. Thought I was being clever picking out Rayner as a likely type but subsequent investigation reveals him as a possible No.1 pick so well done me on seeing the bleeding obvious

Jack Higgins had an outstanding game as a small forward playing some time in the midfield. Blew the game apart in the second quarter. He's only around 176cm though so his lack of height might see him slip a bit lowers in the draft than his ability warrants

Haven't been to watch the U18's before last week* and must say its been thoroughly enjoyable even if I don't know the names or have any great skill at identifying talent

*Back in the stone ages (early 80's) when the teal cup was a 2-3 week carnival that rotated around the country year to year my family billeted one of the Victorian boys (they didn't stay in hotels back then) so I watched him play a couple of games

 

[eagles rule]

Well and truly on the Worpel train !!

I'm liking the players above Joel Garner ,Hunter Clark , Cameron Rayner and Jaidyn Stevenson ..see above

 

[eagles rule]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-18/u18-vic-metro-too-strong-for-wa


U18: Top-10 prospect stars in Vic Metro win

Callum Twomey June 18, 2017 3:49 PM

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Jack Higgins was outstanding in Vic Metro's big win over WA


JACK Higgins came into the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships with one goal in mind: to prove to everyone what a good player he is.

One game into the national carnival, the 18-year-old can tick that off as achieved.

On Sunday, Higgins pieced together a complete game that highlighted all of his key attributes. The Vic Metro midfielder gathered 30 disposals, seven clearances, two goals, nine marks and six inside-50s to power his team to a 38-point win over WA at Domain Stadium.

The Oakleigh Chargers product sees himself more as a small forward who can play in the midfield than the other way around, but he did most of his damage in the middle in Metro's 14.12 (96) to 9.4 (58) win to open their championships campaign.

He gathered five clearances and nine disposals in the first term, kicked two goals (and passed off another possible shot to a teammate) in the second quarter to go into half-time with 22 touches, and by the end was the equal leading possession winner on the ground.

Because of Higgins' stature – the tidy right-footer is 178cm – it is difficult to pinpoint exactly where in the early part of this year's NAB AFL Draft he will get taken. But his weight of performances, marking ability and capacity to hit the scoreboard means he will be in contention for the top-10.

Higgins wasn't a lone hand for Metro, though. Hard-running midfield partner Dylan Moore is also on the smaller side but gathered plenty of the ball (30 disposals, one goal) and used it well, while Tigers father-son hopeful Patrick Naish collected 22 touches to show his run.

Cameron Rayner, a strong chance to be the No.1 pick, played through the midfield and across half-forward and influenced the contest whenever he was around it. He finished with 23 disposals and a goal, and showed again his power and strength with six clearances.

Adam Cerra (24 disposals), Nick Coffield (19) and Trent Mynott (21) were others to push their claims for Metro, who will face Vic Country next Saturday at Punt Road Oval. Cerra looks likely to be an early selection, with his poise and composure with the ball a standout trait.

Western Australia's efficiency around goal kept them in touching distance for longer than might have otherwise been the case, and the gap between the sides was obvious in the inside-50 count: Metro won it by 10 entries.

But WA, following its 'golden point' win in extra time last week over South Australia, had some solid performers, with bottom-aged midfielder Tom Joyce leading the way with 23 touches. Callan England gave some good run with 17 disposals, while NAB AFL Academy member Jake Patmore was among WA's best with 19 disposals.

Key defender Aaron Naughton continued his form with 15 touches and six rebound-50s, while marking forward target Oscar Allen booted two first-term goals and finished with three as his side's only multiple goalkicker.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2.0 4.0 6.3 9.4 (58)
VIC METRO 2.4 6.9 11.11 14.12 (96)

GOALS
Western Australia: Allen 3, B. Miller, L.Miller, Frampton, Ameduri, Starcevich, Cameron
Vic Metro: Higgins 2, Landt 2, McLean 2, Moore, Cerra, Rayner, Naish, Coffield, Hayes, Wooller, Taylor

BEST
Western Australia: Joyce, Patmore, Allen, Ainsworth, Naughton, England
Vic Metro: Higgins, Moore, Rayner, Cerra, Naish, Coffield

 

[eagles rule]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-24/u18s-tigers-fatherson-thrills-at-punt-road-oval

U18s: Tiger cub thrills at Punt Road Oval
Callum Twomey June 24, 2017 3:28 PM

Clock ticking for gun teen Sutherland
RICHMOND father-son prospect Patrick Naish was one of a stack of draft hopefuls to star in Vic Metro's 22-point win over Vic Country on Saturday.

In a high quality game at Punt Road Oval, Naish gathered 24 disposals, nine marks and kicked two smart goals in Metro's 15.7 (97) to 11.9 (75) win as the reigning title holders remained unbeaten heading into the final two rounds of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

Naish, the son of former Tiger Chris, has spent plenty of time at Richmond's headquarters through the club's father-son program and continued his impressive season at the venue with his foot skills and hard running taking the eye. He shapes as a top-20 pick at November's NAB AFL Draft.

Under-18s hub: Every game, every result

But Naish wasn't the only player to boost his stocks, with Metro teammates Charlie Constable (31 disposals, six marks, six inside-50s) and Jack Higgins (30 disposals, two goals) also dominating through the midfield.

Smaller type Lachie Fogarty, in his first game back from groin soreness, was also terrific. The 178cm Western Jets product had 23 disposals and 12 tackles, and showed his neat and efficient ball use with two steady goals, while captain Joel Garner played perhaps his best game of the year with 24 disposals and nine marks across half-back.

Metro's Cameron Rayner did his No.1 pick chances no harm with a blistering display, with the half-forward/midfielder particularly damaging in the first half. Rayner finished with 21 disposals and three important goals, and again highlighted his powerful marking and long kicking.

Plenty of eyes were on Metro's Will Sutherland, the talented dual sportsman who came into the side for his first game at state level. Sutherland is weighing a potential cricketer career, but should be buoyed by his showing against quality Vic Country defenders.

The 17-year-old was probably the best performed key forward in the game, and kicked one goal from 10 disposals and five marks. He is athletic, marks well and is a good kick, and will be an early selection at the draft should he choose the football pathway over cricket, where his father James is the country's highest administrator.

Country also had plenty of good contributors in a tight encounter in front of a grandstand packed full of club recruiters and list managers. Co-captains James Worpel (25 disposals, 10 tackles, one goal) and Oscar Clavarino (six marks in defence) were excellent, while small forward Gryan Miers kicked two goals from 24 disposals.

Ben Paton rebounded well from defence with 19 disposals, while Lochie O'Brien overcame a quiet first half to finish with 18 disposals and showed his lethal left-foot kicking skills. Midfielder Paddy Dow was busy and gave Country some zip, while David Handley kicked two goals from 15 touches.

Likely early selection Luke Davies-Uniacke was instrumental early as Country went into quarter time tied with Metro, but was quiet thereafter and finished with 14 disposals and a brilliant running goal.

Metro will be expecting to maintain its unbeaten run in the championships next Friday when the carnival continues at Etihad Stadium with their meeting against South Australia. Vic Country will also host Western Australia on Friday at the Docklands venue.

VIC METRO 4.1 9.2 12.5 15.7 (97)
VIC COUNTRY 4.1 7.3 10.7 11.9 (75)

GOALS
Vic Metro: Rayner 3, Higgins 2, Naish 2, Fogerty 2, Moore 2, Cerra, Sutherland, Stephenson, M.King
Vic Country: Handley 2, Miers 2, Parish, Davies-Uniacke, De Koning, Williams, Johnston, Worpel, Daniels

BEST
Vic Metro: Garner, Naish, Penrith, Coffield, Constable, Moore, Higgins, Rayner
Vic Country: Worpel, Miers, Clavarino, Paton, Handley, Clark, Dow

Top draft fancies Patrick Naish and Will Sutherland played well. Picture: AFL Photos

Vic Country's Sam Walsh is tackled on Saturday. Picture: AFL Photos

Riley Jones takes control of the ball for Vic Metro. Picture: AFL Photos

Nicholas Coffield is put uncder the pump by the Country defence. Picture: AFL Photos

Joel Garner laid claims to being best on ground. Picture: AFL Photos

 

[eagles rule]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-25/england-masterclass-lifts-wa-u18s-to-victory


England masterclass lifts WA U18s to victory
Giulio Di Giorgio June 25, 2017 7:07 PM

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Callan England of WA takes a mark during the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championship match between Western Australia and South Australia at Domain Stadium on June 10, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Media)


A CALLAN England masterclass has lifted Western Australia to a 40-point win over the Allies in round three of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships on Sunday.

The 182cm midfielder began brightly and collected a game-high 26 disposals, eight marks and four inside 50s in the 12.12 (84) to 6.8 (44) win at Leederville Oval.

Forward Oscar Allen sent a scare through the WA camp in the first quarter with an ankle concern, but returned after having his lower leg strapped.

Allen, who stands at 191cm, provided a strong target up forward and ended with 19 disposals, eight marks and two goals.

Teammate Jaxon Cahill also impressed courtesy of his ability to produce lively counterattack from half-back, gathering 23 disposals, seven marks, six inside 50s and a goal.

WA medium forward Brandon Starcevich registered two goals from his eight possessions and three marks, demonstrating his skills in the air and at ground level.

Fellow goalkicker Ian Hill also kicked two majors from 13 touches and five marks, but fumbled the ball at times.

For the Allies, ruckman Brayden Crossley returned after being rested last week and continued his eye-catching run of form.

The 198cm prospect exerted his influence around the ground and accumulated a match-high 29 hit-outs, 15 disposals and kicked two goals, including his side's opening major.

After a quiet start to the carnival playing up forward, Connor Ballenden regained his touch at the opposite end of the ground.

The 199cm Ballenden performed at half-back and collected 20 possessions – including 11 in the first quarter – and eight marks in an encouraging display.

Contested ball-winner Jack Powell assumed the captaincy duties for the Allies and again showed why he is highly regarded, finishing with a team-high 21 touches, six clearances and two marks.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2.2 6.5 8.6 12.12 (84)
ALLIES 1.1 2.4 5.8 6.8 (44)

GOALS
Western Australia: Hill 2, Starcevich 2, Allen 2, Eastland 2, Mitchell, Cahill, Ameduri, Cramer
Allies: Crossley 2, Dixon, Scott, Sambono, Simington

BEST
Western Australia: England, Cahill, Eastland, Boullineau, Ameduri, Starcevich, Taylor
Allies: Crossley, Ballenden, Powell, Carr, Nutting

 

[ChampRevesby]

All good stuff but what promising mid are we going to miss this year?

 

[WCE_phil]

All good stuff but what promising mid are we going to miss this year?

At this stage i think the board members will get on the worpel train.

 

[eagles rule]

All good stuff but what promising mid are we going to miss this year?

Cameron Rainey or Luke Davies Uniacke out of reach but realistically
Darcy Fogarty or Worpel or some smaller guys in Higgins and a fav of mine Spargo .

 

[DanWCE]

Does Ian Hill go by the nickname Bobby? Or is there also a Bobby Hill coming through the ranks in WA? I dont think he's draftable until next year but I caught a game of his for South Perth Stingrays and he has some tricks. Watched a bit of his game on replay via Foxtel at the inlaws, but not sure what game it was.

 

[Keys]

Does Ian Hill go by the nickname Bobby? Or is there also a Bobby Hill coming through the ranks in WA? I dont think he's draftable until next year but I caught a game of his for South Perth Stingrays and he has some tricks. Watched a bit of his game on replay via Foxtel at the inlaws, but not sure what game it was.

Yeah his nickname is Bobby

Not aware of the origin of it though

 

[Feeling Groovy]

Yeah his nickname is Bobby
Not aware of the origin of it though

Possibly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Hill_(King_of_the_Hill)

 

[eagles rule]

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



U18: Bottom-ager Hill impresses in WA's win
Ben Guthrie June 30, 2017 4:47 PM

Ian Hill (left) flies for a mark

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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

 

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U18s: Stars shine as Metro seals win
Ben Guthrie June 30, 2017 7:25 PM

Dylan Moore helps Cameron Rayner celebrate one of his five goals

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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

Jaidyn Stephenson was outstanding in the win. Picture: AFL Photos

South Australia's Nathan Kreuger celebrates a goal. Picture: AFL Photos

Isaac Hewson feels pressure from Cameron Rayner at Etihad Stadium. Picture: AFL Photos

 

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U18: Top prospect leads Allies to thrilling upset

Ben Guthrie July 5, 2017 4:55 PM

Jarrod Brander kicked three goals against Vic Metro


ALLIES forward Jarrod Brander produced his best performance of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, playing a commanding role up forward in his side's upset three-point win over Vic Metro at Simonds Stadium on Wednesday.

The thrilling 11.10 (76) to 10.13 (73) victory, which was confirmed when Swans academy-listed player Jack Hardman kicked a clever goal around the corner with just over a minute to play, was the Allies' first win and Vic Metro's first loss of the Championships.

Regardless, Metro's 3-1 record across the Carnival was enough for them to claim back-to-back Division One titles for the first time since 2002.

At 194cm and 89kg, Brander, a possible top-10 draft pick from the Bendigo Pioneers, has a real presence about him and it showed out in the way he attacked the footy in the air against Metro.

Brander constantly hit up at the football, displaying his power and athleticism by taking nine marks and finishing with three goals from 16 touches, including an important one that put his side back in front in the final term.

Brander spent the first two games of the Championships playing as a key defender but can legitimately play at both ends of the ground.

Allies midfielder Zac Bailey, who hails from the Northern Territory but plays with Norwood in the SANFL, was prominent through the middle, with his work rate and burst away from stoppages evident in his team-high 23 disposals.

Connor Ballenden, a member of the Brisbane Lions' academy, reinforced the Allies' defence when he went down there in the second half, playing an important intercept role and distributing the footy with a powerful leg.

Potential Richmond father-son selection Patrick Naish and Andrew Brayshaw, the younger brother of Melbourne's Angus, were the pick of the Metro players.

Naish, the son of former Tiger Chris, who played 143 games in the yellow and black, gathered 26 disposals in a classy display through the midfield, while Nick Coffield ended the match with a game-high 29 touches.

Patrick Naish shone brightly for Vic Metro as rain fell at Simonds Stadium. Picture: AFL Photos

As a small midfielder, Brayshaw (22 disposals and five inside 50s) is an no-fuss type of player but his cleanness at ground level and ability to not waste his possessions was noticeable, particularly in the first half.

Will Sutherland, who continues to stamp himself as the leading tall forward in this year's draft class, booted two goals in the third quarter as Metro took a five-point lead into the final change.

It was a see-sawing final term as the lead changed hands five times and when possible No.1 draft choice Cameron Rayner booted his third goal with less than three minutes remaining in the contest, Metro looked to have sewn the game up.

But the Allies fought hard to work the footy down to their end of the ground and Hardman bobbed up in the right place at the right time to sink the match-winning goal after an excellent front and square crumb.

VIC METRO 2.3 3.9 6.11 10.13 (73)
ALLIES 1.2 3.5 6.6 11.10 (76)

GOALS
Vic Metro: Rayner 3, Sutherland 2, Hayes 2, Higgins 2, Brayshaw
Allies: Dixon 3, Brander 3, Bailey, Crossley, Sambono, Lane, Hardman

BEST
Vic Metro: Naish, Brayshaw, Coffield, Higgins, Hayes, Cerra
Allies: Bailey, Brander, Crossley, Dawson, Dixon, Ballenden





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U18: Crows' father-son prospect stars in SA's big win

July 5, 2017 7:19 PM

Jackson Edwards shone in SA's big win over Vic Country

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 rookie draft.

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 Country 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, Clark 2, Dow, Davies-Uniacke, Worpel, Jiath, Williams
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

 

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Stringer-like Oscar Allen’s draft stocks on the rise
Bridget LacySaturday, 24 June 2017 1:31PM

WA under-18 co-captain Oscar Allen knows he’s tracking pretty well, but is determined not to let complacency creep in.

Allen’s draft stocks have soared in WA’s first two games of the national carnival, doing nothing to dull enthusiasm about the forward.

He booted three goals in the win over South Australia and again in last Sunday’s loss to Vic Metro, and shapes as a major threat in tomorrow’s clash with the Allies at Leederville Oval.

Allen has benefited from testing himself against WA teammates Aaron Naughton and Sam Taylor — two of the best young key defenders in the country.

“At the moment, I’m relatively pleased,” he said. “But if I become happy with where I am right now, something’s going to come and catch up to me.

“It’s important that I keep pushing myself forward and try and improve every week.”

Allen doesn’t have to look far for a mentor — he is coached by former West Coast goal-kicking machine Peter Sumich.

Sumich is aware Allen might not be big enough to play as a genuine key forward in the AFL, but says his agility makes him capable of filling a role like Western Bulldog Jake Stringer.

The forward has kicked six games in the opening two games.Picture: Daniel Wilkins
Allen, who stands 192cm, is confident he is still growing.

“My dad’s a bit taller than me and my oldest brother is about 195cm, so I still think I’ve got a couple of centimetres left in me,” he said.

“I think I’m more of a hybrid-type player. I can play in the air but I’m also relatively good below my knees. Building in size and with my marking and jumping ability, hopefully I can play taller than what I am.”

 

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https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-p...t-pick-after-larke-medal-honour-ng-b88528466z

West Perth teen Oscar Allen firms as top-20 draft pick after Larke Medal honour
Dale MillerWednesday, 5 July 2017 12:00AM

Exciting WA prospect Oscar Allen takes a strong mark against South Australia. Picture: Daniel WilkinsPicture: Picture: Daniel Wilkins


Oscar Allen’s prospects of being snapped up in the top 20 of this year’s national draft have soared after the West Perth forward was yesterday awarded the Larke Medal as the best player at the under-18 championships.

The 18-year-old became the first West Australian since West Coast midfielder Dom Sheed in 2013 to claim the prestigious honour.

The State co-captain received the nod after booting 11 goals in four matches as the spearhead of a WA line-up that defied modest pre-carnival expectations to win all but one of their games.

Allen’s outstanding run at the championships has him firming to be the first WA product read picked at November’s draft ahead of fellow key-position players Sam Taylor (Swan Districts) and Aaron Naughton (Peel Thunder).

WA talent manager Adam Jones hailed 193cm Allen as one of the best marks from this year’s draft crop.

“We all knew Oscar had this ability in him,” Jones said.

“He played excellent footy last year as a 17-year-old in the colts.

“Probably his early season form this year didn’t quite match that, but then his two trial games leading into the championships were outstanding. He managed to find some form and continued that on.


“He’s certainly showed a really strong work ethic and an outstanding marking ability. With 11 goals in four games, he’s got that goal-kicking ability as well.”

While Allen played exclusively as a key forward for WA, Jones said he was versatile enough to be used in other roles. The teenager has played in the ruck and defence at colts level.

Allen joins illustrious company as WA players to win the Larke Medal. The list includes 2010 No.1 draft pick David Swallow, as well as fellow top-five draft selections Harley Bennell and Stephen Coniglio.

 

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Allen just needs a growth spurt. 4-5cm spurt would be amazing.

 

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Allen just needs a growth spurt. 4-5cm spurt would be amazing.

If stats can be believed he started the year at 191 cm and is now 193 cm so still growing. Allen thinks he can get to 195cm the height of his older brother ..

''My dad’s a bit taller than me and my oldest brother is about 195cm, so I still think I’ve got a couple of centimetres left in me,” Allen said.

 

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If we are considering(and I hope we aren't) giving up a first round pick for Gov Jnr then we may be better off looking at Allen especially if he does grow another couple of cm which would get him to 195+