SANFL Media’s ZAC MILBANK shines a light on club nominees for the weekly SANFL U18 MVP award.
Collecting 31 disposals and five marks in his team’s win against North Adelaide, Draper was particularly damaging with his ball-carrying through the centre corridor.
”Sid played predominantly inside mid with a stint forward each quarter. Sid was good in the contest and worked hard to get 25 uncontested possessions while being tagged. Sid was the highest ranked player in the competition this week. Good to see him get some form back for State footy.”
South Adelaide Talent Manager and U18 Coach Mark Clayton
AIDAN SCHUBERT
Local Club: Gawler Central FC
Disposals – 20
Marks – 8
Clearances – 9
Scores – 1.1
”Aidan played as a Forward/Ruck in our loss to Glenelg on the weekend. Playing in the ruck is not a familiar role for him but he was able to move around the ground and impact the game.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens
KALLAN BEVAN
Local Club: Mount Burr FC
Disposals – 30
Marks – 7
Clearances – 5
”Kallan has been a consistent performer for us this year with his second nomination for MVP. Again gathering many possession from the stoppage with five clearances or running hard to space to receive a kick or handball. A great mix of contested and uncontested possession while running on to help out the defence or kick the ball inside 50 at the other end.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena
TOM TASKER
DARCY SPEYER
Local Club: Hope Valley FC
Disposals – 18
Marks – 3
Tackles – 6
”Darcy has continued to progress nicely in his first season as an U18. Darcy found himself up against a very strong Eagles midfield and held his own.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts
JACOB MOLIER
Local Club: Onkaparinga Valley FC
Disposals – 14
Marks – 5
Clearances – 4
Hit Outs – 25
Hit Outs to Advantage – 11
”Jacob has been blossoming as a ruckman and had another great game in Round 10 with 25 hit outs (11 to advantage) and four of his own clearances. His skill set is impressive for his size with 14 disposals at 86% efficiency. Jacob took five crucial marks down back close to the goal line.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble
WILL ASHTON
Local Club: Henley FC
Disposals – 20
Marks – 5
Clearances – 3
”Will defended well throughout the game and offensively he contributed well with 11 kicks and 9 handballs including 3 clearances.”
West U18 Coach and Talent Manager Russell Godson
OSKAR KILPATRICK
Local Club: Flinders Park FC
Disposals – 20
Marks – 5
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 5
Hit Outs – 12
”Playing in the ruck, undersized as a ruckman at 187cm, Oskar’s ability to compete and follow up his ruck work was impressive.”
Eagles Talent Manager Darren Hams
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