SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 17

SANFL Media’s ZAC MILBANK shines a light on club nominees for the weekly SANFL U18 MVP award.  

CAMERON NAIRN

Local Club: Willaston FC

Disposals – 19
Marks – 10
Contested Marks – 4
Scores – 4.2

”Cameron played as a key forward in our win over Sturt. It wasn’t just his overhead marking that was a highlight, some of his work at ground level was outstanding. His ability to get up the ground and create contests was excellent.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

KALLAN BEVAN

Local Club: Mount Burr FC

Disposals – 28
Marks – 8
Clearances – 8
Tackles – 4
Scores – 1.0

”Kallan has been a consistent performer for us this year, this time with his third nomination for MVP.
”He had a good mixture of his 27 possessions – 16 kicks and 11 handballs. He also kicked a long goal as well.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

JACK MICHALANNEY

Local Club: Glenunga FC

Disposals – 24
Marks – 4
Tackles – 4
Clearances – 3

”Jack has hit some good form of late, on the weekend we saw Jack at his best with 24 disposals. Of these 24 disposals, Jack used the ball at just under 80% efficiency. Jack is a very calm player with his decision making a feature of his game.” Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

OLIVER GOSS

Local Club: Port Noarlunga FC

Disposals – 28
Contested Possessions – 18
Clearances – 12
Inside 50s – 6
Tackles – 7

”Oliver played well as an inside midfielder this week, having a good impact around stoppage with 12 clearances.
”Oliver had the most contested possessions on the ground and worked hard defensively with seven tackles.
”This was his best game for the year in the midfield.”
South U18 Coach and Talent Manager Mark Clayton

ALEX DODSON

Local Club: Payneham FC

Disposals – 20
Marks – 3
Clearances – 3
Hit outs – 32
Tackles – 2

”Alex had a solid all-round game, winning the hit outs convincingly and providing some support at ground level. His decision making and ability to release teammates is a feature of his game. Alex also got his hands on the ball, finishing up with 20 disposals for the match as a ruckman.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble

SAM BURBRIDGE

Local Club: Flagstaff Hill FC

Disposals – 26
Marks – 2
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 7

”Sam competed well to give our forwards scoring opportunities.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson

JETT HASTING

Local Club: Central Yorke Cougars FC

Disposals – 28
Marks – 3
Tackles – 4
Rebound 50s – 6

”Playing in the midfield as well as defence, Jett’s ability to turn defence into attack, and put us in good positions, was a feature of his game.”
Woodville-West Torrens Talent Manager Darren Hams