John Halbert Medal winner Ben Camporeale (middle) with SANFL Head of Talent Brenton Phillips (left) and John Halbert. Picture - Peter Argent
By ZAC MILBANK
South Australian midfielder Ben Camporeale has had his consistent 2024 AFL U18 National Championship campaign rewarded after receiving the John Halbert Medal.
Strongly-built Glenelg tyro Camporeale earned the SA U18 MVP award, after his solid showing across all four of the Croweaters’ matches.
This came on top of his selection in the U18 AFL All-Australian team, which was an honour also earned by SA U18 captain Sid Draper and emerging ruckman Alex Dodson.
Norwood’s Jacob Newton and Eagle Kade Herbert were recognised for their selfless attitudes across the campaign, Newton winning the Ron Coleman Best Team Man Award and Herbert taking home the Players’ Player Team First trophy.
Central District utility Dougie Cochrane, the son of former premiership Bulldogs Stuart, added to his Kevin Sheehan Medal win by receiving the Norm Grimm Medal as the SA U16 team’s MVP.
The Croweaters’ joint vice-captain also earned AFL U16 All Australian selection, together with polished Bulldogs teammate Jack Gordon, North Adelaide ruckman Ethan Herbert and South Adelaide playmakers Archie Van Dyk and Angus White.
SA U16 captain Kodah Edwards was awarded the Ron Coleman Best Team Man honour while Roosters’ tall Herbert received the Dr Henry Kneebone Achievement Award for displaying leadership and coachability.
SA U18 All Australians (L to R) Sid Draper, Alex Dodson and Ben Camporeale with AFL Academy Manager Tarkyn Lockyer. Picture – Peter Argent
State Youth Match – 18th May at Thebarton Oval
SA U18 15.4 (94) d SA U20 9.13 (67)
Most Valuable Player
Charlie Nicholls (Central District)
CARNIVAL AWARDS
Championship Game 1 – 26th May at Thebarton Oval
South Australia 13.9 (87) d Allies 11.9 (75)
Most Valuable Player
Dyson Sharp (Central District)
Championship Game 2 – 9th June at IKON Park
Victoria Country 13.9 (87) d South Australia 11.13 (79)
Most Valuable Player
Alex Dodson (Sturt)
Championship Game 3 – 16th June Alberton Oval
Western Australia 17.7 (109) d South Australia 6.12 (48)
Most Valuable Player
Lucas Camporeale (Glenelg)
Chanpionship Game 4 – 30th June at Alberton Oval
Victoria Metro 15.11 (101) South Australia 7.7 (49)
Most Valuable Player
Phoenix Hargrave (South Adelaide)
SANFL AWARDS
Ron Coleman Award – Best Team Man
Jacob Newton (Norwood)
Player’s Player Award – Team First
Kade Herbert (Woodville-West Torrens)
John Halbert Medal – Most Valuable Player Award
Ben Camporeale (Glenelg)
ALL-AUSTRALIANS
Alex Dodson (Sturt)
Ben Camporeale (Glenelg)
Sid Draper (South Adelaide)
2024 Norm Grimm Medal winner Dougie Cochrane (middle) with SA Football Commission Deputy Chair Nicole Haack (left) and SA U16 coach Heath Younie. Picture – Peter Argent
CARNIVAL AWARDS
Game 1 – 22nd June at Thebarton Oval
South Australia 10.8 (68) d Western Australia 8.10 (58)
Most Valuable Player
Archie Van Dyk (South Adelaide)
Game 2 – 9th July at People First Stadium
South Australia 12.8 (80) d Victoria Metro 6.12 (48)
Most Valuable Player
Dougie Cochrane (Central District)
Game 3 – 12th July at Fankhauser Reserve
Victoria Country 9.11 (65) d South Australia 9.10 (64)
Most Valuable Player
Cain Florance (South Adelaide)
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Ron Coleman Award – Best Team Man
Kodah Edwards (South Adelaide)
Dr Henry Kneebone – Achievement Award
Ethan Herbert (North Adelaide)
Norm Grimm Medal – Most Valuable Player
Dougie Cochrane (Central District)
Kevin Sheehan Medal – Most outstanding player for the Championships
Dougie Cochrane (Central District)
ALL-AUSTRALIANS
Dougie Cochrane (Central District)
Jack Gordon (Central District)
Ethan Herbert (North Adelaide)
Archie Van Dyk (South Adelaide)
Angus White (South Adelaide)
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