SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 18

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

JIMMY NOACK

Local Club: Angaston FC

Disposals – 12
Marks – 5
Hit outs – 31
Inside 50s- 4

”Jimmy shouldered the ruck duties on Saturday against Glenelg in wet and windy conditions. His work rate throughout the game was fantastic, getting back in defence to help out.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

MAX DISBURY

Local Club: Brighton FC

Disposals – 16
Marks – 3
Tackles – 5

”Max had an excellent game, providing plenty of run out of the backline and using the ball well. He also defended many opponents, either tall or small, adjusting his defensive style to suit his opponents.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

TOM STEVENS

Local Club: Golden Grove FC

Disposals – 20
Marks – 3
Tackles – 9
Clearances – 5
Scores – 1.0

”Tom worked hard through the midfield to collect 20 disposals and apply nine tackles. He played a hand in a number of our scoring opportunities and kicked a fantastic goal.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Mitch Clisby

DANIEL THOMPSON

Local Club: Glenunga FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 7
Tackles – 5

”Since returning from school football, we have played Daniel down back where he has played his best football this year over the last couple games. On Saturday he was exceptional with his clean skills.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

COHEN SHORTRIDGE

Local Club: Cove FC

Disposals – 15
Marks – 9
Tackles – 5
Scores  – 4.2

”Cohen played predominantly as an inside midfielder with time forward each quarter. Cohen was good on the inside of the contest and looked like our most dangerous forward when he had opportunity.”
South U18 Coach and Talent Manager Mark Clayton

SAM WHITE

Local Club: Tailem Bend FC

Disposals – 15
Marks – 4
Clearances – 3
Tackles – 3
Scores – 2.0

”Sam is a terrific midfielder who does a lot of selfless running and has a team first attitude. It was great to see Sam get some reward for his efforts in this game, finishing with 15 disposals and two cracking goals in general play. He may not be as eye-catching as some others, however, he is one of the highest valued members of our squad.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble

JOEL PARKER

Local Club: PHOS Camden FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 2
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 7

”Joel played a combination of wing and midfield throughout the game. Joel was very influential in creating scoring opportunities for the team by winning the majority of his aerial and ground ball contests.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson