SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 1

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

AIDAN SCHUBERT

Local Club: Gawler Central FC

Disposals – 21
Marks – 8
Clearances – 3
Hit outs – 11
Inside 50s- 5

”Aidan was our best player in our loss to Glenelg. He played as a key forward with considerable time in the ruck, his competitiveness on the ground and in the air was a shining light for us.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

GABE PATTERSON

Local Club: Plympton FC

Disposals – 16
Marks – 4
Tackles – 3
Scores – 4.0

”Gabe was electric in the forward half, finishing with four goals and several score assists from his 16 possessions. He played an unselfish brand of football showcasing his speed & agility in offence and defence, applying lots of pressure.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

MEMPHIS WEBB

Local Club: Tea Tree Gully FC

Disposals – 32
Marks – 8
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 4
Scores – 1.1

”Memphis was outstanding around the contest and at stoppages. His sharp hands in tight, under pressure allowed us to shift the ball to the outside. He demonstrated great composure with ball in hand and made quality decisions by foot.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Mitch Clisby

BALYN O’BRIEN

Local Club: Central Eyre FC

Disposals – 12
Marks – 5
Tackles – 3

”Balyn is a 190cm key defender who played on a small forward, keeping his highly-rated opponent goalless. Balyn had many defence-first actions resulting in stopping South’s forward thrusts and goal scoring opportunities.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

JESSE NYE

Local Club: Willunga FC

Disposals – 28
Marks – 6
Clearances – 4
Tackles – 3
Scores  – 1.0
Score Involvements – 8

”Jesse played as an inside midfielder for the entire game, leading all players with 28 disposals. He demonstrated a strong balance between inside and outside play, recording 12 contested and 17 uncontested possessions. He worked tirelessly outside the contest, collecting 10 loose ball gets, and contributed significantly to our offense with eight score involvements, including a goal of his own.”
South U18 Coach and Talent Manager Mark Clayton

NOAH ROBERTS-THOMSON

Local Club: Unley Jets FC

Disposals – 20
Marks – 8
Clearances – 3
Tackles – 2
Scores – 3.1

”Noah was the most influential player on the ground with 20 disposals and three critical goals in the third quarter to keep us in the game. His ability to read the ball off the contest and finish at high speed showcases his talents. He also had a strong work rate around the ground.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble

FLETCHER DILLON

Local Club: Barmera Monash FC

Disposals – 15
Marks – 3
Tackles – 2

”Fletcher played in our back half for the entire game. He accumulated 15 disposals, six rebound 50s, nine contested possessions, three marks and three spoils. He continually defended well and won the majority of contests he was involved in.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson