SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 11

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

ANGUS PRINGLE

Local Club: Barossa District FC

Disposals – 25
Marks – 5
Clearances – 4
Tackles – 4
Inside 50s – 6

“In his best game of U18 football for the club, Angus Pringle was judged best player by the coaches. Angus played on ball, rotating up forward. His work at stoppages was fantastic and his ability to get the ball moving forward was what the coaches have been looking for in our win over Glenelg.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

REED FRANCIS-NIA NIA

Local Club: Brighton FC

Disposals – 10
Marks – 3
Clearances – 4
Tackles – 7
Scores – 2.1

”Responded well to some feedback during the week. Reed tried hard all day.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

JAY SAUNDERS

Local Club: Payneham FC

Disposals – 24
Marks – 12
Tackles – 2
Clearances – 3
Rebound 50s – 6
Inside 50s – 4

”Jay played an important role for the team and had a significant impact on the game. He positioned himself perfectly around the contest and in the back half allowing him to take 12 marks and rebound strongly out of defensive 50.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Mitch Clisby

DARCY SPEYER

Local Club: Hope Valley FC

Disposals – 32
Marks – 7
Clearances – 9
Inside 50s – 8

”Darcy has maintained strong behaviours, he and a couple of others have carried a fair load on their shoulders and have shown really strong characteristics toward being future League footballers. Darcy finished the day with 32 disposals, 8 clearances at 72% efficiency.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

KODAH EDWARDS

Local Club: Willunga FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 6
Clearances – 8
Tackles – 5
Scores – 1.0

”Kodah played the entire game as an inside midfielder and delivered a standout performance, racking up 27 disposals. He showcased an excellent mix of contested and uncontested work, collecting nine contested possessions and 19 uncontested. His intensity around the ball was clear, applying five tackles to maintain pressure on Norwood. Kodah also made a significant offensive impact, finishing with eight clearances, six inside 50s, and 15 score involvements, capping off his performance with a goal of his own.”
South U18 Coach and Talent Manager Mark Clayton

NOAH ROBERTS-THOMSON

Local Club: Unley Jets FC

Disposals – 23
Marks – 3
Clearances – 5
Tackles – 11
Scores – 1.2

“Noah had a strong game with 23 disposals and a classy goal from the boundary. His five clearances along with 11 tackles showcased his ability to be effective all around the ground.”
Sturt U18 coach and Talent Manager Scott Prebble

HENRY FRANCIS

Local Club: Mitcham FC

Disposals – 21
Marks – 6
Tackles – 3

”Henry spent time in both the forward group and on the wing, showing his versatility across the ground. He finished with 21 disposals, made up of a solid mix of seven contested and 13 uncontested possessions. His work rate at ground level stood out, collecting six ground balls, three of which came directly from opposition disposals. Henry also took six marks and contributed to five score involvements. Defensively, he laid three tackles and applied good pressure throughout the game.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson