SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 12

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

JACK RYAN

Local Club: Kapunda FC

Disposals – 25
Marks – 5
Clearances – 2
Inside 50s – 4
Scores – 2.0

”Jack was judged our best player in the loss to West on the weekend, Jack played in the ruck and up forward. Since coming into the side, Jack has proven his worth with his marking a strength to his game, he has also provided a target up forward and around the ground.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

NED McCARTHY

Local Club: Bordertown FC

Disposals – 25
Marks – 4
Clearances – 4
Tackles – 6
Scores – 2.4

”Ned had a standout game, his work rate was exceptional covering over 11 kilometres.” Picking up 25 possessions, 18 kicks and 7 handball and kicking 2 goals 4 behinds.
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

TOBY CALLOW

Local Club: North Launceston  FC

Disposals – 18
Marks – 6
Tackles – 4

”We welcomed Toby for the first time this year and Toby was outstanding.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

KODAH EDWARDS

Local Club: Willunga FC

Disposals – 17
Marks – 2
Clearances – 8
Tackles – 15

JACKSON MOODY

Local Club: Blackwood FC

Disposals – 26
Marks – 7
Clearances – 5
Tackles – 5

”Jackson dominated on the inside with 26 disposals and 14 contested possessions. His ability to extract the football and get out of tight spaces with his agility is eye catching. He was able to be impactful on both sides of the ball.”
Sturt U18 coach and Talent Manager Scott Prebble

LINCOLN PITT

Local Club: Tailem Bend FC

Disposals – 15
Marks – 7
Clearances – 4
Hit outs – 41
Hit outs to advantage – 14

”Lincoln played as our primary ruck all game and had a strong performance. He dominated the stoppages, finishing with 41 hit outs, 14 of those to advantage. He was also active around the ball, collecting 15 disposals—10 of them contested—and finished with 4 clearances. A standout part of his game was his aerial work, taking 7 intercept marks. He also collected four ground balls, sent the ball inside 50 on 4 occasions, and was involved in five scoring chains. A great all round game.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson

JEVAN PHILLIPOU

Local Club: PHOS Camden FC

Disposals – 28
Marks – 6
Clearances – 7
Tackles – 5
Scores – 1.0