AAMI Talent League Watch – Round 1

SANFL Media’s ZAC MILBANK shines a light on club nominees for the weekly AAMI Talent League Boys MVP award.  

CALLAN SEMMLER

Local Club: Gawler Central FC

Disposals – 13
Clearances – 3
Tackles – 7
Hit Outs – 28
Inside 50s – 3

”Callan was judged our best player in our Round 1 loss to Sturt, Call played as our ruck on the night and certainly tried his heart out to lift the team, his follow up work for a big fella was outstanding.”
Central Talent Manager Scott Stevens

JACOB McNICOL

Local Club: Goodwood Saints FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 5
Clearances -2
Tackles – 2
Scores – 3.1

”Jacob played an outstanding team-first game, setting up offence and hitting the scoreboard with three goals while having a strong impact at the stoppages and in defence.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

ARCHIE SIMPSON

Local Club: Prop/Risdon FC

Disposals – 9
Marks – 3
Scores – 4.1

”Archie had a high impact on the game as a high half-forward. He kicked four goals, produced two highlights and played his role for the team.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Nick Liddle

CHARLIE BEST

Local Club: Wirrulla FC

Disposals – 25
Marks – 3
Tackles – 8
Clearances – 8

”Charlie has taken on more of a defensive role this year playing across half-back. He is still having midfield minutes but working hard to embrace the new role. Charlie was outstanding with his ability to be clean whilst not losing any of his competitive game as evidenced by him finishing with eight tackles.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts 

LACHIE WERTS

Local Club: Mount Barker FC

Disposals – 16
Tackles – 4
Scores – 4.2

”Lachie exploded into the season with a standout performance, finishing with 16 disposals and four goals in an electrifying display. Playing at a relentless pace, he consistently put himself in dangerous positions and was a constant threat forward of the ball. His ability to impact both offensively and defensively highlighted his work rate and game sense, making him one of the most influential players on the ground.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble

LAURENCE ANDRIANI

Local Club: SMOSH West Lakes FC

Disposals – 30
Clearances – 9
Tackles -4
Scores – 1.2

“Laurence’s first U18s game was influential in multiple facets. His ball winning talents, his leadership, his defensive actions at crucial times during the game and his ability to stand up in the dying moments showed maturity and skill beyond his years.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Alex Pigou

JACK MARKS

Local Club: Port District FC

Disposals – 18
Marks – 6
Clearances – 3
Hit Outs – 16

”Jack followed up his work well with with nine ground ball gets.”
Eagles Talent Manager Darren Hams