AAMI Talent League Watch – Round 5

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

JOEL KOTSANO

Local Club: Willaston FC

Disposals – 23
Clearances – 7
Marks – 7
Inside 50s – 6

”Joel was judged our best player in Saturday’s game. He played mainly on the ball with stints up forward. His energy around the contest and ability to move the ball forward from contests was a highlight.”
Central Talent Manager Scott Stevens

HARRY FRANZ

Local Club: Plympton FC

Disposals – 13
Marks – 6
Rebound 50s -8

”Harry defended well, rebounding the ball eight times. He had a job to stand Davis and kept him to two marks and three goals despite Sturt having 50% more inside 50s and having to defend clean entries due to our lack of pressure up the field.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

MEMPHIS WEBB

Local Club: Tea Tree Gully FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 4
Clearances – 8
Tackles – 3
Scores – 1.1

”Memphis produced a consistent output throughout the game despite the team having a poor first half.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Nick Liddle

KAI IVINS

Local Club: Payneham FC

Disposals – 24
Marks – 5
Tackles – 2
Scores – 2.1

”Kai was back to his best as a high half-forward. We are wanting Kai to hit the scoreboard. In an outstanding game, Kai kicked two goals but his decision-making by hand and foot was outstanding.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts 

ARCHIE RYAN

Local Club: Unley Jets FC

Disposals – 9
Tackles – 3

Archie Ryan delivered a highly impactful performance this week, even if he wasn’t our leading ball winner, which isn’t his role. His defensive efforts were outstanding, consistently shutting down his direct opponent and limiting their influence on the game. These actions were crucial in helping us gain the upper hand and ultimately secure the win. Beyond his defensive work, Archie’s leadership stood out. He was vocal in organising our team structures and played a key role in maintaining our shape across the ground. His presence also created doubt in the opposition, which allowed us to control key moments of the game. Archie’s overall impact was enormous.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble

ANTHONY LONG

Local Club: Jervois FC

Disposals – 20
Marks – 3
Clearances – 5
Tackles – 3
Scores – 4.1

”Anthony impacted the game in multiple roles this week. He played as an inside midfielder, a high forward and as a deep forward. He kicked 4.1 and created multiple opportunities for others.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Alex Pigou

JACK LEYS

Local Club: Henley FC

Disposals – 29
Marks – 12

”Playing on the wing, Jack’s run & carry with 29 disposals was a feature of his game.”
Eagles Talent Manager Darren Hams