SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 16

5 months ago – August 1, 2024

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

ROUND 16 WINNER - AYDEN HODGSON (WEST ADELAIDE)

The Round 16 SANFL U18 MVP is West Adelaide’s Ayden Hodgson.

Providing a strong presence through the midfield while collecting 39 disposals, six clearances and six marks, Hodgson also hit the scoreboard with three goals in the win against South.

Local Club: Barmera Monash FC

Disposals – 39
Marks – 6
Clearances – 6
Tackles – 5
Scores – 3.0

”Ayden played midfield for the entire game, competing well in congestion with 22 contested possessions and four tackles while also contributing in our forward half with three goals.”
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson

Central District

DYSON SHARP

Local Club: Barossa District FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 3
Clearances – 5
Tackles – 10
Scores – 2.1

”Dyson played as an inside mid resting up forward in our hard fought win over North Adelaide. It was his first game back in the U18s after the AFL National Championships and a stint with the our Reserves. His contested work around stoppages was crucial for us giving our outside runners space to work into by having 10 tackles and five clearances.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

Glenelg

KOBE GIBSON

Local Club: Millicent FC

Disposals – 23
Marks – 9
Clearances – 5
Tackles – 4
Scores – 4.2

”Koby had a breakout game, not only working hard through the midfield to gather 23 disposals with 5 clearances and pushing forward to kick four goals. Koby travels up on Friday nighty to train with the group and play Saturdays before driving four hours home.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

North Adelaide

BLAKE OUDSHOORN-BENNIER

Local Club – Modbury FC

Disposals – 19
Marks – 5
Tackles – 9
Clearances – 2
Scores – 1.1

”Blake had a great four quarter game playing as an inside midfielder. His defensive pressure was at its best while laying nine tackles. In the windy conditions, his kicking game was important, and he used the ball effectively.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Mitch Clisby

Norwood

DARCY SPEYER

Local Club: Hope Valley FC

Disposals – 22
Marks – 5
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 5

”Darcy continued his good form again and was our standout player in our tough lost to Glenelg.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

Sturt

BLAKE THREDGOLD

Local Club: Payneham FC

Disposals – 16
Marks – 6
Tackles – 2

”Blake once again was dominant down back with six marks and 16 disposals. Not only was he a defensive stopper but he also generated attack from our back half with his ball use. Blake makes it difficult for the opposition to score with his positioning and athletic ability.”
Sturt Talent Manager and U18 Coach Scott Prebble

South Adelaide

ELLIOTT DUFFIELD

Local Club: Strathalbyn FC

Disposals – 21
Marks – 8
Clearances – 2

”Elliott played well as a key defender, taking eight marks and rebounding the ball well from defence, He has continued to develop as the year has gone on.”
South U18 Coach and Talent Manager Mark Clayton

Woodville-West Torrens

HARRY DODD

Local Club: Port District FC

Disposals – 35
Marks – 9
Tackles – 4
Clearances – 5
Scores – 2.1

”Playing in the midfield & rotating back, Harry made a significant contribution.”
Woodville-West Torrens Talent Manager Darren Hams

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SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 16