SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 16

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 – 21
Marks – 10
Clearances – 2
Scores – 4.3

“Jack was judged by the coaches our best player in our win over North Adelaide. Since coming into the side, Jack certainly has shown his talent as a key forward and back up in the ruck.
Jack played as a key forward, kicking four goals.”
Central District Talent Manager Scott Stevens

HARVEY CROKER

Local Club: West Gambier FC

Disposals – 38
Marks – 4
Clearances – 5
Tackles – 5

”A great game by Harvey, gathering 38 touches playing through the midfield, he also gathered 8 first possessions 5 clearances, 5 tackles and 4 marks. Has great running ability to cover both ends of the ground from contest to contest.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

HARRY TAMBLYN

Local Club: Walkerville FC

Disposals – 18
Marks – 5
Tackles – 5
Clearances – 3
Scores – 1.0

”Harry’s outstanding form in the U16 competition was rewarded with a game at U18 level. Playing through the midfield, he was able to play to his strengths and collect 18 disposals, 5 tackles and 3 clearances while also kicking a goal.”
North U18 coach and Talent Manager Mitch Clisby

DARCY SPEYER

Local Club: Hope Valley FC

Disposals – 24
Marks – 6
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 5

JESSE NYE

Local Club: Willunga FC

Disposals – 29
Marks – 7
Clearances – 7
Tackles – 8
Inside 50s – 6

“Jesse played the game primarily as an inside midfielder, spending some time forward. He demonstrated an excellent balance between contested and uncontested possessions, recording eight contested and 20 uncontested touches—highlighting his work rate and ability to find space.
”He was a key presence around stoppages, winning six clearances and laying seven tackles. His tireless effort just outside the contest was evident in his seven marks, while offensively, he had a major impact with five score involvements and six inside 50s.
This marks the eighth time Jesse has been nominated this season, underlining the significant influence he’s had throughout the year.”

LOUIS KELLAWAY

Local Club: Glenunga FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 9
Clearances – 4
Tackles – 4
Scores – 2.0

”Louis was exceptional on the weekend. He was effective around the ground with nine marks, nine score involvements and five inside 50s as well. His class was evident in this game being calm under pressure and executing skills to a high standard.”
Sturt U18 coach and Talent Manager Scott Prebble

LOGAN MCCABE

Local Club: Coorong Cats FC

Disposals – 17
Marks – 3
Clearances – 2
Inside 50s – 5

”Logan rotated through the midfield, high forward and wing roles across the match, using his power to break from congestion and give the forwards a high percentage chance of scoring. He finished with 17 disposals, including 7 ground balls (4 of which came from opposition disposals). His work rate around the ground was highlighted by seven handball receives and three marks, helping generate five inside 50s and five score involvements.
West Talent Manager and U18 Coach Russell Godson