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SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 3

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

ROUND 3 WINNER - RYAN LANE-ELLIS (CENTRAL DISTRICT)

The Round 3 SANFL U18 MVP is Central’s Ryan Lane-Ellis.
Originally from Tanunda FC, Lane-Ellis provided superb overlap playing as a running defender, racking up a game-high 36 disposals, 10 marks and three clearances in his team’s win against Sturt.
Local Club: Tanunda FC
Disposals – 36
Marks – 10
Tackles – 5
Scores – 0.2
Clearances – 3
“Ryan played as a medium defender and provided run and overlap from defence for us. His skills by foot were outstanding on the weekend.”
Central Talent Manager Scott Stevens

Glenelg

HARRY RAMM

Local Club: Brighton FC

Disposals – 12
Marks – 4
Tackles – 5
Hitouts – 11

”Harry gave our midfielders a good advantage when in the ruck and defended really well down back.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

North Adelaide

BLAKE OUDSHOORN-BENNIER

Local Club: Modbury  FC
Disposals – 28
Marks – 7
Tackles – 4
Scores – 0.1
Clearances – 6
”Blake led the way as captain with a strong performance through the midfield. His stoppage work was high quality and he provided our forwards with a number of advantage side entries.”
North Talent Manager and U18 Coach Mitch Clisby

Norwood

JAKE HILL

Local Club: Walkerville FC

Disposals – 24
Marks – 4
Tackles – 5
Clearances – 3
Scores – 2.2

South Adelaide

PHOENIX HARGRAVE

Local Club: Reynella FC

Disposals – 23
Contested Disposals – 11
Marks – 5
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 5
Scores – 1.1

 

Sturt

NED ATKINSON

Local Club: Edwardstown FC

Disposals – 17
Marks – 6
Tackles – 2
Score Involvements – 7
Scores – 3.3

”Ned played as a key forward and was impressive, competing well and keeping his feet after contests. He has shown versatility playing tall and small roles in the forward line.”
Sturt U18 Coach and Talent Manager Scott Prebble

West Adelaide

KY BURGOYNE

Local Club: Henley FC

Disposals – 21
Marks – 7
Tackles – 4

”Ky played in defence for the entire game and won his share of one on one contests aerially and at ground ball level.”
West U18 Coach and Talent Manager Russell Godson

Woodville-West Torrens

TATE DELMENICO

Local Club: Henley FC

Disposals – 21
Marks – 12
Tackles – 3
Spoils – 3

”Playing as a key defender, Tate collected 21 disposals, 3 spoils and 3 tackles. Tate’s aerial work was a feature of his game, taking 12 marks.”
Eagles U18 Coach and Talent Manager Darren Hams

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