SANFL U18 Talent Watch – Round 4

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

CHARLIE NICHOLLS

Local Club – Mintaro Manoora FC

Disposals – 22
Marks – 13
Contested Marks – 6
Scores – 3.2

”Charlie was outstanding for us on Saturday. Playing at centre half-forward, his work rate was fantastic up forward and around the ground, his contested marking was a feature of his game.”
Central Talent Manager Scott Stevens

ARCHER ROUVRAY

Local Club: Brighton FC

Disposals – 17
Marks – 5
Tackles – 5
Scores – 1.0

”Archer showed excellent workrate gathering 17 possesions, taking five marks and kicking the ball inside 50 four times while kicking a goal himself. He is a no nonsense player, laying five bone-crunching tackles.”
Glenelg Talent Manager Darren Trevena

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JACOB NEWTON

Local Club: Elliston FC

Disposals – 27
Marks – 5
Tackles – 5
Clearances – 4
Scores – 1.1

”Jacob returned after a two-week break and did not look out of place. Jacob is playing some outstanding football and we love watching him play.”
Norwood Talent Manager Craig Roberts

PHOENIX HARGRAVE

Local Club: Reynella FC

Disposals – 30
Contested Disposals – 17
Marks – 8
Tackles – 3
Clearances – 8
Scores – 0.1

TOM KAIN

Local Club: PHOS Camden FC

Disposals – 18
Marks – 7
Rebound 50s – 6

”Tom was considered by the coaches as our best player in our Round 4 clash. He was very strong in the contest, taking a number of contested marks deep in defence as well accumulating six rebound 50s. He was also very clean at ground level when under pressure.”
West U18 Coach and Talent Manager Russell Godson

LACHLAN SANDS

Local Club: SMOSH West Lakes FC

Disposals – 19
Marks – 3
Tackles – 2
Clearances – 6
Scores – 2.0