2015 AFL U18 Championships

[God Save Max King]

Questionable Metro squad. Not just because it's a weaker year, either.

 

[DJ75]

The games that are played on the Friday 26th June , Wednesday 1st July & Thursday 2nd July will be streamed via Foxtel (Foxtel Go) and the AFL App will use the Foxtel feed.

Are this weekends games covered anywhere? Will they be on Fox?

 

[gillo94]

Questionable Metro squad. Not just because it's a weaker year, either.

Link? Squads up?

 

[Bishop]

Are this weekends games covered anywhere? Will they be on Fox?

No they won't be covered. The AFL website will usually have highlights up during next week as well as a match report (You can follow Cal Twomey or NAB AFL Draft on twitter they'll provide updates)

 

[Bishop]

Link? Squads up?

http://www.afl.com.au/draft/u18s

Then click the squads on the right hand side

 

[DJ75]

No they won't be covered. The AFL website will usually have highlights up during next week as well as a match report (You can follow Cal Twomey or NAB AFL Draft on twitter they'll provide updates)

Aaaaaaagggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the hell not? Come on AFL lift your game! I really enjoy watching the games. They should be on the App for those that have subscribed.

 

[FreeAgent1]

Strongest NSW team for a while!!! Should be the favourites for Div 2.

On an aside, does anyone recall in last 5 years a div 2 team being better than any of the bottom div 1 teams? Just curious

 

[gillo94]

http://www.afl.com.au/draft/u18s

Then click the squads on the right hand side

Just has the fixtures not the actual teams who will be fielding on the weekend unless I'm missing something

 

[DJ75]

Is there anyone at the AFL or in the media we can email to push them to put the games online?

 

[HBF]

Aaaaaaagggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the hell not? Come on AFL lift your game! I really enjoy watching the games. They should be on the App for those that have subscribed.

I agree. Why the AFL can't at the very least stream these games is beyond me.

 

[Skippos]

I'd back that NSW squad to beat WA.

Agree, NSW are a class above. WA's year is next year, raft of talent

Think these might be more related that you'd think. While their '15 crop are average Petrovski-Seton is likely to be AA IMO and supported by blokes like Goddard, Powell-Pepper, Hura and Waterman I reckon these underaged kids will carry that side but also are good enough that they'll rise above NSW if it were to happen. Some serious quality in that '16 crop

 

[Chris25]

I'll finish the first few posts over the coming days, get the other squads up.

I'd back that NSW squad to beat WA.

I'd take NSW every day over WA. They've got a much more physical and dominant midfield. Not so good at either end, but I don't think WA would have the firepower to take advantage.

 

[Bishop]

Just a pity we don't have the old format, would be interesting to see how NSW/ACT would go against the likes of WA & VM (VC & SA should be too strong)

 

[HBF]

Very keen to see how Bailey Rice acquits himself on Sunday.

 

[TradeDraft]

Is there anyone at the AFL or in the media we can email to push them to put the games online?

Highly Doubt it Sadly

 

[Barrels]

South Australia

Mark Quinn (176cm, 72kg from North Adelaide)
Will Snelling (177cm, 68kg from West Adelaide)
Hugh Haysman (177cm, 72kg from West Adelaide)
Christopher Lodovici (178cm, 62kg from Norwood)
Brendan Dew (178cm, 66kg from Central Districts)
Jack Agostino (178cm, 70kg from West Adelaide)
Isaya McKenzie (178cm, 72kg from Central Districts)
Steven Slimming** (179cm, 66kg from Sturt)
Kyle Presbury (180cm, 68kg from Central Districts)
Maris Olekalns (180cm, 70kg from North Adelaide)
Luke Partington (180cm, 75kg from Norwood)
Will Combe (180cm, 75kg from North Adelaide)
Matthew Nunn (180cm, 75kg from Norwood)
Jack Graham** (180cm, 77kg from North Adelaide)
Jadyn Brind (180cm, 92kg from West Adelaide)
Jonty Scharenberg** (182cm, 70kg from Glenelg)
Wayne Milera (182cm, 71kg from Central Districts)
Harry Cross (183cm, 76kg from Norwood)
Stephen Tahana (183cm, 77kg from North Adelaide)
James Hargreaves* (183cm, 78kg from Sturt)
Peter Bampton* (183cm, 83kg from Norwood)
Mason Redman (184cm, 77kg from Glenelg)
Harrison Jolly (185cm, 81kg from Woodville West Torrens)
Jesse Moffa (186cm, 72kg from South Adelaide)
Justin Evans (185cm, 77kg from Glenelg)
Campbell Wildman (186cm, 75kg from Sturt)
Cameron Hewett (187cm, 70kg from North Adelaide)
Riley Bonner (187cm, 75kg from West Adelaide)
Andy Georgeson (187cm, 77kg from Woodville West Torrens)
Oleg Markov* (187cm, 78kg from North Adelaide)
Keiran Agius (187cm, 84kg from North Adelaide)
Sam Walker** (188cm, 75kg from Glenelg)
Jordan Dawson (188cm, 80kg from Sturt)
Andrew Coombe** (190cm, 79kg from Sturt)
Ryan Burton (190cm, 82kg from North Adelaide)
Aaron Francis (190cm, 86kg from West Adelaide)
Matthew Allen (194cm, 90kg from Glenelg)
Luke Hoare (194cm, 90kg from Woodville West Torrens)
Harrison Westhoff* (195cm, 82kg from West Adelaide)
Luke Surman (196cm, 95kg from Norwood)
Sam Stafford (197cm, 75kg from Glenelg)
Kyle Broadwood (197cm, 85kg from Woodville West Torrens)
Harrison Gameau (197cm, 88kg from Woodville West Torrens)
Sam Gurney (198cm, 100kg from South Adelaide)
Peter Ladhams** (202cm, 87kg from Norwood)
Andre Parella (203cm, 96kg from Sturt)


The Guns

For me, the pick of the South Australians this year is Aaron Francis. The 192cm utility is a member of the AFL/AIS Academy, and has made his senior SANFL debut this year for West Adelaide. He can play up forward and in the midfield, but expect to see him line up across half back for SA. Exceptionally strong in the air, he'll make it hard for the opposition to move forward with any real confidence.

Another AFL/AIS Academy member and the star of the midfield is Luke Partington. A solid player despite only being in the low 180cm's, he has done everything you'd want in the midfield. Might not be particularly flashy and he may not break open the game with his run, but he wins the ball and uses it well. Classy is the best way to describe him.

The Ones To Watch

Being able to play senior football is one of the strengths of the South Australian underage system, and both Matthew Nunn and Will Snelling have done that this year. And both should be key parts of the SA midfield this year. Snelling wont stop running and just wins the ball no matter where he is, while Nunn is a smooth mover who gets it both inside and outside.

Down back, SA should be relying heavily on Kyle Broadwood. The 195cm key position player has stood up this year to cement himself as the most likely of all the SA talls. With a chance to play on the best talls from around the country, he has a real opportunity to shine. And, should he win the ball expect to see him look towards Riley Bonner. He's that prototype player, a 190cm utility. After showing good signs as a half forward, Bonner will likely feature across half back for SA where he can use his skills and flair in setting up the play.

I'll have a crack at the likely lineup, as one who hasn't seen any of them directly, and has to make do with stats, match reports and write-ups...

FB: Tahana - Stafford - Agostino
HB: Francis - Broadwood - Bonner
RK: Parella - Partington - Nunn
CR: Snelling - Bampton - Milera
HF: Agius - Surman - Scharenburg
FF: Burton - Allen - Gameau
IC: Combe Markov Hewett Quinn

That half back line is a weapon.... Sullivan going down is a huge shame, and I don't know how much action Ryan Burton will see, though I've got him in for now...

It's between Vic Country and SA for the title this year I think.

 

[Bishop]

I'll have a crack at the likely lineup, as one who hasn't seen any of them directly, and has to make do with stats, match reports and write-ups...

FB: Tahana - Stafford - Agostino
HB: Francis - Broadwood - Bonner
RK: Parella - Partington - Nunn
CR: Snelling - Bampton - Milera
HF: Agius - Surman - Scharenburg
FF: Burton - Allen - Gameau
IC: Combe Markov Hewett Quinn

That half back line is a weapon.... Sullivan going down is a huge shame, and I don't know how much action Ryan Burton will see, though I've got him in for now...

It's between Vic Country and SA for the title this year I think.

I'm pretty sure Burton is still injured, not sure we'll see much of him this year. Pretty good attempt at the line up

 

[Barrels]

I'm pretty sure Burton is still injured, not sure we'll see much of him this year. Pretty good attempt at the line up

Thanks.

Wasn't sure what the latest was on Burton.

 

[gillo94]

I'm pretty sure Burton is still injured, not sure we'll see much of him this year. Pretty good attempt at the line up

South Australia three-peat?

 

[Bishop]

South Australia three-peat?

Will be out of them and Vic Country. It's a real possibility, being in Victoria and having seen more of the Vic Country lads I think they'll be hard to beat, but those in SA are pretty confident.

Fair to say those games will be good to see

 

[gillo94]

Will be out of them and Vic Country. It's a real possibility, being in Victoria and having seen more of the Vic Country lads I think they'll be hard to beat, but those in SA are pretty confident.

Fair to say those games will be good to see

I went to all the Championship games in Victoria last year and Country has gotten stronger has to be program and selection. Tom Lamb and Lonie last year dominated. Scratching my head how these boys went so late in the draft. Country my money again without seeing the squads but knowing how good the Falcon and Dandy boys are think might win but no surprises

 

[Diehardbomber]

I'll have a crack at the likely lineup, as one who hasn't seen any of them directly, and has to make do with stats, match reports and write-ups...

FB: Tahana - Stafford - Agostino
HB: Francis - Broadwood - Bonner
RK: Parella - Partington - Nunn
CR: Snelling - Bampton - Milera
HF: Agius - Surman - Scharenburg
FF: Burton - Allen - Gameau
IC: Combe Markov Hewett Quinn

That half back line is a weapon.... Sullivan going down is a huge shame, and I don't know how much action Ryan Burton will see, though I've got him in for now...

It's between Vic Country and SA for the title this year I think.

I'll have a crack at the likely lineup, as one who hasn't seen any of them directly, and has to make do with stats, match reports and write-ups...

FB: Tahana - Stafford - Agostino
HB: Francis - Broadwood - Bonner
RK: Parella - Partington - Nunn
CR: Snelling - Bampton - Milera
HF: Agius - Surman - Scharenburg
FF: Burton - Allen - Gameau
IC: Combe Markov Hewett Quinn

That half back line is a weapon.... Sullivan going down is a huge shame, and I don't know how much action Ryan Burton will see, though I've got him in for now...

It's between Vic Country and SA for the title this year I think.

I expect Agius wont be selected and unfortunately Combe will miss out. You left out Westhoff he will definitely play CHB. Haysman will be on the wing. Burton will miss the year as he leg is no good.

 

[Skippos]

I'll have a crack at the likely lineup, as one who hasn't seen any of them directly, and has to make do with stats, match reports and write-ups...

FB: Tahana - Stafford - Agostino
HB: Francis - Broadwood - Bonner
RK: Parella - Partington - Nunn
CR: Snelling - Bampton - Milera
HF: Agius - Surman - Scharenburg
FF: Burton - Allen - Gameau
IC: Combe Markov Hewett Quinn

That half back line is a weapon.... Sullivan going down is a huge shame, and I don't know how much action Ryan Burton will see, though I've got him in for now...

It's between Vic Country and SA for the title this year I think.

I did my line up in the SA thread

FB: Jack Agostino, Kyle Broadwood, Aaron Francis
HB: Stephan Tahana, Harrison Westhoff, Riley Bonner
CE: Matthew Nunn, Brendan Dew, Jonty Scharenberg
HF: Wayne Milera, Matthew Allen, Maris Olekalns
FF: Isaya McKenzie, Luke Surman, Jordan Dawson
RU: Andre Parrella, Luke Partington, Will Snelling
IC: Hugh Haysman, Kyle Presbury, Harrison Cross, Steven Slimming, Keiran Agius
EM: Mark Quinn, Cameron Hewett, Oleg Markov, Peter Bampton

Snelling is definitely an on baller. That said so is Scharenberg and I've got him on a wing. Nunn, Partington (who should be in the square with his clearance skill), Haysman, Presbury, Milera and Olekalns are the outside types while Combe, Dew, Scharenberg and Snelling are the inside types.

I'm very certain Westhoff plays ahead of Stafford. I also believe Gameau won't play. Hoare would ahead of him and I'm not even sure about Hoare - I suspect with Allen in the side they'd favour a bigger ruck relief type to Hoare. Dawson is a must - he's 3 cm smaller than Allen but kicking equally large bags a level above.

Haysman I think will play - you don't play consistent league footy and miss the side. Hewett I just haven't got a solid read on yet. A lot to like but hasn't pulled it all together. Nice attempt though; there are 27 quality players in my eyes so really it could be any combination of them and I suspect will change throughout the champs.

 

[TradeDraft]

I am interested to see how Matt Scharanberg’s Brother Jonty Goes

 

[Diehardbomber]

I did my line up in the SA thread

FB: Jack Agostino, Kyle Broadwood, Aaron Francis
HB: Stephan Tahana, Harrison Westhoff, Riley Bonner
CE: Matthew Nunn, Brendan Dew, Jonty Scharenberg
HF: Wayne Milera, Matthew Allen, Maris Olekalns
FF: Isaya McKenzie, Luke Surman, Jordan Dawson
RU: Andre Parrella, Luke Partington, Will Snelling
IC: Hugh Haysman, Kyle Presbury, Harrison Cross, Steven Slimming, Keiran Agius
EM: Mark Quinn, Cameron Hewett, Oleg Markov, Peter Bampton

Snelling is definitely an on baller. That said so is Scharenberg and I've got him on a wing. Nunn, Partington (who should be in the square with his clearance skill), Haysman, Presbury, Milera and Olekalns are the outside types while Combe, Dew, Scharenberg and Snelling are the inside types.

I'm very certain Westhoff plays ahead of Stafford. I also believe Gameau won't play. Hoare would ahead of him and I'm not even sure about Hoare - I suspect with Allen in the side they'd favour a bigger ruck relief type to Hoare. Dawson is a must - he's 3 cm smaller than Allen but kicking equally large bags a level above.

Haysman I think will play - you don't play consistent league footy and miss the side. Hewett I just haven't got a solid read on yet. A lot to like but hasn't pulled it all together. Nice attempt though; there are 27 quality players in my eyes so really it could be any combination of them and I suspect will change throughout the champs.

You'd be loving that HB line Skippos? Allen and Surman will get a lot of good ball delivery