Preseason Q&A: Joshua Reichelt (Central District)
FRESH off a SANFL Under 18s Grand Final berth in 2024, Central District is primed for another title tilt as its talented junior crop continues to mature. Running defender Joshua Reichelt is among that group, entering his top-age campaign with eyes on breaking through for a state Under 18 debut. We spoke to Reichelt during […]
South Australian prospects name their idols
GEELONG spearhead Jeremy Cameron was a popular choice among the South Australian Under 18 summer squad members when posed the question – ‘which AFL player do you mould your game on?’. The 254-game champion was selected a high of three times among the 23 surveyed top-age players. >> SCROLL to see all the player comparisons […]
Preseason Q&A: Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier (North Adelaide)
NORTH Adelaide midfielder Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier has finally arrived at his top-age season having long been a staple of the South Australian pathway. The 17-year-old was selected in state Under 16 and 18 squads as a bottom-ager, and is now looking to make a mark in his draft year. >> AFL Draft: SANFL prospects pick their […]
Sharp firms as top choice among peers
CENTRAL District midfielder Dyson Sharp was a near-automatic choice for the answer to a question we posed to every top-ager in the SANFL Under 18 State Academy – who would you take with pick one in the AFL Draft this year? 25 players were surveyed, with a resounding 19 naming Sharp. >> AFL Draft: SANFL […]
SANFL prospects pick their breakout contenders
THE SANFL Under 18 season is set to kick off in just over a month, with members of the state summer squad now set to return to their clubs and complete preseason. Before then, we quizzed each of the top-agers on which teammates look primed for a big year at Sunday’s preseason testing event. >> […]
Preseason Q&A: Harley Barker (Sturt)
STURT prospect Harley Barker shapes as one of South Australia’s top talents in 2025. The flying wingman is a run-and-gun type who enjoys carrying the ball on the outside. Barker debuted in South Australia’s Under 18 side as a bottom-ager and is part of this year’s AFL Academy. We spoke to the Mount Barker product […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U17 Futures
TEAM Blue took out the annual SANFL Under 17 Futures showcase at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, running out comfortable victors over Team Yellow. The showcase game of 2007 and 2008-born talent served as a curtain raiser for the SANFL Reserves Grand Final, bouncing down early in the morning. After a steady start from both sides, […]
Around the Grounds: Bays beaten, but bag minor premiership
GLENELG has claimed the SANFL Under 18s minor premiership despite going down to Central District in Round 18’s top-of-the-table clash. Both sides finished the season level on points with 14 wins and four losses, but the Bays’ superior percentage saw them remain in pole position heading into finals. >> SCROLL for the Round 18 ladder […]
Around the Grounds: Bulldogs, Bays all but lock in top two spots
CENTRAL District has set up a top-of-the-table clash with Glenelg in the final SANFL Under 18s home-and-away weekend, after beating third place Sturt in Round 17. In what was effectively an eight-point game among the top three, the Bulldogs saluted by 21 points to go a game clear in second spot. Centrals trailed at the […]
Around the Grounds: Panthers continue to blood youngsters
SOUTH Adelaide berthed another League debutant in Round 16, with Dakota Sterzl becoming Panther number 1837 over the weekend. The promising utility, fresh off representing South Australia at Under 18 level, broke through to the top flight after making three appearances at Reserves level this season. Sterzl posted 12 disposals and three marks in the […]
