TEAM DOCHERTY 2.4 | 5.5 | 8.8 | 11.10 (76)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GOALS: <\/strong> BEST:<\/strong> BEST ON GROUND:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n TEAM BOAK:<\/strong> TEAM BOAK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1 <\/strong>Garrison Kenh<\/a> (East Perth\/Western Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 4 marks, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best afield for his ability to link up out of defence and bite off those riskier passes downfield. Kenh’s knack for a slick sidestep and dancing between opponents was outstanding, and he continually worked back to assist then drive the ball forward. A highly potent user out of the back 50 with outstanding offensive traits. Had 17 disposals to three quarter time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 <\/strong>Noah Williams<\/a> (Geelong Falcons\/Vic Country)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 3 tackles, 7 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Williams had a massive first quarter where he racked up seven disposals off a wing, and had 11 by the main break. Though a quieter second half, Williams still got involved in driving the ball forward and ended up winning the MVP for his side. One of a number of Boak players who was highly damaging by hand or foot and made good decisions with ball in hand. An exciting talent for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 <\/strong>Arki Butler<\/a> (Sandringham Dragons\/Vic Metro)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Had his moments largely up forward where he was ultra-clean and looked dangerous each time he went near it. His sole goal came after holding his ground under a high ball inside 50 and he went back and nailed the set shot 25m out. Butler should have had a second with a clever snap on goal but was touched on the way through. Went on-ball in the last term and while he only had the two touches, one was a huge centre clearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Tanner Armstrong<\/a> (Murray Bushrangers\/Vic Country)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 5 tackles, 7 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n Incredible to think the Bushrangers’ talent did not attend a centre bounce in the first half, but finished with seven clearances for the game. Armstrong won a centre bounce clearance from every third one he entered (four from 12) and made a massive difference at the coalface. He looked clean when in space and as one of the more consistent four-quarter performers, winning the ball in a manner of ways both in transition and under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #5 <\/strong>Harrison Chapman<\/a> (Eastern Ranges\/Vic Metro)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 2 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not a massive game by any stretch, but was highly effective, running at 100 per cent disposal efficiency from his 10 touches. Tried to link up moving from the back half going forward, and worked hard to get into good positions even when it did not necessarily come his way an awful lot. Busy covering ground when on the wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #6 <\/strong>Archie Hill<\/a> (Suns Academy\/Queensland)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 5 marks, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Boak’s skipper lead his side to victory, playing largely out of defence and taking the kickouts. He used the ball well with a 85 per cent disposal efficiency, and teamed up with Kenh out of that defensive 50. A pure outside running role, Hill pushed hard offensively when the chance was there, and spread exceptionally well. Got time on a a wing, and attended three centre bounces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Ethan Matthews<\/a> (Giants Academy\/NSW)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matthews started the game on the wing and then rotated into defence as he so often can, using the ball well with outstanding efficiency. It was a shame he only had the three kicks because that were pinpoint, and 12 of his 13 touches were efficient too. Another outside running talent who linked up effectively and brought others into the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #9 <\/strong>Kale Matthews-Hampton<\/a> (Sturt\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 3 marks, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matthews-Hampton spent the first half in defence before going onto a wing, and it showed with a busier second half including a great centre bounce clearance. He spread well and his speed to affect a kick at half-back was sensational, and given his mix of footballing and athletic traits, he has some plenty of upside too. Good strength for a medium sized player as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #10 <\/strong>Sonny Smiler<\/a> (Wanderers\/Northern Territory)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>6 disposals, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n The NT native did not find a lot of it, starting forward and then going into defence in the second half. Smiler had Cody Walker<\/strong> for company at some points during the third term, and while his production was not that high, had a great few tackles inside 50. Smiler also had an inside 50 in the final minute of the game running hard off half-back to push up the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #11 <\/strong>Marlon Neocleous<\/a> (Gippsland Power\/Vic Country)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>23 disposals, 5 marks, 7 inside 50s, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bearing similar traits to Nick Watson<\/strong>, what the 168cm Neocleous lacks in size, he makes up for in skill. He booted three goals including a ripping one from the boundary that is one of the more difficult skill executions to pull out, and used the ball exceptionally well inside 50. He weighted passes, took the responsibility to go himself, and also attended three centre bounces for the match, finishing with a couple of clearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #12 <\/strong>Lucas Robinson<\/a> (South Fremantle\/Western Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 5 tackles, 7 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the exhibition game always provides players with far more rope than they would expect in a regular competitive game to play a more flair-based style, Robinson only knows one way and he was the contested ball-winning talent at the coalface. He only had the three kicks for the game, with the bulk of his touches being handballs out of congestion, but won five clearances from his first 11 disposals, before resting forward at times in the last quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #14 <\/strong>Archie Van dyk<\/a> (South Adelaide\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Started the game in perfect style with the first clearance out of the middle, and while he only finished with two for the game, linked up well with his teammates. The South Adelaide prospect’s pressure was strong, and he was not afraid to get his hands dirty to win the ball for his side. Had his moments and contributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #15 <\/strong>Angus White<\/a> (South Adelaide\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 5 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lined up alongside fellow Panther Van dyk in the second term and attended the bulk of the stoppages through the second and third quarters, while still managing to hit the scoreboard. He found space well, and then nailed a fine finish in the fourth quarter, with half of his time spent inside 50 looking dangerous as that medium-sized forward with a balance of offensive and defensive traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #16 <\/strong>Cooper Hodge<\/a> (Lions Academy\/Queensland)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hawthorn father-son prospect who is also tied to the Brisbane Lions had a solid day without being outstanding, but he did have an outstanding moment when snapping truly from the boundary on a set shot. He played largely forward and even on a wing after starting on-ball but only had one centre bounce after the first half. As competitive as anyone else out there and brings the heat too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #17 <\/strong>Dougie Cochrane<\/a> (Central District\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>7 disposals, 4 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n After an incredibly unusual quiet first term, the potential pick one contender ripped the game open in the second quarter with his three high-impact disposals. They were two goal assists then one goal – from a towering mark in the goalsquare – which just reminded people of what he is capable of. Went into defence for the second half and did not have a lot to do, but competed strongly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #18 <\/strong>Xavier Ladbrook<\/a> (Gippsland Power\/Vic Country)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>7 disposals, 3 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n The high-upside key position utility got his chance at both ends in the match, and though at one point his opponent in Harry Van Hattum<\/strong> comfortably outbodied him in a marking contest, Ladbrook was focused on the cause with a couple of great defensive acts including a clear spoil on the wing in the second term to put the ball out of bounds. Only had two disposals forward in the second half, with a snap on target but intercepted on the goalline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #19 <\/strong>Wil Malady<\/a> (Gippsland Power\/Vic Country)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 8 marks, 5 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malady will long be remembered as the hero from last year’s National Development Championships, but he played one of his best games since with five goals from 10 touches and looking unstoppable on the lead. As a confidence player, the Gippsland Power talent was clunking just about everything that went his way, and really filled his boots in the last 25 minutes with three of his five goals. Showed great forward craft and aerial smarts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #20 <\/strong>Harvey Spawton-Guy<\/a> (West Perth\/Western Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>6 disposals, 2 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n The West Perth tall did not have a lot of looks with Malady dominating the air and Neocleous doing the job at ground level, but he worked hard up the ground and presented well. He took a fantastic grab in the third term and booted a goal off a step, before a similar case happened where he set up Malady with a nice kick. His impact was far greater than six touches might suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #26 <\/strong>Mitchell Stirling<\/a> (Peel Thunder\/Western Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>3 disposals, 1 tackle<\/p>\n\n\n\n As expected, Stirling played deep in defence on a number of opponents, laying a strong tackle in the goalsquare during the first half to lock the ball up, then having a notable play at half-back in quarter four with involved an effective release handball. Played a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #27 <\/strong>Ethan Herbert<\/a> (North Adelaide\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 17 hitouts, 4 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n Really liked the way Herbert moved because 200cm players do not often sell candy bursting out of a stoppage. Some of his kicks were not perfect, but his clean hands, evasive techniques and ruck craft all really stood out in the game. When in the air, Herbert clunked some big grabs, and he was not afraid to follow-up with repeat touches as well. Had the most hitouts in the match (17) including a game-high nine at the centre bounce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #28 <\/strong>Lewis Houndsome<\/a> (Northern Knights\/Vic Metro)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 4 tackles, 6 hitouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gave Herbert a chop out in the ruck when otherwise not playing forward, and competed strongly in the air and at ground level. Like many of the other targets inside 50, Houndsome did not get a great amount of looks, with a set shot in the second half that just fell short. Has a nice jump and while not a massive day out, he used his big frame well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #29 <\/strong>Mitchell Harris<\/a> (Woodville-West Torrens\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>3 disposals, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other pure tall defender with Stirling, Harris also had minimal involvement and just played his role on the big stage. While three touches does not sound like much, he applied several attempted spoils and one-on-one bodywork, saving a certain goal and trying to stop a snap from Aidan McCartney<\/strong> with a tackle, but the ball still sailed through. Competed strongly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n TEAM DOCHERTY:<\/strong> #1 <\/strong>George Gale<\/a> (Claremont\/Western Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 2 marks, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gale got going in the third quarter after a quiet opening half. He went without a kick before the main break but began to utilise that weapon to showcase his sharp distribution on the rebound. He built into the game with one-percenters like his big aerial spoil and low intercept mark during term three. That helped him find a groove going the other way, where he usually shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 <\/strong>Gabriel Patterson<\/a> (Glenelg\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 4 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patterson was one of Team Docherty\u2019s main attacking threats, registering four scoring shots for two majors. The lively Glenelg goalsneak finally got a ball to fall his way in the second quarter, crumbing an errant set shot and cutting in to snap home his first goal. He worked up the ground at times, but looked most dangerous inside 50 and ended up with a second goal with a set shot in term four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 <\/strong>Jack Gordon<\/a> (Central District\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gordon acted as his side\u2019s main distributor out of defence in the first half before a move into midfield. The left-footer used the ball well off the restarts and looked to create overlap run further afield, even launching inside 50. He then exhibited clean hands as an onballer and while not as effective in the clinches, had little trouble finding the ball. There were times where he coasted in possession on the outside, where he looked more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Kodah Edwards<\/a> (South Adelaide\/South Australia)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edwards was everywhere during the second quarter, notching seven disposals, three marks and a goal with plenty of enthusiasm. He was part of Team Docherty\u2019s starting midfield mix and threw himself at everything, including a gutsy mark with the flight which earned him his first major. The South Australian tackled hard and made repeat efforts to win the loose ball, while showing flair with a handball over his shoulder, and then a dribble attempt on goal in the fourth term. His ability to spread forward from midfield was dangerous, before starting ahead of the ball after half time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #5 <\/strong>Jordan Knapp<\/a> (Eastern Ranges\/Vic Metro)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 8 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knapp was one of three inclusions on Saturday and earned his spot with terrific form in Eastern Ranges\u2019 premiership side. He can find the footy anywhere and proved it once again, providing a link-up option as Team Docherty moved forward. Usually poised and efficient, Knapp slotted a set shot late in the first quarter but put another out on the full in term four. He limped off injured in the second quarter but recovered to run out the game, playing on-ball after half time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #6 <\/strong>Guy Jenkin<\/a> (Swans Academy\/NSW)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>9 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jenkin went about his usual business on Saturday, finding space on the outside and using the ball with patented efficiency. His kicking was unblemished throughout the day, helping connect the lines by quickly spotting up targets and hitting them with minimal fuss. One such instance saw him receive wide off the centre bounce and find a surging Edwards for his second quarter goal. Jenkin was also gutsy in a third-up marking attempt against two talls, operating between the wing and half-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #7 <\/strong>Cody Walker<\/a> (Bendigo Pioneers\/Vic Country)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Named best on ground for Team Docherty, Walker showcased unbelievable work rate and power throughout the day. He dominated the first half in midfield and continued to rack up possessions as a high forward, displaying his patented burst speed to advance the play. The Carlton father-son prospect was clean and looked to exit contests like a bull out the gate, before finding wide options or blasting long into attack. He even showed hallmarks of his father\u2019s game with a terrific leap and mark in the third quarter, only missing a goal in his well-rounded game. He’ll be a pick one contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Boak: <\/strong>W. Malady 5, M. Neocleous 3, A. White 2, A. Butler, D. Cochrane, C. Hodge, H. Spawton-Guy
Team Docherty:<\/strong> K Edwards 2, A. McCartney 2, G. Patterson 2, J. Pickett 2, J. Knapp, M. Owen, H. Van Hattum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Boak: <\/strong>N. Williams, W. Malady, M. Neocleous, G. Kenh, A. Hill, T. Armstrong
Team Docherty:<\/strong> C. Walker, C. Murray, K. Edwards, J. Gordon, H. Mellody, K. LeCras<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Boak: <\/strong>Noah Williams (Geelong Falcons\/Vic Country)
Team Docherty:<\/strong> Cody Walker (Bendigo Pioneers\/Vic Country)<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/U17-Futures-Noah-Williams-1024x683.jpg\")
SCOUTING NOTES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By: Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 182cm | 19\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing\/Forward | 176cm | 22\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Midfielder | 180cm | 23\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender\/Midfielder | 176cm | 27\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender\/Wing | 189cm | 06\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender\/Wing | 182cm | 04\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing\/Defender | 185cm | 04\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender\/Wing | 186cm | 18\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Defender | 176cm | 20\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Midfielder | 168cm | 26\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 189cm | 13\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Defender | 188cm | 28\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 185cm | 06\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Utility | 182cm | 26\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Forward\/Defender | 196cm | 02\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender\/Forward | 200cm | 16\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tall Forward | 190cm | 12\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Forward | 194cm | 08\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender | 196cm | 20\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ruck\/Forward | 200cm | 01\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Forward\/Ruck | 199cm | 29\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tall Defender | 190cm | 01\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/U17-Futures-Cody-Walker-1024x683.jpg\")
By: Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 187cm | 06\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward | 182cm | 26\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender\/Midfielder | 184cm | 02\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 183cm | 25\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Midfielder | 179cm | 05\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing\/Defender | 177cm | 25\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 184cm | 26\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n