{"id":213319,"date":"2026-04-30T16:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=213319"},"modified":"2026-04-30T16:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:13:22","slug":"aami-talent-league-player-focus-memphis-webb-north-adelaide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/04\/30\/aami-talent-league-player-focus-memphis-webb-north-adelaide\/","title":{"rendered":"AAMI Talent League Player Focus: Memphis Webb (North Adelaide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NORTH Adelaide snatched a dramatic draw against Norwood via Archie Simpson<\/a>‘s kick after the siren, but Memphis Webb<\/a> was among the key catalysts in his side’s unlikely comeback. Despite the Roosters being down for nearly the entire match, Webb was arguably the most consistent player afield through four quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing just his second game back from an ACL recovery, the midfielder notched up a game-high 18 handballs and eight clearances to build on his productive return last week. Having maintained his spot in the state Under 18 squad, we put Webb’s performance under the Player Focus microscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>> Preseason Q&A:<\/strong> Memphis Webb (North Adelaide)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"SouthSouth Australia<\/a><\/div>

Memphis Webb<\/h4>

Height: <\/span>183cm<\/p>

Weight: <\/span> - <\/p>

DOB: <\/span>04-06-2008<\/p><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

STRENGTHS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

+ Clean hands
+ Contested ball
+ Power
+ Stoppage craft
+ Strength<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPROVEMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Outside game
– Speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FROM THE EXPERTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Memphis was in our U16 state team when he played in a half-forward\/midfield rotation and performed well. Unfortunately, he had to have a knee reconstruction in April last year after rupturing his ACL playing for NAFC as an U17. Over the past 10 months, he has been very committed to following his detailed rehabilitation program while also adding significant size and strength in the gym.” – SA U18 coach Tony Bamford<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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PLAYER FOCUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2026 AAMI Talent League: Round 5<\/strong>
Norwood 11.9 (75) drew w\/ North Adelaide 11.9 (75)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#10 <\/strong>Memphis Webb<\/a> (North Adelaide)<\/strong>
Stats:<\/strong> 27 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles, 8 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST QUARTER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite his side being beaten out of the gate, conceding five of the game\u2019s first six goals, Webb got into his work immediately. He attended seven of eight centre bounces for the term, finishing up forward after producing arguably his best moment across the 25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webb chased up a loose ball at half-forward and with the pressure of an oncoming opponent, picked up the ball cleanly off the deck before skipping into space with a terrific blind turn. From there, he lowered his eyes to hit up Jackson Penney<\/strong> with a composed entry kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of that moment, much of Webb\u2019s contribution was made on the inside. He burrowed in to win the contested ball, handling it cleanly at ground level and distributing handballs to his runners. He showed great craft in doing so, using his strong frame to push off opponents and access the drop zone off taps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webb\u2019s tackling was another strong feature of his opening term. He wrapped up opposition ball winners with ruthless intent and forced repeat stoppages. His physicality was also felt when crashing an aerial pack on the quarter time siren, further highlighting his competitive nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SECOND QUARTER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as Norwood continued to put the foot down in term two, Webb continued to prove he was the game\u2019s premier first possession winner. He muscled himself to the drop of the tap, took the ball cleanly, and dished out to runners on repeat at the centre bounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webb\u2019s contested ball-winning acumen facilitated many of North\u2019s centre stoppage exits, drawing a crowd and absorbing the pressure before releasing his side\u2019s running players. He even showed a bit of agility to step through traffic in one instance, exhibiting great power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There wasn\u2019t too much to speak of in terms of Webb\u2019s impact outside the contest. He picked up uncontested marks in either arc and moved the ball on with minimal fuss, although was stiff to have his forward 50 kick deemed too short. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He tended to cruise along on the spread, not breaking with any great intensity in transition. Given Webb’s near-permanent midfield residency, it meant that if he didn\u2019t win first possession at stoppage, he found it difficult to remain involved. Still, he was easily the Roosters’ best in a poor first half with 14 disposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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