{"id":26536,"date":"2017-06-09T12:30:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T02:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afldraftcentral.com.au\/?p=26536"},"modified":"2017-06-09T12:41:31","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T02:41:31","slug":"under-18-championships-preview-south-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2017\/06\/09\/under-18-championships-preview-south-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Under 18 Championships Preview: South Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"
SOUTH AUSTRALIA enters the National Under 18s Championships lacking the star power that both the Victorian sides have. In saying that – they do appear to be a well balanced unit with a large number of prospects who look likely to feature throughout the middle stages of the draft.<\/div>\n
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SA have a number of excellent ball users, particularly off half-back, grunt in the midfield and some tall timber who are capable of fulfilling key position spots at either end of the ground. This squad is versatile and we can expect to see a number of players being used in a variety of roles. Sturt big man Callum Coleman-Jones will lead the side with Darcy Fogarty and Andrew McPherson named as joint deputies. However. McPherson will miss the opening two games of the Under 18 Championships with a quad injury.<\/div>\n
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With five level two AFL Academy players in the squad, along with seven level one prospects, perhaps next year will be more fruitful in terms of star talent, but don’t go ruling them out in 2017. Although Vic Metro looked primed to go back-to-back, I think South Australia can realistically mount a push. The battle with Vic Country on July 5th could prove particularly instrumental.<\/div>\n
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Players to watch:<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Darcy Fogarty<\/strong> – Undoubtedly South Australia’s best draft prospect and he is well in truly in the mix for the number one selection.\u00a0Despite not starring, Fogarty has been a regular fixture in Glenelg’s senior side and posses the unique ability to be able to cover any position on the field apart from the ruck. He slotted in at half-back in an SA trial match earlier in the season but has also shown serious promise up forward and as an inside midfielder. At 192cm, he could become a third tall forward at AFL level, but I expect him to feature in the guts in the Champs.<\/div>\n
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Alex Martini<\/strong> – Fogarty’s teammate at Glenelg\u00a0has also proven himself in the SANFL \u00a0League side, having played predominately off half-back. Martini captained Sacred Heart College last year and his on-field leadership will be crucial – He may spend more time in the midfield with the half-back line looking impressive for SA.<\/div>\n
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Jackson Edwards<\/strong> – The son of Tyson Edwards is a father-son prospect for the Crows and although he is yet to break into the Glenelg league side, he has been solid so far in the Reserves.\u00a0He has a touch of class about him, much like his father, and will be a vital cog in the on-ball brigade.<\/div>\n
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Nathan Kreuger<\/b>\u00a0– Kreuger has potential to burn and at 194cm – he is one who can hold down a key position at either end and at times has even been deployed as a big-bodied midfielder. Athletic with neat foot skills, I can see Kreuger pushing higher up rankings with a strong National Championships. However he has been left out in Round one and will have to fight to break into their team for their remaining fixtures.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Callum Coleman-Jones<\/strong> –\u00a0The Key Forward\/Ruckman\u00a0will be eager to assert his authority on the champs. Despite requiring some work on his endurance, Coleman-Jones is a great contested-mark and an imposing figure both in the ruck and when sent forward. Looking forward to his duel with top five candidate Sam Hayes when SA clash with Vic Metro at Etihad Stadium but would prefer to see him at full-forward.<\/div>\n
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2018 names to keep an eye on:<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jack Lukosius<\/strong> – Lukosius\u00a0could well be the number one draft pick in 2018. The Woodville-West Torrens star is already lighting it up in the SANFL ranks. Yet another South Australian with the ability to play at either end, Lukosius has excellent mobility for a guy of 193cm and the foot skills of a midfielder.<\/div>\n
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Izak Rankine<\/strong> – \u00a0Rankine has as much talent as any 17 year-old in the country and will strut his stuff up forward and on the wing for South Australia. Possesses good agility and has X-Factor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Connor Rozee<\/strong> – Won the Kevin Sheehan medal as the best player in the Under 16 carnival and is a classy midfielder on both the inside and outside. Vision is very good in traffic and is a clean user by both hand and foot.<\/div>\n
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FIXTURES<\/u><\/h3>\n

Round 1:\u00a0v WESTERN AUSTRALIA\u00a0\u2013 June 10th 12.30pm\u00a0Domain Stadium
\nRound 2:\u00a0v ALLIES – June 17th 10.10am Adelaide Oval (FOX FOOTY)
\nRound 3:\u00a0BYE
\nRound 4:\u00a0v VIC METRO\u00a0\u2013 June 30th 4.40pm Etihad Stadium (FOX FOOTY)
\nRound 5: v VIC COUNTRY\u00a0\u2013 July 5th 4.40pm Simonds Stadium\u00a0(FOX FOOTY)<\/p>\n

Round One team:<\/u><\/p>\n

B:<\/strong> Lachlan Pascoe, Harrison Petty, Brad McCarthy
\nHB:<\/strong> Isaac Hewson, Thomas Schmusch, Mitchell Coles
\nC:<\/strong> Izak Rankine, Darcy Fogarty, Charlie Ballard
\nHF:<\/strong> Jordan Houlahan, Jack Lukosius, Jackson Edwards
\nF:<\/strong> James Rowe, Callum Coleman-Jones, Sam Davis<\/p>\n

FOLL:<\/strong> Ruben Flinn, Alex Martini, Mitch Crowden
\nINT:<\/strong>\u00a0Jakob Heitmann, Stefan Giro, Jackson Hately, Connor Rozee, Jake Weidemann, Brodie Carroll, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (Two to be omitted)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Predictions:<\/u><\/p>\n

Finishing prediction:<\/strong>\u00a02nd<\/u> \u2013 I doubt South Australia will have the star power to overcome Vic\u00a0Metro, but wins over Western Australia and the Allies are expected, and if they can account for Vic Country they will be in good shape for a crack at their first title since 2014.<\/p>\n

MVP prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Darcy Fogarty <\/u>\u2013 There are a number of ‘ready made’ talents in the South Australia squad who have already experienced SANFL Macca’s League football, but Fogarty\u00a0is at this stage the only out-and-out star in my eyes. He is a real talent with that modern day frame and provides a presence wherever deployed. No doubt he will\u00a0have learnt from playing against men for the ‘bays’ and will surly be up there on draft night come November. Can push forward and hit the scoreboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2017 SOUTH AUSTRALIA SQUAD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No.<\/th>\nName<\/th>\n\n
DOB<\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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HT\u00a0(cm)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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WT (kg)<\/div>\n<\/th>\n
Club<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nAlex Stidiford<\/td>\n05-Apr-99<\/td>\n169<\/td>\n70<\/td>\nWest Adelaide \/ Immanuel College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nIzak Rankine<\/td>\n23-Apr-00<\/td>\n178<\/td>\n74<\/td>\nWest Adelaide \/ Henley High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nJames Rowe<\/td>\n19-Sep-99<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n70<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens \/ Sacred Heart College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nCooper Gaffney<\/td>\n07-Jan-99<\/td>\n179<\/td>\n74<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nStefan Giro<\/td>\n10-Mar-99<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n72<\/td>\nNorwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nConnor Rozee<\/td>\n22-Jan-00<\/td>\n184<\/td>\n72<\/td>\nNorth Adelaide \/ Cedar College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nRobert Irra<\/td>\n20-Oct-99<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n73<\/td>\nSouth Adelaide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nJacob Coles<\/td>\n14-Jul-99<\/td>\n179<\/td>\n70<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Banksia Park High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nLuke Valente<\/td>\n08-May-00<\/td>\n186<\/td>\n79<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Rostrevor College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nTobin Cox<\/td>\n15-Jul-99<\/td>\n179<\/td>\n82<\/td>\nGlenelg \/ Henley High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nAlex Martini<\/td>\n30-Mar-99<\/td>\n181<\/td>\n78<\/td>\nGlenelg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nJackson Edwards<\/td>\n11-Oct-99<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n77<\/td>\nGlenelg \/ Henley High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nIsaac Hewson<\/td>\n02-Apr-99<\/td>\n182<\/td>\n79<\/td>\nNorwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nJordan Houlahan<\/td>\n19-Feb-99<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n78<\/td>\nSturt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nMitch Crowden<\/td>\n28-Apr-99<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n88<\/td>\nSturt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nBrad McCarthy<\/td>\n27-Feb-99<\/td>\n177<\/td>\n83<\/td>\nGlenelg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nBrodie Carroll<\/td>\n26-Nov-99<\/td>\n186<\/td>\n71<\/td>\nNorwood \/ St Pauls College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nCole Gerloff<\/td>\n02-Aug-99<\/td>\n184<\/td>\n83<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Prince Alfred College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nJackson Hately<\/td>\n21-Oct-00<\/td>\n189<\/td>\n79<\/td>\nCentral District \/ Trinity College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nAndrew McPherson<\/td>\n20-Jun-99<\/td>\n186<\/td>\n78<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nJake Weidemann<\/td>\n16-Mar-99<\/td>\n190<\/td>\n80<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens \/ Henley High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nJordy Aitchison<\/td>\n25-Feb-99<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n85<\/td>\nSturt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nBrandon Zerk-Thatcher<\/td>\n25-Aug-98<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n77<\/td>\nSturt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nLochie Charlton<\/td>\n19-Oct-99<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n84<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Prince Alfred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nJosh Smithson<\/td>\n04-May-99<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n84<\/td>\nWest Adelaide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nLiam Denton<\/td>\n22-Jan-99<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n78<\/td>\nGlenelg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nJakob Heitmann<\/td>\n31-Oct-99<\/td>\n188<\/td>\n86<\/td>\nWest Adelaide \/ Cabra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nIsaac Moller<\/td>\n02-Mar-99<\/td>\n190<\/td>\n77<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nCameron Buchanan<\/td>\n20-Sep-99<\/td>\n188<\/td>\n82<\/td>\nGlenelg \/ Henley High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nMitchell Coles<\/td>\n15-Jan-98<\/td>\n191<\/td>\n79<\/td>\nNorwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nThomas Schmusch<\/td>\n05-Mar-99<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n81<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nHugo Barry<\/td>\n28-Jun-99<\/td>\n191<\/td>\n83<\/td>\nNorth Adelaide \/ Prince Alfred College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nSam Davis<\/td>\n05-Sep-99<\/td>\n193<\/td>\n88<\/td>\nGlenelg \/ Immanuel College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nRyan Falkenberg<\/td>\n29-Apr-99<\/td>\n196<\/td>\n79<\/td>\nCentral District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nJack Lukosius<\/td>\n09-Aug-00<\/td>\n194<\/td>\n82<\/td>\nWoodville West Torrens \/ Henley High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nCharlie Ballard<\/td>\n23-Jul-99<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n81<\/td>\nSturt \/ Sacred Heart College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nHarrison Petty<\/td>\n12-Nov-99<\/td>\n194<\/td>\n81<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Rostrevor College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nCameron Ball<\/td>\n27-Jul-99<\/td>\n194<\/td>\n82<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Rostrevor College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nDarcy Fogarty<\/td>\n25-Sep-99<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n92<\/td>\nGlenelg \/ Rostrevor College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nNathan Kreuger<\/td>\n25-Jun-99<\/td>\n196<\/td>\n86<\/td>\nSouth Adelaide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nHugo Munn<\/td>\n03-Apr-00<\/td>\n196<\/td>\n92<\/td>\nSturt \/ Mercedes College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nJames Siviour<\/td>\n09-Mar-99<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n89<\/td>\nNorwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nLachlan Pascoe<\/td>\n02-Jun-99<\/td>\n190<\/td>\n97<\/td>\nNorwood \/ Tyndale Christian School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nBryce Denham<\/td>\n17-Jan-99<\/td>\n194<\/td>\n89<\/td>\nNorth Adelaide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nRuben Flinn<\/td>\n09-May-00<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n103<\/td>\nGlenelg \/ Brighton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nSimon Furnell<\/td>\n03-Jun-99<\/td>\n197<\/td>\n97<\/td>\nCentral District \/ Nuriootpa High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>\nBen Oborn<\/td>\n30-Oct-99<\/td>\n199<\/td>\n93<\/td>\nNorth Adelaide \/ Endeavour College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nCallum Coleman-Jones<\/td>\n13-Jun-99<\/td>\n201<\/td>\n98<\/td>\nSturt \/ Scotch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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