SOUTH Australian football is headlined by some outstanding AFL preseason performances this week, as well as another strong showing from potential top 10 draft pick Jack Lukosius in the SANFL trial games. Meanwhile, the league hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), granting a swag of former stars life membership status.<\/p>\n
AFL News – JLT Community Series:<\/strong><\/p>\n The JLT series concluded last week and there is no doubt that sides are a step closer to finalising their line ups for Round 1. South Australian talent was on show again, with none more impressive than Adelaide Crow Darcy Fogarty<\/strong>. A three-goal haul helped the powerful forward to stake his claim for a Round 1 debut. The former Rostrevor lad has showed he is up for the task at AFL level so far and deserves a chance. Former Glenelg player Dom Barry<\/strong>\u00a0also looks like he will make his way into the Power lineup for Round 1.<\/p>\n SANFL League and Reserves News \u2013 Trial Games:<\/strong><\/p>\n It was a busy weekend for SANFL clubs with League, Reserves, U18 and U16 sides all playing trial games.<\/p>\n The Port Magpies and Eagles League contest proved to be another step in the right direction for 2018 draft prospect Jack Lukosius<\/strong> in his development with a dominant five-goal haul in three quarters against AFL Power-listed defenders. It is going to be hard to keep a lid on Lukosius this year as he continues to show he should be at the very pointy end of this year\u2019s draft. The Eagles won both League and Reserves games easily, with Jake Weidemann<\/strong> slotting five goals in the second game.<\/p>\n In South vs North reserves and league trial games last weekend, there were some notable under 18 performers. North won reserves by 34 points, with\u00a0Boyd Woodcock<\/strong> creating some space to slot four goals.\u00a0 James Langley<\/strong> played in the ruck and forward and also kicked a goal.\u00a0 Dyson Hilder,<\/strong> an underager in 2018 continues to impress particularly in and around the packs and with his effective disposal, also managed a goal.\u00a0 For South, strong bodied midfielder Tom Sparrow<\/strong> worked hard all day, including a number of tackles and also kicked his side’s first goal.\u00a0 Job Colwell<\/strong> was also amongst the possessions and looked dangerous across half forward.\u00a0 In the league trial won by North, AFL Academy Member Connor Rozee<\/strong> played off the wing and Adelaide father-son prospect from South,\u00a0Hayden Sampson<\/strong>, also had a run.<\/p>\n In the Centrals vs Glenelg hit-outs, AFL Academy prospect Jackson Hately<\/strong> was amongst Centrals best in a losing team, with his tackling noticeable to go with 20-odd possession game. Centrals’\u00a0Jez McLennan<\/strong> also played and was a solid contributor. Glenelg looked solid under new coach Mark Stone, with Reserves coach Narelle Smith also having her first hit-out and victory. Lachlan Hosie<\/strong> snagged four goals in the League match, while Ben Edwards<\/strong> slotted six in the Reserves<\/p>\n West Adelaide took on Adelaide Crows Reserves team in scorching heat, and the Crows were victorious by 34 points. Father-sons Jackson Edwards<\/strong> and Ben Jarman<\/strong> took the field for Adelaide, and Crows Development player Paul Hunter<\/strong> was a standout. \u00a0<\/p>\n The under 18 and under 16 trials played were a chance for some clubs to see their younger crop in action for the first time, and large squads were run with most clubs swapping their whole teams at half time. A clear standout in the Glenelg and West Adelaide U18 match was underager Luke Edwards<\/strong>, brother of Jackson and son of Tyson. He will no doubt attract attention in the coming years. An early bolter for 2018 who impressed was Jye Sinderberry<\/strong> from the Bloods, with the Goodwood Saints player amongst his side’s best.<\/p>\n Trial Games continue this weekend for SANFL teams and the first round of SANFL U16 games kick off as well.<\/p>\n