{"id":85886,"date":"2021-09-02T17:37:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T07:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=85886"},"modified":"2021-10-05T10:28:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T00:28:00","slug":"in-the-mix-how-the-wa-sa-u19-extended-squad-members-fared-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2021\/09\/02\/in-the-mix-how-the-wa-sa-u19-extended-squad-members-fared-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Mix: How the WA\/SA U19 extended squad members fared this week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\n\n\nWHILE 46 of the best AFL Draft prospects out of West and South Australia took the field in Saturday’s Under 19 National Championships bout, there were a bunch of extended squad members who were forced out either through injury or the inevitable selection squeeze. We take a look at how they fared this week in their respective WAFL and SANFL grades in a special edition of In the Mix<\/em>.\r\n\r\n>> Scouting Notes: All 46 players – WA vs. SA U19s<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nWestern Australia:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nTwo of Western Australia’s three squad emergencies were in action for East Perth on Saturday, as the Royals beat Subiaco quite comfortably while Jahmal Stretch<\/strong>‘s Claremont had the bye. Up forward, speedy small Kaden Harbour<\/strong> was dangerous around goal with 1.3 from 12 disposals and four marks, while bottom-ager Jedd Busslinger<\/strong> clunked four marks from 13 touches at the other end.\r\n\r\nIn the same game, extended squad member Oscar Armstrong<\/strong> (21 disposals, seven marks, one goal) also extended his consistent run of form for the Royals, as the electric Richard Farmer<\/strong> (26 disposals, six marks, seven inside 50s, 1.3) was arguably Subiaco’s best player in the 51-point loss.\r\n\r\nElsewhere, late squad addition Joshua Cripps<\/strong>, the brother of Carlton co-captain Patrick<\/strong>, was a key cog in East Fremantle’s 21-point win over West Perth. The ruck-forward contributed 20 disposals, five marks, 16 hit-outs and three goals in the victory, including two in the final term to help his Sharks kick away. He also formed a nice partnership with Ed Curley<\/strong>, who notched 16 touches and laid eight tackles with a bit of speed and class in the front half.\r\n\r\nPerhaps one of the picks of the lot in Round 21 of the WAFL Colts competition was Luke Polson<\/strong>, who dominated up forward as Peel Thunder downed Perth by 38 points. The mobile big man clunked seven marks and registered 3.6 from his 15 disposals, marking a promising return to the level. He had previously been trialled down back with the state side, but was squeezed out given WA’s wealth of tall options.\r\n\r\nThere were a bunch of injury casualties which also impacted selection, none more so than the late out of state vice-captain Neil Erasmus<\/strong>. The Subiaco midfielder couldn’t quite get up from a corked thigh which flared up during the week, and was replaced by Max Chipper<\/strong> in the side. The losses of Jaiden Hunter<\/strong> (elbow) and Kellen Johnson<\/strong> (ankle), and Jarrad McIlvinney<\/strong> also made for some improvisation to the defence. Speaking of, West Perth rebounder Zac Fleiner<\/strong> was touch-and-go for a return, but again just missed out.\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nSouth Australia:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nLike Western Australia, one of South Australia’s three state Under 19 emergencies (Shay Linke<\/strong>) had the bye this week, while the other two got some run in their legs. Harvey Harrison<\/strong> was one, and he was in fine form for North Adelaide’s Under 18s with 34 disposals, seven marks, and 10 clearances as the Roosters beat Sturt. Luca Whitelum<\/strong> was the other, claiming 25 touches and seven marks in Central District’s Under 18s loss to Woodville-West Torrens.\r\n\r\nIn the same game as Whitelum, big man Saxon Evans<\/strong> fared well aerially with four marks and 32 hitouts. A couple of Norwood prospects who are working their way back to form off recent injuries also turned out at SANFL Under 18s level. Top-age tall Ned Carey<\/strong> managed 10 disposals, 23 hitouts and a goal, while Alastair Lord<\/strong> (21 disposals, 1.2) showed plenty of his trademark dash rotating through midfield and defence, as Norwood was defeated by Glenelg.\r\n\r\nFellow Redleg Henry Nelligan<\/strong> was one who played up, turning out in the League grade. He contributed 18 disposals, five tackles and a goal as Norwood claimed an important win over North Adelaide. Another to taste senior action was Woodville-West Torrens’ Brayden Calvett<\/strong>, who managed 14 touches, six marks and two goals in the Eagles’ Reserves win over Sturt.\r\n\r\nAmong those unavailable for selection, Cooper Murley<\/strong> (collarbone) was arguably South Australia’s most glaring injury omission. Explosive North Adelaide midfielder James Willis<\/strong> (ankle) has also spent time on the sidelines, while the likes of Will Spain<\/strong>, Zac Phillips<\/strong>, and Dayne McGary<\/strong> were others who did not hit the field this past weekend.\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nFeatured Image:<\/strong> Brayden Calvett gets a kick away for Woodville-West Torrens | Credit:<\/strong> Hannah Howard\/SANFL\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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